Germany’s 16 state leaders have taken important steps in regulating online poker and online casinos beyond online betting in July 1, 2021. The new treaty must be ratified by each state parliament and submitted to the European Commission for approval before it can be brought into effect. Currently the only federal state to issue licenses for online gambling is Schleswig-Holstein.

In an effort to further strengthen competitiveness and increase efficiency in one of the biggest iGaming companies, NetEnt is undergoing structural changes as it prepares for full integration with recently acquired Red Tiger. This includes a reduction in the workforce by approximately 120 employees in Stockholm and Malta.

SoftSwiss, a fast-growing iGaming company that’s better known for their crypto-friendly casinos like BitStarz and King Billy Casino, just announced that their casinos will support the Pay N Play functionality. Thanks to this technology, customers from countries which support verification with bank ID, will benefit from all the advantages that come with it, including one-click registration and instant payments.

Playtech announces an exclusive live blackjack game in collaboration with Ladbrokes Coral in celebration of the annual Cheltenham Festival. Complementing the studio’s popular Sporting Legends series and the famous horse racing jockey slots, the casino is now ready to take bets on the all-new and exclusive All Bets Blackjack Live table designed around Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven™.

Nolimit City, a Malta-Stockholm-India based online casino platform and game developer, just made what turned out to be one of the most successful slot releases this year: Punk Rocker! Their registered trademarked mechanic xWays® and a chance to win over 15,000x total bet at a high volatility was an instant success among online slot players and streamers. Punk Rocker xWays® has been available on all Nolimit City casinos for crypto or fiat money play, from February 12th, 2020.