Great Britain online slots GGY hits new high in Q2 despite new staking limits
Online gross gambling yield (GGY) increased 2% year-on-year during the second quarter in Great Britain, driven by a record performance for online slots despite the sector facing new stake limits.Total GGY for the three months to 30 June was £1.49 billion ($2.02 billion), according to data from the Gambling Commission. This surpassed the £1.46 billion reported in Q2 last year and also beat Q1 this year by 3%. The increase in GGY was in...
ELA Games Expands Its Presence in Denmark With Casino House Partnership
ELA Games, an innovative iGaming software developer, has signed a strategic partnership with Casino House to increase its presence in the Danish market. Casino House is a Danish casino operation based in Copenhagen. It has 33 retail shops in the capital city and a comprehensive online platform. The website hosts thousands of slots, casino games, and live casino services for a premium gaming experience. ELA Games’ partnership with the...
Gambling in Nigeria is booming
Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa and is considered an emerging economy. Nigeria’s GDP in the year 2023 was $364 billion, on a population of almost 228 million, with a GDP per capita of $1597. Oil makes a large contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Almost 92% of its total exports come from trade in mineral fuels, oils and distillate products. Nigeria is one of the world’s biggest exporters of crude oil...
2024 United States Commercial Gaming Revenue Reaches $71.9B, Marking Fourth-Straight Year of Record Revenue
U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached an annual record of $71.92 billion in 2024, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total surpasses 2023’s previous high of $66.5 billion by 7.5 percent, marking the industry’s fourth-straight record revenue year. The year was punctuated by an all-time single quarter record revenue of $18.62 billion in Q4 2024. “In 2024, Americans embraced the...
Game Nation appoint Andy Sessions as Head of Slots, Product and Content
Game Nation, the UK’s third largest High Street AGC Retailer, has appointed Andy Sessions to the role of Head of Slots, Product and Content. Sessions joins from Grosvenor Casinos where he worked as Regional Slots Manager for the brand which has 53 venues located in major towns and cities across the UK. In a dedicated gambling industry career he has gained experience working across the Family Entertainment Centre, Motorway Service...
