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Yggdrasil adds BitPunch to its growing YGG Masters program

Yggdrasil has added Barcelona-based studio BitPunch to its portfolio of YGG Masters partners. Through the YGG Masters program, BitPunch will craft high-quality games that appeal to both experienced slot players…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Slots

UK Betting Statutory Levy Rates Higher than Initial Proposal Estimates

If approved, the statutory levy is expected to be implemented starting from next year, helping generate additional proceeds for gambling harm research, prevention and treatment Earlier this week, the UK…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Slots

GCB Addresses Licensing Reforms, Refutes Misconceptions

The GCB will leverage its online portal to communicate with applicants, maintaining full transparency, in contrast to a recent damning report The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has released a…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Slots

Blackstone Plans Spain IPO for Cirsa in 2025

Blackstone plans to list 20% to 25% of Cirsa, with estimates valuing the offering between €700 million and €1 billion ($739.9 million to $1.1 billion) Blackstone, the US-based private equity…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

Durango looks forward to growing future on 1st anniversary

Executives and industry watchers say Durango’s first year in Las Vegas was marked by positive reception and an appetite for more on the property. Dave Horn noticed Durango’s quick and…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

Thankful for cards and spins: November’s top 5 jackpots in Las Vegas Valley

Here are five of the more memorable conquests that happened in November at casinos across the Las Vegas Valley. Las Vegas Strip casinos (though sometimes not its commuters) were thankful…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

Strip casino appoints new CEO, board of directors amid regulatory, financial woes

The property has created a four-person board of directors that will “bolster the property’s governance structure to help drive the go-forward business strategy,” the company said. An embattled Las Vegas…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

Former Aristocrat CEO Fernandez to take top IGT post in Las Vegas

Because of a non-compete agreement, newest IGT executive won’t be able to start until late 2025, but global gaming president Khim to take job in the interim. The former CEO…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

Lawsuit alleges Wheel of Fortune slot game bonus wheel is rigged

A Reno attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit against IGT and five casino companies saying the Wheel of Fortune game is rigged and is defrauding millions of players. Four slot-machine…

Kevin December 12, 2024

Casinos & Gaming

$945K off-Strip jackpot: Christmas comes early for Las Vegas Valley man

The local was playing the 2-cent denomination on a slot machine for about 10 minutes, a casino spokeswoman says. His wife came to the rescue with a $20 bill to…

Kevin December 12, 2024