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A week of luck and big wins in slots. Single Player Story
  • 09 Jan, 2022 05:02
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Big winnings in slots. A week of luck and a win of almost 80,000 euros

The story of how 1,500 euros turned into almost 80,000 in a week of good luck and at one point of bad luck. A user on the Casinomeister forum shared his joy last week by talking about how he got big winnings in slots. According to him, he...

William Hill will receive compensation from FanDuel for plagiarism
  • 30 Apr, 2022 13:43
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FanDuel will pay William Hill for plagiarism

In October last year, renowned bookmaker William Hill sued FanDuel for stealing their instructions. Read more about this interesting incident here. On January 14, it became known that the parties had reached an agreement and FanDuel would...

32Red and Middlesbrough FC outline Responsible Gambling Week support
  • 17 Dec, 2021 21:51
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32Red and Middlesbrough FC outline Responsible Gambling Week support

Championship outfit Middlesbrough FC and principal partner 32Red have thrown their support behind next month’s Responsible Gambling Week, following the duo’s link-up earlier this year, which also saw fellow Kindre...

NetEnt enhances New Jersey supply chain alongside Churchill Downs
  • 08 Dec, 2021 02:56
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NetEnt enhances New Jersey supply chain alongside Churchill Downs

Online gaming content developer NetEnt has entered into a fresh US-facing customer agreement, after joining forces with gaming operator Churchill Downs for the regulated online casino market in New Jersey.T...

Pragmatic Solutions adds Betsoft igaming content
  • 19 Dec, 2021 18:49
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Pragmatic Solutions adds Betsoft igaming content

Popular online slots from Betsoft Gaming are to be available to clients of Pragmatic Solutions casino platform after the two companies agreed a content deal.The agreement,...

Malta licence for developer BeeFee
  • 28 Jan, 2022 00:17
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Malta licence for developer BeeFee

Casino gaming content developer BeeFee has gained a B2B licence from the Malta Gaming Authority, meaning it can offer BF Games products to Malta-licensed operator...

Betshop adds Tom Horn to slots library
  • 29 Mar, 2022 13:23
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Betshop adds Tom Horn to slots library

Online betting and gaming operator Betshop has added slots from Tom Horn Gaming to its offer after the two companies agreed a distribution deal.The operator now has access to Tom Horn’s full portfolio of ga...

Helio Gaming drives jackpot offering alongside RISQ
  • 03 May, 2022 23:20
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Helio Gaming drives jackpot offering alongside RISQ

Lottery gaming supplier Helio Gaming has unveiled a new agreement alongside RISQ, as its strives to enhance its offering further still via the delivery of “industry-standard changing jackpot games”.Selectin...

Vici lauds milestone acquisitions despite revenue dip
  • 11 Jan, 2022 08:08
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Vici lauds milestone acquisitions despite revenue dip

Vici Properties has recorded a slight revenue dip to $214m (2018: $218.3m) in the year’s first quarter, as it lauds two key acquisitions as further “strategic milestones” for the company.Earlier in the year Vici joined forc...

London to make history with richest poker tournament
  • 09 Nov, 2021 00:42
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London to make history with richest poker tournament

London is set to play host to the richest poker tournament ever held, when the Triton Million Helping Hand for Charity event takes place on August 1-3 with a £1.05m entry fee.Encapsulating a £1m buy-in accompanied by a £50,...

Two Iowa-based Eldorado properties to gain William Hill sportsbooks
  • 24 Jan, 2022 04:37
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Two Iowa-based Eldorado properties to gain William Hill sportsbooks

William Hill US is deepening its sports wagering footprint across the Hawkeye State, with Iowa expected to launch the activity statewide next month, pending regulatory approvals.The company has added Eldorado Resorts owned...

Comtrade spearheads slots education initiative
  • 08 Jan, 2022 18:42
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Comtrade spearheads slots education initiative

Industry software supplier Comtrade Gaming has worked towards offering students further education on the slots industry as part of its 23rd summer school programme, Education for Innovative Thinkers. The initiative brings toge...

