Industry
December 10, 2020
German Slot Associations Warn Against Rheinland-Pfalz Gaming Hall Regulations
Germany slot gaming associations have warned that the new regulations set by the State of Rheinland-Pfalz could kill the industry. Uproar Against Regulations German game machine trading associations Die Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) and Automaten-Verband Rheinland-Pfalz (AVRP) have taken a stance against the German State of Rheinland-Pfalz’ planned Gaming Act regulation. The industry warns that the […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
Casumo Adds Pragmatic Play’s Casino Products through Direct Integration
Pragmatic Play strengthened its partnership with Casumo by adding Slots and Live casino products through direct integration for their customers. As a result of the enhanced partnership, Casumo will have direct access to Pragmatic Play’s single-API portfolio. Pragmatic Play and Casumo Strengthen Their Partnership The leading gaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, announced today that […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
Macau Reports 71.1% YOY Drop in GGR Taxes
Macau will collect an estimated $3.70 billion in taxes from casino gambling operations in 2020, or a 71.1% less than the originally expected amount. Macau’s GGR Crashes in 2020 Dealing with the worst economic downturn in recent history, Macau’s government has reported that it expects to collect an estimated MOP29.46 billion ($3.70 billion) in taxes […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
Crucial Compliance and W2 Data to Enhance iGaming Compliance
W2 Data and Crucial Compliance have joined forces to facilitate compliance across numerous jurisdictions and create better legal guidelines for operators and businesses in iGaming. Powering up AML and KYC in iGaming Compliance and risk assessment will be a leading topic in iGaming and online gambling in the years to come, and a new alliance […]
Industry
December 9, 2020
AGA Reports Good Q3 Recovery for Commercial Casinos and Betting Firms
The American Gaming Association (AGA) posted strong third-quarter growth for casinos with the commercial gaming revenue hitting $9.04 billion. AGA Tracks Recovering Gaming Revenue in Q3 Commercial casinos in the United States posted a strong Q3, having emerged from the crisis in the three-month period with $9.04 billion in total gaming revenue. The number represents […]
Industry
December 9, 2020
Lawmakers Urge British Bookies to Return Relief Money
With over £2 billion of relief money returned by businesses that benefited from the pandemic, MPs have called on sports betting businesses in the United Kingdom to do the same. Lawmakers Say Bookies Should Return Relief Funds Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called sportsbooks to return tens of millions of pounds they received in […]
Industry
December 9, 2020
FBM Continues Its Global Gaming Expansion and Arrives in the Philippines
Global gaming brand FBM continues to expand globally with a new entry into the Philippines bringing both new games and gaming cabinets to the country. FBM’s Slots Development Operation Reaches the Philippines Founded in 2001, gaming market bingo and slot leader FBM is now entering the Dragon Club Casino Filipino Binondo in the Philippines in […]
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December 8, 2020
GamCare and YGAM Team up for NI Prevention Program
GamCare joined efforts with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to bring an education and support program to Northern Ireland. Raise Gambling Awareness The Gambling Harm Prevention Program, a ground-breaking initiative of the YGAM widely supported by members of the gaming industry body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), features evidence-led workshops and resources […]
Industry
December 8, 2020
Gaming Realms Forecasts 55% Rise in Revenue in 2020
Following a strong first half of 2020 due to increased online activity, Gaming Realms has predicted at least a 55% increase in revenue to £10.7m for the whole year. The announcement boosted the company’s shares by 3% in early trading. Performance Remains Strong in 2H2020 Real-money mobile gaming provider Gaming Realms expects to report a […]
Industry
December 8, 2020
Playtech and Norsk Tipping Deepen iGaming and VLT Ties
Norsk Tipping deepens ties with Playtech in a renewed content partnership for online gaming products and video lottery terminals. Norsk Tipping and Playtech Renew Push in iGaming and Brick-and-Mortar Gaming Playtech has signed a brand-new partnership with online Norway’s state gaming operator Norsk Tipping, delivering a range of high-quality iGaming products developed by partner studios […]