Month: January 2025

The Glory of Rome online slot is a high volatility adventure from the good folks at Habanero! It comes with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 25 paylines with expanding multiplier wilds, a Buy Feature, a Super Bet, and landing 3 or more Scatter symbols will trigger the free spins round. [embedded content] Immersing players in
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has further reduced its fee rates for online gambling operations, cutting them from 35% to 30%, effective January 1, 2025. This latest reduction is part of PAGCOR’s continued efforts to curb illegal online gambling activities and attract unregistered operators into the regulated market. Efforts to encourage legal operations
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The ICE Esports Arena at ICE Barcelona 2025 plays a key role in educating people about esports and how to access, integrate and regulate this growing vertical, says Clarion Gaming‘s leader in Emerging Technology and Esports, Will Harding. “Part of the role of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference is explaining exactly
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Penn Entertainment has officially launched ESPN Bet in Washington, D.C., extending its rapidly growing sports betting platform to yet another key market. The announcement of this launch marks the company’s entry into its 20th U.S. jurisdiction, reflecting the ongoing success of its partnership with ESPN. A seamless betting experience for D.C. sports fans: Through the collaboration between Penn Entertainment and
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Circus Circus has been the object of ridicule and the butt of many jokes for year, bit now the 56 year old result may be on the market. The owner, Phil Ruffin, is considering the sale of the property he purchased for $825 million just over 5 years ago, which could not be worth $5
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iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming introduced the latest addition to its portfolio—land-based slot machines — at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, where they made their global debut. “This milestone marks an exciting chapter in our journey, bringing the thrill of PopOK’s games from the digital realm to the casino floor,” the provider stated. “Our land-based slot machines are
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China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court’s latest directive highlights a growing concern over the increasing prominence of overseas casinos targeting Chinese citizens. With technological advancements and the growth of the internet, these foreign gambling operations have become more enticing,
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Online gambling in America is still a growing industry. Sports betting, poker, and casino games are legal and regulated in several American states, but there is huge room for growth! Where in online gambling legal now? What states are about to regulate it? And which states have no chance of allowing them? [embedded content] Sports
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is taking a more aggressive stance on supplier compliance in 2025, emphasizing the importance of operators conducting thorough due diligence on their business partners. Speaking at the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) webinar on January 15, UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes underscored the need for greater vigilance to prevent
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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed that licenses for casinos within Thailand’s proposed entertainment complexes will be awarded through an open and transparent bidding process. Speaking to supporters in Nakhon Phanom on January 18, Thaksin emphasized that all interested parties would be invited to compete, ensuring that the process remains fair and competitive. Addressing concerns and clarifying
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There was some excitement making headlines recently, claiming that Las Vegas resort fees had been banned by the Federal Trade Commission. It was an eye catcher for sure, but was it true? Well, not really. Various news outlets latched on the segments of the FTC story, including a quote from their own press release stating
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Curaçao has embarked on a transformative journey to reform its gambling industry through the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK). Approved by parliament in December 2024, this law aims to establish a safer, more transparent gambling sector while addressing concerns about money laundering and illegal activities. The reforms follow a productive meeting between Curaçao’s
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iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS is celebrating the 7th-anniversary of its affiliate marketing platform by highlighting some key product milestones. Launched in 2018, the Affilka by SOFTSWISS affiliate management platform now supports over 440 brands, reflecting its growing influence. Notably, the number of iGaming operators using the platform increased by 37% over the past year. Providing tools
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