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The pitfalls you need to avoid if you are looking for a new online casino

Some online bettors always choose new online casinos because they want to avail themselves of different perks. Even though there are some exceptions, most casinos provide welcome bonuses and other perks to new clients. In fact, the iGaming industry is on the rise because of all newly established online casinos that welcome customers from all over the world. They have a license that allows them to operate in many jurisdictions and are often more innovative than some old-school brands.
Unfortunately, picking a new online casino has its risks, especially if you are looking for something specific, such as a cryptocurrency gambling site. Even though some of the new brands don’t have any problems, you may come across iGaming sites with loads of issues. That’s why we will point out some of the most common ones.
Some sites advertise the fact that they have licenses, but they don’t
Applying for a gambling license is not easy, regardless of which country the operator chooses. It usually requires the iGaming company to provide tons of documents and pay substantial fees. Hence, the process often takes weeks, if not months.
Since some online casinos don’t want to wait that long, they start operating while waiting for their license approval. Sadly, many of them don’t state that in their footer, which means that people think they’re using a licensed gambling site.
Although most of these sites do eventually obtain a valid permit, others have to provide additional information to receive a license. This is where users can run into problems because they won’t be able to get help from the gambling commission if there are problems with the given betting site.
The welcome bonuses
Before we share more information about the problems with the welcome promotions, it is essential to know that not every online casino offers proposals whose goal is to steal your money. In fact, the newly registered online casinos available on some platforms will let you choose from a wide range of options that provide unique rewards.
Sadly, some of the new iGaming companies have bonuses that seem too good to be true. Since welcome offers attract loads of clients, these companies offer a massive maximum bonus amount that can often reach $5000 or more.
Needless to say, inexperienced casino players are lured by these promotions and decide to make a deposit, thinking that they will have access to all of the bonus funds. We hate to break it to you, but this never happens.
Usually, these rewards require a substantial deposit because they offer a 100% bonus. Even if you are willing to add a lot of money to your account, a look at the betting conditions will show that they are not that fair and will require you to wager that amount at least 50 times (some casinos have an even higher wagering requirement). Unsurprisingly, many people fail to adhere to these rules and lose their money.
Mobile app problems
Every new online casino knows that it needs to provide a mobile app for Android and iOS or at least an optimized mobile site if it wants to gain new users. Since creating an app is more expensive, most brands only have an optimized mobile site.
With that being said, online casino players in some countries may also have access to apps for their favorite OS. Some companies optimize everything and allow the apps to be used for free, but there are many exceptions. Besides stumbling upon tons of app-related problems, you may have to pay a small fee to download the app. There are even cases where gamblers may need to pay a small subscription fee to use a given application.
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Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino Authorize Strike

More than 140 workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino, represented by Teamsters Local 89 and Operating Engineers Local 399, have voted by a 98% margin to authorize a strike. The overwhelming vote is a direct response to management’s refusal to offer a fair contract.
“Our members are united and ready to fight for the strongest possible agreement. This vote sends a clear message — we will not back down. If management won’t negotiate in good faith, we’re prepared to take action,” said Avral Thompson, President of Local 89.
Caesars Southern Indiana, owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), pulled in more than $240 million in revenue last year, making it one of the most profitable casinos in the state. Workers are demanding a contract that reflects their essential contributions to that success.
“I’ve worked at Caesars for over seven years, and we deserve a contract that values our hard work and dedication. No one wants to strike, but if management keeps disrespecting us at the bargaining table, we’re ready to demand what we’ve earned,” said Sandra Ramirez, a slot attendant at Caesars Southern Indiana and a member of Local 89.
After months of negotiations, management at Caesars Southern Indiana continues to refuse to offer fair retirement benefits and remains far apart on other key economic issues.
“At this point, the ball is entirely in management’s court. If Caesars faces a strike, management will have no one to blame but themselves for the fallout. We stand ready to back our members every step of the way,” said Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman.
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VIP Play Obtains Interim West Virginia iGaming and Sports Wagering Management Service Provider Licenses

VIP Play Inc. announced the approval of its interim License in West Virginia for both Sports Wagering and iGaming managed services. This follows the recently announced market access partnership between VIP Play and Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Casino.
This milestone marks the company’s initial expansion beyond Tennessee, where it currently operates as a mobile Sports Wagering Operator. The interim License in West Virginia also adds iGaming to the company’s book of business, and allows VIP Play to participate in the rapidly expanding i-Gaming industry. VIP Play expects to begin serving West Virginia customers in the coming months.
Bruce Cassidy, VIP Play CEO & Chairman of the Board, said: “The acquisition of our interim Sports Wagering and i-Gaming License in West Virginia marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand, underscoring our commitment to provide innovative experiences to a wider audience. As we grow our presence, our dedication to excellence stands firm, and we’re excited to play a role in enriching West Virginia’s dynamic gaming community.”
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QTech Games sharpens its LatAm focus with MINCETUR licence in Peru

New certification for emerging-markets leader arrives ahead of key industry summit in Sao Paulo and awards recognition
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has had its platform and games successfully approved for the Peruvian market, demonstrating that its premier B2B platform and all-encompassing content conforms to the latest legislative updates to enhance and regulate Peru’s local gaming environment.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (MINCETUR) has now issued an online gaming licence to QTech Games, whereby all its platform products and games are now deemed legally permitted. This includes its new software service for retail, QTech Hybrid, which allows land-based partners to scale their operations online. QTech Hybrid simplifies transactions by enabling deposits, withdrawals and gameplay while allowing access to players both in-shop and on personal devices.
This breakthrough hybrid solution has quickly won clients and awards in the comparably fragmented African market (most recently in March for Best Innovation at AGE Lagos), and now promises to do likewise across LatAm, where QTech Games has already signed several major clients for both its aggregation platform and its QTech Hybrid solution. This activity has seen it again nominated for Best Aggregator at the SiGMA Americas Awards, which kickstart the SiGMA Americas summit (7-10 April) next week, as the igaming world converges on Sao Paulo for a must-attend conference in another of QTech Games’ “focus markets” for 2025.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, said: “It’s fantastic to have certified our aggregation platform in Peru via MINCETUR – and I’m pleased to say we have more such approvals pending across the continent. We attended fantastic events in Rio and, more recently, SAGSE 2025 in Buenos Aires – and anticipate more of the same at SiGMA Americas in Sao Paulo next week, where we’re also thrilled to have been shortlisted for Best Aggregator at their LatAm Awards. Given the venue, Brazil will be dominating the discussion for many at SiGMA Sao Paulo. However, we’ll also be looking beyond Brazilian borders this year, and are already active in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay. We know our QTech Hybrid solution will work very well wherever we put a pin on the LatAm map.”
QTech Games delegates will be present at five more LatAm summits in 2025, with SiGMA Americas (7 April) the next port of call – followed by GAT Expo Cartagena (28 April), SBC Americas (13 May), Peru Gaming Show (18 June) and GAT Expo Mexico (28 Aug).
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