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GI Games Round-up: NetEnt, BF Games, Yggdrasil and more

This week’s games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features the likes of Play’n GO, Nolimit City, Yggdrasil, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Lightning Box, CreedRoomz, Playson, BF Games, Relax Gaming and Ezugi.

Play’n GO’s Ternion

Play’n GO has released its first superhero-themed slot with the launch of Ternion.

“We couldn’t be prouder of [...]

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IGT

IGT seeks strategic alternatives for Global Gaming and PlayDigital segments

New York-listed lottery and gaming supplier International Game Technology (IGT) is evaluating potential strategic alternatives for its Global Gaming and PlayDigital divisions.

IGT said Thursday that the board is considering a broad range of potential alternatives for the two segments “in order to unlock the full value of IGT's portfolio.”

This includes [...]

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NSW regulator calls for effective promotion of responsible gambling messaging

The gambling regulator of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has warned operators that they face six-figure fines if they fail to effectively promote responsible gambling messaging.

The warning follows two recent instances in which the NSW gambling regulator has had to issue show cause notices to betting operators [...]

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MyRacehorse raises $7 million to grow racehorse ownership platform

Racehorse ownership platform MyRacehorse has raised $7 million from a group of investors led by Stronach Group.

MyRacehorse’s proprietary platform allows users to analyse racehorses and purchase a fractional share in a horse for a one-time fee. The platform also provides updates from the trainer and jockey and instant payouts of [...]

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Scientific Games strengthens public policy and government affairs team

Atlanta-headquartered lottery supplier Scientific Games has appointed Christine Wechsler as senior vice president of public policy and government affairs.

With more than 20 years of experience navigating complex legal issues for government clients and businesses, Wechsler will support Scientific Games’ global business growth and further establish the company as the partner [...]

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BetMakers cuts staff by 23% to streamline operational infrastructure

Sydney-listed sports betting technology provider BetMakers is looking to accelerate its path to profitability after restructuring its global operations and technology.

Over the past four months, the company has undergone a cost base reduction and global efficiencies program, which is expected to result in significant operating overhead reductions and savings across [...]

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Lotto New Zealand

Lotto NZ reports H1 sales of NZ$745 million

Lotto NZ has reported sales of NZ$744.8 million (€420.0 million) in the first half of its financial year to 31 December 2022.

Overall sales were down only slightly on the same period in the previous year (NZ$746.6 million), but there was greater variation in Lotto NZ’s various game categories.

The main draw [...]

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Crown Resorts proposes AUD$450 million penalty for historical AML failures

Sydney-listed casino operator Crown Resorts has proposed to pay a AUD$450 million penalty to resolve civil penalty proceedings relating to historical money laundering breaches.

The agreement with Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC relates to the company’s Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth casinos, which have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court [...]

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Intralot

Intralot revenue falls 8% despite continued US growth

Athens-listed Intralot has posted an 8 per cent drop in revenue to €89.5 million in the first quarter of 2023, despite continuing growth from its operations in the United States.

Revenue from Licensed Operations declined 64.5 per cent versus a year ago, driven by a €21.5 million fall in revenue from [...]

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Unibet

Unibet fined for breach of advertising regulations in Australia

Kindred Group’s Unibet brand has been fined AUD$60,000 for offering inducements to gamblers in Australia.

The penalty was imposed by Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on 22 May following an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW, which found that the company's promotions included ‘price push’ offers, a form of boosted or [...]

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TAB NZ names new CEO as Entain partnership approved

TAB NZ chief executive Mike Tod has announced his intention to step down after securing ministerial approval for the organisation’s partnership with Entain.

Tod (pictured) will step down on 1 June and will be replaced by Nick Roberts, who as general counsel and then chief transition officer served on the team [...]

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NSW to ban external gambling-related signage by September

The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has reaffirmed plans to ban external gambling-related signage from pubs and clubs by 1 September.

As part of the pledge to reduce problem gambling, pubs and clubs will be formally notified this week that all external gambling-related signs, from fixed [...]

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