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Advantages of working in the iGaming sector
Today, iGaming is one of the most promising and rapidly developing industries in gambling. Gambling has always been popular, and the departure to online games for money has become even more in demand. Today players can take part without even leaving their home, and now they can also play with just a smartphone in their hand.
With the active development of technology, online games are becoming more and more available for an increasing range of potential players. Experts predict an online casino boom in the coming years. This is accompanied by both global trends in the development of Internet technologies and high interest in them from users. The coronavirus pandemic has also only increased the influx of online players around the world, particularly in Europe, Asia, and America.
In the current conditions of the pandemic and its long-term consequences for society, more and more people want not only to try their luck by making online bets, but also to relieve tension and stress. It may seem strange, but in the harsh conditions of the pandemic people did not save money fearing a possible economic crisis, but on the contrary, rushed to spend money on the Internet on online purchases of general-demand goods. According to analysts these purchases were not related to essential goods, but rather on passtimes such as online games. Experts assure us that the future belongs to online platforms.
Some statistics:
- Analysts from Hexa Research claim that online gambling revenue will increase to $73 billion by 2024.
- After research, the Evolution company has no doubt that Live Casino will be the main source of profit of the gambling market in the near future.
- Online casino is second only to betting. The revenue of online casinos is $11.2 billion.
- Due to its rapid growth, the gambling industry reached a capitalization of $250 billion in 2021.
Why iGaming?
Working in the field of iGaming gives not only confidence in the future from the point of view of a win-win material base, but also allows you to grow professionally, achieving high personal realization, since the field of online gambling is one of the most (if not the most) dynamically developing. Young professionals who have linked their careers with the field of iGaming grow daily and master new niches and skills that are inaccessible to those who sit still. Working in the field of iGaming is prestigious. These are new horizons, using the most modern technologies and tools. There are major international conferences where you can share your experience, gain new knowledge, and meet new active and promising people who always strive to be first.
iGaming Academies — what are they?
We can see that the niche is developing very quickly, and there are some specialists who understand this. In 2018, the Malta Gambling Authority (MGA) conducted a study that revealed a shortage of staff in the iGaming sector. At that time, there were more than 700 vacancies in the country for various specialists in online gambling, but only one in eight applicants received a job. Because of this iGaming academies began to appear — offering courses that will help you with entering the industry.
iGaming Academies provide training services to both individuals and entire companies. These courses provide professional training on compliance issues and help the organization comply with licensing and security regulations.
In an iGaming Academy, you can fully train for a new profession or upgrade your skills (managerial, technical, interpersonal communication, or marketing skills) and also join a company, because after these courses, employers offer good positions.
Factors contributing to the growth of the iGaming sector
As we have already written, the iGaming sector is growing and developing constantly and at a fast speed. It was also influenced by events taking place around the world.
– Covid
The coronavirus pandemic forced everyone to stay at home, which meant they were looking for new entertainment. Online casinos, games, livestreams, esports — all this helped to entertain yourself while sitting in quarantine. Many started playing out of boredom, so the average traffic volume is growing. The particular success of online casinos is noted in those countries where casinos operated offline before the pandemic, for example, Germany and the Czech Republic.
– Legalization of gambling in America
America began to slowly but surely legalize the gambling market, which gave a new surge in the industry and new opportunities.
Some states and individual cities are eyeing the possibility of allowing online gambling, while others still face various bureaucratic problems. For example, in California, two bills regulating the gambling industry are being considered, and in Florida — three at once. Attempts to pass laws regarding gambling were made in the states of Kentucky and Kansas, and Massachusetts and Missouri are considering such a possibility.
The American gambling market is one of the largest and most promising in the world. At the same time, it obeys complex and confusing rules: competition is high here, as well as government pressure on businessmen.
– Flexible license options
For casino owners and online operators, this is one of the main advantages. It will be much cheaper to create an online casino than a land-based one. Plus, licenses for offshore casinos are usually more profitable.
Jurisdictions where you will be able to obtain a gambling license include Malta, Curacao, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and Kahnawake. Many of these jurisdictions offer a balance between benefits, obligations, and requirements.
