Jonny Whitfield

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Digital Editor at InterGame Ltd

Editor, iNTERGAMINGi magazine @InterGameLTD • NCTJ qualified • Leeds Trinity University graduate •

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Betr 'highly confident' PointsBet takeover offer 'superior' to Mixi's

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

Betr Entertainment says it is “highly confident” that its takeover offer for PointsBet remains “clearly superior” to Mixi’s – and questioned whether PointsBet has been acting in good faith in due diligence talks. Mixi and betr have both made two offers for the Australian operator, and on Monday, PointsBet said it has ceased talks with betr and recommended shareholders back Mixi’s offer.
Mattias Wedar new LeoVegas Group CEO as Gustaf Hagman departs

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

LeoVegas Group’s chief product and technology officer and deputy CEO, Mattias Wedar, has become the online gaming operator’s new CEO, with Gustaf Hagman stepping down after 14 years. Hagman said now is the “right strategic time” to move on after the company’s recent journey, which involved its acquisition by MGM Resorts International in 2022.
SlotMatrix igaming content integrated with Delaware North in West Virginia

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

EveryMatrix has continued the expansion of its casino aggregation product in the US through a deal with Delaware North. SlotMatrix igaming content has been made available in West Virginia with Delaware North’s Betly igaming platform. The aggregation platform offers over 34,000 games from more than 350 igaming content providers.
GoldenRace adds Clubs WorldCup to virtual football stable

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

GoldenRace has bolstered its suite of virtual football solutions with Clubs WorldCup, a take on the new tournament taking place this summer. Operators can configure the length of each match as well as the teams’ names, kits and badges to tailor the tournament to their market. The virtual football game offers both instant and schedule mode, and includes 3D technology for graphics and animations as well as odds and a range of betting markets.
Well Played Media gets $54k penalty over Casino Days welcome bonus

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

Well Played Media, which works with Rhino Entertainment on its Casino Days operator brand in Ontario, Canada, has been handed a CA$54,000 penalty over a “deceptive” promotion. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said its analysis showed the average player would first lose $3,640 trying to earn the $2,000 bonus. A player who triggered the investigation complained that they had more than $8,500 in winnings confiscated by Casino Days.
Hub88 adds Victory Ark Gaming online casino titles to aggregator

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

Online casino content provider Victory Ark Gaming (VA Gaming) has joined Hub88’s aggregation platform. The supplier’s portfolio of slots and crash games, including Mahjong Self-Drawn 3, have become available to Hub88’s operator network. VA Gaming is looking to expand in Europe, the US and Latin America after seven years of growth across Asia. Ollie Castleman, managing director at Hub88, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome VA Gaming to our platform.
IGT PlaySports strikes Boyd Gaming sports betting deal in Nevada

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

International Gaming Technology’s (IGT) IGT PlaySports arm has struck a deal with Boyd Gaming to supply the company with retail and mobile sports betting solutions in Nevada, US, until August 2028. IGT PlaySports already provides Boyd Gaming with its sports betting software at its properties in eight states including Indiana, Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Ainsworth expects investigation into CEO to be dropped

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

Ainsworth Game Technology says it expects an investigation into alleged bribery and illicit political funding involving CEO Harold Neumann to be dropped without any findings of wrongdoing on his part. Australian media outlet ABC News revealed Neumann’s role in the probe last week. The investigation relates to Neumann’s time as Novomatic CEO and alleges that he was involved in attempts to influence an appointment to the board of Austria’s gambling regulator.
Mixi wins PointsBet takeover battle as Betr offer fails to convince

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

Mixi has won the takeover battle for Australian online gaming operator PointsBet, which pointed out several issues with Betr Entertainment’s bid. Betr, formerly BlueBet, had looked to be in pole position for the takeover with a second offer, had subsequently entered due diligence talks with PointsBet.
BetMGM raises revenue guidance after igaming, betting growth in Q2

1 week ago | intergameonline.com | Jonny Whitfield

BetMGM, the Entain and MGM Resorts joint venture operator, has raised its revenue guidance due to continued growth in Q2. The company now expects revenue of between US$2.6bn, up from guidance of between $2.4bn and $2.5bn. Full-year EBITDA is now expected to be at least $100m, up from previous guidance to be EBITDA positive. “BetMGM remains excited about the significant opportunities ahead.