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With Australia promising to approve tougher gaming regulations, two sportsbooks have broached the subject of a merger.
Jack Entertainment Picks Konami Synkros
Jack Entertainment has chosen Konami’s Synkros casino management system to power its clubJACK player loyalty club across its Ohio casinos.
Flutter Considers U.S. its ‘Natural Home’
Flutter Entertainment has flourished since it entered the U.S. sports betting market in 2018. So well, in fact, that it is shifting its HQ to the U.S. and hopes...
Bragg Gaming to Consider Sale
Bragg Gaming has become the latest publicly traded gaming company potentially for sale, after the company announced formation of a special committee to consider its future.
Light & Wonder Fires Back at Aristocrat
Light & Wonder has rejected allegations in an Aristocrat patent infringement lawsuit, and will continue rollout and marketing of the subject slot game Dragon Train.
iGaming Operators Launch New Trade Association
Last week, seven of the largest iGaming companies in the U.S. launched a new trade group, the Responsible Online Gaming Association. Its goal is to develop and advance responsible...
Marriott Bonvoy, BetMGM Partner in Loyalty Program
Marriott International travel program Marriott Bonvoy is collaborating on a rewards program with BetMGM, linking accounts between the two programs.
GGB PODCAST: Leighton Webb, VP and general manager of iGaming and sports betting, PayNearMe
In today’s world, consumers expect flexible payment options for all services, including gaming. Digital payment provider PayNearMe has made it a mission to reduce payment friction for bettors everywhere,...
Ainsworth Shareholder Challenges Novomatic Sale
A shareholder of slot supplier Ainsworth Game Technology is challenging the sale of a majority of Ainsworth shares to Austria’s Novomatic AG.
L&W Debuts Dragon Train Amid Legal Uncertainties
As Light & Wonder debuts its fastest-selling Australian title in North America, Aristocrat pursues a lawsuit alleging it infringes on the rights to its game Dragon Link.
BetMGM Monopolizes Entain’s Time, Says CEO
Entain CEO Stella David said on an earnings call of Entain’s joint venture with MGM: BetMGM took more resources and time than anticipated. It took time to realize how...
Report: PartyPoker for Sale
A gambling and financial newsletter has reported that Entain is putting its PartyPoker site and brand up for sale after determining it is surplus to the parent company’s plans.
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Top EKG Slot Awards
Aristocrat Gaming was once again named Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content in the EKG Slot Awards, but Light & Wonder scored the most individual awards this year.
Feature Combo Frenzy: Triple-Pot Dominates 2023’s Slot Design
2023 was a record year for U.S. gaming, driven primarily by slot performance, as is typically the case. When it comes to dissecting trends among top-performing games, there are...
FanDuel Buys Software Provider BeyondPlay
FanDuel purchased the iGaming software company BeyondPlay. The company puts an emphasis on new product development for online casinos. The acquisition should grow FanDuel’s status in the field.
Mohegan Inspire Installs Light & Wonder Products
Light & Wonder’s L&W Engage platform is now in use at the new Mohegan Inspire in South Korea. Engage will handle the operation and marketing for slots, tables and...
Evolution Cleared of Misconduct
The New Jersey Division of Enforcement has closed its investigation of software developer Evolution Gaming, concluding that there was no evidence to support misconduct allegations.
Caesars Acquires WynnBET Michigan iGaming Operations
Caesars Entertainment will acquire WynnBET’s Michigan online gaming operations, transitioning current users to the new platforms later this year. Also, Caesars will acquire access rights to the Sault Ste....
Clarion Gaming Digital Expands North American Reach With Global Gaming Business Acquisition
Global Gaming Business magazine and all its assets have been acquired by Clarion Gaming Digital, the parent company of iGaming Business magazine. The acquisition will create a global media...
Light & Wonder to Manage Slots for LV’s Harry Reid Int’l Airport
Light & Wonder has been chosen as the new slot management provider for approximately 1,100 machines at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport.