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Maxima Compliance opens Dutch office
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 13, 2022Maxima Compliance has opened an office in the Netherlands to better serve customers in the rapidly growing Dutch online gaming sector. The office is launched as a Joint Venture with Gran Via BV, a leading business consulting firm with in-depth Dutch market expertise. It will deliver Maxima Compliance’s suite of technical and regulatory compliance services to Netherlands-based gaming companies, with […] -
Vandelli joins ESA Gaming as Head of Sales
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022ESA Gaming has expanded its senior team with the hire of Massimiliano Vandelli as head of sales. Vandelli joins ESA Gaming after a decade at Microgaming where he most recently held a senior sales position, he also previously worked for GVC and Sportingbet in Italy. His appointment comes as ESA Gaming looks to continue a strong period of growth, having […] -
Vivo Gaming appoints Hodges as Marketing Director
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022Vivo Gaming has appointed Martin Hodges to the role of marketing director. Hodges will be responsible for managing the direction of all marketing communication and growing Vivo Gaming’s presence in regulated European markets. Having spent 11 years in the iGaming industry, Hodges has developed skills in online marketing, social media strategies, partnerships, customer engagement and commercial strategies. The appointment is […] -
PayNearMe receives approval for MoneyLine platform in New York
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022PayNearMe has been granted approval by the New York Gaming Commission to provide its MoneyLine platform to licensed operators across the state. In conjunction with the state Gaming Commission giving approved operators the green light to launch in the state, three operators expanded into New York with MoneyLine. Michael Kaplan, chief revenue officer and general manager at PayNearMe, said: “These […] -
IGT reinforces ESG leadership with commitment to the SBTi
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022IGT has announced that it has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which drives climate action among businesses worldwide. Through this commitment, IGT officially pledges to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to low-carbon emissions and furthering the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact. “IGT is advancing its sustainability leadership in the gaming industry by […] -
Maverick Gaming files lawsuit, challenging tribal gaming monopoly in Washington
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022Maverick Gaming has filed litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Maverick Gaming will be challenging an erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) that is being used inappropriately to give tribes exclusive rights to certain types of gaming, such as sports betting, that are not allowed in non-tribal gaming properties in Washington […] -
Aristocrat’s Neptune Canopy goes live at Mohegan Sun
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 12, 2022Aristocrat Gaming’s Neptune Canopy is now live on casino floors and has made its debut at Mohegan Sun. Aristocrat’s Neptune Canopy cabinet is a landmark in casino game play. Like all cabinets in the Neptune family, the Neptune Canopy features 4K graphics, an expansive virtual button deck, and a custom-designed, adjustable sound chair. “The Neptune Canopy game is a stand-out […] -
Birgitte Sand confirmed as ICE London Ambassador
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 11, 2022Birgitte Sand has become an Ambassador for ICE London (12-14 April, ExCeL London). Sand is a senior advisor in gambling and most recently head of the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) where she was responsible for the consolidation of the DGA’s licensing regime. Stuart Hunter, managing director, Clarion Gaming said: “I am delighted to welcome Birgitte as an ICE London Ambassador. […] -
Playtech signs new multichannel partnership with NorthStar Gaming
By Anjali Sooknanan on January 11, 2022Playtech has announced the signing of a new strategic partnership with NorthStar Gaming. Following the completion of regulatory approvals and the licensing process, NorthStar Gaming will be ready to launch Playtech’s IMS Platform, Casino, Live Casino, Poker and Bingo software to Canadian audiences. Playtech’s IMS platform will provide NorthStar Gaming with an industry leading offering across multiple products. “NorthStar Gaming […]