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Aristocrat Leisure has revealed it suffered a cyber-attack earlier this year, during which a hacker was able to steal employee information and other data. The attack took place on 1 June, with the hacker gaining access to an Aristocrat server. The criminals have since published extracts of this data online. Aristocrat said the hackers exploited
On Tuesday, prosecutors in Story County, Iowa charged Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers for tampering with electronic records to conceal his gambling activity. The criminal complaint said Hunter Dekkers made 366 mobile bets totalling over $2,799 in spend over several years. Citing a subpoenaed DraftKings account said to be controlled by the quarterback, the document
Operator SFP Online has secured an online gambling licence from the Comissão de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal. The licence will enable SFP to roll out its Casino Portugal online sportsbook and casino in the country. The permit covers internet sports betting as well as online slots, blackjack, baccarat and a number of roulette formats.
German-facing sports betting and igaming operator Bet-at-home.com announced the business’ cost-cutting measures has tripled the company’s EBITDA, despite an overall decline in revenue. Bet-at-home’s gross gambling revenue stood at €24.2m in H1 2023. This was a 9.3% fall from the €26.7m the business achieved in the same period the previous year. The FL Entertainment-owned company
Superbet has expanded a partnership with Pragmatic Play to offer the igaming provider’s live casino content in Romania. The enhanced deal sees Superbet gain access to Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of live casino content. This includes gameshow products such as Sweet Bonanza CandyLand and Snakes & Ladders Live. Pragmatic Play will also provide roulette with customisable
Crown Resorts is launching a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to reduce gambling harm at its Australian casinos. Crown PlaySafe will be part of “expanded reforms” within the company’s Future Crown transformation programme. It will aim to broaden Crown’s focus from identifying and supporting those experiencing gambling harm to proactive prevention. Crown will
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is taking action against five more illegal offshore gambling websites. The regulator requested Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block Reef Reels, Royal Reels, Ricky Casino, Slots Gallery and Slotastic sites. They were all found to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA made
Kambi Group CEO Kristian Nylén cited a high operator trading margin and the growing impact of the integration of Shape Games for driving a 24% rise in Q2 year-on-year revenue. Kambi’s sales increased to €42.9m (£36.8m/$47.5m) from €34.7m in Q2 2022. This lifted H1 revenue to €86.9m, up from €71.5m last year. “The second quarter
In its Q2 financial report Kindred posted a 29% year-on-year increase in revenue to £307.3m (€356m/$394m). Kindred’s Q2 focus on cost controls amid an ongoing strategic review and a strong performance in the Netherlands are keeping the business on track to surpass full-year earnings expectations, according to interim CEO Nils Andén. A total of £63.6m
Interblock is acquiring electronic table game (ETG) assets from Aruze Gaming America, as the supplier continues to sell off its US assets. The strategic acquisition marks a “significant step” in Interblock’s ongoing growth strategy, it said. The supplier will integrate Aruze’s EGT product line into its portfolio, adding more than 700 employees to its workforce.
