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Inspired Gaming To Create Aristocrat’s NFL-Themed Virtual Sports Games
Aristocrat Gaming has tapped long-time partner Inspired Gaming to develop its NFL-branded virtual sports games. The virtual football titles will feature team logos and other NFL intellectual property, such as the Super Bowl, league conferences, and more. Virtual sports provide a betting experience similar to online sportsbooks, but the outcome is determined by chance rather […]
Study: More Women Than Men Took Up Online Gambling During Pandemic
More women are new to online gambling since the start of the pandemic, according to a study led by Concordia social science professor Sylvia Kairouz. It’s a phenomenon that merits further research, she says. Annie Claude Savard of Université Laval also collaborated on the 2021 study, which investigated the behavior of 4,500 Quebec gamblers. It […]
Hard Rock, Playtech Announce Partnership as the Gambling Giants Look to Expand
Playtech has acquired a “low single-digit minority equity stake” in Hard Rock Digital (HRD) for $85 million as part of a strategic partnership. HRD is the interactive division of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, which includes Hard Rock Online Casino and Sportsbook. Meanwhile, Playtech is one of the world’s largest gaming technology providers. As […]
Belgium Moves to Ban Gambling Advertising – Could the US Follow?
The Belgian government has announced it will ban gambling advertising starting on July 1. The move raises the question of whether the US should take a similar approach. In Belgium, the government states addiction and debt are the primary motives for the ad ban. It will cover all media, including the internet. Further bans connected […]
Everi Enters Historical Horse Racing Via Exacta Systems
Everi Holdings Inc. entered historical horse racing (HHR) through Exacta Systems’ technology. On March 2, Exacta announced Everi’s HHR games debuted at Boston Billiards Club and Casino in Nashua, NH. Exacta said among the HHR games on its system, Exacta Connect, are four “player-popular” titles: Patriot Extra Spin Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe Wild Gems Extra Spin Blazin’ […]
Aristocrat’s Anaxi Strikes Online Slots Deal With Caesars Casino
Anaxi, the online real money gaming division of Aristocrat Leisure, has announced a deal to bring its games to Caesars Casino. The agreement is part of Aristocrat’s plan to extend its retail slots empire into the US online gambling space. For Caesars Casino, it’s a way to add popular retail brands to its slots catalog. […]
Fanatics Online Casino May Follow ‘First Step’ in Online Sports Betting
Fanatics Online Casino is coming to the US eventually but isn’t ready to launch quite yet. However, the beta test of Fanatics Sportsbook for online sports betting is underway in Tennessee and is a “first step,” according to a spokesman for the sports apparel e-tailer. Beta tests, or “soft launches,” are regulatory steps states take […]
Play’n Go Continues US Expansion With Connecticut License
Swedish slot developer Play’n Go has secured a license to offer its games in the Connecticut online casino market. It’s the fourth state for the company, whose US presence also encompasses NJ, MI, and WV. The company can now seek partnerships with one or both of Connecticut’s online gambling operators, neither of which is among […]
Flutter Lauds US FanDuel Casino Performance, Promises iGaming Product Upgrades
FanDuel Casino is the primary reason Flutter Entertainment‘s US iGaming market share rose to 21% in Q4 2022, complete with a 63% increase in players each month during that quarter. According to the March 2 Flutter earnings report, its US iGaming brands of FanDuel Casino, PokerStars, and Stardust will soon see improved products and player […]
Bally’s to Cut Sports Betting Losses, Emphasize Online Casino in 2023
Incoming CEO Robeson Reeves says that the future of Bally’s Corporation lies in online casino gaming more than in sports betting. It’s the latest of several companies to have made that pivot in the face of headwinds in the highly competitive US sports betting space. The decision may come as a small consolation to investors. Bally’s reported $425 million […]
