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Wynn Macau to open new dining facility at Wynn Palace on April 29th

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Wynn Macau to open new dining facility at Wynn Palace on April 29th

Macau gaming operator Wynn Macau has announced that the grand opening of its Gourmet Pavilion, a new dining facility at the Wynn Palace casino resort in Macau’s Cotai district, will take place on April 29th.

The opening is strategically timed ahead of a major public holiday in mainland China—Macau’s primary source of tourists. This year, the May Day holiday runs from May 1st to May 5th.

The company describes the new venue as a ‘world-class culinary destination’, offering a variety of Asian cuisines across multiple dining outlets, including restaurants and a food hall. Gourmet Pavilion will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

According to a press release, the food hall will feature several notable dining brands, including Fat Boy Dumplings, Sushi Masa, Zhu Guang Yu Hot Pot offering Chongqing-style hotpot, Xita Lao Tai Tai Clay Stove Barbecue serving Korean-style clay oven barbecue, Tanyu Grilled Fish, and Yong Zuo Fish Congee, a Michelin-recommended brand, among a total of 17 restaurants mentioned.

The company also noted that Gourmet Pavilion will launch a special “Savor the Flavors & Reap Rewards” promotion, running from April 29th to May 31st.

Ponte 16 expansion project enters consultation phase

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Ponte 16 expansion project enters consultation phase

Macau’s Ponte 16 has initiated the preliminary phase of its expansion project, with public consultation now underway for the draft urban conditions plan until April 30th.

The plan was released Wednesday by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau among 13 development proposals open for public consultation.

The draft outlines strict height restrictions, mandating that existing Ponte 16 structures remain at their current elevation while limiting any new constructions to a maximum height of 20.5 meters.

This development follows the government’s approval last November when authorities amended the site’s land concession. The revised agreement allows Ponte 16 to develop an additional 9,217 square meters of land next to its current 9,424-square-meter property.

The expansion will feature a new commercial building, plaza, and the “Floating Casino,” which is the project promised by the gaming operator to revitalize the old attraction, seen as part of its non-gaming investment commitment.

According to the updated land concession terms, the new facilities and associated parking area will encompass a total gross floor area of 11,614 square meters.

Hong Kong media reported last month that Hoffman Ma Ho Man, deputy chairman of Success Universe Group which operates Ponte 16, anticipates the project’s completion within two years. The enhanced resort will incorporate additional accommodation and expanded dining facilities.

SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot surges to €1.37M in latest draw

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SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot surges to €1.37M in latest draw

SOFTSWISS, a powerhouse in iGaming software, celebrates a monumental win on its Prime Network Jackpot, with a record-shattering prize of €1,368,013.

The jackpot was hit at one of the casinos participating in the latest Prime Network Jackpot campaign. The campaign launched with an initial prize pool of €1,000,000 – an amount, significantly larger than usual, to celebrate the festive season in December.

The very first Prime Network Jackpot paid out €244,742.34, which makes this latest win more than 5.3 times larger. The impressive prize was made possible through a shared prize pool formed by all casinos participating in the campaign.

“We are happy to be the link between all the casinos that want to offer their players a truly significant win,” Angelina Stasiuk, Head of Business Line at SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, shared. “We’re proud that our tool plays a key role in making such major prizes possible, and we’re thrilled to see the amount continue to grow with each campaign. We increase the starting sum and always watch the winning moment with excitement – where the winner played, on which slot. It’s always a celebration for us. After all, it’s a joyful, entertaining, and engaging moment for the entire community.”

The next Prime Network Jackpot campaign is launching with a starting prize pool of €500,000, which will be growing. All interested operators can join the campaign and offer their players a chance for a significant win. 

Recently, SOFTSWISS also announced the first-ever Sportsbook Network Jackpot, which was hit during SiGMA Americas.

The SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator continues to evolve, offering tailored solutions for different player categories and business goals. While the flagship Prime Network Jackpot focuses on attracting attention through large prize pools, other features – such as Multi-Prizes and Drops – aim for broader reach by generating a higher number of winners. This enables each casino to create its own winning combination of tools to engage and retain players. 

Spinmatic partners with Novibet to strengthen presence in Greece and key markets

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Spinmatic partners with Novibet to strengthen presence in Greece and key markets

Spinmatic, leading B2B provider of premium casino games, keeps growing massively across key markets such as Greece, by working hand in hand with Novibet, cutting-edge gametech operator known for its strong presence across multiple international markets.

