The merger will look to transform recurring payments within Europe. Payments supplier Trustly, which works extensively within the gaming sector, has announced the completion of its acquisition of SlimPay. An initial statement was released on 29 August and, since then, regulatory approvals from the French banking supervision authority have been received. The aim of this…
OpenBet’s Neccton technology includes anti-money laundering and fraud detection tools. German lottery operator WestLotto has partnered with OpenBet to bring the sports betting technology company’s Neccton responsible gaming tools, which include anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection, to the long-standing lottery operator. This partnership is expected to help WestLotto improve its compliance while also gaining…
This year's national prize pool marked a milestone as the largest in the contest's 16-year history. Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced a philanthropic initiative, revealing a donation of more than $200,000 to nearly 190 non-profit organisations across 11 states. The contributions were part of Boyd Gaming’s 2023 ‘Wreaths of Hope’ and ‘Trees of Hope’ competition,…
Vermont joins nine other states as Fanatics Sportsbook launches online betting, adding responsible gaming tools and official odds to the Green Mountain State. Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched its Fanatics Sportsbook, marking the commencement of legal sports betting in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery selected Fanatics Sportsbook, along with two others, to…
Allwyn is set to become the new National Lottery operator. Allwyn UK has announced the appointment of Steve Parkinson as its new Brand and Marketing Director. Parkinson joins from Bauer Media, where he held senior marketing and business leadership roles, including overseeing growth and brand development of Kiss, Magic, Absolute Radio, Jazz FM, Planet Rock…
Horseracing fans in North America will be able to watch the full Meydan calendar, including the Dubai World Cup. Sky Racing World will show live broadcasts of the Meydan Racecourse in North America. The coverage will start from 12 January 2024 and cover the entire Meydan racing calendar. This includes the Super Saturday race on…
The recently opened online casino will showcase a suite of games from Hacksaw Gaming. Hacksaw Gaming has partnered with Soft2Bet for its Romanian launch. As announced back in December, Soft2Bet developed its Don.ro online casino platform specifically for the Romanian gambling market. The site launched with over 1,200 casino games, which included slot games, table…
Players in Massachusetts will be able to purchase, store and redeem official lottery tickets through secure servers. Jackpot.com has launched in Massachusetts. The lottery app is designed to allow customers to buy official state lottery tickets through their phones in a secure system. As well as storing tickets, players can also collect the winnings directly…
In a commitment to combat human trafficking, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have announced a series of programs aimed at supporting victims, preventing trafficking and raising awareness. The initiatives include new support tools, youth education programs, enhanced training for team members and collaboration with community partners to amplify their impact. As part of these…
Affiliate XLMedia has announced the resignation of CFO Caroline Ackroyd. Ackroyd has communicated her intention to step down with a view to joining an operator in the gambling sector. She will continue in her role until 31 March 2024 to help facilitate a smooth transition during this period. The company has now initiated the process…
