Ontario Commission Recognizes BMM Testlabs for iGaming

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has recognized BMM Testlabs as an iGaming independent testing laboratory, allowing the testing company to expand its business in the province.

Published August 30, 2021

Aristocrat Acquisitions Boost Digital Space

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is expanding its digital footprint with the acquisition of Helsinki’s FuturePlay studio and Poland’s Playsoft, along with establishing a third new studio, according to Aristocrat Digital...

Published August 30, 2021

Credit Card Ban Supported by Australian Online Operators

Responsible Wagering Australia has come out in support of a ban on credit cards to fund online gambling. RWA CEO Brent Jackson (l.) made the announcement at an inquiry...

Published August 23, 2021

Philippines’ MegaSportsWorld to Go Online

Philippines sports betting operator MegaSportsWorld will launch a remote gaming platform following approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

Published August 23, 2021

Rush Street Interactive Invests in Boom Entertainment, Partners with Evolution

Rush Street Interactive has invested in content supplier Boom Entertainment, and will offer online casino and sports betting content, including exclusive games, from Boom. In addition, RSI has partnered...

Published August 23, 2021

Twitch Pressured to Ban Gambling Services

As a way to prevent gambling harms, especially with children, Twitch, a live streaming platform, has banned links and referral codes to sites that offer gambling. The decision came...

Published August 23, 2021

Nevada Non-Strip Operators Object to Online Gaming

A coalition of non-Strip operators, small casinos and bars and restaurants have sent a letter to the Nevada Gaming Control Board urging it to reject the legalization of online...

Published August 23, 2021

Portugal’s Online Gaming Rise Driven by Sports

Online gaming revenue in Portugal jumped 81.9 percent for the second quarter over the first. This dramatic rise was fueled by a 224.5 percent jump in sports betting revenue,...

Published August 16, 2021

Indian Court Throws Out iGaming Ban

The high court of Madras, India has overturned a ban on skill-based online games ordered by the state of Tamil Nadu. New Delhi TV called the move “another key...

Published August 16, 2021

German State Begins iGaming Table Tender

The Germany state of Nordrhein-Westfalen has opened a tender process for online table banker games. The Fourth State Treaty on Gambling now allows states to grant concessions for non-poker...

Published August 16, 2021

Spin Games, Rising Digital Announce Content Agreement

A new iGaming content licensing agreement will enable Spin Games to deploy slot machine content from Rising Digital across Spin’s ROC remote gaming server platform in North America.

Published August 16, 2021

World Poker Tour Online Comes to Borgata

The World Poker Tour Online Borgata Poker Open stops by September 19 It’s all part of partypoker U.S. Network Online Series from September 12. The tournament marks the return...

Published August 16, 2021

It’s Rush Street Interactive, Sportech for CT Sports Betting

Last Thursday, the Connecticut Lottery announced that Rush Street Interactive has been chosen as its online sports betting partner, with Sportech running retail sportsbooks. Betting is expected to launch...

Published August 16, 2021

Entain Buys Unikrn, Sets Up Esports Division

In an important endorsement of the importance of esports to betting companies, the UK-based Entain has bought esports betting company Unikrn (founders Karl Flores and Rahul Sood at left)...

Published August 16, 2021

SG Adds Jin Ji Bao Xi with Megaways Online

Scientific Games has released a new online version of its popular Chinese-themed game Jin Ji Bao Xi, with the addition of the Megaways game mechanic.

Published August 9, 2021

Greentube Opens Online Casino in Ukraine

Vienna-based Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions and First Casino in Ukraine have reached an agreement for Greentube to provide games from its portfolio to the casino. Ukraine legalized online gaming...

Published August 9, 2021

Poland Warns of Steep Penalties for Illegal iGaming

Poland is warning residents that they face high fines for playing on illegal, unlicensed online casinos. Up to $1.1 million. The unlicensed iGaming sites face even stiffer penalties, plus...

Published August 9, 2021

India Considers Centralized Online Gaming Framework

India’s government is considering “Draft Guiding Principles for the Uniform National-level Regulation of Online Fantasy Sports Platforms.” This will soon be voted on by the Council of Ministers.

Published August 9, 2021

Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box

In a major development, Scientific Games has acquired Lightning Box, and Australia-based content supplier that has a deep footprint in internet casino operations worldwide.

Published August 9, 2021

Online Gambling a Growing Concern in the U.K.

GamCare, a national gambling helpline in the U.K. reported a rise on the number of women seeking help for gambling addictions. Statistics indicate online gaming is a factor in...

Published August 9, 2021