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The Impact of COVID-19 on Online Gambling Business

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The financial uncertainty the world is facing due to the existing COVID-19 pandemic has brought the economies of most of all countries to a standstill. Many layoffs and shutting of popular business establishments have taken place since the lockdown that started in late February or early March. The end of this situation is still not at sight, and many big, medium, and small businesses are suffering due to this. All the major countries are working round the clock to come out with a vaccine to get rid of this unseen virus. The tests on these vaccines are in various stages, and the world might see a vaccine arrive by the end of the year 2020.

How Is the iGaming Business Doing during the Pandemic?

No one would have believed you if you told that the global sports activities would come to a total standstill in 2020 and would take months, if not a year, for the activities to be fully operational. They would have laughed at you and felt that you were off your mind. The truth is out there in the open, and the COVID-19 has taken a serious toll on all commercial activities. This does not mean that every business saw a serious jolt during the year 2020. Some of them have benefitted from the contagion. A few trades like the online casino business have seen both the positive and negative impacts of this pandemic.

Online Gaming Industry Saw a Rise in Players

The life-taking virus has altered the iGaming industry, and many of the casino websites have benefitted from this contagion. Many experts suggest that the businesses of the gambling websites picked up many folds during the lockdown period. This is because people had to sit locked in their homes and did not have anything exciting to do. So, they tried their hands at playing live dealer games or online slots to kill their boredom. The fans of online slot machines had time by their side to try out the titles they have not played. While some took to playing free online slot games, others loved to try out slots that had the Chinese luck icons as themes.

The internet gaming industry is one of the very rare sectors that can make it through this pandemic situation with less financial damage than most other business sectors. The gaming websites are doing brisk business and weathering the crisis better than the established brick and mortar casinos.

Many newcomers are visiting the casino sites to enjoy the thrills of spinning the reels or to play their favourite table games. The regular gamblers also are making it a point to play online so that they can hone their gaming skills. It looks like there are more people now playing casino games on the internet than before with live sports betting or other sports betting not fully functional. People have started to look for a new form of betting and have found solace in online gambling.

Popular UK Online Casinos Lead the Way

There has been a paradigm shift in the UK, with many of the gamblers switching to the internet casinos with many physical gaming houses shut. This crossover has seen a major boost in the user base of the popular gambling websites in the United Kingdom. The most popular virtual casino platform is Bet365, which saw over 20,500,000 gamers in action in April 2020. The other popular options like SkyBet, William Hill, etc., also saw an impressive number of gamers trying out various titles on the respective websites.

While many of the customers loved to play on their mobile using the apps, there were many who found great gambling entertainment on their desktops and laptops. With no sight of this pandemic to end soon, there is no doubt that there would be more and more gamblers turning to the internet to satisfy their gambling cravings.

UK Gambling Commission Reports

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) reports that there has been a significant rise in the percentage of people playing on the internet. They have seen an increase of about 25% in people trying online slots, and it has increased by about 38% when it comes to poker participation. This figure is for the first couple of months of the COVID-19 crisis. The real event betting has seen a drastic decrease logically, and the overall gambling revenues have taken a hit. The major revenues during the pandemic have come from internet gambling. The gaming industry revenues have seen a good boost, thanks to the regular gamblers trying out new ways and means to have fun and entertainment on the internet.

Online Migration Is at Its Peak

Everything in the time of this prolonged pandemic is moving online. Work at home is the norm during these times, and people now socialize and shop on the internet. This situation might be a signal or a sign of things for the near future. It might be leading and driving people to adapt to the digital age. The internet gambling businesses are seeing this as a positive sign and believe that they would see even more footfalls than before.

Also, with sports betting coming to a virtual standstill, the bettors are looking out for various other gaming options to try their luck. This constitutes a considerable increase in the number of UK people playing online slots, or table games or poker titles in the times of the coronavirus. The fact that the gaming websites are seeing many new subscribers signing up for an account since March 2020 is a hint that this industry will flourish even more these testing times.

Closing Thoughts

The pandemic has affected the stock markets all over the world. However, the internet gaming industry has seen an increase in their business since the start of this event. Those who are in this business will be hoping for more newbie punters to dive into the online gambling world like now, even after the contagion subsides.

 

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Expanse Studios (GMGI) Secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification

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Expanse Studios, the iGaming division of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMGI), proudly announces its recent certification to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, which demonstrates globally leading data security standards.

This globally recognized certification reinforces the Group’s dedication to safeguarding confidential information, client trust, and strengthening its competitive position in the iGaming industry.

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard establishes a rigorous framework for managing and protecting information security across all operations. By attaining this certification, Expanse Studios has implemented a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This certification goes beyond compliance and assures our clients and partners of our stringent security protocols, protecting against cyber threats and unauthorized access.

“Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification marks a significant milestone in Expanse Studios’ journey. This certification not only reinforces our security framework but also highlights our commitment to upholding the highest standards of trust and integrity for our clients and players worldwide.”, said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.

