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Companies in the gaming industry you need to know about

The gaming industry has experienced remarkable growth and innovation over the years. A big part of this has been thanks to the video and casino gaming companies leading the way. From cutting-edge technology firms to renowned game developers, let's explore the big-name game companies making an impact in the world of gaming. Epic Games Epic Games has…
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Companies in the gaming industry you need to know about
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Is investment in gaming stocks a good decision for you?

Many indicators and expert opinions suggest gaming is the future of entertainment. For the past few years, gaming has lived up to the hype of being the future of the entertainment industry. In fact, there have been plenty of innovations within this space to evolve into a huge media force that is now outperforming music and film revenues. With the…
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How Playstudios combines Vegas casinos, games and player rewards

Playstudios makes social casino games with player rewards. Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. A decade ago, social casino games exploded as free-to-play social casino games, where you could buy virtual chips but couldn't cash out winnings. But Playstudios showed up in 2011 with a…
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TCS faces hiring bias lawsuit in US; BJP MLA asks Centre to ban online gambling ads

In 2018, a California district court ruled in favour of TCS in a lawsuit filed by three former employees who accused the IT services provider of discrimination in hiring. Now, the company faces a similar class-action lawsuit, filed by a disgruntled former employee who alleges that it has repeatedly favoured Indian and South Asian job-seekers in the…
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Top 5 Similarities Between Video Games and Online Gambling at Casinos

Are video games and online casino games one and the same? "No, of course not!" I hear you scream emphatically. For sure, some people may enjoy one and not the other, and even look down their noses at the other. And while they're both games, and they're both screen-based, one of the most glaringly obvious differences between these two is that one is…
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How Metaverse Will Change Slot Games Experience

The Metaverse is a digital realm that has been evolving for years, and it's only becoming more prevalent today. Whenever you go online, you're bound to come across references to the Metaverse. Many people think it's a new concept, but it's been around for quite some time. The Metaverse is still in its early development stages, with companies like…
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How gaming and gambling are connected?

The modern gaming industry is considered one of the most successful in the current market. Billions of people enjoy nothing more than unwinding from a hard day's work with their favorite video games. Some enjoy playing, and others would rather watch matches from their computers or smartphones. Gaming is often in the picture regardless of how people…
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Gacha games and child gambling: overview

More than half of the U.S. population will identify as a digital gamer by the end of 2022, according to predictions made by Insider Intelligence. The pandemic was good for the gaming industry, which continues to grow and find ways to drive revenue whether through traditional consoles or smartphones. Of the 179.6 million monthly gamers predicted by…
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Roblox dominates iPad gaming with $46m in monthly revenue

The size of the tablet gaming industry is relatively small, but it still forms an integral part of the mobile gaming industry. According to the numbers presented by SafeBettingSites.com, putative metaverse stalwart Roblox is the top-earning iPad gaming publisher in June 2022. The creators of the online game platform and game creation system,…
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Roblox dominates iPad gaming with $46m in monthly revenue
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What is a Gaming Engineer?

So, what is a gaming engineer? Do you want to be a gaming engineer? Here are the reasons why you should become a software gaming engineer. Gaming engineers, sometimes called game designers, are in the software development business. Usually, they develop this software for video games, though they are not limited to just video game development. The…
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Gst Tax Online Gaming Conundrum

One of the biggest challenges facing the Governments today is the rapid evolving nature of the digital economy, with which the regulators are struggling to keep pace.In fact, the challenge posed by technology-enabled services means that even if one or few countries devise regulations, businesses can simply shift to another jurisdiction where the…
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Outlook on the Mobile Gaming Global Market to 2027

The "Global Mobile Gaming Market by Technologies, Platforms, Connectivity Types and Ecosystem Stakeholders 2022 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets' offering. This report represents a comprehensive analysis of global mobile gaming opportunities. It provides insights into the mobile gaming business and analysis of current…
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Why India’s online gaming industry desperately needs a regulatory architecture

India is one of world's biggest markets for online gaming. There are nearly 433 million online gaming app users and they are growing rapidly. Almost half of them are in the 15-64 age group. During the pandemic, the usage of these apps soared by 65 per cent. According to Sensor Tower Research, India had the world's highest number of game downloads…
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Diablo Immortal to Miss Belgian and Dutch Markets over Gambling Regulation

Diablo Immortal, the latest and much-anticipated installment in the iconic video gaming series, may not release in Belgium and the Netherlands this week as both jurisdictions are still wary of loot boxes, which are said to be a part of the experience in the upcoming Activision Blizzard title. The company's communications manager for the Benelux…
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Diablo Immortal to Miss Belgian and Dutch Markets over Gambling Regulation
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Diablo Immortal will NOT Release in the Netherlands and Belgium, as Loot Boxes Violates Gambling Restrictions

Diablo Immortal is set for a global launch for mobile devices on June 2, with the exception of the Netherlands and Belgium due to the "current operating conditions in these countries." The loot boxes in the upcoming mobile Diablo game contravene with the Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) gambling restrictions, which has investigated the…
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Diablo Immortal will NOT Release in the Netherlands and Belgium, as Loot Boxes Violates Gambling Restrictions
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Barry Diller Only Receives Two-Year Nevada Casino License

