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London, 31st August 2020: Aristocrat’s new locomotive-themed linked progressive game, Cash Express Luxury Line™ has made another stop on its first grand European tour, pulling into Venice – one of the world’s most iconic luxury railway destinations. The new arrival was welcomed into a new player platform as Casinò di Venezia’s near-airport Ca’ Noghera venue celebrated

In Finland and state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus Oy has reportedly announced that it hopes to begin welcoming guests to its latest land-based casino in the southern city of Tampere from December of next year. According to reports from G3Newswire and iGamingBusiness.com, the enterprise revealed that the new Casino Tampere is due to be located within

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) announces that EVP and Group Chief Executive, Lottery, Pat McHugh, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame on October 14, 2020, a prestigious recognition honoring professionals who have made a significant contribution to the lottery industry’s

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCor) regulator has reportedly announced that some of Manila’s giant integrated casino resorts may soon be allowed to partially emerge from their coronavirus-induced shutdowns. According to a report from GGRAsia, the capital city’s four large gambling-friendly properties have been shuttered since March 15 but could now be permitted to

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 31, 2020) – Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino has secured its first two artists that will bring their talents to the art program featured throughout the new Gallery Tower and existing areas of the property: multimedia artist Camila Magrane and muralist Josef Kristofoletti. Contributing to the multiple pieces that will adorn the

Improved graphics and several new features are just some of the things fans can expect to find in Play’n GO‘s latest release, Jolly Roger 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 original swashbuckling slot. The 5-reel, 3-row, 20 paylines video slot is set aboard a three-masted galleon at sea that is captained by Red

UK based game studio Blueprint Gaming has brought back one of the most popular characters in its slots portfolio with the release of Genie Jackpots Wishmaker. In what is his fourth magical adventure, the iconic genie character has dusted off his lamp in his return to the reels and is ready to reward lucky players with

Pragmatic Play has enhanced its slots offering with its very first branded title, Peaky Blinders, which explores the grim streets of Birmingham with the Shelby family. The 5-reel, 3-row, 20 paylines video slot was released in partnership with Endemol Shine, and in collaboration with UK based independent television production company, Caryn Mandabach Productions, the owner and

A “luxury” new casino is set to open in Manchester, bringing 120 jobs to the city when it launches on September 24. The £8m Napoleons Casino & Restaurant will open its doors on Portland Street complete with a “luxurious” private dining room, restaurant, and cocktail bar overlooking the gaming area. The project for the 1,450sq

In response to its FY20 financial results, Australia-based manufacturer and supplier of gaming solutions, Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) (AGI:ASE), has decided to eliminate 107 roles to help mitigate the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the company’s bottom line. Revealed on Thursday, the Novomatic AG subsidiary estimates that by eliminating 67 redundancies and 4o

LAS VEGAS (August 27, 2020) – Aristocrat Technologies has entered the Illinois Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) market with a suite of games that were custom-designed for the state’s VGT requirements. Aristocrat is offering an exciting 8-game multipack of games in Illinois, led by every player’s favorite title, Buffalo™. Other titles in the pack are Fast

In the United Kingdom, leading horse racing bodies have agreed on a recovery plan for British racing that seeks to restore revenues and racing activities that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Published on August 25, 2020, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racecourse Association (RCA), and The Horsemen’s Group’s “A Recovery Plan for British

The legendary former superstar player of the Winnipeg Jets and the Buffalo Sabres, Dale Hawerchuk, has lost his battle with stomach cancer as he has passed away at the age of 57 years old on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020. Hawerchuk was deservingly inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 on his second year

Senet has today announced the appointment of Paul Newson as Head of Advisory Practice. Specialising in gambling law, regulation, advisory services and compliance training, Senet is Australia’s leading multidisciplinary advisory firm and a fitting home for Australia’s most highly regarded gambling regulation thought leader. “As previous CEO at Greyhound Racing NSW and Deputy Secretary responsible

Swedish iGaming giant NetEnt has taken players back to the streets of Miami in its blazing-hot sequel to the 2018 original in Hotline 2. Like its crime-themed predecessor, the video slot is a nod to the popular American crime drama television series from the 80s, including the two characters who play Metro-Dade Police Department detectives

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 24, 2020) – Last Tuesday night, from the comfort of his own home in Long Valley, NJ, one lucky winner won Ocean Online Casino’s highest-ever jackpot. The winner, Christopher M., walked away with $228,105 from a single $45 wager on the slot game Lock It Link Night Life. This is the

Leading gambling technology company, Playtech plc (PTEC:London), has inked a partnership agreement with Buzz Bingo to launch their slots tournament using the London-listed firm’s leaderboard solution. The collaboration allows players the chance to compete for big prizes. The online operator’s Diamond Players had tournaments all to themselves for two weeks but now all Buzz Bingo

Maltese online casino games developer Nolimit City Limited has proclaimed that it has ‘moved away from the norm’ with the release of its new five-reel and ten-payline Book of Shadows video slot. Headquartered in the Valletta suburb of Gzira, the firm used an official Thursday press release to declare that the mobile-friendly title is themed

In Finland and online and land-based gaming operator Veikkaus Oy has reportedly detailed that it expects its profit for the whole of 2020 to fall by up to €300 million ($353.1 million) year-on-year as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from the news domain at iGamingBusiness.com, the state-owned firm made

The eight high-end venues – which between them employ 1,350 workers and contribute tens of millions of a pounds a year to the Treasury – face having to close their doors for good at the end of this year without an urgent change to outdated legislation. They include big name establishments such as Les Ambassadeurs