Mashantucket, kansspelautoriteit and Ramon Colillas: The week in numbers
  • 13 Apr, 2022 15:54
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Mashantucket, kansspelautoriteit and Ramon Colillas: The week in numbers

Each week, CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories. In the latest edition we take a look at two US based developments, an ongoing scam in the Netherlands and a “rags to riches” story.

Melco maintains Japanese pledge as Cyprus Casinos continues growth
  • 18 Nov, 2021 11:01
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Melco maintains Japanese pledge as Cyprus Casinos continues growth

Melco Resorts and Entertainment remains committed to achieving previously expressed expansion across Asia and Europe, as the firm publishes a 2019 fourth quarter and full year report.Revenue for the final period of the prio...

Relax to take titles live in Germany via Löwen Play
  • 28 Nov, 2021 12:13
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Relax to take titles live in Germany via Löwen Play

Online casino content aggregator and supplier Relax Gaming has teamed-up with German land-based gaming operator Löwen Play to launch titles via the firm’s new online site.Ahead of Germany’s online gaming ma...

Yggdrasil expands YG Masters with games studio Jelly
  • 10 Mar, 2022 13:30
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Yggdrasil expands YG Masters with games studio Jelly

Mobile-first game developer Jelly, launched earlier this year, has provided the latest expansion to Yggdrasil’s GATI powered YG Masters programme.The supplier joins a wave of developers in YG Masters, which...

Videoslots bolsters igaming roster with BF Games
  • 26 Jan, 2022 23:39
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Videoslots bolsters igaming roster with BF Games

Videoslots has continued its igaming hot streak after unveiling a distribution deal that has taken BF Games’ online casino content live via the operator. Under the terms of the agreement, games such as Stun...

BCLC gains WLA excellence in responsible gambling honour
  • 01 Apr, 2022 19:45
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BCLC gains WLA excellence in responsible gambling honour

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has received level four World Lottery Association certification for excellence in responsible gambling programming for the fourth consecutive time.Level four is the...

Arizona’s ‘positive characteristics’ point the way to sports betting success
  • 02 Dec, 2021 04:26
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Arizona’s ‘positive characteristics’ point the way to sports betting success

After the Arizona Senate passed HB 2772, clearing the way for the state to join the US burgeoning sports betting ecosystem, analysts have lauded an exciting step in a region that boasts all the credentials to develop into a successful market.

Bragg Gaming purchases $30m Wild Streak Gaming
  • 09 Mar, 2022 03:52
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Bragg Gaming purchases $30m Wild Streak Gaming

Bragg Gaming is continuing to execute on its US gaming aspirations after the igaming tech and content provider announced a deal to acquire Las Vegas-based Wild Streak Gaming for $30m.The acquisition of the...

N1 Interactive fined by Ksa for illegal games offer
  • 28 Dec, 2021 23:54
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N1 Interactive fined by Ksa for illegal games offer

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has fined Malta-based N1 Interactive, after finding that the group has offered games of chance to Dutch players via the betchan.com website.The regulator said...

Soft2Bet recruits Onfido for ID and tech expertise
  • 13 Dec, 2021 21:21
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Soft2Bet recruits Onfido for ID and tech expertise

Soft2Bet has partnered with global identity verification and authentication firm Onfido, in a deal which the former says provides the technology and expertise that it needs.Onfido’s technology uses AI and f...

Betting and gaming affiliates set for SBC Summit Barcelona meet-up
  • 28 Jan, 2022 23:53
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Betting and gaming affiliates set for SBC Summit Barcelona meet-up

This month’s SBC Summit Barcelona will be one of 2021’s key meeting points for operators and affiliates, with more than 130 affiliate businesses set to attend the global betting and igaming show.The event will take place as...

GiG resecures ISO 27001 accreditation for four products
  • 28 Feb, 2022 19:26
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GiG resecures ISO 27001 accreditation for four products

Gaming Innovation Group has been recertified with the ISO 27001 accreditation for four of its core products – its PAM platform, frontend development & CMS solution, its sportsbook platform and data platform.The certific...

