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Mathilde Adam
AuthorMathilde has been writing for over 5 years, with 2 of those years as a specialist in the iGaming industry covering headlines across the world. With her honed research and reporting expertise, Mathilde has solidified her position as a regular author for GamblingNews. Outside of work, she enjoys studying sculpture which is one of her other strong passions.
Legal
February 22, 2021
Victoria Announces Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne
Crown Melbourne is subject to an AUD$5 million royal commission following a recent scandal involving Crown Resorts and organized crime. Money Laundering and Organized Crime The Victoria government has announced the launch of an investigation into casino operator Crown Resorts‘ flagship property in Melbourne to decide whether it is a suitable license holder in the […]
Business
February 19, 2021
Darwin Gaming Signs Up with Yggdrasil’s YG Masters Program
Darwin Gaming has become Yggdrasil’s YG Masters’ latest partner to fully create and deploy its gaming content on the operator’s vast network. One More Partner for Yggdrasil Online gaming startup Darwin has joined Yggdrasil’s YG Masters program and will access the leading operator’s GATI technology in the process. The Malta-based studio will develop and deploy […]
Legal
February 18, 2021
Canada: Sports Betting Bill C-218 Moves Forward
Single-event sports betting could soon become legal in Canada, after the passing of Bill C-218 in the House of Commons yesterday. JUST Committee to Discuss the Bill Canada is closer to legalizing sports betting on single events, as Bill C-218 passed in second reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The legislation has been […]
Business
February 18, 2021
Chalkline and PlayUp USA to Provide Free-To-Play Content to Devils Fans
PlayUp USA has signed a deal with Chalkline to offer free-to-play content to New Jersey Devils fans prior to its platform launch in March. Chalkline has inked a supply deal with PlayUp USA to provide its free-to-play games as part of the online betting operator’s sponsorship agreement with the NHL New Jersey Devils. PlayUp USA […]
Business
February 17, 2021
AgeChecked and Rdentify Team Up to Improve Risk Identification
AgeChecked and Rdentify signed a partnership deal Monday to join forces in identifying risky behaviors in the iGaming industry. “Identifying Vulnerable Customers” AgeChecked has teamed up with Rdentify to enhance customer protection resources for online gaming operators. This partnership will allow the London-based age verification technology firm and the problem gambling identification company to unify […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
Match-Fixing: 160 Suspicious Games detected by Sportradar’s UFDS in Asia in 2020
Sportradar’s Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) has picked up on 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, despite a global decrease in match-fixing. No Follow-Up Investigation for 60% of Suspicious Games Attempts at match-fixing have increased during the coronavirus pandemic in small leagues, with about 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, Sportradar reported. The […]
Slots
February 15, 2021
Yggdrasil and ReelPlay Release Big Bucks Bandits Megaways
Big Bucks Bandits, Yggdrasil and ReelPlay’s latest Megaways slot title, features a thrilling Wild West adventure developed with YG Masters. 117,649 Ways to Win Yggdrasil and ReelPlay just announced the release of Big Bucks Bandits Megaways, their new action-packed slot game set in the Wild West. The leading iGaming operator’s new title was developed by […]
Business
February 12, 2021
FanDuel and WSC Sports Partner Up to Offer Highlights to Sports Bettors
FanDuel Group and WSC Sports signed a partnership deal Friday to bring golf events highlights to the operator’s sports betting app. First US Operator to Provide Sports Highlights on Mobile FanDuel Group signed a partnership agreement today to bring WSC Sports’ golf game highlights to its sportsbook app. The iGaming operator said in a statement […]
Business
February 12, 2021
MGM Resorts to Expand iGaming Operations, 2020 Revenue Down 60%
MGM Resorts announced it will focus on its iGaming operations after reporting a 60% drop in revenue for 2020. Operations Strongly Affected by Covid-19 in 2020 Leading casino operator MGM Resorts reported a 60% decrease in revenue in 2020, down $1.03 billion to $5.16 billion year on year, and announced it will expand its online […]
Legal
February 10, 2021
New Mexico Gambling Expansion Bill Stalled
New Mexico’s House Bill 101 to legalize sports and casino wagering at state racetracks has been stalled and seems unlikely to ever pass. Conflicting Opinions on the Bill Legislation to authorize sports betting and casino games at New Mexico horse racing tracks seem likely to fail, following a meeting of the House Education Committee on […]