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 The UK legalized betting shops 60 years ago, more specifically on May 1st, 1961.Today, the shadows of restrictions threaten the operations of the regulated gaming industry; and, therefore, they could contribute to the proliferation of a market lacking regulations and protection mechanisms for users.

 The Italian operator Sisal, an important company in the industry, seeks to hire payment and fraud analysts in the Autonomous City of Ceuta.

The Kindred Group has announced the renewal of its extensive partnership with the SPFL Champions Rangers football club. In this regard, it says that its work in English football has been a source of pride for the past few years, its priority being to lead the way in reinventing the way sponsors approach their relationships with sports organizations.

 Apollo Global Management, an alternative investment company, has continued to give a buzz in the gaming industry in recent months. First, it tried to buy William Hill; later, it reached an agreement to purchase IGT's Italian B2C gaming machine businesses; now, it is bidding $ 4 billion for Tabcorp’s wagering, media and pokies assets.

LeoVegas had a first quarter of 2021 marked by its expansion and growth strategy. In this regard, the financial report for the period ended March 31 shows that revenues increased by 8% to 96.7 million euros (89.4), while organic growth in local currency was 8%.

Playtech announces the signing of a long-term strategic software and services agreement with Holland Casino, the operator of 14 casinos in the Netherlands that will expand into the online sector when it launches in October 2021.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has highlighted the great social commitment of the gaming industry, which to contribute to the communities where it operates has provided its facilities as vaccination centers.

 SUZOHAPP has announced that its large catalog of products for the European recreational sector is online, allowing interested parties to consult and learn more about these high-quality products.

 The Californian San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has announced that it will purchase the Palms Casino Resort for $ 650 million from Red Rock. Thus, it becomes the second tribal company to reach the Las Vegas market.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a whitepaper highlighting the dangers of illegal and unregulated gaming machines that have been found in various jurisdictions in the United States, harming communities and consumers in the country.

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the Spanish online gambling trade body Jdigital have signed a partnership agreement providing a framework for cooperation and coordination between the two bodies. The memorandum of understanding will see the associations work on projects aimed at promoting regulated betting markets with high consumer channelling and related consumer, sports and operator integrity protection measures. Joint activity will be particularly focused on the continuing evolution of the Spanish market.

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has further expanded its operations after winning a highly competitive European tender to supply the state-owned National Lottery in Luxembourg with its omni-channel solution, Greentube Plurius.

EGT Interactive expands its presence on the Serbian iGaming market through a partnership with the local operator Pinnbet. The provider’s products have proven to be powerful customer acquisition and retention tool, and are already well-known to the Serbian players. EGT Interactive online slots will diversify Pinnbet casino games portfolio with fresh and new content.

During April 2021, Macao has registered revenues of $ 1.1 billion, which means an increase of 1% compared to the previous month, but that is 65% less than in April 2019 before the COVID-19 crisis.

 The nine Atlantic City casinos have announced million-dollar investments in their facilities despite their profits falling more than 80% last year due to COVID-19. In various statements to the media, the spokespersons have assured that they are preparing for a post-pandemic future, where the reduction in visitors increases competition.

Scientific Games Corporation  announces that its efforts to guide full development of the instant product category in European markets are making an impact. The Company received a new three-year contract from Lutrija Bosne i Hercegovine (or the “Lottery”), which experienced a 41% increase in instant game retail sales since collaboration began in 2016. Through forward planning and effective execution of their game plans, many of Scientific Games’ 55 lottery customers in Europe are continuing to register higher than ever sales of instant games despite the challenges of the pandemic.

International Game Technology PLC announced that Walter Bugno, Executive Vice President of New Business and Strategic Initiatives, has resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity. Mr. Bugno will continue in his current position until May 14, 2021.

LeoVegas has reported that it will have its own game studio to develop new and innovative games. Under the name Blue Guru Games, the studio will produce exclusive games for LeoVegas and offer its content to other operators.

Paul Gauselmann and his wife, Karin Gauselmann, have made the important donation of a “Da Vinci X” surgical robot for the Interdisciplinary Center for Robot-Assisted Surgery (IZR OWL) in the Mühlenkreiskliniken of the Lübbecke Hospital, which will allow very precise operations with greater safety for patients.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc is excited to announce the launch of Cops ‘n’ Robbers Megaways™, a six-reel Megaways™ slot title available on mobile devices and online.

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted three technology authorities to director positions. Joe Carlon is now Sr. Director of Engineering, N. America; John Owen is now Director of IT, EMEA; and Jesse Peterson is now Director of IT Security, N. America.