iGaming Weekly | Sep. 23, 2024
Dive in to this weeks iGaming recap, with new partnerships, new games, lots of news and more!
As Bitcoin continues to show strength and whispers of "alt szn" are approaching, gamblers continue to do what they do best. With the US election approaching, many eyes are closely watching Polymarkets to see the true state of the election. Will Polymarket fizzle out after the election or will they manage to retain interest? Let's dive into this week's iGaming Weekly!
Industry Overview
Crypto Casino
- Rollbit’s new provably fair system for X-Crash and X-Roulette have gone live, with a future Bitcoin block being incorporated into the randomness calculation.
- The Metawin's 30% lossback has returned last weekend, with their $1 million race ending next week.
- Chips is accepting VIP transfers now, with users now able to receive top tier rewards and service when switching.
Traditional Gaming
- FanDuel has furthered their commitment to financial literacy, donating another $1 million to Operation HOPE, a non-profit dedicated to providing resources and counseling about the topic.
- Gannett and BetMGM have announced a multi-year strategic partnership, with BetMGM being the preferred online sportsbook and casino partner for the USA TODAY network.
- CFTC and Kalashi have entered a federal court dispute over whether Kalashi futures are gaming or hedging political risk.
Decentralised Casinos
- The winners of the JustBet and WINR wagering competition have been credited, with the contest just ending last week.
- YOLO has provided a new way to earn Gold, with content creators posting YOLO content being rewarded.
Aggregators & Providers
- Pragmatic has launched their sportsbook in Great Britain through a partnership with Dazn Bet.
- Relax and Grand Casino Luzern have partnered, launching Relax in Switzerland.
- Softswiss has launched a bug bounty program to boost it's cybersecurity.
Miscellaneous
- The Indian Supreme Court YouTube channel was hacked recently, with crypto scammers promoting Ripple (XRP) investments on the account.
- Donald Trump became the first major US politician to utilise Bitcoin in a public transaction this week.
- Delta Prime was the victim of a security breach, losing approximately $6 million USD.
New Releases
- Pragmatic: High Flyer, Joker’s Jewels Hot, Congo Cash XL
- Hacksaw: Evil Eyes
- Evolution: Super Speed Baccarat
- BGaming: Voodoo People
Upcoming Releases
- Pragmatic: Oodles of Noodles, Badge Blitz
- Hacksaw: Cloud Princess
- NoLimit: San Quentin 2: Death Row, Brute Force
- BGaming: Carnival Bonanza, True Ways Fortuna, Haunted Reels
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