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Zona de Azar USA – New Jersey Gambling Revenue Up 14%, Most Casinos Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
USA.- July 17th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that take sports bets, and the online partners of both those types of gambling won more than $457 million in June, an increase of nearly 14% from...
Zona de Azar Malta – Beter Signs Partnership with Digitain
Malta.- July 17, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com IGaming sportsbook and casino platforms supplier Digitain has been added to the list of partners by Beter, a provider of content and data including sports, esports events and live...
Zona de Azar USA – Aruze Gaming America Will Close its Las Vegas Headquarters and Will Lay Off 100
USA.- July 17th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Aruze Gaming America — the slot machine developer behind Shoot to Win Craps, Go Go Claw and other electronic table games — will close its Las Vegas headquarters next month and...
Zona de Azar UK – Star Racing Faces £594,000 Fine Imposed by Gambling Commission
UK.- July 17th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Star Racing, trading as Star Sports, will pay a penalty of £594,000 (€693,376/$772,840). It was also handed an official warning and had extra conditions added to its licence. Setting...
Zona de Azar Portugal – BacanaPlay Becomes Member of Portuguese Online Betting and Gambling Association
Portugal.- July 17, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com BacanaPlay, the Portuguese brand of Skill on Net Limited, has joined the Portuguese Online Betting and Gambling Association (APAJO) as its newest member. The APAJO represents...
Zona de Azar Canada – Evolution Launches New Games for British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Canada.- July 17, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Evolution has released two new high-limit live casino table games through its partnership with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) for players in British Columbia,...
Zona de Azar USA – GameOn partners with PFL to Launch New Fantasy Games
USA.- July 17, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Fantasy sports platform GameOn has announced a partnership with PFL to launch next-gen fantasy games. PFL is the only MMA company with a sports-season format where individual fighters...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan reveals its Mystery Drop™ Network Promotions Roadmap
Malta.- July 17, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the innovative games provider has unveiled its plans for three new network promotions to round off the final months of the year. Featuring an eye-catching prize pool of...
Zona de Azar UK – BetConstruct Releases New Betting Terminal PRO for Land Based Business
UK.- July 14th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com BetConstruct launches Betting Terminal PRO, a new version of their popular self-service Betting Terminal software. New touchscreen self-service terminal software for sports and casino...
Zona de Azar Israel – Optimove Presents its New eBook: “Learn Why Responsible Gaming Matters”
Israel.- 14th July 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Optimove, the company that empowers brands to exhibit emotional intelligence when communicating with their customers, has recently released an eBook entitled: “Learn Why...
Zona de Azar Malta – EvenBet: How iGaming Can Boost Land-Based Casinos
Malta.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The era of iGaming started decades ago, but there are still many land-based casinos that don’t have an online segment of their business. It may seem that these segments are opposite...
Zona de Azar Sweden – Gaming Realms Granted Swedish Supplier Licence
Sweden.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Gaming Realms, a leading provider of mobile-focused gaming content, has secured a supplier licence in Sweden, cementing its commitment to expand in the country. Holding a gaming...
Zona de Azar Belgium – New Report From EGBA: Safer Gambling Messaging Sees 20% Growth in 2022
Belgium.- July 14th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com EGBA members sent 45.5 million messages to their customers last year to promote safer gambling, with nearly half of these being personalised, according to EGBA’s latest sustainability...
Zona de Brazil – Industry Demand Sparks Launch of SBC Summit Rio
Brazil.- 14th July 2023 www.zonadeazar.com SBC has announced the latest addition to its esteemed portfolio of events – SBC Summit Rio. Set to take place on March 5-7, 2024 at the 5-star Windsor Barra Hotel, the conference...
Zona de Azar Malta – Videoslots Appoints Marco Trucco as Chief Marketing Officer
Malta.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Casino operator Videoslots has named Marco Trucco as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Trucco, who has 16 years’ experience within the iGaming industry, bolsters the brand with...
Zona de Azar UK – Find the Lady in Blueprint Gaming’s latest Mega Bars instalment
UK.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Blueprint Gaming has extended its popular game series Mega Bars with the inclusion of a classic Find the Lady round, along with the industry-renowned Jackpot King and Fortune Play...
Zona de Azar UK – BetGames Partners with Leading Brand PartyCasino
UK.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Leading live dealer and betting games provider BetGames has expanded its growing presence in the key UK market by partnering with the major online operating brand, PartyCasino. The...
Zona de Azar Poland – Kalamba Games Reveals a Modern Classic with Hyper Blitz Hold and Win
Poland.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Kalamba Games is focusing on player retention with its Hold and Win Blitz mode which makes up the foundation of its latest release Hyper Blitz Hold And Win. Played across 6×4...
