Georgian Prime Minister Raises Tax Rate For Gambling Businesses In Georgia To 15%
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili has raised taxes on the gambling industry and reported that the level of gambling in the country is “catastrophic.”
Rise of the gambling turnover:
During his budget speech, he commented that gambling business turnover had increased from GEL 48 billion to GEL 52 billion, aka $19.2bn/£15.5bn/€17.9bn. However, this specific data is for last year, which Gharibashvili commented was a “catastrophic figure,” according to Rustavi 2.
He also pointed out his surprise at this risen rate of the participation, which occurred regardless of the ban on advertising. Raising the minimum age to 25 meant that 1.5 million young individuals were limited from gambling.
As its response, th…
Greentube Continues Global Expansion Via Partnerships with SkillOnNet and Pariplay; Launches Starlight Jackpots Athena Goddess of War Slot
The NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, partnered with SkillOnNet’s online casinos to launch its content in Germany and make a significant step towards global expansion.
Crucial steps towards the global expansion:
A range of casino brands present on the SkillOnNet platform now has a chance to try thrilling games from the impressive Greentube’s portfolio, including hit series Diamond Link and Diamond Tales.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford to Open Permanent Location on August 29
Hard Rock International, the global gaming and entertainment brand, announced that Hard Rock Casino Rockford will open its permanent location for visitors this summer. The venue has been operating from a temporary location at 610 N. Bell School Road since November 2021.
However, starting from August 29, 2024, Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent venue at 7801 E. State Street in Rockford will welcome its first visitors. A grand opening ceremony will maintain Hard Rock’s tradition with a star-studded Guitar Smash.
The first visitors of the new gaming and entertainment destination in Rockford will be able to enter at around 3 PM on the same day the grand opening ceremony will be he…
Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa To Have A Groundbreaking Ceremony This June
After the postponement caused by the pandemic, on the advice of Hard Rock International, an internationally recognized giant based in Florida, a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, currently known as Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, will be held on June 6.
Groundbreaking ceremony:
The hotel and casino, which originally came to life after an agreement between Hard Rock International and Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, currently managed by Hard Rock International and governed by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, will have an indoor groundbreaking ceremony at the live venue of the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino called The Joint. This sprawling venue is equipped with over 1,200 slot machines and electronic table games like blackjack…
Gaming Realms and Inspired on Exclusive Partnership Road
Gaming Realms is known as a content developer of mobile-focused online casino content, which will now continue to work with Inspired Entertainment to create unique experiences across the board.
Third Slingo Title to Arrive as Result of Inspired Partnership
Thanks to this extended partnership, Gaming Realms will be able to add a new Slingo title to its ranks, after the success of Slingo Centurion and Slingo Reel King, with both games enjoying a strong reception and uptake by gaming audiences.
Moving forward, Gaming Realms will take the Gold Cash Freespins title and transform it into its proprietary Slingo game with both companies’ blessing…
Gaming regulators fine Wind Creek Bethlehem $20K for self-exclusion violation
Wind Creek Bethlehem must pay a $20,000 fine after allowing a self-excluded gambler to play at the venue for four days before cutting off services. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board made the fine public during its most recent meeting. The individual was able to play table games for a four-day time frame before staff members realized she was on the self-exclusion list.
Self-Exclusion Violation
The self-exclusion program in Pennsylvania started in 2006 and thousands of people have used it over the years to cut back on gambling activities. Anyone on the list is banned from visiting casinos, off-track betting sites, playing video gaming terminals, and online gaming.
Anyone taking part in gambling while on the list is ineligible for any winnings or recovery of lo…
Games Global’s Jackpot WowPot! Pays Out More Than €3.7 Billion, New Slot Release Live
WowPot!, a popular jackpot developed by one of the leading suppliers of unique gaming content, Games Global, brought a win of €3.760.840,37 to a player who played at the popular NineCasino. This is the first time the jackpot has been hit in 2024.
Huge payouts in popular games:
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Betty, a new iGaming startup sitting at the intersection of online casino and casual mobile gaming, announced its latest seed round led by Karlani Capital has raised $5 million, attracting interest from a number of investment funds. The new funding round for the American-Bulgarian real-money entertainment startup saw interest from other investors, including CEAS Investments, Courtside Ventures, Gaingels, OCA Venture, Subversive Capital and 305 Ventures. The new seed round is the second funding round for the startup that is headquartered in New York and has an R&D office in Bulgaria, following its pre-seed funding in March 2022 which raised $1.8 million. Gaingel…iCasino Startup Betty Raised $5m in Latest Seed Round
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Kick Tackles Gambling Content and View-Botting Concerns with New Update
Co-founder Ed Craven recently announced a series of updates aimed at maintaining a fair landscape for creators and safeguarding users from potential manipulations.
Kick Co-founder Acknowledges View Botting Issue and Unveils Protection Measures
Since its launch in late 2022, Kick has seen a remarkable surge in growth, but with this success came allegations of view botting, tarnishing the platform’s reputation. To combat this issue, Craven declared that Kick would roll out extra view count protection. This measure is expected to counter view count manipulation and address problems associated with chat and fol…
iGG Rolls Play’n GO’s ‘Invading Vegas’ with White Label Solutions Partners
The game is made available through iGG’s White Label Solutions and will give partner operators an immediate content boost. The new sci-fi-themed slot is a one-of-a-kind game that sets the Las Vegas Strip as the place of an outworldly battle with extra-terrestrials invading Sin City to bring around destruction, but also a chance for you to get a solid payday.
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