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Melanie Porter
EditorAfter finishing her master's in publishing and writing, Melanie began her career as an online editor for a large gaming blog and has now transitioned over towards the iGaming industry. She helps to ensure that our news pieces are written to the highest standard possible under the guidance of senior management.
Casino
March 1, 2023
MGM Resorts, BetMGM & Everi Launch Omnichannel Slot MGM Riches
Using their powerful synergy, the S&P 500 global gaming and entertainment company and the leading sports betting and iGaming operator have created a unique slot experience for US players. Called MGM Riches, the slot game will enable players to engage in both online gameplay using BetMGM‘s iCasino platform available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, […]
Slots
March 1, 2023
Swintt Releases Takutiki, a New Slot with Free Spins and Modifiers
The 2019-launched digital gaming provider that has quickly become one of the most popular names in the industry invites Takutiki players to travel to the very heart of the Americas and get acquainted with the amazing culture of the indigenous people. Takutiki Metrics Overview Reels: 5 Rows: 3 Paylines: 30 RTP: 92.3% Hit Freq: – […]
Business
February 28, 2023
IGT Posts 3% Increase in Revenue to $4.2 Billion for 2022
The multinational gambling producer of slot machines and gambling technology has published its Q4 and full year results for 2022, announcing it has reached all of its financial goals for the year while managing to strengthen its “product leadership positions” across Global Gaming, PlayDigital, and Global Lottery operations. Strategic Work Has Paid Off According to […]
Sports
February 28, 2023
Betsson Appoints Cayetano Rocafort as New Brand Ambassador
After it was named a main sponsor of the Chile Open 2023 Tennis Championship last week, the leading global sports and casino online platform has announced Cayetano Rocafort as its new brand ambassador for Sweden. The news of the one-year contract comes after Betsson was crowned the top winner of the evening during the EGR Nordics […]
Slots
February 28, 2023
Habanero Releases Rainbow Mania Just in Time for Saint Patrick’s Day
The developer of premium slots and casino table games certified in several global markets has decided to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day in March with the early launch of Rainbow Mania, an Irish-themed 5×3 slot packed with Expanding Wilds. Rainbow Mania Metrics Overview Reels: 5 Rows: 3 Paylines: 20 RTP: 94.14% Hit Freq: 23.64% […]
Business
February 27, 2023
Superbet to Join the Big League with Hans-Holger Albrecht as New Chairman
The Romania-based technology and entertainment company has announced the new appointment of the European Commission president’s brother will go into effect starting February 28. What Will the New Chairman Bring to the Table? The group that plans to be listed on the most prestigious capital markets in the world has chosen Hans-Holger Albrecht to replace […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
IGT Reaches 88% ESG Score in 2022 S&P Global CSA
After receiving an improved, higher-than-average B score for its carbon footprint policy from the CDP at the end of January 2023, International Game Technology (IGT) has now announced a similar improvement in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score. IGT Has Scored in the Top 88% of Companies of the 2022 S&P Global CSA Camelot’s […]
Business
February 27, 2023
Yggdrasil Inks UK and Ireland Slot Distribution Agreement with BoyleSports
Last May, the Irish sports betting group announced the start of a major expansion for its retail betting network in Great Britain, with 20 pending stores as part of the plan. At the time of the announcement, BoyleSports was already counting 25 stores in Britain. Now, BoyleSports has agreed to a fresh multi-territory distribution agreement […]
Legal
February 24, 2023
Hong Kong Police Cracks Down on Triad Members in Operation Levington
Last October, a criminal gang from Hong Kong was arrested after it was discovered that it had collected HK$40 million ($510,000) using an illegal gambling platform run by the members of the organization. Now, further proving its ongoing efforts to crack down on the triads that are usually connected to illegal gambling, sex and drug […]
Business
February 24, 2023
GLPI Publishes Q4 Results, Sets 2023 Guidance & Dividend for Q1
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI), the NASDAQ-listed company that acquires, finances, and owns real estate property leased to operators as part of triple-net lease arrangements has published its results for Q4 and year-ended December 31, 2022. The company’s board also established its first-quarter dividend for 2023 while introducing its guidance for the new year […]
