Tech
EveryMatrix announces first US game studio in Miami
Gambling solutions provider EveryMatrix has announced the opening of Armadillo Studios, its first igaming studio investment in the United States. Armadillo Studios will develop online…
Bally’s closes $125m Bet.Works acquisition
Land-based operator Bally’s Corporation has closed a deal to acquire betting technology provider Bet.Works for $125m (£88.1m/€102.2m). Bally’s announced the deal to acquire Bet.Works in…
Scientific Games acquires BetBuilder pioneer SportCast
Scientific Games has announced the acquisition of player engagement technology supplier SportCast, developer of the first BetBuilder product. SportCast offers various engagement tools, but has…
Sportradar signs landmark marketing tech deals with NFL’s Jets and Ravens
Sports betting service provider Sportradar has signed two new agreements with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, to provide its ad:s sports betting marketing…
GAN Q1 revenue soars to $27.8m after Coolbet addition
Gaming software provider GAN recorded revenue figures of $27.8m (£19.6m/€22.8m) for the first quarter of 2021, marking a significant 263.0% increase on the same period…
US mobile betting’s biggest hurdle
Mobile sports betting has taken off rapidly in the US since the repeal of PASPA, but still has some way to go to reach Europe’s…
FanDuel migrates to SG-powered sportsbook solution in Illinois and Indiana
FanDuel Group has debuted its OpenSports-powered sportsbook in two further states with the platform now available in Illinois and Indiana. FanDuel has been operational in…
IGT to reduce board size as Bassey departs
International Game Technology (IGT) is to downsize its board of directors to 10 members after Beatrice Bassey announced she would not stand for re-election. Bassey,…
Nuvei agrees to acquire US payment provider Mazooma
Payment technology partner Nuvei Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-focused gaming and sports betting payment technology provider Mazooma Technical Services. The…
Scientific Games appoints Blanco as new technology chief
Scientific Games has announced the appointment of Victor Blanco as its new chief technology officer. Blanco will take on his new role next year and…
Playtech to open first US live casino studio in Michigan
Playtech has confirmed plans to open its first live casino studio in the US after securing a multi-year lease at a site in the city…
CDI to introduce Konami historical racing machines to Kentucky venues
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reached an agreement with casino supplier Konami Gaming, to purchase a range of historical racing machines (HRMs) for installation in…
Against the grain
While there has been widespread evidence of operators and suppliers bringing in digital expertise to complement their land-based know-how, there are few examples of travel…
Boyd begins national roll-out of new digital wallet
Casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation has begun to launch its new BoydPay digital wallet solution, developed in partnership with Aristocrat Technologies. BoydPay is a cashless…