Zona de Azar USA – Greentube USA Announces Debut of iLottery Game Drop The Balls
USA.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Greentube USA, a subsidiary of Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has announced the launch of its innovative iLottery game Drop The Balls. This exciting...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Launches 3 Pots Riches: Hold and Win offering an Elevated Game Experience
Malta.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, is giving players a chance to explore the magical world of the leprechaun with 3 Pots Riches: Hold and Win. Injecting new...
Zona de Azar USA – Stakelogic in Live Dealer Agreement with Bally’s
USA.- July 14, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Stakelogic Live, a leading live casino supplier, has announced a strategic partnership with major casino operator Bally’s Corporation. This partnership comes in the wake of...
Zona de Azar Netherlands – Amsterdam: What Did LinkedIn Say About iGB L!VE 2023 “Day 1”?
The Netherlands.- 13th July 2023 www.zonadeazar.com iGB Live Amsterdam takes place July 11-14, bringing all the industry titans, operators, affiliates and gaming enthusiasts together in one place and bringing them up to...
Zona de Azar USA – SBC Awards Latam: Last Chance to Submit Your Awards Nominations!
USA.- July 13th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com There’s only ONE WEEK remaining to submit your nominations for SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2023! Be sure to submit yours today before the July 19 deadline. The 27 awards will...
Zona de Azar Malta – SkillOnNet Bolsters Video Bingo Content with FBMDS Deal
Malta.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has announced a content partnership with Malta-based online gaming technology provider FBMDS. The agreement will see the integration of FBMDS’...
Zona de Azar Netherlands – Ground-Breaking Study Highlights Dramatic Growth in Women’s Sports
Netherlands.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), All-In Diversity Project (AIDP), Entain, Flutter and Stats Perform today launched a ground-breaking study on women’s...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Betclic Announced as Official Title Sponsor of Liga Portugal
Portugal.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Betclic, a French online casino and sportsbook, has signed an agreement through a deal made by IMG to become the Official Title Sponsor of Liga Portugal. With the deal active...
Zona de Azar Malta – ELA Games Now Live with Hub88
Malta.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com In-demand game developer, ELA Games has finalised its integration with Hub88, seeing its full content line-up made available to the aggregation provider’s operator partners. Via...
Zona de Azar USA – GLI® Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal and Regulatory Advisory Services
USA.- July 13th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted two key leaders to further guide the company’s clients in tribal government, state government and regulatory agencies as technologies...
Zona de Azar USA – The Control Board Recommended Granting Gaming Licenses to Rio & Fontainebleau
USA.- July 13th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Nevada Gaming Control Board, in separate unanimous votes Wednesday, recommended approvals of gaming licenses for top executives of the off-Strip Rio and the soon-to-open Fontainebleau...
Zona de Azar Cyprus – Melco Resorts & Entertainment Enters Europe with Opening of u$s 660M Complex
Cyprus.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Asian casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment, which Hong Kong billionaire Lawrence Ho controls, has opened a new hotel and gaming complex on the Mediterranean island...
Zona de Azar UK – Ladbrokes Ads Banned For Appealing To Under-18s
UK.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Ladbrokes have been banned for “strongly” appealing to under-18s by featuring well-known Premier League managers. The first of two promoted tweets for the bookmaker in January...
Zona de Azar Alemania – Study on Women’s Sports and Women in Sports Betting
Alemania.- 13 de Julio de 2023 www.zonadeazar.com We are excited to publish today an unprecedented study on women’s sports and women in sports betting together with our partners All-in Diversity Project, Entain, Flutter...
Zona de Azar USA – HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia, Moves a Step Closer to Construction
USA.- July 13th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The $500 million HeadWaters Resort & Casino project (renderings pictured) in Norfolk, Virginia, is inching closer to breaking ground on building work. The casino’s developers,...
Zona de Azar USA – FanDuel Renews Partnership with Women’s Tennis Association
USA.- July 13, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com FanDuel, a US-based sportsbook and online casino, has extended its multi-year partnership with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). This will secure FanDuel as the authorised operator...
Zona de Azar China – Macau Performance Boosts Buy Rating Among Las Vegas-based Gaming Giants
China.- July 13th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Buoyed by the ongoing recovery in Macau, a Wall Street analyst has maintained his buy ratings for Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, and MGM Resorts International. Gaming companies will...
Zona de Azar Spain – The Casino de Mallorca Includes Zitro’s Mighty Hammer
Spain.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Casino de Mallorca has added to its diverse entertainment offering Zitro’s exciting new multi-game, Mighty Hammer. This innovative title, recognized for its worldwide success,...
