GAN has enhanced its platform offering to social casino operators across North America by inking a deal with Stakelogic.
Through the partnership, GAN has agreed to distribute Stakelogic’s in-house igaming content to the social casino brands it works with in the US, as well as the studio’s live casino products.
The deal sees Stakelogic tap into the rapidly expanding social casino sector, while marking a ‘major advancement’ for the space by combining social casino with live dealer gaming.
Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO at Stakelogic, commented: “We’re thrilled to join forces with GAN to bring our slot and live casino products to the US social casino market. This partnership allows us to swiftly roll out our content across the country, delivering a unique gaming experience tailored for American players.
“We believe branded, custom-made content will become the industry standard in the coming years. In the months ahead, we will work closely with GAN and its social casino operators to develop a truly bespoke offering that sets a new benchmark for player engagement and entertainment.”
As a part of Stakelogic’s content offering, GAN’s partnered social casino brands will gain access to live dealer titles, such as roulette and blackjack, alongside game shows like Super Stake Roulette 5,000X and Super Wheel – The Live Game Show.
Additionally, brands working with GAN will benefit from custom-branded slots and live products designed specifically for their platforms.
Guiseppe Gardali, President B2B at GAN, added:“With our partnership with Stakelogic, GAN is elevating social casino entertainment to a whole new level. Stakelogic’s hybrid slots, which blend traditional slots with live casino elements, are truly groundbreaking for the industry.
“Live casino is still an emerging concept in the US, and thanks to Stakelogic, we’re able to lead the way in delivering the most innovative and high-quality gaming experiences available today.”
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued a public service announcement offering tips for safe and responsible online gaming.
Released during Identity Theft Awareness Week, the PSA reminds Arizonans to safeguard personal and financial information and addresses the increase in scammers targeting unsuspecting individuals to steal personal information and financial assets.
The regulator suggests that illegal online casinos and sweepstakes platforms that present themselves as legitimate gaming platforms pose an inherent danger to users.
Mike Epifani of Yay Sweepstakes told CasinoBeats, “With fraudulent activity on the rise, it’s never been more important for those wishing to gamble to be vigilant with information and choose the operator best for them.”
The ADG outlines that it can only remediate disputes with Arizona-licensed operators, and conflicts with sites outside its remit leave victims of fraudulent activity with little to no chance of recovering lost funds.
The ADG has invested significant resources in educating residents of the Grand Canyon State about the potential harms of dealing with unregulated entities. It has also attempted to provide information about sweepstakes, as the term is not defined under Arizona legislation.
To “avoid engaging in illegal gambling,” an operator must not place any requirements or limitations on free participation. This can simply be in the form of mailings, extra forms, restrictions on entries, or actual consideration.
It goes on to add that sites should not falsely advertise that users have won a prize unless that individual has won such a prize.
The ADG also explains that operators should “clearly and conspicuously provide and display the option clearly and conspicuously provide and display the option to participate for free in the same manner, to the same extent, and with the same odds of winning, as someone who chooses to willingly contribute consideration.”
ADG’s PSA advises that falling victim to a scam can leave participants vulnerable to:
Prevention advice provided by the regulator is split into four main points:
In August 2024, the ADG published a similar announcement warning Arizonans about the rise of gaming scam telephone calls. The regulator found evidence that scammers were pretending to be affiliated with the regulator to steal personal and financial information. It also found evidence of callers pretending to be associated with the Indian Gaming Association, the National Indian Gaming Commission, and the Publisher’s Clearing House.
