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$1 billion Powerball jackpot marks fifth largest prize in lottery history

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A billion dollar Powerball jackpot is up for grabs Monday night, after three months without a big winner. Monday's jackpot prize marks the largest jackpot so far for 2024, with an estimated cash value of nearly $484 million. At the Montrose Mini Mart on Vienna Road, customers are feeling the Powerball frenzy. Miranda…

Lottery ・ 21 days

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are they to be considered as gambling?

Loot boxes, the controversial in-game monetisation systems, have undoubtedly been the subject of much discussion in the gaming industry recently. Even though loot boxes have been part of the gaming universe for generations, there is now a maelstrom of controversy on the classification of such loot boxes as traditional gambling which is triggering…

Law ・ 22 November 2023

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Live casino in Austria 2023: Live Casino Dealers vs. Traditional Casino Dealers

One of the innovations Austria is famous with is access to a variety of online casinos. Nowadays, the Austrian gambling industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Thousands of players from various countries can try their hand both at the ground places as well as on virtual sites. Both offline and online sites offer a lot of games, but the gaming…

Live Gambling ・ 18 November 2023

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Crypto Casinos in Austria That Gamblers Must Know About

Crypto casinos have made gambling profitable and safe. They have empowered every gambler by eradicating the unfair norms. With blockchain-based platforms, they have established a highly reliable environment. The decentralized ledger ensures that the service providers can't cheat the participants. They even offer higher chances of winning. Due to…

Crypto ・ 10 September 2023

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New Austria Casinos Online: Discover The Latest And Greatest Gambling Destinations

Austria is a German-speaking country. It boasts a rich history of gambling and has implemented comprehensive regulations to govern online gambling activities. Online casinos are legally permitted to offer various forms of gambling to Austrians, albeit with certain limitations. New Austria casinos online are cropping up every day. However, not all…

Payment Methods ・ 24 July 2023

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EA loot box lawsuit fails in bid to brand games as gambling

A judge has ruled against a class-action lawsuit which aimed to brand loot boxes in EA games like FIFA as "unlawful gambling". However, the judge has allowed a separate part of the lawsuit to go ahead - one which seeks to claim that EA games adopted "deceptive and unconsionable acts or practices" under a Canadian consumer protection act. Responding…

Law ・ 22 March 2023

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Greentube enhances timeless classic with Book of Ra™ deluxe: Win Ways

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Gaming and Entertainment division, has enhanced its portfolio of classic games by introducing the Win Ways™ mechanic to one of its most iconic releases, Book of Ra™ deluxe. The Austrian provider has boosted the immortal hit with an impressive number of ways to win, leading to the creation of six-reel, 117649 payline Book of…

Bonuses ・ 01 March 2023

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IGT inks remote game server patent deal with Novomatic’s Greentube

International Game Technology PLC announced Thursday that it has signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with Greentube, the Digital Gaming and Entertainment division of Austrian gaming giant Novomatic, involving valuable patents related to remote game server (RGS) technologies for providing games over a network Under the terms of the agreement,…

Industry ・ 01 February 2023

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Greetube's Ski Challenge slot gets upgrade

The season of winter sports is here - and that means skiing, a lot of skiing! The NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, finally announced the newest version of Ski Challenge, its globally famous mobile esports experience. Take a look at the new features: The company changed the game, adding some game-changing updates to it…

Industry ・ 31 December 2022

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Why Should you Play Slot Games Online?

