Japanese casino implementation legislation to go live from Monday
In Japan and legislation is set to take effect from Monday that will lay out the basic rules governing the nation’s planned trio of integrated casino resorts as well as the specific duties and responsibilities of the new Casino Management Board regulator.
According to a report from GGRAsia, the Integrated Resorts Implementation Act was ratified in the summer of 2018 and is due to allow three disparate Japanese jurisdictions to host Las Vegas-style developments complete with casinos. The source detailed that these coming gambling-friendly venues are to be run under 40-year licenses and permitted to offer a large range of currently banned games including two types of baccarat and eight derivations of poker.
Subsequent schedule:
The enactment of the Integrated Resorts I…
JeffBet.com Launches Microgaming’s Mega Moolah Progressive Jackpot Game
JeffBet.com, an online casino and sports betting brand founded in 2022 in the UK, announced the launch of one of Microgaming’s all-time favorite progressive jackpot games, Mega Moolah.
African Theme, 5 Reels, 3 Rows, 25 Paylines
The launch of the Mega Moolah, a progressive jackpot game holding multiple world records for the world’s largest online slot machine payouts, is set to further enrich the product offering of the nascent gaming brand active across online slots, live casino games, traditional casino table games such as blackjack and roulette, and sports betting.
“We are delighted to offer such a prestigious progressive ja…
KSA Reports Slow Growth of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
Although the above H2 2023 figure shows that around 5% of the adult Dutch population gambled online over that period, the discrepancy between the number of active accounts and players supports the KSA’s argument about a sluggish growth of the market. These active players reportedly lost an average of 958 EUR over the more busy second half of 2023, or, respectively, 160 EUR per month against the 170 EURs averaged over the first half of the year.
Young Adults Holding 22% of Accounts:
According to the regulator, young adults also engaged in gambling operations in the subject period. The monitoring report paid special attention to the 18-23 age group, as it represents 9.5% of the population. Still, 22% of all accounts were held by this group in 2023 to reportedly almost m…
Greentube Strengthens German Presence with StarGames.de License
Greentube has received an official go-ahead by the Gambling Authority of the Federal States of Germany (GGL) which makes the StarGames.de a licensed entity that can deliver on a range of experiences.
StarGames will benefit from Greentube’s existing infrastructure and solutions that will allow it to remain at the forefront of the regulated market in Germany. These include but aren’t limited to IT security and game mechanics, Responsible Gaming, and anti-money laundering solutions that are aligned with GGL’s licensing standards.
Important Milestone for Greentube in Germany
Greentube COO Georg Gubo was pl…
ICE 2023 to Feature the Story of Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas
Representatives of Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas and San Manuel Casino in California will be among the thought leaders at the International Casino Conference on February 6, 2023, at ICE London 2023.
Setting Foot in the Gambling Mecca
Laurens Vosloo, chief executive officer of San Manuel Casino at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Southern California, and Cynthia Murphey, general manager of Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, will share their experience during the ICE London’s curtain-raiser event in relation to the opening of the first casino resort in Las Vegas that is owned and operated by a Native American tribe.
Speaking ahead of the event, Vosloo, who is also the chief executive officer of t…
BF Games Injects Content in Arena Casino in Croatia
As a result, Arena Casino will have the opportunity to benefit from the supplier’s distinct portfolio of games, with a particular focus on slots. Under the terms of the agreement, Arena Casino will be able to launch 30 of BF Games’ products and bring them to its player bases.
Presently, BF Games has a number of outstanding titles that Arena Casino is keen to introduce to its audiences. Among those are Cave of Xmas, Chicken Madness, Stunning Cash, and so many others.
Building on Success in Europe and Beyond
BF Games head of business development Claudia Melcaru welcomed the opportunity to team…
Gary Pretlow Urges to Quicken Pace of NY Gambling Expansion
Assemblyman Gary Pretlow has long been a supporter of legalizing, expanding, and liberalizing the gambling industry in New York – a state often seen as a holdout by many gambling companies across the nation.
The Highest Bidder Is Still Not in the Room
Despite the slow momentum, plans for casino properties are gaining traction, too substantial to halt at this point. However, Assemblyman Pretlow feels a sense of urgency due to the lack of tangible progress, particularly regarding the delayed start of the bidding process.
In 2022, New York approved a decision to introduce three downstate casinos, with the casino bill sponsored by Assemblyman Pretlow and his colleague Senat…
Illegal gaming claim causes Evolution AB to lose $3b in market value
The overall market value of a Swedish gaming company has dropped considerably after accusations of illegal gaming were made by a United States law firm. Evolution AB dropped by $3 billion due to allegedly breaking United States sanctions by offering services in Iran and other countries where they should not be operating.
Details of the Complaint
According to sources, the complaint surfaced via a Bloomberg report when details of the complaint went public. A letter was sent last week to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement by private investigators, whose identity remains a mystery.
The investigators were said to be hired by a competitor of Evolution based in the United States. These individuals recorded gameplay of Evolution services while using online ad…
HITSqwad Interactive Gaming given United Kingdom green light
Mauritian online casino games developer HITSqwad Interactive Gaming has announced that it will be launching its iGaming innovations into the United Kingdom market following the receipt of a license from the Gambling Commission regulator.
The Grand Baie-headquartered firm used an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to declare that the British authority has awarded it with a ‘remote gambling software licence’ following a period of examination. The company also stated that it now plans to premiere its first mobile-friendly title for the iGaming market of the United Kingdom ‘early next year’ via an alliance with fellow developer Playzido Limited.
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iSoftBet’s new Plunderin’ Pirates Hold Win online slot promises bountiful riches; partners Livespins for unique project
After recently expanding its audience via Livespins, online and mobile casino software provider iSoftBet has added another title to its Hold & Win series, with its new slot, Plunderin’ Pirates: Hold & Win, a high seas adventure with Respins, Booty Boosters and Explosive Modifiers!
Aided by an impressive collection of features, bountiful riches await players in this 5-reel, 3-row, 20 paylines video slot, where the pirate captain takes his place at the helm as the game’s highest paying symbol. Under the captain, there are J, Q, K and A low pays, while parrots, monkeys, female and male pirates comprise the premiums in the medium volatility spinner. Earning 4x to 10x the bet means you landed five matching premium symbols. Wilds substitute for all symbols except fo…