Everi hails ‘important’ five-year Delaware deal
  • 12 Mar, 2022 02:26
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Everi hails ‘important’ five-year Delaware deal

Land-based and digital casino gaming provider Everi has hailed the signing of a five-year agreement with Delaware Lottery as an “important opportunity”.The partnership between the two companies will see Eve...

Codere reveals Red Bank to raise awareness of violence against women
  • 21 Mar, 2022 19:48
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Codere reveals Red Bank to raise awareness of violence against women

Codere has presented its new social responsibility campaign, entitled Red Bank, to promote the International Day for the elimination of violence against women. Under the slogan “violence is never love”, the...

BonusFinder: Ontario to outstrip US states in 2022
  • 03 Apr, 2022 06:32
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BonusFinder: Ontario to outstrip US states in 2022

New York, Maryland and North Carolina, stand poised to break into the top ten highest performing US sports betting markets next year, predicts the BonusFinder Bonus Index.The combined effects of large populations, liberal l...

Crown Resorts set for Sydney casino go-ahead
  • 24 Mar, 2022 02:35
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Crown Resorts set for Sydney casino go-ahead

Crown Resorts could be poised to open the gaming portion of its $2.2bn Crown Sydney Hotel Resort “in the next few weeks,” report local media outlets.The property swung open its doors for the first time towa...

H5G integrates casino content across GPN platforms
  • 12 Apr, 2022 15:00
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H5G integrates casino content across GPN platforms

High 5 Games has entered into a licence agreement with Game Play Network to integrate its casino-style games across GPN’s B2B network and B2C website and mobile app, b spot. Under the terms of the partnersh...

Relax Gaming takes SlotBeats’ SOTW to the 1920s
  • 15 Feb, 2022 03:18
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Relax Gaming takes SlotBeats’ SOTW to the 1920s

Relax Gaming has taken the SlotBeats’ Slot of the Week award back to the 1920s for some ‘swine-ing and dining’ with The Great Pigsby Megapays.Incorporating four progressive Megapays Jackpots, a free spins b...

UK Children and Student's Personal Data Leaked To Gambling Companies
  • 25 Dec, 2021 06:14
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UK Children and Student’s Personal Data Leaked To Gambling Companies

Despite the new customer identity verification rules introduced by the UK Gambling Commission, effective May 7, 2019 as part of their three-year plan to ensure a “fairer and safer” gambling environment for the UK customer, the iss...

BetFury Continues to Pay Dividends and Run Events in Latest Update
  • 27 Nov, 2021 11:24
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BetFury Continues to Pay Dividends and Run Events in Latest Update

Blockchain gaming portal BetFury continues to keep stakeholders and players posted on new developments ahead of a planned and highly-anticipated 2.0 update that will bring fresh functionalities and opportunities to the existing community base....

Special Reward System Expected Soon in Valorant
  • 20 Dec, 2021 13:10
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Special Reward System Expected Soon in Valorant

A discussion on Reddit got the attention of Valorant’s development team. The discussion was regarding special rewards for dedicated players of the game which can show off their skills and time invested. Reward System for Dedicated...

NASCAR Readies Big Shake-up for 2021 Racing Season
  • 01 Mar, 2022 14:19
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NASCAR Readies Big Shake-up for 2021 Racing Season

The United States’ top stock car racing organization – NASCAR – has increased the number of total races for the 2021 season and added a dirt track. NASCAR Revamps 20210 Racing Schedule NASCAR – the US-base...

FanDuel Inks Strategic Partnership with Memphis Grizzlies
  • 14 Jan, 2022 11:19
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FanDuel Inks Strategic Partnership with Memphis Grizzlies

After inking a strategic partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies, FanDuel became an official sports betting partner and exclusive official daily fantasy partner of the NBA team. To celebrate the new partnership, FanDuel and the Grizzlies launch...

