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Ukraine introduces new online gambling restrictions

The Ukrainian government is hoping to counteract the negative consequences of online gambling after introducing new restrictions on advertising and a ban on gambling by military personnel.

The restrictions were proposed by the country’s National Security and Defense Council and enacted by President Volodymyr Zelensky on 20 April.

The decree states that [...]

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PAGCOR appoints Wilma Eisma as new president and COO

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has appointed Wilma Eisma as its new president and chief operating officer (COO).

Eisma succeeds Juanito Sanosa Jr., who resigned as president and COO in January after less than 18 months in the role.

A lawyer by profession, she brings more than twenty years of [...]

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Gaming Innovation Group

Gaming Innovation Group powers Casino Time launch in Ontario

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is expanding its presence in Ontario by powering the launch of Casino Time, a joint venture between leading retail operators in the Canadian province’s Charitable Gaming sector.

GiG is providing its iGaming platform and LogicX real-time rules engine for the operator’s online bingo and casino site, with [...]

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Aristocrat Leisure

NeoGames and Aristocrat set to complete business combination next week

Sydney-listed Aristocrat Leisure is on course to complete its business combination with NeoGames next week.

The two companies confirmed Thursday that all necessary gaming regulatory approvals required for completion have been received or waived. In addition, all antitrust and foreign investment regulatory clearances have been received.

This marks a further step towards [...]

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Mohegan Gaming names new interim chief operating officer

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has appointed Joseph Hasson as interim chief operating officer (COO) to replace Jody Madigan.

Madigan has served as COO since August 2021 but has now resigned, effective 1 August, and will be taking a leave of absence pending his departure.

He will be replaced on an interim [...]

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Vibra Gaming unveils new VLT division for LatAm expansion

Latin America focused games provider Vibra Gaming has launched a new retail video lottery terminal (VLT) division following its initial success in several Brazilian states.

In combination with its current online casino and sportsbook platform offering, Vibra VLT has been GLI-certified, with terminals to be rolled out in Brazil, Mexico and [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

Ontario iGaming revenue tops CAD$2.4 billion in second year

Ontario’s regulated iGaming market has recorded strong growth in its second full year of operation with total gaming revenue increasing 72 per cent to CAD$2.4 billion for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2024.

Total wagers for the year were 78 per cent higher at $63.0 billion, comprising an 88 per [...]

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Grosvenor Casino

Rank Group reports solid growth across brands and channels

Rank Group grew net gaming revenue by 6 per cent to £182.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, which equates to the company’s fiscal third quarter.

Rank said in a trading update Thursday that like-for-like net gaming revenue (NGR) increased across all segments and channels versus the same period last [...]

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Fast Track expands Brazilian presence with Aposta Ganha partnership

Fast Track is expanding its presence in Brazil after agreeing a new deal to provide its CRM solutions to operator Aposta Ganha.

By integrating Fast Track's AI-powered real-time data capabilities and automation, Aposta Ganha will be able to deliver personalised gaming experiences at scale, driving deeper player engagement and retention.

“We are [...]

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BMM Testlabs expands African presence with Botswana and Nigeria approvals

Independent gaming certification lab BMM Testlabs has been approved to provide compliance testing, inspections and certification services in Botswana and Nigeria.

The company secured licences for the land-based and digital gaming markets in the two African nations from the Botswana Gambling Authority and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Nigeria.

BMM now [...]

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BGC

BGC names Grainne Hurst as next chief executive officer

Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has named Entain executive Grainne Hurst as its new chief executive officer.

Hurst will assume her new role at the BGC in the coming months to replace incumbent CEO Michael Dugher, who will take over as chair of the BGC on 20 April from Brigid [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

New study shows majority of Ontario online gamblers play on regulated sites

A new study commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario has revealed that the vast majority of Ontario’s online gamblers play on regulated websites.

With Ontario celebrating two years since the opening of the regulated iGaming market, a new study from Ipsos has found that [...]

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