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Jelly Entertainment Signs Deal with Light & Wonder
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Jelly Entertainment has completed an agreement with Light & Wonder allowing it access to key strategic operators.
Through this agreement, Light & Wonder, the leading cross-platform global games company, will ensure that its extensive operator network has access to Jelly’s engaging and immersive slot titles via the Light & Wonder aggregation platform.
The latest major deal for Jelly will see titles such as Midas Riches, Elixir of Wealth and Wicked Riches of Oz and their upcoming release, Muertos Fortune made available to Light & Wonder operators.
The agreement marks a further strengthening of Jelly’s product offering in regulated markets throughout Europe. The UK, Italy and Spain are among three of the key regulated markets that this new agreement will see Jelly increase its tier-one profile.
The deal with Light & Wonder also provides Jelly Entertainment with a global shop window to other regulated markets including Colombia and Peru, two markets that the supplier has identified as fit for its products and future growth.
Jelly is regarded as one of the leading challenger game developers in the UK where the company is based, recognised for building game families around iconic titles including CleoPatrick and Big Benji, and premium game collections such as The Curious Cases and Lost Treasure Saga series.
Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Digital Partnerships at Light & Wonder, said: “We are delighted to be working with Jelly Entertainment and are looking forward to offering their high-quality content across our network. Elevating emerging and upcoming game developers is a top priority for us and we are particularly excited to showcase Jelly and their great gaming experiences now available on the Light & Wonder platform.”
David Newstead, CEO of Jelly, said: “We have challenged ourselves to grow the Jelly brand and reach more players than ever this year and our new deal with Light & Wonder will certainly help us achieve that. With this new agreement in place, we are in a strong position to continue on our path of growth with the world’s biggest casino brands.”
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Canada set to host the next BLAST R6 Major with world’s best Rainbow Six esports players to compete in Montreal in November
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World’s best Rainbow Six Siege esports teams from 9 regions will compete in Montreal, Canada. $750,000 in total prize pool up for grabs at final Major of 2024.
Today, Ubisoft and BLAST have released details for the final BLAST Rainbow Six Major of Season 2024, which is due to take place in Montreal, Canada from 7 to 17 of November.
Rainbow Six Esports is back in Canada for the first time since 2023, with Montreal’s Verdun Auditorium set to welcome 20 of the world’s best teams over two weeks in November. The BLAST R6 Major Montreal will feature a three-phase format with the final weekend playing out in front of a live audience with thousands of fans expected to pack out the Verdun Arena.
Tickets are available here: eventim.ca
Dates & location:
- Phase 1: 7 – 8 November – not open to public
- Phase 2: 10 – 13 November – not open to public
- Phase 3: 15 – 17 November – open to the public at the Verdun Auditorium, Montreal
Venue: Verdun Auditorium
Address: 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, QC H4G 2A5, Canada
With Stage 2 of the Regional Leagues is set to get underway from September, teams across the nine different regions of BLAST R6 will be looking to become one of the 20 teams to qualify for the Montreal Major. These teams will compete for the lion’s share of the USD $750,000 prize pool, as well as points to qualify for the Six Invitational 2025.
Montreal and Rainbow Six have a long history together since the teams behind the development of Rainbow Six Siege are based in Ubisoft offices in Montreal. The city had previously hosted international Rainbow Six Esports tournaments such as the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023 editions of Rainbow Six’s SIX Invitational where Brazilian team w7m had been crowned World Champions.
Additional details on the venue, ticketing, and more are available via Eventim here: eventim.ca
For more information about BLAST R6, please visit rainbow6.com and follow us on social media.
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Louisiana Gaming: Threat From Texas, Plus More Parishes Could Legalize Sports Betting
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If Texas ever approves commercial casinos and sports betting, Louisiana could see a big falloff in gaming revenue, says the Bayou State’s top regulator.
“It’s going to be a huge blow to Louisiana,” Ronnie Johns, Louisiana Gaming Control board chairman, said.
Johns, who is retiring at the end of June after three years as chairman, spoke with Gambling.com in a wide-ranging interview on “The Edge.”
Johns also said additional parishes in Louisiana could approve sports betting within a few years. In addition, he expressed doubt that a tax hike is coming on sports wagering in the state.