In an industry where information security is paramount, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification demonstrates Expanse Studios’ proactive stance on cyber risk management and adherence to international best practices. The certification process included comprehensive evaluations, audits, and stringent checks, all contributing to a secure environment that benefits our clients, players, and business partners.

ISO certification assures the clients that Expanse Studios operates with top-tier security mechanisms, solidifying the role of the GMGI entity as one of the most trusted and compliant partners in the iGaming sector.

 

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Almedia Hires 17 New Staff Fuelling Exponential Growth

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– Powering the next generation of rewarded user acquisition  – 

 Almedia, the data-driven platform engineering the future of mobile gaming user acquisition – today proudly announces a major hiring wave which includes over 17 people from leading global tech and gaming brands. The new hires are essential to Almedia’s ambitious strategy for achieving exponential growth across Europe and Northern America over the next 12 months.

The new team members will join an already established team, based in Berlin, with a current headcount of 80, supporting a global client base of mobile game developers and publishers. The expanded team joins established departments including product development, marketing, account management, fraud, and talent acquisition. The 17 new hires will drive Almedia’s core mission: elevating user acquisition to new heights and engineering the future of intelligent engagement.

Moritz Holländer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Almedia, commented: “Since 2020, we’ve been at the forefront of rewarded user acquisition, and our services and results are being embraced by the global mobile gaming industry, by companies such as Playtika, SuperPlay, Plarium, and Monopoly Go. Team Almedia is witnessing real-time exponential demand for its rewarded UA services, hence we have a robust scaleup roadmap in place to help us manage demand.”

He added: “What we’ve proudly achieved in four years is quite remarkable. With zero funding, a highly profitable organisation, we are humbled to be assembling a true dream team for the global mobile gaming industry. We are thrilled to welcome the latest waves of new hires to the team, which will help us to further establish our brand as the most credible, data-driven rewarded user acquisition company in the world.”

 

The new hires include

  • Andrey Shilin, Lead Product Manager
  • Holly Pickerell, Workplace and Culture Manager
  • Sabina Halilovic, Fraud Analyst
  • Alexander Rasch, Senior Finance Manager
  • Alisson Paschoal Hausmann, Senior Mobile Developer
  • Anthony Clement, SEO Manager
  • April Chen, Senior Customer Success Manager;
  • Benedikt Roth, Lead User Acquisition Google Ads Manager
  • Caroline Sobkow, Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Federica Stiscia, Senior Gaming Partnership Manager
  • Marc Hammes, SEO Manager
  • Mapa Vega, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Pablo Herranz, Senior Talent Acquisition Partne
  • Ravisankar Chinnam, Senior Frontend Developer
  • Kutay Akalin, Data Scientist
  • Aleksei Smagin, Junior Affiliate Specialist UA
  • Neil Laverty, Senior Customer Success Manager

Almedia currently has a range of positions open across operations, talent, product, marketing and more. To learn more about careers at Almedia, visit the jobs section on the website.

 

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Huge Jackpot at King Billy Casino: C$3,658,306!

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This amazing six-digit number was the result of a player going on a safari in her (and millions of other players) beloved Mega Moolah progressive slot from Games Global
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King Billy Casino, launched in 2017, has had some impressive players wins during the “reign of King Billy”. A few of them include Live Game winnings of €135,223, daily winnings from 2 or more slots of $164,000, and €250,000 won on a single spin. However, the latest win by a King Billy Casino player dwarfs every big win that has come before this. Actually, it’s bigger than all previous big wins combined for the operator!

Because, we are talking about C$3,658,306.

This amazing six-digit number was the result of a player going on a safari in her (and millions of other players) beloved Mega Moolah progressive slot from Games Global. In an autumn, the player stepped into eternal summer by wagering a small C$6,25 bet and winning 562.816 times her bet! This is the power of Mega Moolah, as evidenced at King Billy.

King Billy people had only warm words for the occasion. A representative of the casino has stated: “We are elated, for this huge big win. We can never forget that our first big win, many years back, was more than 200,000 Canadian dollars, so we have special ties with the region. And it’s now amazing to see our VIP-player making such a cashback and echoing that big win! Congratulations to our player”.

A few words about Mega Moolah. It was an Internet sensation when it was launched with its beautiful graphics and sounds, and immersive gameplay and it is a sensation today, still going strong after almost 20 years. The slot, which has spawned more than 20 variations, and has given millions in cash to players all over the world (including 5 millionaires in 2024 alone) features 4 types of jackpots that make it stand out from the competition.

About Games Global

Games Global is a supplier of the online gaming industry delivering force and direction to gaming with more than 1,300 top class games. The company has made a commitment to deliver the industry’s more disruptive ideas and compelling data-driven gaming experiences. Games Global features a total of 40+ partnered and in-house studios, services 600+ branded websites and boasts record-breaking jackpots with its worldwide network. 

About King Billy Casino

Established on St Patrick’s Day in 2017, King Billy is a renowned new generation casino with more than 26 awards and accolades. The casino is available in English, German, French and Finnish, and created a unique user experience, building on the theme of King Billy and his Kingdom. King Billy ensures that all its players, “Citizens” in the casino language, receive the care and attention they deserve.

 

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