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Tech giant Apple has launched its first sports app, Apple Sports, featuring real-time scores, statistics, a user-friendly interface, and an option for live betting odds provided by DraftKings.  Designed for speed and simplicity, the app’s personalized experience puts users’ favorite leagues and teams front and center, a press release says. Apple Sports is available to

The latest edition of the ICE gaming expo – the last to be held in London as the event prepares to relocate to Barcelona starting in 2025 – came to an end on February 8, gathering gaming stakeholders from all industry verticals at the ExCeL exhibition center for three busy days of networking, product presentations,

Profits from gambling in America reached an annual record of $66.5 billion in 2023, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total surpasses 2022’s previous high of $60.5 billion by 10 percent, marking the industry’s third-straight record revenue year. The year was punctuated by all-time high quarterly revenue of $17.4 billion

BMM Innovation Group “BIG”, a technology conglomerate providing solutions to the global gaming industry, is supporting this week’s Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) & Trade Show hosted by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The group’s BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training companies have a major

Players love the Huff & Puff series of games from Light & Wonder! Now they have released Huff & Even More Puff! This game comes on the new Cosmic Cabinet with a 49 inch monitor with 4k resolution! They have also given players more denominations and a doubled the reel array! [embedded content] For quite

Alpha Affiliates has announced its attendance at the SiGMA Eurasia 2024 event where it will present an exclusive payment offering for their 1Red Casino. The company will also release casino offers in the MENA region at the event, taking place at Festival Arena by the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City in Dubai from 25th to 27th

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, a group representing the interest of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators, has announced its support for Illinois House Bill 5648, the Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act, aimed at providing a regulatory framework for DFS within the state. While Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019, the state did not pass a

DraftKings announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire lottery app Jackpocket for a total consideration of approximately $750 million, in a deal the US sports betting giant expects will generate up to $340 million in additional revenue annually.   Under the terms of the merger agreement, Jackpocket stockholders will receive a total consideration

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched its newest adventure slot Pompeii Megareels Megaways. Set against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, the game boasts six ever-changing reels, offering 117,649 ways to win. Drawing inspiration from ancient Rome, the game features emperor figures, armored warriors, chariots and other iconic symbols. Triggering winning combinations sets off the tumble

The Oneida Indian Nation has revealed plans for a $50 million expansion at its Point Place Casino in Bridgeport, Madison County. The expansion project, set to commence in the coming months, seeks to transform the casino into a premier destination, offering an array of new amenities for guests. Citing a growing demand from patrons for

Scratch cards, those little tickets of mystery and potential fortune, have been a gambling staple for ages. Not just physical scratch cards, either. Many online brands, such as Gxmble Casino, have an entire library of scratch-off tickets to choose from. Like a treasure hunt in your pocket, they promise instant gratification and a sprinkle of

Shares of Macau casino operators experienced a surge following the release of official data revealing a notable increase in mainland Chinese tourist arrivals during the Lunar New Year. MGM China Holdings Ltd. witnessed a 10% surge in Hong Kong, reaching its highest point since June 2021. Concurrently, Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. and Wynn Macau both

Yea, you heard us. The Vegas Super Bowl betting shattered the all-time sports betting record. We know, we know… big surprise that the gambling capital of America took in more on this game than any other. Over $185 million, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, far surpassing the previous state record of $179 million.

Lithuanian MPs on Monday registered amendments to the Gambling Law seeking to further tighten gambling advertising in the country as of 2025. Around 50 MPs, mostly from the ruling majority, have signed the amendments proposing to prohibit the dissemination of information about the gambling companies sponsoring any public events, activities, natural or legal persons. If

The prospect of online sports betting in Hawaii has moved a step closer to realization with a crucial development. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives Committee on Economic Development gave its approval to House Bill 2765. The bill, designed to oversee online sports betting in Hawaii, received the green light alongside essential amendments. Sponsored by

Are you ready for some football? It’s Super Bowl week Vegas, as the Chiefs and 49ers square off in Super Bowl LVIII, and we’ve got information on the major parties and events leading up to the big game! Plus, information on the pending strike and road closures in Sin City! [embedded content] It’s Super Bowl

Kindred Group, for the period of January to December 2023, delivered growth in revenue and underlying EBITDA, exceeding its annual targets. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the group recorded total revenue of $394.31 million (GBP 312.9 million), representing a 2% increase compared to the previous year.  The gross winnings revenue (B2C) also saw a

Sphere Entertainment and the NFL have announced a collaboration that will see custom Sphere Super Bowl show, created exclusively by Sphere Studios, displayed on Sphere’s fully programmable LED exterior – the Exosphere – throughout Super Bowl Week. As part of this, Sphere will also be featured in CBS Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl LVIII on

Bally’s temporary casino housed within the Medinah Temple building in River North has kicked off the New Year with a robust performance, surpassing $10 million in gross gaming revenue in January. This figure marks an increase of $6.8 million from its inaugural month of operation back in September and reflects a 9.1% rise from December’s

‘Bleau Blitz,’ the ultimate Big Game experience, is just one of the Fontainebleau Super Bowl activities we’re reporting on. Beginning Monday, 5 February through Sunday, 11 February. For seven days, the resort will be transformed into a sports-lovers dream with fan experiences including live recordings of “The Dan Patrick Show” on the resort’s third floor