Business
October 19, 2021
888 Holdings’ Trading Update Revealed Q3 2021 Growth
888 Holdings, a sports betting and online gaming group operating out of Gibraltar, released today its trading update for the third quarter of 2021, posting growth in revenue. Strategic Progress Reporting on a busy quarter, 888 Holdings saw its group revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2021 rise by 7% compared to the […]
Casino
October 19, 2021
Fitch Ratings Forecasts Speedy Recovery for Genting Berhad
Credit ratings, commentary and research for global capital markets provider Fitch Ratings forecasts that casino and hospitality company Genting Berhad will soon experience a vigorous recovery. That is thanks to the big vaccination rates as well as Genting Berhad’s reduced capital expenditure and strong recovery in the US. Genting Berhad Back to Full Power by […]
Blockchain
October 19, 2021
Hashing It Out: Lloyd Purser Talks NFTs and Blockchain in Gambling
In the new episode of CoinGeek’s crypto show Hashing it Out, Lloyd Purser, the chief operating officer of FunFair Technologies, spoke about his company’s approach to blockchain and NFTs. FunFair is Developing an NFT-based Racing Game In the interview with Hashing it Out’s host Becky Liggero, Purser explained more about FunFair’s vision. FunFair began its […]
Insider
October 19, 2021
Best Bitcoin Casino’s Barry Goldwon: “We Help Consumers Navigate the Crypto Gaming Industry”
In a world where crypto is increasingly popular, Best Bitcoin Casino has built a safe harbor for people who want to leverage the power of cryptocurrencies and use it recreationally. The brand, which is an affiliate to numerous established crypto gaming groups, is also a comparative service that allows consumers to quickly run through dozens […]
Business
October 19, 2021
Sony Pictures Sells Social Gaming Platform GSN Games to Scopely
Social gaming is big business. Just ask Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), which has entered an agreement to sell its GSN Games division to Scopely. By the time the ink is dry on the sales contract, Sony will have completed a transaction worth $1 billion in cash and equity. GSN Games Purchased by Scopely Scopely, a […]
Sports
October 18, 2021
Fewer Suspicious Football Matches Flagged in 2020, Says Report
A report issued by Stats Perform Integrity and Starlizard Integrity Services reveals that in 2020, 217 football matches were deemed suspicious. This number represents a decrease when compared to 2019. However, the whitepaper acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global sports schedule, resulting in fewer matches being analyzed. Stats Perform, Starlizard Reveal the Latest […]
Esports
October 18, 2021
ESIC Concludes the Saga Around Heroic’s Exploit
The Esports Integrity Commission has released the full version of its verdict against the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports team Heroic. Back in 2020 Heroic were found out cheating through a so-called “spectator bug”. HUNDEN Had an Accomplice The spectator bug is a CS:GO exploit that lets a spectator (usually a team’s coach) gain crucial intel […]
Business
October 18, 2021
Aristocrat Confirms $3.7BN Bid to Acquire Playtech
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. has confirmed its cash offer of around $3.7 billion to acquire Playtech Plc, a developer of content for the land-based and online gaming industries. The amount is a premium of 58% on Playtech’s last closing price on Friday at the time of the offer. Confirming the news earlier today during a presentation […]
Industry
October 15, 2021
Samoa GCA Member Testifies Against Fraudulent Colleagues
During a hearing at the Supreme Court of Samoa, a member of the country’s Gambling Control Authority has testified against three former authority employees who had used malicious means to steal money. Tuivanu Testifies Against Former Colleagues The full testimony was made by a principal IT officer at the GCA by the name Laau Tuivanu. […]
Industry
October 15, 2021
Wall Street Football Bets to Be Featured on OpenBet Arena
Scientific Games Corporation and OpenBet signed a deal to see the future implementation of advanced player performance bets by Wall Street Football on the OpenBet Arena sportsbook content platform. The agreement between Scientific Games and WSF is a second major deal involving OpenBet. At the end of September, Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) bought […]