This partnership allows Spinmatic to extend its reach well beyond Greece, offering players worldwide access to its top-tier casino games, known for popular mechanics, rich themes and superior graphics.

Norbert Mathies, Managing Director at Spinmatic, has proudly stated: “It’s a pleasure to be part of Novibet’s offering in core markets and reach all their players with our superior casino games. Greece has been a stronghold for us and we’re thrilled to build on that success and extend it worldwide.”

This partnership is part of a broader Softquo Holding strategy as GoldenRace, Spinmatic’s sister company and trusted Virtual Sports provider Greece and worldwide, is also partnering with Novibet.

Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product and CRM Director at Novibet said, “This exciting partnership with Softquo marks a significant step forward in enhancing our gaming portfolio and delivering an enriched experience to our players. We are confident that teaming up with Softquo will drive innovation and bring fresh entertainment options to our valued customers.”

As part of its non-stop expansion, Spinmatic brings a selection of fruit-themed Slots – long-time favourite among players – including the top ranked Sizzling Blaze Deluxe. It also introduces its fast-paced Crash games, with adrenaline-fueled titles like Meteoroid & Meteoroid Deluxe. 

Players will enjoy Spinmatic’s Jackpot collection – highly sought-after in Greece and around the globe – with different titles like Sizzling Blaze Jackpot Deluxe & Poseidon Jackpot available depending on the country.

iGP partners with Aviatrix to boost iGaming Deck aggregation solution

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iGP partners with Aviatrix to boost iGaming Deck aggregation solution

iGP, a premier gaming platform and aggregator supplier, has forged a partnership with Aviatrix, bringing the studio’s award-winning crash titles to its rapidly expanding aggregation solution, iGaming Deck.   

The agreement adds further momentum to iGaming Deck, which now hosts over 10,000 games from 40+ providers. With hundreds of millions of monthly bets placed across hundreds of operator sites, the platform continues to scale at pace as new partners join its global network. 

Recognised for its innovative mechanics and immersive gameplay, Aviatrix has quickly become one of the most exciting emerging studios in the market. Its focus on engagement and retention aligns perfectly with iGP’s strategy to deliver content and powerful, performance-driven tools that support acquisition, cross-selling, and player loyalty.

The partnership with Aviatrix comes as iGP continues to enhance iGaming Deck with a growing suite of promotional features, including the newly launched Twist of Luck fortune wheel builder, a free bets campaign solution, and upcoming jackpot and award mechanics.

With rapid onboarding, near real-time reporting, and complete back-office control, iGaming Deck continues to redefine what operators can expect from an aggregator. 

All tools are fully accessible through iGP’s powerful dashboard, allowing operators to launch and manage campaigns quickly, efficiently, and at scale.

Jovana Popović Čanaki, CEO at iGP, said:  “Content has always been central to us, which is why working with innovative studios like Aviatrix is so important to our strategy. We’re also continuing to develop tools that give operators more flexibility in how they engage players. Whether it’s improving retention or supporting cross-sell strategies, our focus is on making these capabilities easy to access and manage through iGaming Deck.”

INTRALOT extends gaming systems contract with New Hampshire Lottery through 2033

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INTRALOT extends gaming systems contract with New Hampshire Lottery through 2033

INTRALOT has announced the extension of its gaming systems contract with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for an additional seven years, ensuring continued cutting-edge technology and high-quality services support through September 2033.

This extension marks the continuation of a win-win partnership between INTRALOT and New Hampshire Lottery that began in 2010 and the first deployment of INTRALOT’s cutting-edge LotosX Omni gaming platform in the US. The platform will be deployed on Cloud infrastructure, ensuring New Hampshire’s lottery benefits from enhanced resilience, scalability, and top-tier security.

As part of the agreement, New Hampshire’s lottery technology infrastructure will be upgraded with new INTRALOT terminals, the award-winning PhotonX (1700 units), as well as Gamestation self-service terminals and Dream Touch Flex vending machines (900 total).

“For more than 15 years, INTRALOT has been a critical partner of the New Hampshire Lottery, providing innovative solutions supporting our record growth,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “As part of this renewed partnership with INTRALOT, we are looking forward to offering our retail network new lottery terminals, and we are pleased to be offering our players two new self-service machines, including the touch screen Dream Touch Flex vending machines.”

“Our mission in New Hampshire is to maximize net profit, all of which is earmarked for public education. Since 1964, we have raised nearly $3 billion for the students, teachers and schools in our state. We look forward to continuing our relationship with INTRALOT, whose advanced technology will assist in responsibly increasing both sales and our contributions to education.”

