BlueBet, which recently merged with Australian gambling brand betr, posted Q2 turnover of AU$357m, up 131 per cent year-on-year. After the merger last year, BlueBet said in December that it reached a “critical inflection point” by finishing the month of November with positive EBITDA. And in its Q
BetMGM has consolidated its BetMGM Reward Points into a single account, streamlining access to digital bonuses, MGM Rewards Points, Marriott Bonvoy Points and more into a single, digital wallet across the US.The combined customer loyalty program is part of the operator’s recent switch of its sports
It has among its functionalities the visualization of matches as if it were a video game.United States.- Betano introduced its innovative in-game visualization tool for the National Basketball Association (NBA) matches. Starting this season, Betano customers can watch and interact with live games as
B. Riley Lowers Golden Entertainment Expectations, Maintains Buy RatingB. Riley has lowered its score for Golden Entertainment slightly while still maintaining a “buy” rating. The new outlook led to an immediate slump in the gambling company’s share price.The Operator’s Business Suffered Because of
In response to obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals for its planned Kindred Group acquisition, Groupe Française des Jeux has brought forward the expiry date of the offer’s acceptance period.Previously, the acceptance period’s expiry was scheduled for 19 November 2024, but this has now been m
In this interview, we speak with Hayley Joseph, an industry expert who brings nearly 20 years of extensive experience in the gambling sector. From starting as a commercial manager in a land-based casino to leading online mobile betting operations for one of South Africa’s largest operators, their jo
Raul Villanueva was called to testify at the hearing.The Philippines.- Raul Villanueva, senior vice president for security at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has alleged that a former police chief accepted bribes from former Philippine offshore gaming operators.At the ongoi
Playtech Revises Strategic Deal with Caliplay for Further GrowthThe 1999-founded leading technology company in the gambling industry, Playtech, has announced inking a revised strategic agreement with Caliente’s subsidiary, Caliplay, a leader in the regulated Mexican online casino and sports betting
Taxable sports betting revenue (AGR) in Indiana, US, climbed by almost 50 per cent year-on-year in August. The latest figure of US$11.4m reported by the Indiana Gaming Commission was 48.9 per cent up on August 2023’s $7.7m. AGR also rose month-on-month by 12.1 per cent from $10.2m. The latest spor
The successful transformation of a major gambling business requires both an injection of the latest technology and a reimagining of the corporate culture, evoke CEO Per Widerström reveals all in the new edition of SBC Leaders magazine.Issue 32 of the magazine includes an in-depth feature about the f
Cirsa Group, a multinational company in the gaming and leisure sector based in Spain and owned by Blackstone, announced the acquisition of a stake in Apuesta Total, a Peruvian operator with more than 500 gambling establishments in that country. As confirmed by the firm toYogonet, Cirsa bought
With over a decade of experience in the gambling industry, Champion has become today a versatile and comprehensive gaming provider, offering solutions for both land-based establishments and the online segment across a wide variety of markets worldwide. The company, which continues to expand the line
Global betting company 1xBet confirmed its participation in SiGMA East Europe 2024, one of the largest European summits dedicated to the gambling industry. This year, the forum will be held from September 2 to 4 in Budapest, Hungary, at the Hungexpo exhibition center. The event will be attended by 9
Australian gambling company Tabcorphas announced a leadership change with the appointment of Gillon McLachlan as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive. McLachlan, well-known for his tenure as the CEO of the Australian Football League (AFL), will assume his new role in August pending nec
Finland’s monopoly gambling operator Veikkaus said a promising outlook for its Fennica Gaming subsidiary has softened the impact of changes in the land-based sector over the first half of the year. The mandatory identification of physical channel coupon games implemented in the spring of 2023 decr
As the Philippines continues its clampdown on POGOs, alleged spy and mayor of the POGO sector Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia.The allegations aimed at Guo centre around her involvement in safeguarding casinos that had become entangled in human trafficking.She was also amongst 35 other indiv
