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Colossus Bets announces lawsuit against DraftKings
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 3, 2021Colossus Bets has announced the filing of a patent infringement suit against DraftKings in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The suit relates to infringement of seven patents, covering sports betting and gaming products that incorporate a Cash Out feature. Colossus holds an extensive patent portfolio globally on sports bets and games incorporating Cash Out, including […] -
GAMING1 elevates Carrion to COO Interactive
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 2, 2021GAMING1 has promoted its former CMO, David Carrion to the position of chief operator officer Interactive (COO Interactive). Carrion will be responsible for aligning the company’s technology, business and marketing services to operate as one. Carrion holds a wealth of experience, notably at the BlackStone-owned spanish casino group Cirsa, and at The Stars Group, where Carrion led the company’s digital […] -
GameOn’s Blackburn among the 10 Most Influential Women in iGaming
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 2, 2021GameOn Marketing has announced that its founder and director, Sarah Blackburn, has been named among the 10 Most Influential Women in iGaming 2021 by iGaming Business. Sarah has been working in the industry for more than 16 years and has built GameOn to become a leading agency. She also uses the business to provide a platform for other women to […] -
GLI welcomes Ruiz-Ocaña as business development manager
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 2, 2021Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has appointed Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña as the new business development manager for EMEA. He will be responsible for developing opportunities with new clients across the industry including, online, land-based, and VLT Lottery. Ruiz-Ocaña has more than 10 years of experience in licensing, compliance, and helping businesses develop and implement successful business strategies. Ruiz-Ocaña said: “I am really […] -
JCM installs equipment at Sac Fox Nation’s casinos
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 2, 2021JCM is increasing efficiencies and security at Sac and Fox Nation’s Black Hawk Casino and Sac and Fox Nation Casino. JCM will be installing count/sort equipment from Cash Processing Solutions (CPS) at each property. JCM installed a V Series 1200/16 count sort machine and ECM software the Black Hawk Casino. At Sac and Fox Nation Casino, JCM installed an X […] -
Esports Technologies acquires Aspire Global’s B2C business
By Anjali Sooknanan on December 1, 2021Esports Technologies has announced its acquisition of Aspire Global’s B2C business for $75.9 million. Under the terms of the deal, Esports Technologies has now acquired Aspire Global’s B2C online casino and sportsbook brands, including Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, and GenerationVIP. Additionally, Esports Technologies gains access to gaming licensing in Tier 1 regulated markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, […] -
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 […]