Robert Johnson’s Casino News Daily archive follows the business and technology behind gambling. His published coverage includes US sports-betting legislation, casino development proposals and operators entering new markets.
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GAN announced that soon it will be providing its social casino and simulated gaming products to Seneca Gaming Corporation as part of the new partnership with the New York casino…
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Soft2Bet received one of Europe’s most prestigious license accreditations. The innovative casino brand, Framzi, presented by Soft2Bet, leading platform provider, gained certificate by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The license…
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Slotmill signed an important agreement with Relax Gaming. As part of the deal, Slotmill games will soon be available to the casino games aggregator’s network during Q1. Johan Ohman, the…
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Microgaming faces the new month with exciting new releases. It announces launching more than 20 games until the end of February. 10 will come from exclusive independent studios and over…
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Entain Plc made a non-binding offer for the wagering and media division of Australia’s largest gambling company, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. Entain possibly aims to combine its existing Australian business with…
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Casino developers are currently discussing a future $250 million project for casino and resort in Louisiana. Part of the discussion is the location of the project. The company holding the…
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This Tuesday, the state House committee in Georgia approved a legislation to legalize sports betting in the state. The state Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah is the primary sponsor of the…
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With the increase of online gaming options, rose the need for measures to ensure safer experience. For that end, the UK Gambling Commission announced a package of changes that are…
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Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) is a foreigner-only casino operator in South Korea. It announced that three of its casinos in Seoul and Busan will remain closed until February 15. The…
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PlayStar Casino announced partnership with Ocean Casino Resort. The deal between the two companies is a multi-year agreement, which will grant the newly established casino brand access to the New…
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Legal fight over a $300 million casino property in northwestern Indiana could leave it empty for months even after the constructing period has ended. According to The Times, Indiana Gaming…
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Japanese prefecture Yokohama announced the city-council’s draft budget for 2021, which includes JPY360 million (US$3.4 million) to back up the effort to establish casino resort in the city. Part of…
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Virginia is known as the state where debates over legalizing different forms of gambling take decades. Now sports betting is officially going live in the state. FanDuel went live in…
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Richmond city officials announced hiring a consultant to help in the selection of casino project in the Virginia capital. The person chosen for the consulting role is Leonard Sledge, director…
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The Catawba Indian Nation announced going forward with the plan to establish a Las Vegas style casino in Kings Mountain. This week it reached a key agreement with the state…
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced on Friday that legal online poker is going live in Michigan. The other news is that MGCB approved Little Traverse Bay Band of Idawa…
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Google is making changes on its policies, which will enable companies to place gambling apps, including sports betting apps, on the Google Play store available to US users. News spread…
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The casino empire Las Vegas Sands continues with the plan to bring casinos in Texas even after the few set backs it experienced this year, including the death of its…
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Kambi Group PLC signed a multi-year agreement with Argentinian operator Casino Magic. As part of the deal, Kambi agrees to provide its technology services to the leading Latin American company.…
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Brian Christopher slots and Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas announced the debut of a designated gaming area with the name “Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza”. The…
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Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment and Hong Kong-based Oshidori International Holdings Ltd announced their collaboration in a press release. The two companies will team up for creating a casino resort in…
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Aristocrat Gaming™ and Boomtown Casino Hotel announced the arrival of the first ever in Nevada Buffalo Zone™. The new Buffalo Zone™ is a special area in the casino, located next…
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The coronavirus pandemic had impact on many industries including the gaming one. According to Brandon Asgiersson, a US Business Development specialist at multichannel engagement experts Xtremepush, one of the lasting…
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Microgaming announced an exclusive partnership with PearFiction Studios. As part of the deal, Microgaming’s platform will be supplied with the highly creative content provided by Montreal-based games designer. The launch…
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After BetMGM secured license in Virginia, DraftKing is the second sports betting brand to launch in the state. The brand received a temporary sports betting permit. Thanks to it, Virginia…
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Fan Duel Group went live in Michigan when online sports betting began in the state. The operator is launching fully integrated, real money online gaming experience for Michiganians in collaboration…
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Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is now open but only for preview visits that need to be reserved first. The full opening is scheduled for February 11. The new facility…
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Rivers Casino in Schenectady reopened in September last year announcing significant losses due to the mandatory closing days. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal will compensate for them. Cuomo’s budget proposal contains…
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Many states’ gambling facilities experienced significant financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. For many of them, the most successful measure to compensate for the decrease of revenue, is the…
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Bet MGM announced launching BetMGM Casino in Michigan right after the online sports betting went live in the state on January 21. The new online casino will deliver a wide…