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Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024British Gambling: A Regulated Market In Crisis
British Gambling: A Regulated Market In Crisis
Great Britain has one of the most established regulated online gambling markets in the world and yet, events from the past two years are tipping the scale. The UK government continues to drag their heels with the gambling reform white paper and, amid...Feb 26, 2022Sands Completes $6.25B Venetian Sale, Focus Now on Asia & Digital
Sands Completes $6.25B Venetian Sale, Focus Now on Asia & Digital
The Venetian Palazzo and The Venetian Expo that make up the Venetian Resort have now been officially sold. Las Vegas Sands, the previous owners of this grand resort, sold it for a whopping $6.25 billion fee in a well-structured deal to its new owners...Feb 26, 2022Churchill Downs to Bow Out of Online Casino & Sports Betting
Churchill Downs to Bow Out of Online Casino & Sports Betting
Churchill Downs Inc, the famed gaming company and horse racing leviathan, has announced that it will be shelving its online casino and sports betting operations. The bombshell was dropped on Thursday in a conference call when Chief Executive Officer...Feb 25, 2022A Mighty €7.3 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot
A Mighty €7.3 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot
The online gambling industry’s famous progressive jackpot, Mega Moolah, gave igamers 7 million more reasons to love it. One lucky European punter walked away with a seven-figure jackpot in the first week of February this year. This marks the firs...Feb 25, 2022European Online Gambling Growth is an Industry Game Changer
European Online Gambling Growth is an Industry Game Changer
Revenue statistics show that Europe’s gambling market grew by 7.5% during 2021. According to the data released by the European Gaming & Betting Association and H2 Gambling Capital, the industry is slowly but surely recovering from pandemic inflic...Feb 23, 2022Evolution Will Release 88 Games in 2022 - Including the Most Expensive Slot Ever
Evolution Will Release 88 Games in 2022 - Including the Most Expensive Slot Ever
The iGaming giant, Evolution recently hosted an online event to unveil their 2022 roadmap. The plans for their year ahead include ‘The Great 88’, which is the exact amount of games they intend to release by the end of 2022. Evolution gave viewers...Feb 23, 2022Gambling in Singapore Faces Large Scale Reform in 2022
Gambling in Singapore Faces Large Scale Reform in 2022
Singapore is one step closer to establishing a single regulator for all forms of gambling. On February 14, the country’s gambling reform bill had its first parliamentary reading. Lawmakers aim for a streamlined regulatory framework that addresses all...Feb 20, 2022Casinos in Quebec Canada Open for Business This Month
Casinos in Quebec Canada Open for Business This Month
Following December closures, the Canadian region of Quebec plans to reopen entertainment venues. Casinos may welcome patrons back on the last day of February. According to Quebec’s Prime Minister, the time has come to accept the permanence of Covid-1...Feb 19, 2022NJ Shatters Sports Betting Handle Records As NY Threat Grows
NJ Shatters Sports Betting Handle Records As NY Threat Grows
2022 is already off to an impressive start in the USA sports betting scene. New states are throwing their hats in the ring, and the most interesting bit about the expansion is that newcomers appear to be besting even the long-time top dogs. The Empir...Feb 19, 2022USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $53 Billion In 2021
USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $53 Billion In 2021
The year 2021 wasn’t particularly a splendid one when it came to how many industries fared. The US commercial gaming scene, however, was one of the few exceptions that soared with record-breaking numbers. A new report by the American Gaming Associati...Feb 18, 2022Australian Crown Resorts Backs $6.3 billion Blackstone Bid
Australian Crown Resorts Backs $6.3 billion Blackstone Bid
The Australian gaming industry may soon bid farewell to a Packer-led Crown Resorts. Nearly one year after Blackstone Inc first approached Crown, the troubled Aussie operator agreed to an AUD8.9 billion takeover deal. The finalisation of the deal will...Feb 18, 2022Casinos Reopening Cited As Sweden’s Key Growth Driver
Casinos Reopening Cited As Sweden’s Key Growth Driver
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s largest gaming company, reported positive year-on-year growth for the period ending December 2021. The company experienced a 6% increase in their net gaming revenue (NGR) compared to the same financial period in 2020. Group Pre...Feb 16, 2022