Business
September 13, 2021
Coingaming Group Rebrands as Yolo Group, Seeks New Markets
The Coingaming Group, one of the most popular crypto gaming operators and the entity behind Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, has announced an ambitious rebranding. Moving forward, Coingaming Group will be known as Yolo Group as the company undergoes a restructuring of its business. Yolo Group to Operate on Multiple Fronts Yolo Group has created five verticals to better […]
Business
September 13, 2021
Ian Wray Joins Genius Sports’ Leadership to Help Expansion
Sports data management, video streaming, and integrity services provider Genius Sports has hired Ian Wray into its leadership team. As a part of the company, Wray will have the responsible task of overseeing and supporting Genius’ expansion plans. Wray to Ensure Genius’ Offerings are Top-Notch The newly-appointed overseer will take care of the pre-established partnerships between Genius Sports and […]
Insider
September 10, 2021
HITSqwad CEO Charl Geyser: “Jackpot Innovation Is Our Single Most Important Goal”
HITSqwad is a new iGaming developer that has decided to challenge the jackpot vertical and deliver a portfolio of hard-hitting games that will change the industry paradigm and bring new experiences to customers. Slated for launch in Q4 2021, these games are still under development, but HITSqwad is moving quickly to start its push from […]
Business
September 10, 2021
MGM Has Ambitions to Be a Global Online Gaming Powerhouse
Digital is the future. Online education, remote offices, online movie and video game streaming, ordering Pizza with Alexa are just some of the options that are becoming more prominent. While it doesn’t yet command as much attention as its land-based cousin, online casinos are gaining more traction and the iGaming segment continues to become stronger. […]
Insider
September 9, 2021
Rory Kimber of 1X2 Network talks the future of iGaming with GamblingNews (Podcast #6)
The GamblingNews podcasts have seen a massive response since being introduced around two months ago. They regularly discuss the gaming industry with individuals from all facets of operations, and Rory Kimber, the Account Management and Marketing Director for Malta-based 1X2 Network, joined us to discuss how the gaming software company is pioneering the space. Throughout […]
Insider
September 9, 2021
GamblingNews Discusses iGaming Cybersecurity with Hedgehog Security (Podcast #5)
The GamblingNews podcasts are delivering a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of the gambling industry and one aspect that can never be overlooked is security. We invited Peter Bassill, the founder and CEO of Hedgehog Security, to sit down with us to discuss how the company is helping gaming operators around the world ensure […]
Business
September 8, 2021
IGT Creates New Digital & Betting Segment Led by Enrico Drago
Global supplier of gaming solutions International Game Technology (IGT) announced today it created a new business segment, comprising of its online casino and sports betting businesses. Change in Structure The newly-established dedicated Digital & Betting division will become IGT’s third business segment, alongside Global Lottery and Global Gaming, to report financial results beginning with the […]
Poker
September 8, 2021
2021 WSOP Online ME Sees Fewer Entries
Stoyan Madanzhiev, the 2020 WSOP Online Main Event winner, claims that this year, the WSOP Online ME has 30% fewer entries. Last year, the event brought the poker pro a hefty $3.9 million prize for first place. Stoyan Madanzhiev: Winner of the 2020 WSOP Online ME It was last year when professional poker player Stoyan […]
Business
September 8, 2021
Lawrence Levy Resigns as Ainsworth’s CEO, Harald Neumann Steps In
Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd, the slot machine manufacturer based in Australia, has just announced that Lawrence Levy, its chief executive, will step down from his role. The decision is effective on Friday, September 10, and Harald Neumann will take over in October. Levy has served as the CEO of Ainsworth since July 2019. Harald Neumann […]
Poker
September 8, 2021
Rob Yong Ready to Spend $1.2m on Poker Player Union
In a series of tweets over the weekend, Rob Yong has proposed that the poker community come together and form a poker player union. Is a Poker Player Union a Necessity? Dusk Till Dawn owner Rob Yong petitioned the poker community over the weekend whether the time for a poker union has come. The known poker figure […]