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The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 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, 2023Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024India'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, 2024Record 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, 2024Kentucky 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, 2023The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 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, 2023Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024India'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, 2024Record 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, 2024Kentucky 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, 2023US Gaming Records Best Month Ever with $4.8B July Win
US Gaming Records Best Month Ever with $4.8B July Win
The American Gaming Association (AGA) USA’s gaming industry trade body has released July data from its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker to report the state by state and nationwide revenue performance. This data was published on Friday, September 3rd...Sep 07, 2021Flutter Plans Punitive Restrictions for Gamblers Under 25
Flutter Plans Punitive Restrictions for Gamblers Under 25
Even only a precursory review of their first-half 2021 financials clearly proves that Flutter Entertainment is seeing exceptional growth in both terms of its player base and financials. Their 2021 Interim Results report shows that the company has...Sep 07, 2021BGaming Launch Exciting New Custom Table Game Offering
BGaming Launch Exciting New Custom Table Game Offering
The world of online gambling appears to be coming full circle. While it is difficult to believe today with the absolute avalanche of video slots being produced each month when online casinos first launched table games were the main titles on offer....Sep 02, 2021Marcus Boyle is the New UK Gambling Commission Chair
Marcus Boyle is the New UK Gambling Commission Chair
Oliver Dowden, UK’s Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports, has appointed Marcus Boyle as the new Chairperson of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Marcus now takes over from Bill Moyes, who has been serving as the UKGC chair sinc...Sep 02, 2021Rocket Play Casino Awarded GamblersPick Select Seal of Approval
Rocket Play Casino Awarded GamblersPick Select Seal of Approval
GamblersPick is proud to award Rocket Play Casino its prestigious Seal of Approval for its commitment to online casino excellence, stellar customer service and adoption of emerging technologies which includes allowing customers the choice to gamble...Sep 02, 2021DraftKings Approved as Oregon’s Sole Sportsbook Provider
DraftKings Approved as Oregon’s Sole Sportsbook Provider
Last Thursday, August 26th, the four-member Oregon Lottery Commission voted unanimously to change its mobile sportsbook operator from Scoreboard to DraftKings. Scoreboard has been the only sports betting operator in the state for the past three years...Aug 31, 2021ESPN Reportedly Mauling Over $3 Billion Sports Betting Deal
ESPN Reportedly Mauling Over $3 Billion Sports Betting Deal
ESPN, the sports media giant, owned by the Walt Disney Company, is actively looking to enter the sports betting scene by licensing its brand to leading sports betting companies. ESPN is planning to tap into the booming sports betting industry in a li...Aug 30, 2021Yokohama Integrated Casino Resort Hopes Dashed
Yokohama Integrated Casino Resort Hopes Dashed
While many operators refer to Japan as a grey market for online gambling, meaning it is not regulated but also that players run no risk of being criminalised, this is not the case according to the Japanese police who claim to have arrested players fo...Aug 26, 2021Mr Green Smacked with $3.62m Fine by Spelinspektionen
Mr Green Smacked with $3.62m Fine by Spelinspektionen
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling ombudsman, has slapped Mr Green with a hefty SEK31.5 million ($3.62 million/€3 million) in penalties for responsible gambling and anti-money laundering (AML) failures. Mr Green Limited is a William Hill-owned op...Aug 26, 2021Yokohama Quits Japan IR Race After New Mayor Election
Yokohama Quits Japan IR Race After New Mayor Election
The Yokohama integrated resort dream has suddenly turned to dust after city residents voted in an anti-IR campaigner as their Mayor. 48-year-old Takeharu Yamanaka, a former professor at the Yokohama City University, won the mayoral election on Sunday...Aug 25, 2021Sportsflare Targets Casual Gamers with New Esports Betting Model
Sportsflare Targets Casual Gamers with New Esports Betting Model
Esports is one of those amazing new forms of entertainment that is only possible due to the internet and the recent advancements in video streaming, game development and other associated technology sectors. Not only has it raised up a new generation...Aug 24, 2021Aristocrat Acquires Playsoft and Futureplay as it Expands European Footprint
Aristocrat Acquires Playsoft and Futureplay as it Expands European Footprint
Last Friday, Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced three different arrangements in a bid to pursue its growth strategy via its Digital game development division. Three brand new studios are now part of the rapidly growing Aristocrat Digital, a ground-...Aug 24, 2021