– Blockchain in the iGaming sector
Innovative technologies are constantly used in the iGaming industry. Malta even calls itself a “blockchain island”, becoming the first country to legalize blockchain. Now they are actively attracting cryptocurrency exchanges, ICO platforms, blockchain-based application developers and many others, which opens up new opportunities for iGaming companies.
According to experts, blockchain is one of the most relevant topics in the online casino industry in 2022. Its key advantage is reliability and anonymity, all information and financial processes with this technology are maximally protected. It is expected that the blockchain will have a huge impact on the entire gambling sector.
DUXGroup: analysis of the iGaming sector company
One of the brightest players in the iGaming sector is the international holding DUXGroup, on the basis of which licensed casino brands have been successfully operating for several years, as well as the Chilli Partners affiliate program.
In 5 years of its work in the field of online gambling, DUXGroup has been able to attract and retain about 250 employees of the best professionals in their field, acquire two offices in Malta and Cyprus, and create its own DUXPlatform brand.
The holding has more than successfully overcome the global crisis of 2020-2021, when many competitive business companies failed miserably. Moreover, already at the very beginning of 2022, the management of DUXGroup decided to further expand the staff for the implementation of new major projects that are scheduled for this year. Today, on the holding’s website, you can find such promising vacancies as VIP Team Lead, Head of Payments, VIP German Manager, as well as vacancies for beginners, such as Junior Affiliate Managers. This vacancy list testifies to the large-scale plans of the holding, which could have been born exclusively on a stable and powerful base of successfully implemented projects of the past years.
The company openly declares that it is carrying out a revolution in the field of iGaming. The key to success in this revolution is, first of all, the people working in the holding. The best professionals are leading DUXGroup to victory in the market, and DUXGroup, in turn, providing its employees with the best tools to open up brilliant career prospects with high earnings.
Where can I look for a job in the iGaming sector?
We have compiled a list of sites where you can find work in the iGaming sector. Vacancies are presented both in Malta and remotely. You can also search for some vacancies on Facebook and LinkedIn.
https://duxgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs/?source=duxgroup
https://www.keepmeposted.com.mt/igaming-betting-jobs-malta/
https://www.careerjet.com.mt/igaming-jobs.html
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/igaming-jobs/?originalSubdomain=mt&position=1&pageNum=0
Conclusion
iGaming is an industry that will always remain relevant. From year to year, the attitude towards gambling is becoming more loyal, and the audience around the world is only growing. Also, new technologies help online casinos to develop faster and build a more transparent and secure business. Therefore, working in the iGaming sector can be an excellent starting point and help unlock the creative potential of every good specialist.
Leading gaming technology Group NOVOMATIC was an exhibitor at the international trade fair FIJMA from May 7-9, 2024, boasting a stand full of innovative products for the Spanish market. The Group’s local subsidiary NOVOMATIC Spain launched the brand new XTENSION LINK Volume 2, which was the star of the show.
The international gaming trade show FIJMA took place from May 7 to 9 at the IFEMA exhibition centre in Madrid, bringing together a large number of industry leaders. NOVOMATIC showcased an extensive range of products perfected for the Spanish market.
This arcade game was presented in the high performing BLACK EDITION II 1.49J cabinet and attracted a lot of attention from visitors, especially with its GOLDEN SPINS feature which ultimately increases the player’s chances of winning. The XTENSION LINK Volume 2 with its ten thrilling titles, Expanding Reels Feature and Free Games takes the player experience to new heights.
“This cabinet is the result of hard and innovative work that has addressed the needs of our distributors and operators in order to offer a versatile and attractive experience for their gaming establishments,” Jordi Pedragosa, Commercial Director of NOVOMATIC Spain, said.
Other new products on display were the ROYAL LINK, “The Royal Seal for Arcades”, which offers extraordinary quality and excellence for an attractive price, and the NOVO LINE POWER LINK GOLD, which has come to Spain with a revamped and enlarged collection of games. Within this diverse offer for arcades, more powerful models were showcased, such as IMPERA LINK Series 2, CASH CONNECTION Fusion, River Queen Roulette or CLOVER LINK Xtreme, the latter from APEX.
