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Howell receives Rising Star award at IRAA Awards
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Mark Howell, TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s head of sales APAC, was presented with a Rising Star award at the first Integrated Resorts Academy Asia (IRAA) Awards at The Londoner Macao. The IRAA Awards was established to recognise the contribution from executives, senior managers, assistant directors, senior vice presidents and even C-level executives to the industry. More than 1,000 votes were cast for the […] -
Platt plays key role in Rainbow Club revitalisation
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Gary Platt Manufacturing is playing a key role in the revitalization of downtown Henderson, Nevada. Co-owner and general manager of Rainbow Club and Emerald Island, Tim Brooks, recently bought and renovated both properties. Following Gary Platt’s long-standing relationship with Brooks, the manufacturer installed 300 units of its patented Monaco chair at the Rainbow Club, and 300 GX2 chairs at Emerald […] -
Scientific Games acquires ELK Studios
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Scientific Games has acquired ELK Studios. The acquisition is the latest in a string of deals as the company aims to grow its presence in digital markets. ELK Studios is a Stockholm-based developer, its releases include Wild Toro II, Katmandu and Cygnus. Its selection of games also feature the X-iter tool allowing players to jump into the action through a […] -
MERKUR attends Gaming Industry Expo for second year
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021MERKUR was once again a major exhibitor at the second Gaming Industry Expo held at Kiev’s International Exhibition Centre. The Gaming Industry Expo showcased new innovations in games, cabinets and solutions, and a multigame collection presented entirely in the Ukrainian language. Athanasios ‘Sakis’ Isaakidis, chief executive International of MERKUR, said: “This second running of Gaming Industry Expo 2021 has undoubtedly […] -
Onionsack appoints Lee as Chairman; rebrands as Voxbet
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Formerly known as Onionsack, Voxbet has appointed Andrew Lee to the position of Chairman. Lee officially joined his new role on November 22. Lee joins Voxbet after occupying an array of leadership roles, most notably managing director of William Hill Online (WHO), president of WorldRemit and more recently MD of International Sportsbook at The Stars Group. Voxbet founder and CEO, […] -
Pariplay and Rush Street Interactive extend partnership in Colombia
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Pariplay has extended its partnership with Rush Street Interactive to launch Pariplay’s content library in Colombia. Pariplay’s games portfolio of over 120 titles is now available to RushBet.co customers in Colombia via the Fusion gaming platform, including localised content designed to appeal to regional players. Pariplay’s content is already available to RSI customers in New Jersey at PlaySugarHouse.com. Adrian Bailey, […] -
Enteractive sees US market as key focus for 2022
By Anjali Sooknanan on November 30, 2021Enteractive is set to expand its global footprint with plans to establish its presence in the US iGaming market in 2022. The US iGaming sector has seen accelerated growth over the last couple of years, and the number of states legislating to allow online gambling is increasing. However, there’s currently little to no support for the US iGaming industry when […] -
MrQ confirms date for next DOTS charity bingo game
By Anjali Sooknanan on November 30, 2021MrQ.com has confirmed the next Dogs On The Street charity bingo game will commence on December 28 from 8pm to 9pm. The bingo games will take place every 10 minutes with real money prizes. The first game, held on the 4th of November, was a massive success – raising a total of £1902.80 for DOTS in ticket sales and contributions. […] -
GAMSTOP registrations spike
By Anjali Sooknanan on November 30, 2021More than 250,000 people have chosen to self-exclude from online gambling by registering with GAMSTOP, a significant milestone in the scheme’s three-year history. GAMSTOP has seen a spike in registrations in 2021 compared to previous years, with more than 67,000 people signing up to GAMSTOP in 2021, compared to 51,000 in 2020. March of 2021 has been the second highest […] -
Robson joins Eminence Holdings as CEO
By Anjali Sooknanan on November 30, 2021Eminence Holdings has appointed Mark Robson as its new chief executive officer. He will be responsible for delivering a growth strategy which includes launching utility for CasinoCoin, a digital token designed specifically for the regulated gambling industry. Over the last 20 years Robson has held senior roles at tier one organisations including Microgaming, SHFL Entertainment, and Bally Technologies. More recently […]