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Casinomeister’s 23 Year Anniversary

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5 years ago

June 11, 2021

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Casinomeister, the advocate of fair play, has reached a significant milestone: twenty-three years since the launch of the website – 10 June 1998.

What began initially as a hobby site was transformed into a one-man business in the early years of the Internet. Since 1998, Casinomeister has stuck to its original mission statement:

“Trust is what it’s all about. Our mission at Casinomeister is to provide verified information; information that enables players to make smart choices. Since trust is generated by information, the more players know about online casinos, the more at ease and safer they will be.”

And so it began. Casinomeister was run primarily by Bryan Bailey, the director and owner of the website, and it was his unique vision that drove the mission of the site. In the first two months a forum was created – which is now the one of the largest and most active gamblers’ forums on the Internet. Casinomeister began publishing newsletters and a news section, and Bailey began his podcasting before “podcast” was a word in the year 2000.

Within the first few months, “Standards for Online Casinos” were established. This was a first – no other website had established any standards for advertising partners, in fact – no licensing jurisdictions were doing this either. Casinomeister thus established itself as a beacon of light for the player of online casinos. These standards have evolved into the “Standards for Casinomeister Accredited Casinos”, and now Casinomeister is one of the only sites that requires these casinos to be vetted by its membership.

Most importantly, by Casinomeister’s reach and influence within the online casino industry, he began solving players’ complaints, and is now recognized as a leading and certified Alternative Dispute Resolution service for the player community. The pioneers of the online gaming industry wanted to work with Casinomeister since it was the heartbeat of the players.

It was not until 2007 that Casinomeister evolved into a two-man band taking on Max Drayman as the Complaints Manager. This freed Bailey up to manage the other areas of areas of the website, the Rogue Casino section (“Rogue Casino” was coined by Bailey in 2000), casino reviews, webcasts, newsletters, news, the forum, and attending and speaking at iGaming Conferences around the world.

Casinomeister has since evolved into a small business with a handful of full-time employees, part-timers, and a couple of other webmasters who assist in the forum. After 23 years, Casinomeister remains a viable and leading influence on the iGaming community.

Director of Casinomeister Bryan Bailey stated, “It’s hard to fathom that an idea that was initiated during a lunch at Oscars in San Diego became what it is today. To me it’s not only a business, but a service and a gathering of like-minded people – many of whom I have grown close to. I am humbled by the fact that Casinomeister has brought so many folks together, spawned friendships, romances, and in one instance (that I know of) – a marriage. I take pride in the site, and will always stay true to my vision, my community, and to my friends. It’s been an amazing ride these past 23 years, and I’m planning to ride this out until the end of the Internets.”

game launches

Greentube adds Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble to its slot franchise

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27 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Greentube, NOVOMATIC’s Interactive division, has launched Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble, the latest entry in its Piggy Prizes slot series.

Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble runs on a 5×3 grid and centres on coin and piggy pot symbols that can be collected and enhanced when the cowboy lands on the centre reel. Greentube said the cowboy acts as a wild and can trigger coin drops that feed piggy pots, which can award Free Games.

The release adds a Gold Train feature that can add and boost coin values and contribute to filling the piggy pots. Greentube said reaching the pots’ limit can trigger Super Free Games, while Free Games keep the cowboy locked on the centre reel and Super Free Games keep the Gold Train sticky on the centre reel.

The game also includes Magic Spin and Magic Rewind modifiers. Greentube said Magic Spins can randomly lock the cowboy or Gold Train on the centre reel, while Magic Rewind gives players another chance to land symbols or jackpots. A Bonus Buy option is available in the base game, which triggers the bonus round once activated.

Richard Ganster, Director of Games Strategy and Games Portfolio Management at Greentube, said: “Piggy Prizes has become one of our standout series because of its ability to evolve while staying true to the core mechanics players enjoy. With Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble, we’ve introduced a more dynamic setup and layered feature set that enhances both engagement and replayability.

“The combination of familiar mechanics with new modifiers allows us to keep the experience fresh for existing fans while also attracting new players to the franchise.”

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Strive Gaming selected to support Resorts World Bet’s New Jersey iCasino launch

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27 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Strive Gaming has partnered with Genting’s Resorts World brand to support Resorts World Bet’s planned launch in New Jersey’s online casino market, subject to approval by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Under the agreement, Strive will provide player account management services, including payments, risk management, and fraud detection.

Strive will also support development of the Resorts World New Jersey front end, including use of Strive’s mobile app, and will integrate the operator onto Strive’s “infinity engine” engagement and automation tools.

Max Meltzer, CEO from Strive Gaming said: “I am delighted to add a well-established and high-profile online casino operator such as Genting’s Resorts World to our growing list of partners in North America. Their decision to partner with us for their online launch in New Jersey is testament to the standard of our first-class platform.

“We are certain Resorts World will prove to be very popular with online players in New Jersey, just as it has with land-based players around the world, and that will in-part be driven by our market-leading platform and player account management services.”

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, said: “We are very aware of the success Strive Gaming has seen across North American markets so far, and this makes them the ideal partner for our player account management services.

“We’ve been really impressed by not just their technology but their team depth as well. They understood our needs and they are perfectly positioned to play a key role in our online casino launch in New Jersey. We look forward to working with them for a long time.”

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ICONIC21 integrates full game portfolio with Hub88

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27 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ICONIC21 has integrated its full multi-vertical content portfolio with Hub88 under a new content agreement, giving Hub88’s operator network access to the supplier’s live casino, slots and virtual games.

Hub88 said the integration was delivered via its Casino API, enabling operators in its distribution network to add ICONIC21 content. The companies said titles are already live across several brands within Hub88’s distribution pool, with further rollouts planned in the coming weeks.

A key launch in the package is ICONIC21’s Gravity Wheel, a live game show title built around fast rounds and always-on multipliers—Saturn, Moon, Comet, and Sun. ICONIC21 said the Sun multiplier offers wins of up to 1,000x.

The agreement also covers ICONIC21’s slot and virtual game catalogue, including Las Piggas and formats such as Crash and Plinko.

“Partnering with Hub88 is a significant milestone that aligns with our focus on speed and product agility. Hub88 is respected for offering a prime environment to its operators, and seeing our full portfolio go live across their network is standing as proof of our shared standards for quality.

We look forward to a long-term relationship built on delivering high-performance content that meets the evolving needs of global players,” said Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21.

Hub88’s Head of Supplier Relations Jessica Inglott added: “Our objective is to provide our partners with a competitive edge, and ICONIC21’s catalog does exactly that. The inclusion of unique titles like Gravity Wheel brings a different energy to our offering. The speed at which we’ve been able to roll out these games across multiple brands speaks to the synergy between our technical teams and the quality of the product”

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