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Quick Hit Fortunes Blitz: Enhanced Features and Higher Game Costs

I’ve talked in the past about how Quick Hits Volcano and Jungle are among my favorite Quick Hit games, in part because they took the Quick Hit series into a more modern era with beautiful graphics and sound, while maintaining the core of what made the games successful. Now, those themes are revived nearly a […]

KSA Issues Reminder to License Holders Regarding Upcoming Advertising Ban

The Netherlands gambling regulator, Kannspelautoriteit (KSA), released a clarification about the upcoming ban on untargeted advertising for online games of chance starting from July 1, 2023. Protect Vulnerable Groups The ban is expected to ensure better protection against the risk of developing gambling addiction for vulnerable groups of society such as young people and the […]

COO predicts revenue growth for Newport World Resorts in 2023

Revenue at Philippine casino and leisure complex Newport World Resorts, in the capital Manila, is expected to continue to grow in 2023, after a strong 2022 performance, says property chief operating officer Hakan Dagtas (pictured). According to the executive, revenue increases are expected in both the gaming and non-gaming segments. “We are quite optimistic for this […]

CT Interactive Games to Provide ELITBET with Gaming Solutions in Bulgaria

The industry-leading provider of online games and software offering a growing portfolio of more than 200 games, CT Interactive, continues to expand its presence in Europe. On Friday, the company released details regarding a new partnership inked with ELITBET, a popular gambling operator in Bulgaria. CT Interactive’s new partnership comes after only recently, the company […]

Wizard Games Hires Benedict McDonagh as Managing Director

NeoGames subsidiary and slot studio Wizard Games has appointed Benedict McDonagh as Managing Director as it looks to “make a major splash in regulated markets around the world”. Bringing over 18 years of igaming experience to the role, McDonagh will use his industry knowledge as part of the company’s management team, headed by Adrian Bailey, […]

Newport World Resorts’ GGR increases by 36% YoY in 1Q

The owner and operator of Philippine casino and leisure complex Newport World Resorts (pictured), in the capital Manila, said first-quarter overall revenues rose 62.9 percent year-on-year, to PHP7.90 billion (US$140.9 million). First-quarter gross gaming revenues increased by 36.2 percent during the period, to just above PHP8.89 billion, according to a Tuesday filing. Net profit for […]

Spillemyndigheden Reports Many Danes Begin Gambling Prior to Reaching 18 Years of Age

The Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, has published data about its StopSpillet helpline. The helpline was launched in 2019 and has so far received thousands of people with gambling problems. Since launching, StopSpillet has received almost 2,500 inquiries via phone and chat, helping many problem players receive the help they need. The helpline is designed to […]

BHA Enhances Board with Addition of Two Independent NEDs

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), a body governing racing in the United Kingdom, has expanded its team with two new additions. As announced by the regulator, Kyrsten Halley and Tara Warren will join its board as independent non-executive directors (NEDs). Halley joined the company on May 1 and will serve an initial three-year term. Halley […]

GambleAware Records a 34% Rise in Donations for 2022-23

The charity that focuses on research, prevention and treatment services for people affected by gambling harm, GambleAware, published a new report revealing details regarding the donations it received for the 12 months ended March 31, 2023. Judging by the recent figures, the company secured a total of £46.5 million ($58.2 million) in donations between 2022 […]

GeoComply Makes a Significant Acquisition by Taking Over OneComply

Geolocation specialist GeoComply has unveiled a new acquisition that will strengthen its business. According to the announcement, the company acquired OneComply, a supplier of comprehensive solutions that help gambling operators in regulated jurisdictions manage their obligations. Modern iGaming is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that may be very difficult for companies to navigate. Each region […]