Red Tiger Now Supplies Groupe Patrouche’s Casino du Lac Meyrin
  • 25 Jan, 2022 11:34
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Red Tiger Now Supplies Groupe Patrouche’s Casino du Lac Meyrin

Renowned iGaming supplier and developer Red Tiger will now work with Groupe Patrouche, and specifically supply the newly-licensed Casino du Lac Meyrin with the company’s 70-odd slot games. More gaming releases are planned throughout 2020....

Playtech and Novomatic Americas Ink Strategic Partnership
  • 09 Nov, 2021 23:39
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Playtech and Novomatic Americas Ink Strategic Partnership

Playtech, the leading gambling technology company, announced a non-exclusive sports wagering agreement with Novomatic Americas. The agreement builds on existing collaboration between Playtech and Novomatic’s owner, NOVOMATIC AG. P...

Wyoming Passes Sports Betting Bill, Overturns Previous Voting
  • 25 Nov, 2021 10:56
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Wyoming Passes Sports Betting Bill, Overturns Previous Voting

On Wednesday, the Wyoming House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize online sports betting, reversing a Tuesday ruling and referring the bill to the state Senate. Democrat Rep. Mike Yin Asked for Reconsideration ...

BetMGM Partners with IMG ARENA to Utilize Golf Event Centre
  • 04 Apr, 2022 20:05
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BetMGM Partners with IMG ARENA to Utilize Golf Event Centre

Golf Event Centre, an unparalleled customer-oriented sports betting solution of IMG ARENA will be utilized by BetMGM according to an agreement signed between the sports betting service and content...

Champion Sports Rolls out Premier Sportsbook Platform
  • 05 Mar, 2022 15:04
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Champion Sports Rolls out Premier Sportsbook Platform

Champion Sports, a sports betting technology company, introduces a new cutting-edge sports wagering platform. Champion Sports Rolls Out New Sportsbook Platform Champion Sports, a sports betting technology...

Gaming Hall of Fame Accepting Names for Class of 2021
  • 30 Dec, 2021 15:06
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Gaming Hall of Fame Accepting Names for Class of 2021

The Gaming Hall of Fame, which honors people with contributions to the gaming industry, has announced that it’s accepting nominees for its Class of 2021. Gaming Hall of Fame’s New Class Will Be Presented in October Did you...

Hard Rock International Buys IP Rights for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
  • 16 Mar, 2022 00:47
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Hard Rock International Buys IP Rights for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

By purchasing the IP rights, HRI will be able to develop, manage or license any Hard Rock-branded casino and IR in Clark County, Nevada. Hard Rock International Enhancing Presence in Las Vegas Yesterday, May 13, H...

BetMGM Teams up with Liv Hospitality for South Dakota Sports Market Entry
  • 25 Mar, 2022 08:12
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BetMGM Teams up with Liv Hospitality for South Dakota Sports Market Entry

Preparing for a market launch in South Dakota, BetMGM inked an exclusive partnership with Liv Hospitality’s Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort. Although the company’s sportsbook is pending regulatory approval, its launch is...

Genting UK Drops Sports Betting to Focus on iGaming
  • 01 Dec, 2021 03:11
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Genting UK Drops Sports Betting to Focus on iGaming

Genting UK is no longer interested in sports betting and will focus on the iGaming market only. SkillOnNet network has announced an agreement to operate the company’s Genting Casino brand and domain for an undisclosed fee.

Playstudios in Negotiations for $1B SPAC-Type Merger Deal
  • 05 Jan, 2022 02:55
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Playstudios in Negotiations for $1B SPAC-Type Merger Deal

Another SPAC-type merger in the gaming industry is in the making, an article in Bloomberg speculates, reporting that the developer of online social games Playstudios is currently negotiating with the special purpo...

Betway Inks New Partnership with NBA’s Miami Heat
  • 09 Jan, 2022 00:58
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Betway Inks New Partnership with NBA’s Miami Heat

Super Group-owned online gambling operator Betway has entered a partnership with the Miami Heat franchise from the National Basketball League. This is far from the bookmaker’s first NBA deal but it is definitely a...

