Hard Rock Casino Enters Online Dutch Market with BetComply

In a significant development for the Dutch gaming landscape, BetComply, renowned for its regulatory and technical compliance expertise in iGaming, has successfully partnered with iCasino to secure a coveted Dutch license. This collaboration marks the official launch of the HardRockCasino.nl brand in the Netherlands, which began operations at the start of July under a brand license agreement. This achievement comes after meticulous planning and close coordination with the Dutch regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), culminating in a successful license acquisition in May.

Strategic partnerships and compliance mastery:

The CEO of iCasino, Paul Strikers, expressed his enthusiasm about introducing the globally recognized Hard Rock brand to the Dutch market, emphasizing the cr…

Illinois Group Accused of Defrauding Wind Creek Casino in Baccarat Scam

A group of four individuals from Illinois is facing charges in connection with a sophisticated baccarat scam that reportedly swindled the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of a staggering $300,000. The alleged scheme, involving six individuals in total, unfolded in the early hours of March 13, culminating in the detention of the four accused parties.

Illinois Group Employed Strategic Card Placement and Cellphone Tracking

According to court documents, Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou, and Zhencan Chen, all residents of Illinois, were apprehended by authorities following the de…

Golden Matrix Makes the Next Step in MeridianBet Group Acquisition

Golden Matrix Group, Inc., one of the leading companies in the iGaming industry, released some updates related to the recent acquisition of the leading Southeast European B2C company, MeridianBet Group. 

The First Amendment:

On September 27, the companies signed a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement and decided upon the acquisition. The date of closing the agreement is extended, and the financial terms will be modified as well.

After changing the financial terms, Golden Matrix will be…

BetMGM being sued in New Jersey over faulty iGaming software allegations

In the United States and a punter is reportedly suing the BetMGM-branded iGaming enterprise over allegations that it covered up software glitches affecting play on its New Jersey-facing online casino and sportsbetting domains.

According to a Wednesday report from The Wall Street Journal newspaper, Sam Antar has filed the action in New Jersey Superior Court at the same time as claiming that he had been regularly disconnected from the operator’s locally-licensed sites while holding favorable hands in online games of blackjack. The plaintiff is purportedly alleging that the malfunctioning iGaming service also fuelled his compulsive gambling habit by refusing to release any winnings until he had deposited even more funds.

Prominent parents:

BetMGM is …

American rapper Jay-Z joins New York online sportsbetting license race

American rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z (pictured) is reportedly partnering with licensed sports merchandise giant Fanatics Incorporated in hopes of boosting the firm’s chances at winning one of the two master online commercial sportsbetting licenses being made available by officials in the state of New York.

According to a report from the Bloomberg news service, the move from the 51-year-old New York native comes after Fanatics Incorporated applied via its new Fanatics Betting and Gaming enterprise for the right to begin offering online sportsbetting services to punters across ‘The Empire State’ from early next year.

Profitable potential:

New York is home to over 20 million people and it is set to grant online sportsbetting licenses to a pair …

Everygame Poker Rewards Players With 100 Free Spins On New Betsoft’s “Rise of Triton” Slot

Everygame Poker offers slots and table games from well-known game providers such as Betsoft, Nucleus, Tangente and Worldmatch.

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…

Illinois officials begin considering Waukegan casino license bids

The Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly begun considering whether Lakeside Casino LLC or Full House Resorts Incorporated should be awarded with the license to operate a proposed casino for the city of Waukegan.

According to a source, the field of contenders was reduced late last month when Rush Street Gaming and Churchill Downs Incorporated pulled their joint bid in the wake of the latter’s decision to sell off its Arlington International Racecourse venue to the Chicago Bears franchise of the National Football League (NFL). This pair are already responsible for the nearby Rivers Casino Des Plains facility and rumors are now rife that this move will be followed by a campaign to run an envisioned downtown Chicago casino.

Changing culture:

Illinois is already home to t…

Kindred Group debuts new Pittsburgh Steelers-branded live-dealer game

Prominent iGaming operator Kindred Group has announced that online casino aficionados in the American state of Pennsylvania can now enjoy a live-dealer game branded around the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise of the National Football League (NFL).

The Swedish provider used an official Friday press release to detail that the new mobile-friendly blackjack experience was developed as part of its partnership with the storied gridiron football side and is being made available to punters in the ‘The Keystone State’ via its locally-licensed domain at PA.Unibet.com.

Captivating communication:

Stockholm-headquartered Kindred Group stated that the Steelers-branded title was exclusively created by iGaming innovator Evolution Gaming Group AB and offers players the chance to enjoy…

iSoftBet live with Riches of Rumpelstiltskin Megaways

We all know who Rumpelstiltskin is, the evil dwarf who blackmailed the miller’s daughter into paying him with her firstborn so that he would save her father from execution. In the end, the child is saved when they learn the dwarf’s name.

However, iSoftBet, a Malta-based iGaming provider, has put its own spin on the original fairytale in its latest slot release, Riches of Rumpelstiltskin Megaways, which is part of its Twisted Tale Series which is known for the company’s innovative slot mechanic, Megaways™. The game is equipped with 117, 649 winning ways and offers a maximum win of 10,000x.

Impressive visual:

True to its title, the main theme of the game is the evil dwarf Rumpelstiltskin and the background of the game is an autumn rural …