Gaming

DraftKings to Launch Online Sportsbook in 26th State: Vermont
DraftKings to Launch Online Sportsbook in 26th State: Vermont
January 10, 2024  |  Connected Economy

DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook in Vermont on Thursday (Jan. 11), bringing to 26 the number of states in which it operates. The DraftKings...

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Report: Netflix Could Add In-App Purchases and Ads to Games
Report: Netflix Could Add In-App Purchases and Ads to Games
January 05, 2024  |  Streaming

Netflix is reportedly considering ways to generate revenue from its gaming division, signaling a potential shift in strategy for the streaming giant. Netflix games are...

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Amazon and Walmart Both Turn to Games for Revenue Sources
Amazon and Walmart Both Turn to Games for Revenue Sources
January 05, 2024  |  Retail

In anticipation of incorporating advertisements on Prime Video, Amazon is also delving into the development of movies and TV series inspired by the Warhammer 40,000...

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Increasing Consumer Satisfaction Spurs Instant, Digital Payouts Across Sectors
Increasing Consumer Satisfaction Spurs Instant, Digital Payouts Across Sectors
December 29, 2023  |  Disbursements

Drawing insights from the “Generation Instant Series,” a collaboration with Ingo Money, PYMNTS Intelligence takes a look at instant payouts across the hospitality, gaming, rental...

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Insomniac Reports Data Breach Involving Employee Information, Game Development Details
Insomniac Reports Data Breach Involving Employee Information, Game Development Details
December 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Sony-owned video-game studio Insomniac released a statement Friday (Dec. 22) about a data breach that became known earlier this month. “We’re both saddened and angered...

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Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

As streaming platforms evolved throughout the year, many leaders in the industry set their sights on ways to monetize their content beyond subscription fees and...

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Tokens.com Launches Platform for Advertising Within Virtual Gaming Worlds
Tokens.com Launches Platform for Advertising Within Virtual Gaming Worlds
December 19, 2023  |  eCommerce

Tokens.com has launched a proprietary eCommerce platform that allows product placement and advertising within virtual gaming worlds like Roblox and Fortnite.  The new Valor platform within Metaverse Group enables players within these environments...

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Amazon Nails Down Partnership With Warhammer Creator
Amazon Nails Down Partnership With Warhammer Creator
December 18, 2023  |  Streaming

Amazon has agreed to develop movies and TV series based on the Warhammer 40,000 games. Games Workshop, the British company that makes the miniature tabletop game series, announced...

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GBank to Expand Cashless Gaming Solutions With BankCard Services Acquisition
GBank to Expand Cashless Gaming Solutions With BankCard Services Acquisition
December 14, 2023  |  Acquisitions

GBank Financial Holdings and BankCard Services (BCS) have executed a definitive merger agreement in which the bank will acquire BCS.  In an all-stock transaction, BCS shareholders will receive...

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