Since the advent and popularity of online casinos, people are now more inclined to try out online slot games. Platforms and games like Merkur Gaming Austria are an example of why there has been a sudden peak in the popularity of slot games. However, we understand being on the fence if it's your first time trying out slot games. What's great about…

Winnings ・ 29 December 2022

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Austrian Police Seized and Destroyed Illegal Slots

The Austrian financial police have cracked down on unlicensed gambling operators, seizing over a hundred illegal slot machines. The law enforcers also found almost $18000 in cash, which is now kept by the police. A big operation against illegal gambling saw Austrian authorities raid fraudulent venues across the Upper Austria and the Salzburg…

Incidents ・ 01 December 2022

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Novomatic launches new 15-title Superia Cash Connection Volume 2 game mix

International gambling producer Novomatic is launching its new game-mix, called Superia CASH CONNECTION Volume 2. The Austria-headquartered company describes it as "a voluminous mix" encompassing 15 colorful titles. The mix features the "hugely popular" Lock'N'Win Feature and titles including classics, hot fruit games, Asian charms, and Egyptian…

Industry ・ 09 November 2022

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Vicksburg's WaterView Casino & Hotel joining Trademark Collection by Wyndham

WaterView Casino & Hotel, located along the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, announced on Nov. 1 that the hotel at 3990 Washington St. has undergone a complete renovation to become the newest member of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel chain. The property includes a full-service casino with hundreds of slots and table games, as well as a…

Travel ・ 09 November 2022

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Pragmatic Play introduces Spin & Score Megaways

Gaming News 7 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Pragmatic Play kicks-off the football festivities with Spin & Score Megaways, a new football-focused slot featuring the popular mechanic.Spin & Score Megaways is set across six ever changing reels with symbols depicting various football players that must form matching combinations across the slot's up…

Bonuses ・ 08 November 2022

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5 Popular Casinos in Austria

Casinos in Austria are known for their warm hospitality. Some of the casinos, such as Baden, Salzburg and Kithzbühel, are in operation since as early as 1934 and combine impressive old venues with stylish and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Choose your favourite: The Casinos in Vienna, Innsbruck, Bregenz, Kitzbühel, Baden, Graz, Salzburg, Seefeld, Linz…

Blackjack ・ 03 November 2022

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10 Online Casinos That Accept Amazon Gift Cards

Due to the rapid development of the gambling industry, making a quick transaction to start playing is very easy. Gamblers have the option of signing up for online casinos that accept Amazon gift cards. This is one popular way to make quick transactions and pay for games. The cards can be used as gifts because they have many features. You can buy…

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Loot Boxes Spark Lawsuit in Austria Due to Gambling Laws

Sony has been implicated in a lawsuit in Austria over loot boxes in popular video games such as FIFA 23 and Madden NFL 23. Sony is not directly involved in the production of games and only provides the console they are played on, yet it is still being tied into the suit. Prosecuting lawyers argue that the games' use of loot boxes constitutes…

Law ・ 22 October 2022

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Greentube drops Cash Connection

With the spooky season just around the corner, Greentube updates its library with its newest slot release joining this year's Halloween festivities. The game is titled, Cash Connection - Voodoo Magic. A fear-inspiring visual and design: This exceptional slot tempts players to become part of the magical realm where supernatural forces roam freely.…

Bonuses ・ 21 October 2022

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Greentube launches new magic-themed slot Cash Connection

Greentube announced Tuesday the release of its latest slot. Cash Connection - Voodoo Magic is described by the NOVOMATIC digital gaming and entertainment divisionas set in a supernatural realm "where witchcraft offers rewards." The title, launched in time for Halloween, sees "mystical powers roam the reels, offering magical win potential," a Lock &…

Mobile ・ 19 October 2022

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EXPLAINED: What are the rules around gambling in Austria?

Gambling in Austria is highly regulated so here's what you need to know about it. Is gambling legal in Austria? The government has a monopoly on games of chance ("Glücksspiel", in German), meaning that only state-run institutions and companies can run them. So, for example, every casino you go to, or lottery you take part in, is state-run - or…

Strategy Guide ・ 18 October 2022

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European Casino Association to host its 2022 Casino Industry Forum next week in Austria

The European Casino Association (ECA) is holding its General Assembly as well as its Casino Industry Forum next week in Baden, Austria. The gathering is taking place September 27-30, 2022, and it will see Europe's casino operators discuss the challenges, opportunities, trends and developments in land-based and online casino gaming. Casino Baden…

Industry ・ 23 September 2022

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“Jack” Wins The Jackpot !