Billionaire Barry Diller has received a two-year casino license in Nevada, pending the outcome of an insider trading investigation. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) announced its decision to limit the license of the major MGM Resorts International shareholder on Thursday. Diller is currently under investigation by the Justice Department and the…
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After a global outage, Microsoft's Xbox Gaming service is back online

Today, due to the Xbox network failure, a large number of users reported that they encountered network interruption problems. The issues vary from the inability to access Cloud Gaming, to subscriptions or purchase issues. These malfunctions were persistent on the Xbox game console. Microsoft has confirmed that the platform is having some issues…
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After a global outage, Microsoft's Xbox Gaming service is back online
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The 3 Biggest Partnerships in Online Gaming of the Decade

Gaming is an ever-changing industry. Aiming to reach new and more diverse markets, gaming industry giants are constantly acquiring other game developers. Whether it's to dominate the market, migrate to mobile devices, bring new games to the live casino Canada industry, these tech giants have shown they'll do whatever it takes to achieve glory. Take…
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The 3 Biggest Partnerships in Online Gaming of the Decade
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Barry Diller’s gambling license is delayed by Nevada regulator

The top gambling regulator in Nevada on Thursday delayed MGM Resorts International MGM,-0.55% stakeholder Barry Diller's licensing after federal authorities launched insider-trading investigations into his share purchases of Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI,-0.29% . Nevada Gaming Commission Chairwoman Jennifer Togliatti in a public meeting ordered…
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Indy Gaming: Three years later, no action in D.C. to raise jackpot tax threshold

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Congressional representatives and the…
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Best Video Game Themed Slot Machines

For both online and offline casinos slot games are the main source of revenue. As a result, they are constantly looking for innovative ways to attract more players. Given how video games grew in popularity, and how eSports events have become massive over the past few years, it's natural that casinos would want to tap into this potential. For some…
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Does gaming expose children to gambling?

One of the most desired presents to be left under the Christmas tree last year was the PlayStation 5. With global chip shortages and supply-chain issues, even Santa Claus and his elves had difficulty obtaining Sony's newest console. But what if that new console, and the games on it, was exposing children to gambling? RTÉ 2FM's Jennifer Zamparelli…
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With Microsoft Entering the Gaming Industry, How Far Has Video Gaming Come?

Video games used to be a parallel universe in the entertainment world. LAN events and gaming nights with friends were followed by online gaming within a few years. Back then, online gaming seemed like magic, but how things have changed. The array of top-notch consoles in the market today leave no space for doubt: online video games are now a focal…
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With Microsoft Entering the Gaming Industry, How Far Has Video Gaming Come?
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Biggest mergers in gaming history

Gaming is a constantly changing industry, with companies merging all over the place to create new super-companies. The news of Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard doesn't come as any great surprise in the context of the gaming world. In fact, it's just the latest in a long line of impressive mergers. We've looked at some of the biggest mergers…
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Online Gambling Industry Projected to Reach an Astonishing $565 Billion Value in 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - The online gambling industry is constantly evolving and catching up with technological trends, aiming to ensure the ultimate gambling experience for all players. Ever since the global pandemic began, the majority of the players were forced to switch from…
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Activision Blizzard secures 11.6% stake in social casino developer PlayStudios

Activision Blizzard has clarified a filing that was made today concerning a stake made in social casino developer Playstudios. "Activision Blizzard did not invest $100 million into Playstudios nor increase its investment in the company," said a spokesperson for the company. "We owned an interest in the original Playstudios that was recently party…
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PlayStudios Offers Real Rewards From Free Games, But Stock Stagnant

So far, PlayStudios investors don't seem too thrilled about the newly combined company that offers free-to-play game users rewards. A week after its combination with Acies Acquisition Corp. debuted on Nasdaq, its MYPS and MYPSW stocks remain stagnant. MYPS traded at $7.93 on Tuesday and MYPSW reached $1.82. When PlayStudios debuted on Nasdaq on…
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PlayStudios Offers Real Rewards From Free Games, But Stock Stagnant
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Activision buys 11.6% stake in mobile casino game developer

Activision-Blizzard has acquired a 11.6% stake in Play Studios shortly before the company went public. Games titan Activision-Blizzard has purchased 12677398 shares of Play Studios, a game developer mostly known for casino-based F2P social smartphone titles. The acquisition was made after Play Studios merged with the SPAC Acies Acquisition Corp. in…
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Activision Blizzard Invests $100 Million Into Casual And Casino Game Dev PlayStudios

Activision Blizzard has invested more than $100 million into PlayStudios, the developer of numerous casual and casino games like My Vegas Bingo, My Vegas Slots, and more. PlayStudios also worked with Konami on My Konami Slots, featuring Konami games. PlayStudios and Acies recently merged, and the two companies are, as of June 22, trading on Nasdaq…
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Activision Blizzard Invests $100 Million Into Casual And Casino Game Dev PlayStudios