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US Gaming: Sports betting continues to thrive as 7 more states push for legalisation

Which states are next to legalise sports and mobile betting? At least seven US states are preparing to introduce sports and mobile betting. Although many were expecting new laws to  take more time to become effective, the economic downturn caused by the pandemic pushed various states to pull up their socks and push their timelines…

Canadian gaming company CEO resigns after backlash for breaking COVID protocols

Former CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Rodney Baker, has resigned days after news surfaced that he had broken mandatory COVID-19 isolation protocols and stolen vaccines from vulnerable indigenous residents Canadian officials have charged former president and CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Rodeny Baker, and his wife Ekatarina for breaking coronavirus protocols,…

Wall Street faces Judgement Day as Justin Sun buys US$10Million in GameStop

The Asian community, led by billionaire Justin Sun, join the GameStop wave to fight against Wall Street The stock market fever surrounding US video game retailer GameStop has spread to Asia with Asian billionaire, Justin Sun announcing a war on Wall Street and hedge funds, pledging to buy US$10million worth of GME. While other massive…

Kambi Group plc expands in Argentina with Casino Magic partnership

Agreement with leading Argentinian casino operator grows Kambi’s LatAm  footprint and strengthens global network Kambi Group plc, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has entered into a multi-year agreement to provide its technology and services to leading Argentinian operator Casino Magic. The partnership will see Kambi support the launch of an online Casino Magic sportsbook in…

Buenos Aires City Lottery registers Vibra Gaming as first content provider

Vibra Gaming is the first Argentine content developer to obtain licensing from  LOTBA S.E. The Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA S.E.) has recognised Vibra Gaming, the Argentine company, as a main distributor in online casino operations within the Latin American market. Vibra’s RNG (Random Number Generator) has been approved by world renowned game testing entity…

Spearhead Studios goes live on Colombian operator Rivalo

Spearhead Studios is pleased to announce the first partnership of 2021 Colombia-facing operator Rivalo has agreed to make available to its players Spearhead Studios’ games, including the top hits of 2020 and future titles such as Video Bingo.

Lawsuit claims Apple facilitates and profits from illegal social casino apps

The US District Court issued a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the technology giant of hosting, facilitating and profiting from illegal social casino apps A new lawsuit issued by the US District Court accuses Apple of unlawfully profiting from social casino apps. The main compliant lies in the free-to-play social casino apps, from which Apple takes…

Aspire Global’s Pariplay secure interim gaming supplier license for West Virginia

Aspire Global’s Pariplay has been granted an Interim iGaming Supplier License for the state of West Virginia The reception of this license marks Pariplay’s entrance into a second US state, following its approval for a license in New Jersey last year. The interim license will enable Pariplay to sign deals with casino operators in West Virginia…

Bermuda launches its fourth land-based casino

Bermuda kickstart 2021 by announcing a new casino in St. George’s, St. Catherine’s Beach Bermuda is pleased to announce that it will be opening its first land-based casino in 2021, making it a total of 4 land-based casinos so far. Prime Minister of Bermuda, David Burt, informed the National press that ‘the Island Nation will…

Bally’s Corporation acquires fastest growing US gaming platform

Bally’s plans on combining MKF’s expansive geographical presence and Sinclair’s media footprint to conquer sports betting across the US The American Casino operator Bally’s Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Monkey Knife Fight (MKF), a fantasy sports operator.