FanDuel Builds up on Genius Sports Partnership with NFL Data Feeds
  • 06 Apr, 2022 08:20
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FanDuel Builds up on Genius Sports Partnership with NFL Data Feeds

FanDuel and Genius Sports will continue to deepen their ties and joint operations by now leveraging NFL sports data and exploring fan engagement opportunities. Genius Sports will provide FanDuel with a variety of...

Hippodrome Adopts SenSen Networks’ AI Solutions
  • 24 Jan, 2022 18:54
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Hippodrome Adopts SenSen Networks’ AI Solutions

Leading sensor AI enterprise SenSen Networks has agreed to provide London’s Hippodrome Casino with its state-of-the-art Sensor AI solutions. The agreement marks SenSen Networks’ first steps on the European market....

2 More Casinos in Louisiana Now Offer Sportsbooks
  • 17 Apr, 2022 10:45
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2 More Casinos in Louisiana Now Offer Sportsbooks

The Boomtown and Margaritaville casinos in Bossier City, LA, are now licensed to offer sports betting. That brings the total number of legal Louisiana casinos that allow sports betting to nine. Louisiana Advances Sports Betting Efforts

IGT Embraces Climate Change through SBTi Partnership
  • 15 Dec, 2021 06:38
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IGT Embraces Climate Change through SBTi Partnership

Climate change, carbon emissions, and net-zero carbon footprint are regular terms heard these days. They aren’t always associated with the gaming industry, however. That’s changing, and IGT has joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) pr...

EGT Interactive Adds New Ground in Switzerland Through MyCasino
  • 16 Dec, 2021 13:43
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EGT Interactive Adds New Ground in Switzerland Through MyCasino

EGT Interactive Limited has signed a deal that will allow its content to be made available to Grand Casino Luzern in Switzerland. Specifically, the content will come to players through the casino’s MyCasino.ch iGaming platform. EGT Adds to...

Mychel Sanchez Suspended in Pennsylvania, May Face Violations in MD and NY
  • 16 Feb, 2022 22:11
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Mychel Sanchez Suspended in Pennsylvania, May Face Violations in MD and NY

1/ST Racing has suspended Mychel Sanchez after learning of the allegations against him concerning illegal wagering. Sanchez was taken out of the Laurel Park (Maryland) races on Friday and Saturday after Michael J. Hopkins, the executive director o...

India Says Crypto to Be Taxed Like “Grey Area” Gambling Winnings
  • 06 Dec, 2021 05:42
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India Says Crypto to Be Taxed Like “Grey Area” Gambling Winnings

The government of India has been split about the future of cryptocurrencies. In 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) threatened to suspend crypto altogether on multiple occasions. Local crypto experts dismissed this as saber-rattling and they may...

Customer Acquisition, Promo Costs Take Their Toll on DraftKings
  • 24 Mar, 2022 19:08
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Customer Acquisition, Promo Costs Take Their Toll on DraftKings

Sports betting and iGaming operators are going through a massive acquisition phase in the US. They’re fighting for customers as each state comes online, and the best way to attract attention is through promotions and bonuses. However, they’re like...

Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling
  • 13 Dec, 2021 03:12
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Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling

A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. Former GM Tips Regulator A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramat...

Alexander Volkov vs Tom Aspinall UFC Fight Night 204 Odds, Time, and Prediction
  • 25 Dec, 2021 10:49
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Alexander Volkov vs Tom Aspinall UFC Fight Night 204 Odds, Time, and Prediction

The UFC is coming to London this weekend. The O2 Arena in the capital of the United Kingdom will serve as the venue for the UFC Fight Night 204 event, also known as UFC on ESPN+ 62. The headliner is the heavyweight bout between former Bellator cha...

Microgaming expands and restructures, created by Apricot Investments
  • 14 Jan, 2022 11:05
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Microgaming Software Systems becomes Apricot Investments

On June 27 this year, the famous developer announced that Microgaming Software Systems Limited will now be called Apricot Investments. The company will focus on investments, sticking to the gambling industry. The press release states that...