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Gaming test lab and product certification consultancy BMM Testlabs has announced the promotion of Julien Pottiez to the position of Vice President of Security, responsible for the Europe and South America (EURSAM) region. The executive began his career at the company in 2020 as Director of Security Service Delivery. Marzia Turrini, Executive Vice President of EURSAM,

As the 2023 Gaming in Germany Conference approaches, gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct is gearing up to showcase its offerings tailored to the German market at the meeting. Scheduled for October 16 at the Chamaeleon Theatre Berlin, the conference delves deep into Germany’s evolving online gambling landscape, making it a platform for licensed operators

The possibility of a Las Vegas strike involving more than 50,000 hospitality workers grows every day. Unions approved a city wide strike on October 6th, so those workers could walk off the job at any time. Now we wait to see if cooks, bartenders, maids, and other service related employees strike and throw the city

The High Roller Las Vegas was not the first observation wheel planned for the city. The original Las Vegas Super Wheel was never actually built, and now all that remains of the planned Skyvue Wheel sits in a vacant lot across from Mandalay Bay on the south end of The Strip. Planned as the main

Mexican online casino and sports betting business Caliplay, known in the market as Caliente Interactive, has initiated legal proceedings against gambling technology provider Playtech in a bid to terminate their existing partnership. Caliplay said, in a statement, that it has filed legal proceedings before the 46th Civil Court of Mexico City against Playtech plc and its subsidiaries Playtech Malta and Playtech Software

We’ve got a look at the Giganimals Gigablox online slot from Yggdrasil! This is a high volatility, 6 reel, 40 payline game that’s all about the Bonus Symbols! Landing five or more will send you to the Free Spins Round! Set in outer space, players battle aliens in this game with a “Planet Moolah” look

B2B iGaming technology provider EveryMatrix announced that its aggregation division, SlotMatrix, has launched the series of reports ‘Slot Trumps 2023/24’ with iGaming Business, part of Clarion Gaming. The reports are a “co-branded online casino data project that provides operators with never-before-seen insights on key player behavior data from the world’s most talked about markets,” according to

Wanna see something really weird? Then check out the Rhino Rilla Rex online slot from our friends at Microgaming! This is a high volatility game played on a 5 by 5 grid layout. It has the Any Adjacent Pays feature with 3,125 lines, where winning combinations can appear anywhere on the reels. There are also

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said it is committed to advocating for updated sports betting laws in state legislatures across the US. The association said its primary goal is to ensure the protection of student-athletes from harassment and coercion, as well as to address the potential negative impacts associated with gambling and safeguard the

The team at This Week in Gambling will be headed to the Global Gaming Expo next week, even as the threat of a Las Vegas strike hands over the city. Last month both the culinary workers union and bartenders union authorized a strike after if necessary. These unions represent well of over 50,000 Las Vegas

Coljuegos, the entity that regulates games of chance in Colombia, published a draft resolution through which it wants to regulate the activities of advertising, sponsorship, promotion, or any other form of commercial communication of competitive games. Among the main points of the legislation that pretends to control the conditions under which the authorized operators in

The Sphere in Las Vegas finally opened its doors this weekend, with legendary rock group U2 taking the stage! We have a look inside the venue, as well as some concert footage! Plus, information on the brand new free U2 attraction at the Venetian! [embedded content] The Sphere in Las Vegas has officially opened, and

iGaming content provider Amusnet has announced its participation at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) which is set to take place from October 9-12 at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. At G2E, Amusnet will be showcasing its latest advancements in gaming technology, providing a glimpse into its top-performing immersive casino offerings, the company said in a

First, the Las Vegas Sphere lit up. Now it’s time for the inside of the building to light up as well! Legendary band U2 kicks off the new venue this evening, probably welcoming fans to a beautiful building with “It’s a Beautiful Day”, but who knows. We’re just excited that the day is finally here!

In the fast-paced world of iGaming, if you don’t embrace the trends, you’ll be left behind. Software supplier and aggregator for online casino and sportsbook operators Slotegrator shares a comprehensive analysis of the mega-trends that are expected to shape the rapidly evolving global online casino market in the near future.  Consumer needs have changed significantly.

Fans of U2 who happen to be in Vegas should check out the Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience, at the Venetian! The 12,000 square feet of interactive attraction is the brainchild of the band, the Venetian, and their longtime creative director Gavin Friday. The Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience opened last week, the same day

The Macau casino industry reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP14.9 billion (US$1.86 billion) in September, according to figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) on Sunday. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous month. The decline when compared to August, which had been the best post-COVID month for the

The Las Vegas Sphere has finally opened its doors! We have a look inside this amazing new 580,000 square foot, $2.3 billion project! With seating for over 17,000 people, the Sphere stands over 360 feet tall and 500 feet wide! This fully immersive experience also 23 VIP Suites! [embedded content] The Las Vegas Sphere also

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released Thursday its 16th Annual Diversity Report, providing a description of each casino’s activities related to the implementation of their diversity plans and the action taken by the entities to enhance the representation of diverse groups in the gaming industry.  The Diversity Report displayed the following key figures: Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos

The world of online gambling has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly in the United States. With the increasing popularity of online casinos, two distinct types have emerged: real money online casinos and sweepstakes casinos. In this article, we will delve into the key differences between these two casino categories to help you make