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Vicca Group on the search for strategic partners at influential Juegos Miami

The Vicca Group is one of a growing number of Colombian operators who will be attending Juegos Miami, the bespoke C-Level event created by Clarion Gaming for the Pan Latin American and Caribbean industry. In advance of his attendance at The Miami Biltmore (May 30 – June 1), CEO, Rodrigo Afanador Carrasco, explains the development of the company's online gaming brand ZAMBA.CO, argues why Latin America needs to claim its own space, and highlights the lessons to be learnt from the Colombian gaming experience.

CasinoCoin to prove Blockchain is ‘perfect for gaming’ at Juegos Miami

‘The most exciting thing we’ve seen since the early days of the Internet’ is how John Caldwell, Director of Advocacy at the CasinoCoin Foundation, describes the ever-expanding world of Blockchain. Ahead of a dedicated panel on Blockchain technology at this year’s Juegos Miami (May 30 – June 1, Biltmore Hotel, Miami), Caldwell addresses the legalities for the solution in Latin America, the burgeoning possibilities for operators and users in the region, and why Blockchain is ‘perfect’ in regards to social responsibility in gaming.

60 Second Interview: RCT's COO Hugo Baungartner explores Brazil’s transformation ahead of Juegos Miami

Hugo Baungartner, COO at Brazilian consultancy RCT Gaming, is one of the many expert authorities taking part in this year’s Juegos Miami (May 30 - June 1, Miami Biltmore Hotel).

Betting Sites to Go Big on Offers for Grand National 2018

Betting Sites has teamed up with big name bookmakers such as Ladbrokes & Coral to offer tremendous offers for the 2018 running of the Grand National.

With an exciting line up of horses it’s expected that over 75% of the people in the UK will place a bet, be it on their mobile phone, laptop or the traditional way of popping into a local betting shop.

Casino Odds vs. Sports Betting Odds: The Real House Edge

Have you ever considered if there is an advantage to playing at casino over placing a bet with a bookmaker and vice versa?

Influential US thought leaders added to GiGse agenda

GiGse, one of the most popular networking and knowledge exchange events for US facing C-Level gaming professionals, has added to its packed two-day programme securing a further five inspiring speakers.

Gambling Business Group and YGAM confirm closer working ties

Cross sector industry body, the Gambling Business Group (GBG), has announced a strategic partnership programme with independent charity the Young Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM). The two organisations will collaborate across a range of topics to provide a human context to social responsibility and improve understanding of harm minimisation and how it can be delivered.

US Supreme Court & the New Jersey Sports Betting Case

Supreme Court Oral Arguments Analyzed by: Professor I Nelson Rose

"Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made."

Otto von Bismarck

On December 4, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the New Jersey sports betting case. Almost every Justice was actively involved in the questioning, which touched upon everything from obscure statutory interpretation to the importance of states not controlled by the federal government.

SMS to Open Opportunities for Gambling Industry

A new report released by Textlocal, one of the UK’s leading SMS platforms, reveals today that mobile gambling is set to revolutionise the industry as operators increasingly embrace the SMS platform to help drive activity and integration. The report also highlights how an estimated 4m people already use their smartphone to gamble and that that figure is growing by more than 10% year on year.