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First-Ever Deal Signed Between an NHL Team and a Sportsbook

First-Ever Deal Signed Between an NHL Team and a Sportsbook

The NFL and NBA have quickly embraced the sports betting expansion across America, and now other major leagues are getting involved. The Vegas Golden Knights has now entered into a multi-year partnership with William Hill – the world’s leading betting operator. It is the first deal of its kind in the NHL. Making Big Plans […]
Regulators Take A Look at “Blurred Lines” Between Gaming and Gambling

Regulators Take A Look at “Blurred Lines” Between Gaming and Gambling

The lines between gambling and video games have become blurred in recent years. With loot boxes being used as wagering collateral and the introduction of more social games that feature casino themes, gaming regulators believe that now is the time to draw more distinct boundaries between actual gambling and playing video games for fun. 15 […]
Facial Recognition Could be Introduced at Macau Casinos

Facial Recognition Could be Introduced at Macau Casinos

An increase of gaming related crimes is becoming a big issue in Macao. The city has seen the number of casino robberies double over the past year, and it is certainly time that something is done about it. Well, lawmakers in Macau have a solution, and it involves facial recognition technology. Fighting Crime with Innovative […]
Microgaming to Launch Village People Online Slot

Microgaming to Launch Village People Online Slot

In the online casino world, we’ve seen our fair share of quirky branded slots – and Microgaming will be adding one more to the list. This week, the online slots developer has signed a deal with ITV Studios to create a game based on The Village People. Coming Soon in 2019 The Village People slot […]
NZ Government Launches Plan to Help Problem Gamblers

NZ Government Launches Plan to Help Problem Gamblers

Problem gambling is becoming a major issue in New Zealand, and the local government wants to do something about it. Recently, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a consultation on its future strategy to prevent problem gambling rates from rising and minimize gambling harm. Feedback from this consultation will shape the direction of the […]
BetSoft Experiments with Augmented Reality

BetSoft Experiments with Augmented Reality

Augmented reality has been gaining steam in the mobile gaming market for a couple of years, and now online slots developers are looking at how they can bring the AR experience to online casino players. BetSoft’s new Max Quest will be the first augmented reality casino game, offering players a whole new way to earn […]
CBS To Avoid Sports Betting Mentions During NFL Games

CBS To Avoid Sports Betting Mentions During NFL Games

The Supreme Court has paved the wave for legalized sports betting across the country. While gaming operators are eager to get started launching their products, there is some concern over how betting will be portrayed in the media. This week, CBS held an NFL media day during which Sports Illustrated writer Jimmy Traina noted that Sean […]
Belarus to Offer Online Gambling

Belarus to Offer Online Gambling

When it comes to online gaming, Europe is very progressive with many countries opening up and regulating their markets. Belarus now joins the long list of European countries to license online casino operators, a process that will begin next year. Belarussian officials have been mulling this over for quite some time, and progress has finally […]
Skill-Based Casino Games Introduced At New Mexico Casino

Skill-Based Casino Games Introduced At New Mexico Casino

It has been quite some time since the conversation about skill-based casino games was started, and we’re finally beginning to see some progress. Recently, the Route 66 Casino in New Mexico has become one of the first venues to provide players with the chance to play games of skill for cash prizes. The TriStation Gaming […]
Massachusetts Gets First Vegas-Style Casino

Massachusetts Gets First Vegas-Style Casino

Casino gambling in Massachusetts is getting a makeover. The new MGM Springfield casino will bring the state its first taste of Vegas-style gaming with a $960 million complex that features a luxury hotel, restaurants, retail area and casino floor. Inside the MGM Springfield The MGM Springfield will be home to plenty of amenities that will […]