“We are delighted to be rolling out our LotosX technology with our second NASPL lottery”, added Richard Bateson, CEO of INTRALOT, Inc. “In New Hampshire, we have a great partner, and we are a vendor to one of the most successful lotteries in the US. We look forward to working with Executive Director McIntyre and his team to support the next chapter of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission’s success”.

INTRALOT’s LotosX Omni platform integrates the most advanced technologies and operational features in the gaming industry and is already installed and operating at the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Canada and in other countries such as Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and Taiwan.

BETBY introduces innovative Esports Betting Tips feature to enhance sports coverage

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BETBY introduces innovative Esports Betting Tips feature to enhance sports coverage

BETBY, a leading provider of innovative sportsbook solutions, has announced a major update to its Betting Tips solution, introducing insights for esports.

This industry-first addition positions BETBY as the supplier with the widest betting tips coverage in the iGaming market, enhancing the player experience by delivering data-driven tips that help bettors make more informed and confident decisions.

Part of BETBY’s award-winning AI Labs suite of tools, Betting Tips will provide insights derived from the latest news, key team and player statistics, and other relevant information for popular titles such as Counter-Strike. Betting Tips will cover all major esports tournaments for supported titles, based on betting volume and regardless of the event tier, ensuring comprehensive industry-wide coverage.

In addition to expanding into esports, Betting Tips now delivers significantly improved tip quality. Around 99% of all tips now include a relevant supporting fact or statistic, resulting in clearer, more actionable insights. These enhancements contribute to a more engaging and valuable experience for both operators and bettors.

The integration of esports into Betting Tips reflects BETBY’s commitment to innovation and adaptability in the rapidly evolving betting landscape. The introduction of esports betting tips is also expected to drive higher conversion rates, providing operators with a valuable tool to engage esports enthusiasts more effectively.

To maximize accessibility, Betting Tips will be available in 25 languages: English, Portuguese (Brazilian and European), Spanish, Turkish, Russian, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Kazakh, Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Estonian, Finnish, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Latvian, Polish, Romanian, and Georgian. This multilingual support ensures a seamless experience for operators and bettors worldwide.

“Integrating esports into our Betting Tips marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients,” said Danil Emelyanov, Head of BETBY’s AI Labs. “As the esports industry continues to grow worldwide, we recognize the importance of offering tailored insights that cater to this dynamic market. This expansion not only reinforces our commitment to innovation but also solidifies our position as a leader in the sports betting sector.

In addition to expanding into esports, Betting Tips continues to offer intelligent insights across a wide range of traditional sports, including Soccer, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Cricket, American Football, Handball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Table Tennis. This ensures that operators can engage bettors across all major sports verticals.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Economic concerns not dispelled by Macau CE

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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Economic concerns not dispelled by Macau CE
Good Morning. It remains to be seen exactly what Macau’s new leadership’s stance is towards the gaming industry, but the gaming hub’s Chief Executive did himself few favors in assuaging concerns about how in tune he is with the sector when facing questions from the legislature yesterday. Some issues were debated, but many questions remain. Meanwhile, Australia’s The Star has finally published its results, demonstrating why the Bally’s Corp bailout was a necessity. And Timor-Leste breaks new ground by entering the offshore gaming diaspora after launching its first license for the sector.

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Few gaming questions, few answers in post-Policy Address

Macau’s Legislative Assembly failed to seize the moment and corner the (relatively) new Chief Executive on his expectations for the gaming industry this year. During a Q&A session on Tuesday, following his first Policy Address which lamented economic headwinds, the official did little to dispel concerns about upcoming and ongoing issues, instead giving broadstroke answers on diversification, land use, labor and satellite casinos.

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UU Wallet: Bridging traditional finance and Web3 flexibility

UU Wallet unveils comprehensive Digital Finance Solutions at ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025

With a strong focus on security and efficiency, UU Wallet stands out with its instant cryptocurrency exchange capabilities and globally accepted prepaid card, making it a preferred choice for those navigating the complexities of digital finance.

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The Indian iGaming Report: Strategic Insights for Sports Betting, Casinos, and Payment Innovations

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The Indian iGaming Report: Strategic Insights for Sports Betting, Casinos, and Payment Innovations

GR8 Tech, the award-winning high-performance Sportsbook and iGaming platform, in partnership with iGB, offers a deep dive into the real opportunities—and real challenges—of India’s iGaming market.

