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Delaware iGaming wagers climb 43% in October

Delaware’s regulated iGaming market continued to grow in October as total wagers increased by 43 per cent compared to a year ago to $25.5m.

The year-on-year growth followed strong performances by all three licensed operators in the state, with Delaware Park seeing the biggest growth in October as iGaming wagers rose [...]

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Codere Online nominates six directors to form new Board

Codere Online has announced its nominations for a new board of directors to be formed following the completion of its business combination with DD3 Acquisition Corp II.

Codere has named six of the seven members that will serve on the board of directors, four of whom have been nominated by new [...]

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Canada

Canadian Gaming Association elects new board members

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has elected four new members to the board of directors as it prepares for the expected growth of the regulated Canadian gaming market.

The CGA has elected FansUnite chief executive Scott Burton, Nuvei chief corporate development officer Neil Erlick, DraftKings SVP of International Strategy Jeffrey Haas, [...]

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888 Holdings

888 launches ‘SheLEADS’ programme to inspire next generation of female leaders

London-listed online betting and gaming operator 888 has launched SheLEADS, an innovative employee programme that aims to accelerate the development of women across 888’s international offices.

The programme will see 31 colleagues selected as ‘SheLEADERS’, who will meet for weekly development sessions led by external experts aimed at enhancing their skillsets. 

This [...]

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BRAGG

Bragg Gaming chair steps in as interim CEO to replace Richard Carter

New York and Toronto-listed Bragg Gaming has appointed former OLG chairman Paul Godfrey as interim chief executive.

Godfrey currently serves as chairman of the gaming supplier and assumes the role of interim CEO with immediate effect, replacing Richard Carter, who has led the business since March.

Godfrey is a former chairman of [...]

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Microgaming

Microgaming agrees sale of Quickfire business to Games Global

Microgaming has agreed to sell its Quickfire distribution business and portfolio of online games to Games Global, a newly established private capital-backed company led by former IGT executive Walter Bugno.

Games Global will acquire the international distribution rights to Microgaming’s exclusive gaming content, including progressive jackpot titles, as well as its [...]

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Microgaming CEO John Coleman to step down

Isle of Man-based gaming supplier Microgaming has appointed Andrew Clucas as its next chief executive officer.

Clucas currently serves as Microgaming’s chief operating officer and will replace John Coleman as CEO on 31 December.

Coleman has served as CEO since June 2018, having previously served as chief financial officer for nearly 14 [...]

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Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021

Scientific Games and Flutter dominate Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021

Scientific Games and Flutter Entertainment were the big winners last week as the Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021 were unveiled during a week of celebrations.

Scientific Games won an unprecedented six awards this year, dominating the North America region with an incredible four awards. With the supplier transitioning to become a pure [...]

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Indiana sportsbook wagers hit record high of $461.1m in October

Indiana’s regulated sports betting market hit a new monthly high in October as total handle doubled to a record $461.1m.

The state’s 11 operational casinos collected record handle of $411.9m from online sports betting, with retail sportsbooks contributing the remaining $49.2m.

American football continued to be the most popular betting sport in [...]

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GAN

GAN widens loss as third quarter revenue falls 7%

New York-listed gaming supplier and operator GAN has reported a 7 per cent fall in revenue to $34.6m for the third quarter of 2021, with a decline from its customer-facing Coolbet business offsetting growth from its B2B segment.

Revenue from B2C fell by 12 per cent year-on-year to $21.1m, driven by [...]

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Detroit, Michigan

Detroit casinos grow October revenue despite retail sports decline

Michigan’s three commercial casinos in Detroit have reported a 12.5 per cent increase in monthly aggregate revenue to $114.1m in October, despite seeing a decline in retail sports betting.

Revenue from table games and slots increased by 19 per cent year-on-year to $111.5m, with growth at all three casinos.

MGM Grand Detroit [...]

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Ocean Casino Resort partners Elys Game Technology

Ocean Casino Resort has agreed a partnership with sports betting technology supplier USBookmaking, a subsidiary of Elys Game Technology.

USBookmaking will provide trading management services and future retail solutions to the operator, subject to licensure by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

"We are excited to partner with USBookmaking to capitalise [...]

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