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France to reopen casinos 15th December

France aims to reopen casinos the 15th December in bid to save the economy following its second lockdown since 30th October, Trade union Casinos de France announced.   While essential stores have remained opened during France’s second lockdown, casinos, bingo halls and betting shops have been forced shut.  

COVID-19: Finland’s Veikkaus closes slots until mid-December

Following surges of positive COVID-19 cases, Finland’s gambling monopoly Veikkaus is closing its slot machines and Gaming Arcades across several regions. The transition period began on Thursday 26th November and is set to conclude this Saturday (28th November). The period of closure will last until mid-December as the move is temporary. 

Russia set to introduce new gambling regulator

The proposed draft indicates that there will be one regulator overseeing the whole gambling industry in Russia By the end of the year, Russian state Duma will evaluate a bill regarding the proposal for the formation of a new gambling regulator.

Victory over virus: SiGMA Virtual Expo hosts 100+ exhibitors

SiGMA Europe and AIBC Virtual Expos launch with record breaking attendance, providing a cure to the industry’s events sector In the light of this year’s changes in our everyday lives, SiGMA was close to having to stop doing what it does best; creating networks for people through the company’s iconic physical events, but luckily, the…

Blueprint returns back to the universe with new Rick and Morty adventure slot

Blueprint Gaming has unveiled the eagerly anticipated sequel to its smash-hit title featuring the dimension hopping duo Rick and Morty™ Following the huge success of Rick and Morty™ Megaways™ released earlier this year, Blueprint  has partnered with licence holder Warner Bros. Consumer Products once again to produce the next instalment inspired by the animated show.

UK betting shops and sport betting events to resume next week

The UK government announced plans to reopen businesses following new COVID-19 tier measures, ensuring the reopening of betting shops across the country and sport speculators. Some, however, have criticised this approach deeming it unnecessary and harmful to the gaming industry. The United Kingdom is approaching the final leg of their second national lockdown having experienced mass betting shop and casino closure, and is set to exit on December 2nd. The Prime Minister…

[SiGMA Virtual] Can Europe handle IR’s?

Managing Director of 2NT8 Limited Alidad Tash and Managing Director of Tottenham & Co Andrew Tottenham join moderator and CEO of 86 connects, Annie SIara, to discuss the popular contemporary phenomenon of integrated resorts and the prospect of this concept in Europe  To start with the panel define the name of the toppic at hand…

Twin partners with Enteractive to enhance players activation and retention

Enteractive, the leader in player reactivation and retention for the iGaming industry, has announced a new partnership with Twin Enteractive, the leader in player reactivation and retention for the iGaming industry, has announced a new partnership with Twin to activate NRCs to NDCs across markets including Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Finland and Germany.  The collaboration completes a 360…

Welcome to Day 2 of SiGMA Virtual Expo

Welcome to the second day of SiGMA Virtual Expo! We’re kickstarting the conference with a panel on Integrated Resorts – could they find a home in Europe? {% module ‘module_160629701029473′ path=’/6M Sigma Template/Modules/DB – Blog live comments’, label=’DB – Blog live comments’ %}

Cybersecurity: Why you should take matters into your own hands?

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant Alexandre Ouaknine, joins SiGMA to talk about the necessity of cybersecurity and why you should take matters in your own hands Ouakine starts the video by stating three facts of cybersecurity which he then attempts to tie-in to his main focus in the monologue, and he says that