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Svenska Spel profit falls 42% in first quarter

Svenska Spel has posted a 1 per cent drop in net gaming revenue (NGR) to SEK1.96 billion for the first quarter of 2024, with results negatively impacted by the closure of two of its land-based casinos in February.

The state-owned gaming operator said that the first quarter period was marked by [...]

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France gambling revenue surpasses €13 billion in 2023

France’s annual gambling revenue rose by 4 per cent to a new record of €13.4 billion in 2023, with all sectors of French gambling showing year-on-year growth.

Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported revenue of €6.64 billion in 2023, which was a new high for the business, although all the growth came [...]

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Inspired expands Nordic presence with Virtual Sports launch with ComeOn

Inspired Entertainment has launched its Virtual Sports products in the Nordic region with ComeOn Group.

Inspired's Virtual Sports portfolio, including football, basketball, American football and marble racing games, is now available across all ComeOn brands in the region.

“ComeOn Group is a very valued addition to Inspired’s Tier 1 stable of operators. [...]

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DraftKings

DraftKings names first chief responsible gaming officer

DraftKings has announced the appointment of Lori Kalani as its first chief responsible gaming officer.

Kalani previously served as a partner at Washington DC-based law firm Cozen O’Connor, and co-chair of the State Attorneys General practice.

As DraftKings’ first chief responsible gaming officer, she will oversee the continued elevation and integration [...]

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Boldplay approved to enter UK market

Casino games provider Boldplay has been awarded a B2B supplier licence by Britain's Gambling Commission.

The approval will allow the company to establish new partnerships with gaming operators in the market, adding to its existing licenses in Gibraltar, Malta, Romania, Argentina and Peru.

“We are proud to receive our remote software supplier [...]

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Kansas casino revenue rises 2% in March

Gaming revenue at Kansas’ four land-based casinos rose by 2 per cent to $38.7 million in March, the best monthly performance in three years.

The Kansas Star Casino and Hollywood Casino were closely matched by monthly revenue, each growing by 3 per cent.

Kansas Star Casino posted revenue of $15.3 million [...]

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Relax Gaming releases latest slot Sultan Spins

Relax Gaming has expanded its games portfolio with the launch of its newest slot, Sultan Spins.

The high volatility slot features gold-trimmed reels set against a sprawling desert metropolis, with players offered the chance to rack up riches via an entertaining free spins feature and lucrative Local Jackpot.

“The launch of Sultan [...]

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Massachusetts gaming revenue surpasses $110 million in March

Gaming revenue at Massachusetts’ three casinos grew by 5 per cent to $111.8 million in March, the highest monthly total in the last three years.

Gaming revenue was up by 6 per cent to $111.1 million, but retail sports betting revenue fell by 49 per cent to $763,750.

Each of the three [...]

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Bragg Gaming extends reach with Light & Wonder

Bragg Gaming Group is expanding its reach through a casino content distribution deal with Light & Wonder.

The deal will see Bragg’s portfolio of games made available to operators in European and North American markets via Light & Wonder, including games from its proprietary studios Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic, Wild [...]

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South Africa’s opposition party introduces bill to regulate online gambling

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party, the official opposition to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has introduced legislation to regulate online gambling in the country.

Authored by Dean Macpherson MP, DA Shadow Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Remote Gambling Bill 2024 was introduced last week in Parliament after [...]

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Delasport unveils new base in Bulgaria

iGaming software developer Delasport has moved into new offices in Sofia, Bulgaria, to meet the needs of its global expansion.

Based at the foot of Vitosha mountain, the new office will allow Delasport to have more space to accommodate its fast-growing team, and features upgraded facilities and amenities such as recreational [...]

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Penn Entertainment names Aaron LaBerge as CTO

Penn Entertainment has appointed former Disney executive Aaron LaBerge as chief technology officer.

LaBerge will assume his new role at the gaming operator on July 1 and will be responsible for driving the company’s technology strategy and execution, reporting directly to chief executive Jay Snowden.

LaBerge joins Penn from The Walt Disney [...]

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