ARCH is pleased to announce that John (Jack) Cormack has won $17028 from the August 50/50 Grand Prize Draw with ticket number #B-2072123. He thought the call was for his wife, Norie, who volunteers and works at ARCH. Jack was calm when he won. He said "I don't play to win. There are thousands that may be needier than me. I feel lucky to have…

Winnings ・ 07 September 2022

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Is Online Gambling a Popular Pastime in Austria?

Austrian gambling laws are pretty strict as the government cracks down on online casinos that do not hold the license to operate in the region. After all, the authorities want to ensure that players use legitimate online casinos and do not get duped by unscrupulous sites. Moreover, having such a hold on the online casinos allows the government to…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 August 2022

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Casinos Austria to shut down Casino 96 to focus on Schaanwald property in Liechtenstein

Casinos Austria International Holding, which owns properties in Schaanwald and Balzers in Liechtenstein, is shutting down Casino 96 in Balzers on July 11 to solely focus on its Casino Schaanwald. Casino 96 opened in September 2020 with 75 slot machines and four tables for live games. Its concept differs from the Schaanwald property, as it takes the…

Covid ・ 07 July 2022

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Casinos Austria to Close One of its Lichtenstein Casinos

Casinos Austria International Holding GmbH (CAI), owner of the casinos in Schaanwald and Balzers casinos in Lichtenstein, has decided after a market analysis to shut Casino 96 in Balzers on July 11. The decision was made to focus more on entertainment and, therefore, to focus entirely on Casino Schaanwald. The casino was opened in September 2020,…

Finance ・ 04 July 2022

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Novomatic introduces Poseidon legend-inspired Cash Connection Lord of the Ocean

Novomatic has introduced its latest featured product this week, Cash Connection Lord of the Ocean. The new product is one of the six games in the Novo Line Cash Connection Edition 2 multi-game, featuring the classic title combined with extra Progressive highlights on 10 fixed lines. The Austrian developer created content and gameplay settings…

Winnings ・ 02 June 2022

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Video Review: Dragon's Breath from Microgaming

Dragon's Breath online slot, a five-reel game from Microgaming. It comes with a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins, along with both Wild and Scatter Symbols and Cloned Reels. Landing five of a kind on two or more reels ignites the Double or Triple Flame features. And you can even play the Dragons Breath slot on your mobile device. Dragon's Breath is a…

Bonuses ・ 17 February 2022

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GoldenRace goes live with Austrian Lotteries win2day

GoldenRace, leading virtual sports provider, has signed an exclusive partnership with win2day, the Austrian Lotteries. Thanks to this deal, Austrian players will have access to GoldenRace's award-winning virtual football and horse races through the win2day platform. Matthias Soucek, win2day Product Manager, stated: "With the Virtual Games, win2day…

Lottery ・ 25 January 2022

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Bet-at-home shutters Malta business after Austrian casino withdrawal

In October, Bet-at-home announced plans to stop offering online casino in Austria. That decision followed a ruling in an ongoing legal case in the country in which a number of players sought reimbursement for losses incurred with unlicensed operators. Casinos Austria is the only operator licensed to offer online casino in the country. At the time,…

Payment Methods ・ 06 January 2022

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Evolution rolls out dedicated live casino tables for win2day in Austria

Stockholm-listed casino games provider Evolution has launched three new dedicated live casino tables for Austrian Lotteries' win2day iGaming platform. The win2day-branded live dealer environment, comprising Roulette and two Blackjack tables, is the latest development in a long-standing collaboration between Evolution and win2day. "At Austrian…

Live Gambling ・ 04 January 2022

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Bet-at-home shuts down Maltese subsidiary as Austria's online casino operations remain halted

bet-at-home.com AG Group has decided to shut down a Maltese subsidiary, whose main business activity was online casino offerings in Austria, where the firm had suspended operations in October facing legal claims from players for reimbursement of gambling losses in the casino. The Germany-based group had announced that the online casino in Austria…

