Online Casino and Gambling News: September 2023

Gaming company Playtika has announced that they've completed the purchase of fellow game studio Innplay Labs, coming just two weeks after the purchase agreement was announced.

Casino game designer FBMDS has announced the launch of a new crash game titled 'Champion Tales', which sees players watching a character fly a plane around Rio de Janeiro, pulling out with winnings before the plane flies away.

Online casino operator MegaPari announced today that they've launched a new baccarat game that provides the classic table games to their customers.

Gaming software group Playtech revealed this week that it is indeed in talks to purchase Italian gaming brand SKS365.

The government of Australia has announced that they've taken steps to tighten the rules on video games in the country that contain gambling-like content such as loot boxes in order to protect children.

Dutch land and online casino group Holland Casino has announced its first-half financial results, noting that turnover rose to €405.3 million.

The New Hampshire Lottery announced the state's sportsbetting numbers for the month of August, noting that handle was up 5.2% from last year to $38.8 million.

7bet operator Amber Gaming has been issued a €15,000 fine by the Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority after they placed limits on a player account without providing reasons why.

Online betting brand BetMGM has announced that they've signed a sponsorship deal with Newcastle United and will serve as the club's official partner for the current 2023-24 season.

UK gambling charity GamCare has announced that it has seen an increase in contact from gamblers who are seeking help in direct regard to online slots and possible addiction, with the number jumping from 34% in 2018-19 to 60% in 2022-23.