Industry
November 2, 2020
BGC Hails Furlough Extension, Calls for End to Arbitrary Decisions
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the decision from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme through November, but called on the Government to allow casinos and betting shops to re-open from day 1 after the lockdown period is over. Stop Arbitrary Decisions Ahead of the second nationwide lockdown […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
Lucky Winner Takes Home $2M Powerball Prize in Michigan
An exceptionally lucky man from Farwell, Michigan won a $2 million Powerball prize earlier this week. The 65-year-old Robert Mihalyfi won the Powerball draw on September 30 by matching the drawn numbers – 14-18-36-49-67. The Powerball tickets are available for sale in Michigan at both retailers and online at the cost of $2 each.However, if […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
9,008 Gamblers Received Treatment in UK for 2019/20, Says Report
According to a recent report by the National Gambling Treatment Service, only 9,008 people who experienced problem gambling received treatment in 2019-20. The report outlines that 69% of the participants completed the treatment successfully while 24% dropped out before the end of their treatment. In 2019-20 Only 9,008 Problem Gamblers Received Treatment Earlier this week, […]
Industry
October 31, 2020
EGBA: Spanish Gambling Ads Restrictions Represent State Aid
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a statement on its website regarding the incoming advertising restrictions for gambling operators in Spain. EGBA issued a strong warning to Spanish authorities that the measures are discriminatory and in conflict with EU state aid rules as state-run lotteries are exempt from them. Exemption for Lotteries Just […]
Industry
October 29, 2020
Microgaming Reveals Return of Poker as Company Wins EGR Awards
Microgaming is making a return in poker with the announcement of Hold’em Poker. The game will debut on December 1 for select customers and bring back poker across the company’s network of partner operators. Hold’em Poker Release Date Set for December 1-9 Microgaming is forging ahead with plans to introduce a new portfolio of poker […]
Industry
October 28, 2020
5Dimes Widow Laura Varela Pivots Brand Towards New Jersey
Laura Varela, the widow of the late William Creighton, the founder of 5Dimes, is now taking the initiative to break ground in the United States where she will seek to reopen the brand and offer legitimate betting product in New Jersey. 5Dimes New Jersey Offensive Begins Following the tragic death of her husband, William Creighton’s […]
Industry
October 26, 2020
BetGames.TV Boosts Its South African Presence via Sunbet Deal
The leading provider of live dealer betting games, BetGames.TV, has secured a landmark deal with Sunbet, expanding the supplier’s presence in South Africa. Players Will Gain Full Access to BetGames.TV’s Portfolio Following а Sunbet.co.za partnership announcement last week, live dealer betting games supplier BetGames.TV confirmed it will provide its entire suite of live content to […]
Industry
October 26, 2020
YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming Release New GATI Tech Slot
Leading iGaming supplier Yggdrasil’s content platform YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming, the rapidly growing online casino game designer, released on October 26 their new online slot game which uses GATI technology. Elemental Princess is YG Masters’ third title with its partner DT Gaming. The 25-payline Asian-themed game features easy and entertaining gameplay, with four elemental […]
Industry
October 22, 2020
YouGov Reports Decline in Gambling Numbers during Covid Lockdown
GambleAware has commissioned a new study from YouGov to gauge gamblers behavior and participation rates during lockdown in May 2020. Gambling participation has been in decline, the survey reveals. More Consumers Become Lower-Risk Gamblers A recent two-part study undertaken by YouGov and commissioned by independent charity GambleAware shows a decline in overall gambling, problem gambling […]
Industry
October 21, 2020
SG Adds Big Time Gaming’s Megaways Games to OpenGaming
Scientific Games signed an official deal with the leading game developers Big Time Gaming which allows the company to exclusively distribute BTG content in North America and other available jurisdictions. Big Time Gaming’s Megaways and Megaquads Games Arrive on OpenGaming On October 20, 2020 a deal between Scientific Games (SG) and Big Time Gaming (BTG) […]