Zona de Azar Paraguay – Pragmatic Play Continues Latam Expansion With JugaMax
Paraguay.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, is continuing to expand in the Latin American market after going live with JugaMax, a Paraguay-based operator. Even...
Zona de Azar Holanda – BetConstruct Deploys iGBLive on Metaverse
Holanda.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com BetConstruct, in collaboration with PandaMR, has made iGBLive available on Metaverse. BetConstruct has designed a Metaverse environment for the partners attending the iGBLive...
Zona de Azar Malta – PopOk Gaming Introduces New Game: Fast Fruits
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Get ready to be dazzled by Fast Fruits, a dynamic and visually stunning slot game that will leave you craving for more. Dive into a fruity adventure with 5 reels and 3 rows, filled...
Zona de Azar Malta – BGaming Marks End of Second Streamers Battle with Exciting Twist
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com iGaming content provider BGaming has marked the end of its second Streamers Battle of 2023 with an unexpected twist. Organised in collaboration with Scatters Club and Casinolytics,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Updates xEye Viewboard with Comprehensive Game Area
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has boosted its sophisticated analytical tool xEye Viewboard with the launch of a new Game Area. The latest addition to...
Zona de Azar USA – Sportradar Announces Official Partnership Expansion with Caesars Sportsbook
USA.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Sportradar announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership with Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc., establishing Sportradar...
Zona de Azar Malta – Altenar Announces Strategic Partnership with Micro-Betting Platform nVenue
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Altenar, the leading sportsbook and iGaming software supplier, has announced a strategic partnership with nVenue, an innovative player in the sports technology arena. The collaboration...
Zona de Azar Malta – Score the Goal of the Season in Evoplay’s Latest Release Long Ball
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Evoplay, a premium online slots provider, invites players to become a world-class striker in its latest football-themed crash game release, Long Ball. In this captivating slot,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Celebrates the Year of the Rabbit in its Latest Release Moon of Fortune™
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has unveiled its latest feature-rich, Oriental-themed slot, Moon of Fortune™. Taking players on a celestial journey under the midnight sky,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Habanero Squeezes for Juicy Rewards in its Latest Release Tooty Fruity Fruits
Malta.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Premium slots and tables game provider Habanero has unveiled its latest slot with a tropical twist, Tooty Fruity Fruits, bursting with exciting features and multiple ways to win. Immersing...
Zona de Azar UK – HungryBear Signs Major Partnership with Blueprint Gaming
UK.- July 12, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com HungryBear Gaming, the UK and Canada based game design and development studio, has struck a landmark deal with Blueprint Gaming to further enhance the innovative Slot Masters tournament...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Zitro’s Mega Lounge Arrives at Hotel Casino Chaves in Portugal
Portugal.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Building on the success of Zitro’s collaboration with Grupo Solverde, the company is proud to continue expanding its presence within the Portuguese gaming market. In addition...
Zona de Azar Phippines – Uplatform Reigns Supreme with Wide-Range Solutions at SiGMA Asia 2023
Philippines.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Uplatform, an award-winning provider of comprehensive betting and casino solutions, is excited to announce its participation in SiGMA Asia 2023, taking place from July 19th...
Zona de Azar Philippines – PopOK Gaming’s Participation at SIGMA Asia
Philippines.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com PopOK Gaming, a leading provider of cutting-edge gaming solutions, is delighted to announce its participation in SiGMA Asia, one of the most anticipated gaming events in the...
Zona de Azar Malta – ELA Games Lands New Content Distribution Deal with BetConstruct
Malta.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games, a flourishing new diverse game supplier, has announced that it will be collaborating with BetConstruct in a deal that will introduce its groundbreaking games to the many...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pariplay® Lands New Fusion® Partner with Zitro Digital
Malta.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com NeoGames S.A (Nasdaq: NGMS) subsidiary Pariplay® has signed its latest Fusion® partnership with Zitro Digital, in a deal that will see the company bolster its foothold online...
Zona de Azar UK – OpenBet Secures World Lottery Association Gold Contributor Status
UK.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com OpenBet, a world leader in sports betting entertainment, has been accepted as a Gold Contributor with the World Lottery Association (WLA) – proving itself to be a trusted partner...
Zona de Azar Switzerland – 15 GameArt Slot Games Live at Pasino.ch in Switzerland
Switzerland.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com 15 of GameArt’s games are now live at Pasino.ch, which is Casino du Lac Meyrin’s online brand. GameArt has rolled out 15 of its high-quality HTML5 slot games with Pasino.ch,...