Finance ・ 03 January 2022

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Novomatic introduces IMPERA Link, 30 titles in a linked progressive setup

NOVOMATIC has presented the new IMPERA Link as its monthly product feature, which includes 30 titles in a linked progressive multi-game setup, comprising NOVOMATIC and IMPERA slot classics, with their traditional game play and free game features, plus a 2-level jackpot. All titles have the IMPERA Link Jackpot feature with three initial spins,…

Winnings ・ 28 December 2021

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Evolution Adds Three Live Casino Tables to Austrian Lotteries

Evolution is consolidating its presence in Austria through a new partnership with the Austrian Lotteries brand, win2day, by adding three dedicated live casino tables to the website's casino offer. As a result, win2day will receive a roulette and two blackjack tables that will all have the latest Evolution technology imbued in them. Evolution has an…

Lottery ・ 21 December 2021

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Evolution goes live with dedicated tables for Austrian Lotteries' Win2Day

Gaming News 20 December 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Evolution today announced that it has gone live with three dedicated, branded live casino tables for win2day, the online gaming platform of Österreichische Lotterien Gesellschaft m.b.H. The Win2Day -branded live dealer environment, consisting of a Roulette and two Blackjack tables, is the latest…

Lottery ・ 20 December 2021

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Evolution provides Austrian Lotteries’ win2day with three dedicated live casino tables

Evolution announced Monday it has gone live with three dedicated, branded live casino tables for win2day, the online gaming platform of Österreichische Lotterien Gesellschaft m.b.H (Austrian Lotteries), holders of the exclusive license to run electronic lotteries in Austria. The win2day-branded live dealer environment, consisting of a Roulette and…

Lottery ・ 20 December 2021

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Armadillo Studios signs gaming partnership with MMA star Amanda Nunes

Armadillo Studios has signed a new gaming partnership with professional mixed martial arts (MMA) star Amanda Nunes. The company, formed earlier in 2021 and based out of Florida, aims to capture Nunes' successful career by producing a branded slot game for casino players worldwide. The game is slated to release in the second half of 2022, following…

UFC / MMA ・ 20 December 2021

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Nagasaki Prefecture polish for Casinos Austria International

In Japan and Casinos Austria International has reportedly released an updated draft of just what its envisioned Las Vegas -style integrated casino resort for Nagasaki Prefecture may look like and feature. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Vienna-headquartered operator beat off steep competition in August to be selected as the…

Travel ・ 14 December 2021

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Diamond Link: Mighty Santa (video slot) from Greentube

Christmas is only a month away and Austrian online casino games developer Greentube has announced that it is getting into the holiday spirit with the launch of its new five-reel and 25-payline Diamond Link: Mighty Santa video slot. The Vienna-headquartered innovator used an official Tuesday press release published by European Gaming Media and…

Christmas ・ 24 November 2021

Gambling Insider

Analysis: Was Red Tiger acquisition the catalyst for Evolution Gaming’s NetEnt interest?

Another day, another mega merger for the gambling industry. Sector consolidation is showing no signs of slowing down and, as some have predicted, the coronavirus pandemic may be hastening the need for gaming firms to come together. Despite recent M&A (either completed or ongoing) involving Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, Flutter…

Industry ・ 23 November 2021

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Bet-at-home Decides to Temporarily Discontinue Offering Online Casino in Austria

Bet-at-home AG has announced that it will temporarily discontinue its offering of online casino in Austria, and recognise further provisions due to player lawsuits for repayment of gaming losses. The Management Board decided during a meeting with the Supervisory Board to put the online casino offering in the country on hold. This is due to the fact…