NOVOMATIC’s local subsidiary also presented a wide range of products, exuding a level of freshness and innovation that positively captivated visitors. The section dedicated to the bar segment saw versatility resonating throughout these two new launches: NOVO LINE Supra Cash, with its fascinating games library including three roulette titles and IMPERA Cash Fusion, where Progressive Jackpot titles are combined with IMPERA classics. The second edition of NOVO LINE Power Cash was also shown with a series of new titles. All these models were showcased in the Winner HD+ cabinet, an evolution that features the NV22 bill acceptor. The nearly 1400 m2 of floor space tailored to the company stood out for the excellent way in which the company’s innovative products were staged and presented. Lighting and other decorative elements, fused with cutting-edge technology, played an important role in capturing the attention of visitors, for whom there were plenty of gifts and activities to be enjoyed. Of all the stand’s events, the one that stood out was the “Beat the Champ” event by Chris Mark, world table soccer champion, with whom guests could battle in an exciting duel.
Bernhard Teuchmann, Managing Director of the Product and Technology Division, said: “Participating once again in FIJMA has been a unique experience that has given us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with our customers and show our commitment to innovation. Our most sincere thanks go to all those who worked on preparing and attending this event with the same passion and responsibility that form the essence of who we are.”
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Hard Rock International
The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024
Hard Rock International (HRI) announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV).
Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel towering prominently in the center of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
“We’d like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after enjoying 34 years at The Mirage. We’d also like to thank the Unions, community leaders, local and state government organizations and the Gaming Commission for their support and fair negotiations over the past year. Also, we are grateful to MGM for assisting with our transition,” Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International, said.
“While we pause for the incredible transformation of this iconic property, I’d like to thank all team members at The Mirage for their incredible commitment and helping us provide memorable experiences for our guests. We are planning to host collaborative hiring events with other employers in the Las Vegas community over the coming months. Connecting the thousands of talented Mirage team members who provide outstanding service with new employment opportunities is a top priority,” Joe Lupo, President of The Mirage, said.
HRHCLV is expected to double the current number of jobs at The Mirage for the Las Vegas community, while the renovation of the property will generate over 2500 construction jobs. Hard Rock will pay approximately $80 million in severance packages for eligible union and non-union employees remaining with the property through cessation of operations.
CogniPlay has launched its new software product, which aims to provide a robust online sweepstakes or social gaming platform to its clients. The system is designed to be modular, allowing customers to tailor their brand and offering to what they believe will give them optimal performance.
The CogniPlay system has several key integrations which help to deliver the product, including games integrations with the likes of Pragmatic Play, BetSoft, Mascot Gaming and many more, giving them 100s of games for their clients. There are other integration options for their customers to pick from too, including affiliate programme software, CRM platforms and associated products, KYC, ID verification, Geo-IP systems, Gamification and customer support.
They also have a very long and extensive development pipeline which will see the product offering develop at pace, giving clients an extensive list of options and USPs, and of course giving players a great user experience as a result.
As well as the platform itself the CogniPlay team, due to their considerable experience, also offer a whole host of managed services, with almost a menu that clients can choose from to fill any gaps in their own skillsets or experience.
CogniPlay’s Chief Executive Officer Allan Turner said: “We are very proud to take the CogniPlay product to market and are excited that people who want to start a new social or sweeps brand can get in touch with us to see what we can do for them, or in fact established brands that are unhappy with their existing provider.
“Our underlying principles are that we want to provide the most flexible platform in the space, to enable our clients to create the product they want to have, not for us to dictate the product to them. The two other main areas of focus are that we want to be the most future-proof product on the market with plans for any regulatory or legal changes that may arise in the future, and that we have all the right safeguards in place to ensure that we look after both our clients and players with our responsible gaming setup. This of course means having the right tech and processes in the key areas of KYC, Geo-IP tech, anti-money laundering, fraud, risk assessment and ID verification.”
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