ORYX Expands Further in Croatia with Senator Online Casino Launch

ORYX Expands Further in Croatia with Senator Online Casino Launch

by March 5, 2021

Online gambling software provider ORYX Gaming has extended its foothold in the Croatian market through a partnership with local land-based casino operator Senator.Under the terms of a recently signed deal between the two companies, the provider has utilized its turnkey solut ...

UKGC Penalizes Caesars Casino Employees over License Failings

UKGC Penalizes Caesars Casino Employees over License Failings

by March 4, 2021

A year after the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) slapped Caesars Entertainment with a record fine, the regulator announced that it has also taken action against Personal Management License (PML) holders working at the casino operator.Issued by the UKGC, these licenses are held ...

Apollo Buyout Firm Nabs Venetian Casino in $6.25 Billion Deal

Apollo Buyout Firm Nabs Venetian Casino in $6.25 Billion Deal

by March 4, 2021

US private equity firm Apollo Global Management has added The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to its bulging portfolio of gambling assets, news emerged Wednesday.The company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the operating company of the luxury c ...

Pragmatic Play to Create Dedicated Live Casino Environment for Unibet

Pragmatic Play to Create Dedicated Live Casino Environment for Unibet

by March 3, 2021

Online casino content provider Pragmatic Play this week announced a major deal with Kindred that will see it create a dedicated Live Casino environment for the online gambling operator’s flagship brand Unibet.The studio will feature a number of live dealer tables such as Roul ...

Court Approves $155 Million Settlement in Big Fish Illegal Gambling Case

Court Approves $155 Million Settlement in Big Fish Illegal Gambling Case

by March 3, 2021

Australian slot machine maker Aristocrat Leisure will finally be able to close the book on two class action lawsuits against its social gaming arm Big Fish Games after a US district court has given a final approval to a $155 million settlement announced last year.The cases w ...

Connecticut Governor, Mohegans Announce Betting, Online Casino Deal

Connecticut Governor, Mohegans Announce Betting, Online Casino Deal

by March 3, 2021

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the Mohegans, one of the state’s two federally recognized tribes, on Tuesday announced that they have reached an agreement that would pave the way for legal online gambling and sports betting in the state.The agreement practically permits n ...

Wilton Rancheria Announces March 9 Groundbreaking on Elk Grove Casino

Wilton Rancheria Announces March 9 Groundbreaking on Elk Grove Casino

by March 3, 2021

The Wilton Rancheria Tribe will break ground on its planned casino resort in Elk Grove, California on March 9 and construction will begin shortly after, news emerged Tuesday.The property will be developed and operated by Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality company Boyd Ga ...

Zynga Faces Class Action Suit in California over Illegal Social Slots

Zynga Faces Class Action Suit in California over Illegal Social Slots

by March 2, 2021

Social game developer Zynga has been hit with a class action complaint in California, claiming that its social casino games violate various state laws and constitute illegal gambling.The complaint was filed last week by Michael Owens, a Florida resident, who acted individuall ...

PokerStars Hit with $1,000 Fine in New Jersey over Self-Exclusion Failure

PokerStars Hit with $1,000 Fine in New Jersey over Self-Exclusion Failure

by March 2, 2021

PokerStars has once again been slapped with a fine from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) after a technical glitch on its platform enabled a self-excluded customer to gamble more than $500,000 with the online gambling operator.According to a Notice of Viola ...

Gambling Giant Entain Revises Enlabs Takeover Offer after Investor Pressure

Gambling Giant Entain Revises Enlabs Takeover Offer after Investor Pressure

by March 2, 2021

Gaming and sports betting powerhouse Entain has sweetened its bid for Enlabs after some of the shareholders of the Swedish gambling group winced at the original price offered.Entain, which up until recently traded as GVC Holdings, said Monday that it has renewed its offer an ...

Long-Time Backer of Laxer Controls to Lead UK Gambling Act Review

Long-Time Backer of Laxer Controls to Lead UK Gambling Act Review

by March 2, 2021

A Tory minister with a history of support for UK gambling sector has taken over responsibility for an ongoing review of the industry, the Guardian reported on Monday.Media minister John Whittingdale has been placed in charge of the review nearly three months after its launch ...

Caesars, Betway US Sports Betting Link-Up Reportedly in the Works

Caesars, Betway US Sports Betting Link-Up Reportedly in the Works

by March 1, 2021

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc. is reportedly eyeing a US betting market access partnership with a major European online gambling operator as it gears up preparations to close the £2.9 billion acquisition of William Hill.According to gambling consultancy firm Eilers & ...

Betting Shops Eligible for Restart Grants as England Emerges from Third Lockdown

Betting Shops Eligible for Restart Grants as England Emerges from Third Lockdown

by March 1, 2021

Betting shops were included in a restart grant scheme announced by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak late last week that aims to help High Street businesses reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased across England.Ahead of Chancellor Sunak’s Wednesday annual budget speech, he made a ...

Work on New NorCal Casino to Start Soon as Developer Secures Funding

Work on New NorCal Casino to Start Soon as Developer Secures Funding

by March 1, 2021

The Wilton Rancheria tribe has secured funding to finally materialize a long-time project for a casino in the Sacramento area in Northern California.Tribal officials said last week that as part of the recently obtained financing, they will also soon announce a ground-breakin ...

New Las Vegas Casino Nixes Resort Fees, Paid Parking to “Dazzle Guests”

New Las Vegas Casino Nixes Resort Fees, Paid Parking to “Dazzle Guests”

by March 1, 2021

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is set to swing its doors open on March 25 without resort fees, universally known as one of the biggest pet peeves of every guest of Las Vegas.The announcement was made late last week by Richard “Boz” Bosworth, President and CEO of the property’s owner ...