AGS Opens First ‘Hog Heaven’ Slot Zone
AGS recently debuted its first “Hog Heaven” slot room at Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami, Florida, which features a number of the company’s Rakin’ Bacon machines.
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Ainsworth Debuts HHR System, Machines at Sandy’s in KY
Ainsworth recently announced it has installed its HHR system and terminals at the newly opened Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland, Kentucky.
Better Collective Buys Playmaker Capital
Better Collective A/S will acquire Playmaker Capital for $191 million as part of a plan to expand its presence in the Americas. Playmaker attracts more than 200 million monthly...
USPTO Sides with Acres in Patent Infringement Claim
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has sided with Acres in a patent dispute initiated by IGT over alleged infringement of IGT patents in Acres’ Foundation casino management system.
PayNearMe: Payment Experience Crucial to Online Bettors
Digital payment provider PayNearMe recently released new research that outlined the important role that the payment experience plays in converting and retaining mobile sports bettors and iGamers. Leighton Webb,...
Jooba Tech, GiG Forge New Partnership
Jooba Tech and Gaming Innovation Group have announced a new partnership in which Jooba’s Jackpot Management System will be available through the GiG Marketplace.
BetConstruct Unveils New BetCloud Offering
BetConstruct has announced the release of its new offering BetCloud, which allows operators to accept bets beyond established limits while also minimizing risk.
Lottomatica to Acquire SK365
Lottomatica, the former IGT division now owned by Apollo Global Management, has agreed to acquire Italian online and sports betting operator SK365.
Sega Sammy to Acquire GAN
Internet gaming technology supplier GAN announced it has agreed to a merger plan under which the company will be acquired by gaming supplier Sega Sammy Creation.
Kambi, LiveScore Group Ink New Partnership
Kambi and LivesScore Group have formed a new partnership that will see Kambi’s sportsbook power the group’s LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet online sportsbook brands globally.
Bally’s Posts Record Revenue; Will Slash Jobs
Bally’s Corporation reported record revenue of $632.5 million for the third quarter, but with a bottom line still showing a net loss of $61.8 million, the company will slash...
Konami and Xalient Partner On Facial Recognition
Konami Gaming, Inc. and Xalient Inc. are partnering to launch SYNK Vision, a facial recognition technology that could eliminate the need for magnetic player tracking cards.
Aristocrat Launches Class II NFL Kickoff in Oklahoma
Aristocrat has released the third game in its licensed NFL series, the Class II NFL Kickoff, in Oklahoma, featured on the RELM XL five-reel cabinet.
Bally’s Makes Record RG Donation
Bally’s Corporation has set a record as the largest donor over two years to the International Center for Responsible Gaming with a gift of $1.05 million.
Light & Wonder Completes SciPlay Acquisition
Light & Wonder announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 17 percent equity in its social gaming division, SciPlay, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary.
OKTO Acquires Flexia Payments
Greece-based OKTO announced it has acquired U.S.-based Flexia Payments following Flexia’s successful exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo.
Zitro Opens New Las Vegas Office
Global slot supplier Zitro has opened a new office for its U.S. team in Las Vegas.
Eclipse, Interblock Announce Class II ETG Partnership
Interblock has partnered with Class II specialists Eclipse Gaming to launch electronic table games for the Class II tribal market.
Light & Wonder in Growth Mode in Asia
Light & Wonder CEO Matt Wilson says the land-based casino market in Asia “is strategically very important” for the U.S. company. L&W, formerly Scientific Games, has set its sights...
Marker Trax Unveils Moolah Play
Marker Trax has launched Moolah Play, its latest offering geared towards consumers.
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
