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Both HardRockSports.com and HardRockCasino.com will be powered by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). The supplier initially secured a US sports betting agreement with Hard Rock in October 2018. Hard Rock has also previously signed partnerships with operators Bet365 and Kindred Group. Joe Lupo, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, said: “We couldn’t be more excited […]

Nathan Joyes caught up with Betconnect at this year’s ICE London to find out more about its Co-founders and Betconnect’s recent launch. Coming from two very different backgrounds, Mark Weaver and Dan Schreiber have set out to change the way punters bet. Schreiber began his career as a Junior Trader, immediately falling in love with

A Reuters report suggests Icahn, who confirmed purchasing a stake of around 10% in the casino operator last week, is in talks with Caesars over helping select the company’s new CEO. Talks are also said to be ongoing about the billionaire taking a seat on the firm’s board. Citing a source close to the matter,

Owned by Stars Group, BetEasy will receive the right to use NBA official data and assets in betting marketing materials, with the NBA to promote BetEasy to Australian basketball fans. Launched in 2018 following Crown Bet’s acquisition of William Hill Australia, BetEasy is approved in 21 locations under its parent company’s license. The NBA already

Though revenue remained stable at constant currency, IGT’s results have been characterised by a lack of growth, with adjusted operating income producing a further 4% fall (3% at constant currency) to $990m. CEO Marco Sala said results were in line with the “improved outlook” provided in October, suggesting the year was characterised by “strong global

A significant feature of the deal will be the appearance of casino operator’s logo at Fenway Park, while MGM Resorts will also advertise on Red Sox radio and other media outlets. The deal was facilitated by Fenway Sports Management, owners of Boston Red Sox and other sports teams. MGM Resorts has already exerted considerable influence

A televised ad involving Jeff Stelling in August was the subject of two complaints, both of which accused it of overstating the link between sporting knowledge and gambling success. The ASA upheld the complaints, banning the advert from appearing again in its current form. However, the operator has expressed disappointment with a punishment it feels

The four-year exclusive partnership between Dream11 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) begins at the start of the 2019 season (23 March). The deal will see Dream11’s brand integrated at various points across IPL matches, with the operator to power the IPL’s fantasy league. Dream11 Co-Founder and CEO, Harsh Jain, said:

Poker 8 has been developed off the back of customer feedback and 888’s ongoing research. Upgrades have been made to 888Poker tables for all new desktop players with enhanced graphics and a new design, while further upgrades will be made in the coming months. Guy Cohen, 888 Holdings Senior Vice President of B2C, said: “We’re

Twin River Casino has installed 17 kiosks at its Lincoln venue and five in Tiverton, near the Massachusetts border, with the aim of reducing queues at ticket windows. The casino’s management and state officials wanted to add the kiosks in time for the NCAA’s March Madness, which is now underway. In other news from the