Betsoft extends partnership with 888; iGaming deal boosts Romanian audience and European presence
Players in Romania can now experience global hits such as Primal Hunt, Stacked and Take the Bank at online casino 888.ro, after award-winning content provider Betsoft Gaming enhanced its existing partnership with 888 Holdings plc (LSE: 888).
An “exciting growth market” for the supplier, the Balkan country’s iGaming space will now benefit from the addition of the developer’s slot titles, with the leading betting and gaming company’s latest commercial deal for its Romania-facing online interest building on its original distribution agreement with Betsoft signed in April 2021.
In addition to the hits Take the Bank, Primal Hunt and Stacked, released in 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively, players at 888.ro will also be able to enjoy the acclaimed Book…
Atlantic City to Offer Free Casino Dealer Classes and Licensing
Now, Atlantic City residents who wish to train as casino table game dealers can do so for free, as confirmed by the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board this Monday.
A six-week course will be held at the Atlantic County One-Stop Career Center in Pleasantville, New Jersey, and there seem to be more courses planned as well. Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson welcomed the opportunity and said that it was a perfect chance for residents to pick new skills for free. An average casino dealer in Atlantic City makes $70,000 a year.
Free Casino Table Dealer School Cou…
American Gaming Association urges federal government to act on illegal gambling
In the United States and the American Gaming Association trade group has implored the federal government to initiate a coordinated crackdown against unregulated ‘skill game’ machines and illegal online casino and sportsbook operators.
The advocacy organization used an official Thursday press release to detail that it has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking him to take immediate action via the United States Department of Justice so as ‘to protect American consumers, crack down on illegal operators and enforce federal regulations’.
Eminent advocate:
The American Gaming Association is tasked with representing the interests of commercial and tribal casino operators as well as suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry from…
Bragg Gaming Group Signs Deal with WynnBET Casino and Sportsbook to Deliver New Content in New Jersey
Bragg Gaming Group and WynnBET Casino and Sportsbook partnered up to deliver new content and Remote Game Server (RGS) technology to the fans in New Jersey.
Rapid expansion across North America:
Bragg’s expansion across the U.S. is part of its North American expansion initiative. The new Bragg Studios will allow American players to try the company’s proprietary content, and the deal with WynnBET will help the company reach more players.
Among the content from Bragg Studios, which will be available to U.S. fans, is a popular
Bally’s Corporation proposes Gamesys Group acquisition
American land-based casino operator Bally’s Corporation has reportedly agreed a deal that could see it part with approximately $2.7 billion so as to purchase British iGaming software developer Gamesys Group.
According to a Wednesday report from the Bloomberg news service, the firm revealed that the arrangement would involve it paying around $2.54 for every one of the London-headquartered firm’s outstanding shares, which would represent a 13% premium when compared with their Tuesday closing price.
Significant support:
Bally’s Corporation reportedly disclosed that such a transaction must now be approved by a majority of its target’s shareholders before receiving ‘regulatory approvals’ although Gamesys Group founders Robin Tombs, Andrew Dixon and Noel Hayden …
BetDeluxe Has to Pay a Fine of AU$50.172 Because of Breaching Advertising Rules
Noah Rose, the sole trader trading as BetDeluxe, one of the leading online sportsbooks from Australia that creates premium sports betting solutions and applications, needed to pay a fine worth AU$50.172 (US$34.400).
The company breached the spam-unsubscribing rules, which led to that punishment. The company has sent more than 104.000 SMS messages that didn’t contain the necessary unsubscribe button. Additionally, in more than 820.000 messages, the sender’s contact details hav…
Codere SA to take its iGaming subsidiary public via SPAC merger
Spanish gaming operator Codere SA has announced the signing of a definitive agreement that is to see special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) entity DD3 Acquisition Corporation II merge with its Codere Online subordinate.
The Madrid-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to declare that the arrangement is destined to take the iGaming enterprise public via a listing on the Nasdaq exchange in hopes of raising up to $350 million to help fund the unit’s upcoming ‘marketing expenditures, technology platform improvements and expansion into new high-growth markets’.
Climbing commitments:
Codere SA is responsible for land-based and online gaming operations in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, Colombia and Panama but was recently placed under t…
ASIC launches civil proceedings against Star Entertainment’s 11 casino executives and directors
Australia‘s corporate regulator has commenced legal action against current and former directors and officials of casino operator Star Entertainment Group Ltd. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced on Tuesday that it launched civil proceedings in the Federal Court against eleven people linked to the company for poor management of money-laundering risks.
Breach allegations:
The claims of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission refer to Star Entertainment’s board members between 2017 and 2019, including former Chairman John O’Neill and former CEO Matthias Bekier. The Commission alleges that board members breached their duties under the Corporations Act between 2017 and 2019.
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Criticism for Macau’s casino dividend disbursement proposition
In Macau and local legislators may reportedly be forced to utilize existing legal means so as to implement a proposal that would limit the amount licensed casino operators are permitted to pay their shareholders in dividends.
According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the disbursement proposition is one of the more controversial ideas being touted as part of the enclave’s ongoing endeavor to update its existing casino regulatory framework. The source detailed that this suggestion is contained within a series of amendments that are currently going through a 45-day public consultation due to end on October 29.
Concluding concessions:
Macau is currently home to an estate of 41 casinos run under 20-year licenses issued to six operators encompassi…
Chicago’s New Casino Spurs Concerns of Rising Gambling Harm
The opening of Bally’s casino in Chicago has brought excitement to the city, but this new high. History has shown that the expansion of gaming facilities in Illinois tends to correlate with a surge in individuals seeking treatment for gambling problems. While there hasn’t been an immediate influx of such cases since Bally’s opening, experts anticipate a steady rise in problem gambling cases.
More Bettors Mean Increased Exposure to Gambling Harm
The launch of Bally’s Chicago Casino has seen a strong start, attracting over 80,000 visitors in its first three weeks of operation. Howev…