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Betsson benefits from sportsbook growth in Q2

Stockholm-listed gaming operator Betsson expects to report record operating profit for the second quarter of the year, driven by a resurgence in sports betting following last year’s covid-related cancellations.

The company benefited from major sporting events such as the Copa América and the UEFA Euro 2020 championship, which contributed to a [...]

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Bragg Gaming Group

Bragg Gaming brings in Chris Looney as chief commercial officer

Toronto-listed gaming supplier Bragg Gaming Group has appointed Chris Looney as its new chief commercial officer.

Looney will work closely with Bragg chief executive Richard Carter to develop and expand the supplier's operations into new regulated markets, including the United States.

He joins Bragg from Red Tiger Gaming, where he served [...]

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Gaming1 and Delaware North sign North America joint venture deal

Belgian casino supplier and operator Gaming1 has signed a joint venture agreement with US casino operator Delaware North that will be the pair’s exclusive sports betting and iGaming vehicle for the US and Canada.

Labelled Gamewise, the joint venture will supercede Delaware North’s existing agreement with IGT for West Virginia and [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

iGaming Ontario established to operate online gaming and sports betting

The Ontario government has established iGaming Ontario as a new subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

The subsidiary will conduct and manage the new online gaming offerings in the province when the liberalised market opens later this year, while AGCO will continue to be responsible for regulatory [...]

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888 Holdings

Sportsbook and casino drive 888’s second quarter revenue growth

London-listed betting and gaming operator 888 Holdings has reported a 20 per cent increase in total revenue to US$257m for the second quarter of 2021.

The Q2 results were slightly ahead of the company’s expectations, reflecting continued momentum in the business and favourable exchange rate movements.

On a constant currency basis, revenue [...]

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Greentube

Greentube debuts slots in Germany with OnlineCasino Deutschland

Novomatic’s interactive division Greentube has launched its slot portfolio in Germany’s newly regulated iGaming market with licensed operator OnlineCasino Deutschland.

The launch will see Greentube titles such as Diamond Link: Mighty Emperor, Früchteparadies 10 and Seven Seas Jackpots go live on the operator’s OCD.de and Lilapaloma.de sites.

“We are beyond excited to [...]

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Stakelogic granted Ukraine iGaming supplier licence

Casino games developer Stakelogic has become one of the first suppliers to be approved for a licence to operate in Ukraine's regulated iGaming market.

The approval by the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries in Ukraine (KRAIL) will allow Stakelogic to offer a range of games to licensed operators [...]

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Jogo Global names Simon Collins as chairman

London-based iGaming platform provider Jogo Global has appointed former Cashcade and Gaming Realms co-founder Simon Collins as its new chairman.

Collins has a strong track record in building new gaming ventures, which will benefit Jogo Global as the supplier looks to grow its business internationally,

Most recently, he served as managing director of [...]

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Relax Gaming released poker-themed slot Chip Spin

Casino game developer Relax Gaming has expanded its game portfolio with the launch of poker-themed slot Chip Spin.

Boasting a maximum win of 25000x, the 5x5 slot includes two bonus rounds and a payout mechanic of 259 connected ways.

Three or more bonus symbols trigger the free spins bonus round, where different [...]

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Playtech

Playtech expands Fortuna partnership with PSK launch in Croatia

London-listed gaming technology provider Playtech has extended its partnership with Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) to launch the operator’s PSK brand in Croatia.

The supplier has successfully migrated the PSK.hr site onto FEG’s unified platform through integrations with Playtech’s IMS and PAM platforms.

The move comes as part of a multi-year project which [...]

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Playzido launches new Linka Gaming mechanic

Endemol Shine Group’s B2B games platform Playzido has launched a new gaming mechanic through a partnership with Beyond Entertainment's Linka Gaming.

Linka games involve scoring links to win prizes with players making numerous small wins (links) as they progress to win potentially huge jackpots.

The mechanic will feature for the first time [...]

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BGC calls on Government to establish Gambling Ombudsman

Britain's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called on the UK Government to establish a Gambling Ombudsman to deal with customer concerns.

The BGC is proposing a legal requirement for all licensed betting and gaming operators to sign up to the new Gambling Ombudsman, as part of its reform of the [...]

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