In Acquisition Spree, Bally’s Looks to Buy World Poker Tour

In Acquisition Spree, Bally’s Looks to Buy World Poker Tour

by March 17, 2021

Bally’s Corporation could soon become the new owner of the World Poker Tour (WPT) as the company that currently owns it said Tuesday an offer tabled by the casino operator was superior to a bid recently made by a separate entity.One of the world’s largest poker tours is owne ...

Pragmatic Play Strengthens LatAm Foothold with Venezuela’s Grupo Cordialito

Pragmatic Play Strengthens LatAm Foothold with Venezuela’s Grupo Cordialito

by March 16, 2021

Pragmatic Play has continued its expansion effort in South America with a recent partnership in Venezuela that the online casino content supplier announced late last week.The company has penned a supply agreement with Grupo Cordialito, a major operator in Venezuela’s online ...

BF Games Seals Casino Content Supply Deal with Digitain

BF Games Seals Casino Content Supply Deal with Digitain

by March 16, 2021

Online casino games maker BF Games on Tuesday announced a brand new partnership that will see its content go live across multiple territories.The studio has teamed up with iGaming software provider Digitain in a deal that will see its entire portfolio go live across its new ...

FanDuel Opens Permanent Sportsbook at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino

FanDuel Opens Permanent Sportsbook at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino

by March 16, 2021

FanDuel on Friday debuted a permanent sportsbook at Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, marking another big milestone in its effort to cement itself as a leader in the provision of sports betting services in the fast-growing US market.The new FanDuel Sportsbook cel ...

UK Gambling Commission Chief Leaves Post amid Tough Times for Regulator

UK Gambling Commission Chief Leaves Post amid Tough Times for Regulator

by March 16, 2021

The CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced Monday that he is quitting the role. His departure comes amid damning criticism that the agency has not acted adequately on issues related to one of its licensees and an ongoing government review into the nation’s gambling la ...

Greentube Acquires Eurocoin Interactive ahead of Dutch iGaming Market Entry

Greentube Acquires Eurocoin Interactive ahead of Dutch iGaming Market Entry

by March 15, 2021

Greentube, a game development arm of NOVOMATIC Interactive, announced Monday that it has added Dutch multi-platform casino content maker Eurocoin Interactive to its portfolio.The move will strengthen Greentube’s product offering ahead of the company’s planned entry into the D ...

LeoVegas Looks to Grow Betting Potential with Expekt Acquisition

LeoVegas Looks to Grow Betting Potential with Expekt Acquisition

by March 15, 2021

Online gambling operator LeoVegas is set to venture further into the sports betting field with the acquisition of Expekt Nordics Ltd. and associated assets from French group Betclic.Expekt is among the pioneer digital wagering brands in Sweden and the Nordics, as a whole, an ...

Gambling Giant Flutter Says FanDuel Spinoff in Discussion

Gambling Giant Flutter Says FanDuel Spinoff in Discussion

by March 15, 2021

Irish gambling powerhouse Flutter Entertainment Plc confirmed that it is mulling a listing of its US sports betting business FanDuel, following reports that it was under pressure to consider different options as investors were frustrated over the way the company has been trading. ...

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Breaks Ground on New Event Center

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Breaks Ground on New Event Center

by March 15, 2021

Thunder Valley Casino Resort, one of the busiest Vegas-style properties in the Sacramento, California area, is set to break ground on a $100 million expansion this coming Tuesday, March 15.The hotel and casino resort plans to build a spacious indoor entertainment center that ...

LeoVegas Rolls Out Android Casino App for Swedish, Danish, and Spanish Players

LeoVegas Rolls Out Android Casino App for Swedish, Danish, and Spanish Players

by March 12, 2021

Online gambling operator LeoVegas has just released its online casino app in the Google Play Store and it is now available in select markets.After becoming the first operator to pass a thorough approval process, LeoVegas has been able to roll out its app for its players in S ...

The Palazzo Resumes Full-Week Operations after a Long Hiatus

The Palazzo Resumes Full-Week Operations after a Long Hiatus

by March 12, 2021

The Palazzo reopened its hotel tower on Thursday, March 11, after keeping it closed for over four months. It joined several other Las Vegas properties that recently reopened fully and are now taking reservations seven days a week.The Palazzo is part of the larger Venetian Re ...

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Out of House, Now Heading to Senate

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Out of House, Now Heading to Senate

by March 12, 2021

A bill legalizing sports betting in Maryland cleared the House of Delegates on Thursday and is now headed to the Senate floor.The measure is sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne Jones and was introduced to legislators after state residents voted in favor of bringing regulated ...

Spearhead Studios OKed for UK Gambling Market Entry

Spearhead Studios OKed for UK Gambling Market Entry

by March 12, 2021

Online gambling software provider EveryMatrix this week announced that its game development division has been given the green light to supply its titles in the UK.The company ventured into online casino game making in late 2019 when it formed Spearhead Studios. Based in Marb ...

Former Eldorado Casino in Henderson Gears Up for April 1 Opening

Former Eldorado Casino in Henderson Gears Up for April 1 Opening

by March 11, 2021

The former Eldorado Casino in Henderson, Nevada is set to open doors as The Pass in early April, news emerged this week.The property is entering the final stages of a $5 million remodeling project that includes a revamped exterior with a new paint job, signage, and landscape ...

Playtech Online Casino Content Goes Live with Kindred Brands

Playtech Online Casino Content Goes Live with Kindred Brands

by March 11, 2021

Online gambling technology giant Playtech has partnered up iGaming and betting operator Kindred in a move that will see the former launch its Casino (RNG) products across the latter’s digital gambling brands, including flagship operation Unibet.The two companies marked the b ...