With 1.4 billion people, 954 million internet users, and 448 million interested in gaming, India offers massive potential. But it’s not a market where global strategies can simply be copied and pasted. Success here demands a profound understanding of local player behavior, payment preferences, mobile-first user experience, and cricket’s dominance—insights all explored in GR8 Tech’s “2025 India Report: How to take advantage of the opportunity.”

Indian iGaming Report: Insights for Sports Betting, Casino and Payments by GR8 Tech

Produced with the involvement of both local independent market experts and GR8 Tech professionals, the report examines everything from player behavior regarding sports betting and casinos to regulatory and taxation nuances. Some notable insights include:

  • Cricket Dominance: The IPL attracts more betting activity than any match involving the national team. Cricket accounts for a massive share of sports betting in India, with 20 players betting on cricket for every 2 on football and 1 on kabaddi.
  • Mobile-first audience: With 77% of online traffic coming from mobile devices, operators must optimize for mobile-first experiences to effectively engage players.
  • Live casino & slots lead revenue: While live casino games drive the most revenue (56.4%), slots make up 47.5% of the total volume of bets. Instant games like Aviator and JetX are gaining ground, with Aviator alone accounting for 21% of one operator’s GGR.
  • Skill-based games on the rise: Indian players are moving beyond luck-based games to more interactive, skill-based experiences. Games like Teen Patti, Andar Bahar, and crash games appeal to players looking for an active, strategic role in gameplay.
  • Fantasy Sports Boom: Fantasy sports, particularly fantasy cricket, are on the rise and are expected to generate ₹388 billion in revenue by 2026.
  • Localized Payment Preferences: Over 90% of deposits are made via the Unified Payments Interface, making it the dominant payment method for Indian players.

“India’s iGaming market is incredibly complex and offers immense opportunities, and we cannot underestimate the value of local expertise for understanding it. This report is grounded in insights from people who live the dynamics daily and have immense experience to share. It is not about shortcuts or immediate wins, but about building a realistic, informed perspective so that when the moment comes, you are ready to act with clarity and purpose,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech.

With a mobile-first audience, a deep cultural connection to cricket, and rising demand for interactive, skill-based games, success in India requires local insight. From understanding player behavior to optimizing payments and product mix, the opportunity is real—but so is the need to get it right.

To help you navigate, GR8 Tech is sharing “India Report: How to Take Advantage of the Opportunity”—an essential guide to thriving in one of the world’s most promising markets.

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Deutsche Bank issues cautious outlook for Las Vegas Sands 2025 results in Macau

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Deutsche Bank issues cautious outlook for Las Vegas Sands 2025 results in Macau

Deutsche Bank has reduced its outlook for Las Vegas Sands‘ (LVS) operations in Macau via Sands China, due to several macroeconomic factors.

To see a positive movement in LVS shares, Deutsche Bank identifies several key factors that must align: an acceleration in gross gaming revenue (GGR) performance in Macau, a stabilization and subsequent increase in LVS’s market share in Macau starting in the second quarter of 2025, a reduction in geopolitical tensions, and a shift in the macroeconomic sentiment surrounding China.

The bank believes that achieving these conditions, combined with a consensus outlook that appears realistic, could position LVS as a compelling investment opportunity moving into 2025.

Despite the potential, Deutsche Bank acknowledges the current landscape as challenging, particularly with the looming possibility of further negative revisions.

The bank has adjusted its forecasts for LVS’ performance in Macau, reducing its EBITDA estimates by 13 percent for the first quarter of 2025, 8 percent for the full year 2025, and 6 percent for 2026.

These adjustments stem from anticipated lower market growth and more restrained market share expansion.

‘While broader market influences have served as headwinds for shares, we believe the slowing GGR cadence in Macau has also played a role in the performance of the Macau operators,’ the report states. In the first quarter of 2025, GGR expanded by less than 1 percent, falling short of mid-single-digit growth expectations.

Deutsche Bank highlights that this modest growth is ‘disappointing’, particularly due to concerns about a likely negative year-on-year comparison in the higher-margin mass segment.

The bank anticipates that official mass and VIP splits from the DICJ will be released later this week.

‘In 1Q25, we believe LVS likely experienced modest quarter-over-quarter market share contraction, despite some incremental hotel rooms coming back online,’ the report continues. However, management has indicated that the completion of The Londoner in the second quarter of 2025 may mitigate some of these concerns.

For the first quarter of 2025, Deutsche Bank estimates LVS’s GGR will range between $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion, noting that the consensus Metrix for LVS GGR stands at $1.7 billion. Importantly, the bank points out that LVS has largely avoided aggressive promotional activities that have contributed to share losses among competitors.

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