Law ・ 21 October 2021

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Bet-at-home temporarily halts Austria's online casino operations

bet-at-home.com AG Group announced on Monday that it will temporarily discontinue its offering of online casino in Austria, and recognize further provisions due to player lawsuits for repayment of gaming losses. The Management Board decided during a Monday meeting with the Supervisory Board to put the online casino offering in the country on hold.…

Law ・ 20 October 2021

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bet-at-home forecasts 2021 losses due to Austrian casino judgement

bet-at-home AG has temporarily discontinued its online casino from Austria as the DACH markets operator faces legal challenges from Austrian customers demanding reimbursement for their online casino taxes. The decision has been taken as bet-at-home continues to challenge Austria's national gambling regime that dictates that online casino and poker…

Industry ・ 19 October 2021

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Bet-at-Home ceases online casino operations in Austria

The decision is related to a legal case in Austria in which a number of players have sought reimbursement for losses made with unlicensed operators. The only licensed operator in the country is Casinos Austria. While Bet-at-Home said it expects to eventually receive a positive ruling, a recent decision would mean that this could not come in the…

Finance ・ 19 October 2021

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SG extends tech agreement with Germany’s Lotto Hessen

Under the deal, Scientific Games will launch its new Symphony gaming systems technology with Lotto Hessen, migrating the AEGIS gaming system it currently provides to the operator, which covers the state of Hesse. The Symphony system will support new game entertainment and new distribution channels as Lotto Hessen seeks to expand its online channels…

Lottery ・ 13 October 2021

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The new normal for lotteries

With pan-European lottery operator Sazka Group among the bidders for the UK's fourth National Lottery licence, Daniel O'Boyle talks to group CEO Robert Chvatal and chief executives of two of its operating companies - OPAP's Jan Karas and Austrian Lotteries' Bettina Glatz-Kremsner - about the lottery sector's post-pandemic response and…

Lottery ・ 08 October 2021

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Powerball Ticket Bought In Leesburg Wins $50,000

LEESBURG, VA - A Powerball ticket purchased in Leesburg is one of three that won a $50000 prize. The three Virginia tickets won prizes in the Sept. 29 drawing. These tickets were bought at the Harris Teeter at 19350 Winmeade Drive in Leesburg, the Vienna Shell at 252 Maple Avenue in Vienna, and Kenbridge Market Express at 216 South Broad Street in…

Lottery ・ 05 October 2021

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National Lottery results: Set For Life draw numbers revealed as HUGE EuroMillions £33m up for grabs tomorrow

LOTTERY CHANCES: SOME STAR SIGNS ARE LUCKIER THAN OTHERS Well, according to the stars some signs are luckier than others, so read on and see if you should pop out and buy that winning lotto ticket. It could be you! Leo - Oh, Leo we knew you'd be one of the lucky ones. You always look good, have a string of admirers and just tend to always be…

Lottery ・ 16 September 2021

European Gaming

The Mill Adventure Partners with AMATIC Industries

Gaming platform provider The Mill Adventure has partnered with the Austria-based multi-game specialist AMATIC Industries. As per the deal, AMATIC's impressive suite of video slots is now available on The Mill Adventure's iGaming platform. Bjørnar Heggernes, Head of Casino at The Mill Adventure, said: "This partnership further boosts the global…

Industry ・ 03 September 2021

European Gaming

Do Austrian casinos offer bonuses?

There are many great advantages of gambling at online casinos, and this is why the online gambling industry has experienced such a huge growth within the past few years. When gambling online, you have many online casino games to choose from, it is convenient because you can play at any time and place you want, and you have the opportunity to…

Bonuses ・ 28 June 2021

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Travel ・ 20 June 2021

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Online casino software company Novomatic could be the perfect career move

In 2020 Austrian gaming industry giant Novomatic celebrated the 40th anniversary of their foundation. Impressively, what started as a small niche company founded by Professor Johann Graf in 1980, has now become one of the most successful casino gaming company in Europe, and one of the most renowned in the world. Back when the company was originally…

Software ・ 07 May 2021