Zona de Azar Malta – iGaming Platform COO Matthew Calascione Reveals Long-Term Strategic Vision
Malta.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com iGaming Platform (iGP), a renowned provider of iGaming solutions, has today revealed its long-term strategic vision and key members of its new senior leadership team following a...
Zona de Azar Sweden – Swedish MP Pushes Divestment of Svenska Spel S&C
Sweden.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Member of Parliament Jonas Andersson (SD) has submitted a written question to Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) whether she intends to take any measures to divest the...
Zona de Azar Spain – Explore Egyptian Mythology in “Anubis: Link of Gods” by R. Franco Digital
Spain.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com R. Franco Digital, Spain’s leading iGaming provider, is taking players to the land of pharaohs and gods in its latest release Anubis: Link of Gods. The titular Egyptian god of...
Zona de Azar China – Light & Wonder Installs Award-Winning KASCADA Cabinets for First Time in Macau
China.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Light & Wonder debuted its impressive KASCADA cabinets – the KASCADA DUAL SCREEN and KASCADA Portrait – for the first time in Macau integrated resorts. “We are very excited...
Zona de Azar Malta – ESA Gaming Unleashes Full EasySwipe™ Portfolio on Videoslots Offering
Malta.- July 11, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has taken its complete product portfolio live with Videoslots, via RAW iGaming’s aggregation platform. As a result of the integration,...
Zona de Azar UK – Gambling Commission to begin implementing Gambling Act White Paper Review
UK.- July 10, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Gambling Commission (GC) has published four consultations for the Gambling Act White Paper that will be effective this month. The GC’s work is running alongside the work...
Zona de Azar Australia – Aristocrat Founder, Len Ainsworth, Celebrated 100th Birthday
Australia.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Len Ainsworth, the founder of worldwide casino game developer Aristocrat Leisure Industries, recently celebrated his 100th birthday, according to an in-depth press release from...
Zona de Azar Malaysia – Genting Malaysia could be Affected by China’s Falling Economy
Malaysia.- July 10, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Nomura analysts believe that Genting Berhad in Malaysia could be hit by the dwindling Chinese economy with esimates that visitor levels to the company’s Resorts World Genting...
Zona de Azar USA – NY Sports Betting Still Ahead of 2022’s Record-Setting Pace News
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Legal online sports betting in New York set records in 2022 and quickly became the nation’s largest market. Through the first six months of 2023, the Empire State is on pace to shatter...
Zona de Azar USA – Nevada Regulators Issue Nationwide Alert Regarding a Casino Scam
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Nevada Gaming Control Board Friday issued a warning to casinos of a still-evolving nationwide scam involving sophisticated “social-engineering tactics,” including the possible...
Zona de Azar Bulgaria – Spider CMS of EGT with a Brand-New Exciting Feature
Bulgaria.- July 10, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The casino management system of EGT Spider has released a brand-new bonus feature: Win the spin. It enables operators to set up a range of rewards, which can be different amounts...
Zona de Azar Puerto Rico – Caesars Enters Puerto Rico’s Online Sports Betting Market
Puerto Rico.- July 10, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Caesars has revealed that its sports betting app is ready to start accepting bets in Puerto Rico, following the launch of its retail sportsbook at the Casino Metro in December...
Zona de Azar Australia – The Star Appoints Peter Hodgson as Non-Executive Director
Australia.- July 10, 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Star’s Chairman David Foster said: “On behalf of the Board, I welcome Peter to The Star. With his extensive commercial, governance and risk management experience, Peter...
Zona de Azar USA – AGEM Index Increases 93.79 Points in June
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The AGEM Index increased by 93.79 points in June 2023 to 1,050.77, a 9.8 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was up 239.38 points, or 29.5 percent....
Zona de Azar USA – Maine’s Top Gambling Regulator Suspended for Tweets About Women
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Maine’s top gambling regulator was punished with a weeklong suspension without pay for tweets posted from his personal account about women and a white nationalist group, officials...
Zona de Azar China – Suspicious Transaction Reports from Macau Gaming Operators up 125% YoY
China.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) issued by Macau’s gaming operators increased by 125% year-on-year to 1,392 in the six months to 30 June 2023, up from 618 in...
Zona de Azar USA – Vincent Zahn Joins Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock International, in Executive Roles
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Reporting directly to Hard Rock Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen, Zahn will oversee accounting, financial planning and analysis, risk management, treasury, corporate finance,...
Zona de Azar USA – Tribal Compacts Allow For Electronic Table Games in Washington
USA.- July 10th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) announced tentative gaming compacts with four more Native American Tribes. The compacts will expand Washington State gambling allowing...