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Texas Might Not Expand Gaming Until 2030s: Johns
A 75-year-old former Republican state senator, Johns noted that Louisiana has already gone 35 years with legalized commercial gaming, while Texas still doesn’t have it. Louisiana has since seen the build up of first-rate casino resorts in the state, he noted.
In Texas, sports betting and Las Vegas-style commercial casinos are prohibited. Efforts at the Texas Legislature to expand gaming have been unsuccessful. To date, sports betting is legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
Currently, Louisiana benefits from Texans like “Mattress Mack” traveling next door to the Bayou State to gamble. Houston, the fourth most-populated city in the U.S., is only about two hours from Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Johns said he sees gaming expansion happening one day in Texas, the nation’s second most-populated state. However, that might not occur until well into the 2030s because of opposition from anti-gaming lawmakers and others, he said.
When it does happen, it will have a negative impact on Louisiana.
“We’re predicting a 50% decrease in state revenue, should that happen,” Johns said. “It’s going to be big.”
No Tax Hike On Sportsbooks, Some Parishes Might OK Sports Wagering
During the interview on “The Edge,” Johns also addressed other gaming-related issues facing Louisiana, including:
A national conversation about an increase in sports betting taxes in some states.
Johns said he has not heard any rumor or discussion about a tax hike in Louisiana on sports wagering.
“Sports betting’s been highly successful in Louisiana,” he said. “It’s actually brought in more money than projected. With that being said, I just don’t see any movement at this time to increase taxes.”
Legalizing sports betting in the nine parishes where it is currently prohibited.
Johns said he anticipates a public vote will occur in some of those parishes to legalize sports betting. Those nine parishes previously rejected sports betting, while 55 parishes approved it.
“I’m not sure that all nine will get there,” he said. “I predict over the next, say, four to five years you could probably have half of those attempting to approve sports betting again.”
The implementation in Louisiana of online casino gaming, known as iGaming, allowing bettors to play casino games such as slots and craps on their smart phone or computer.
Johns said there is a conversation in the state about the issue, but the casino industry itself is divided — some want it, others don’t. That sort of division makes legislative approval difficult, he said.
“The other aspect is going to be those legislators who view it as an expansion of gaming,” he said. “You’re going to have some pushback from some of the traditional Christian-based organizations, such as the Family Forum here in Louisiana and others who are traditionally anti-gaming.”
More riverboat casinos moving their operations ashore.
Johns said he does not think all 15 riverboat license holders will ultimately build casinos on land. A handful already have moved ashore or are in the process of becoming land-based.
“I see a point where we’re going to have a number of them do it,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll ever get to the point where all 15 are going to do that. Just from the economic standpoint, is it feasible for them to do that?”
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SolutionsHub promotes Steven Welsh to Director of Gaming Services
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Leading egaming advisory, SolutionsHub have seen significant growth over the last 18 months, resulting in one of the business’s key figures being promoted to serve as its first Director of Gaming Services. Steven Welsh will assume his new position with immediate effect.
Steven’s appointment reflects the significant expansion in his responsibilities. In his new role, Steven will be responsible for SolutionsHub’s eGaming business strategy, which will includes overseeing the execution of long-term growth strategies and maintaining service standards for existing clients. Steven said “As a market leader in the online gambling sector, SolutionsHub has always provided an unparallelled level of service to our clients. As we continue to grow it’s important to maintain the bespoke nature of the services we provide”.
Having spent almost two decades with some of the Island’s most prominent corporate service providers, Steven has gained a wealth of experience with eGaming businesses, assisting some of the industry’s biggest names. He’s played a pivotal role in the establishment and licensing of these businesses, developing a deep understanding of the operational requirements for success.
Steven’s comparatively short time with SolutionsHub has coincided with a period of considerable growth, with the Douglas based advisory winning new business with some of the most notable names in the eGaming sector, along with industry awards. This new role is also a recognition of the support Steven has provided to a diverse group of new businesses, ensuring SolutionsHub’s high standards have been applied, which has played a fundamental part of the company’s recent success.
Established to challenge the status quo, SolutionsHub have always done things differently, specialising in eGaming, recruiting industry veterans and subject matter experts that understand the sector and its challenges intimately.
By focusing on its long-term business strategy, the company intends to continue leading the way in what is a rapidly growing sector for the Isle of Man. SolutionsHub Founder and CEO Lee Hills said, “having supported businesses through to successful licensing, listings and acquisitions, Steven is the ideal person to step into what is a critical strategic role.”
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