Michael Pearson Wins Second WSOPC Harveys Lake Tahoe Main Event Title
After a fast-paced final day of play that took just four hours to complete, Michael Pearson secured his second WSOP Circuit Harveys Lake Tahoe Main Event win and his second…
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Ukraine Looks to Legalize Casinos, Retail Betting, Online Gambling
The government of Ukraine has released the full text of the bill that aims to legalize various forms of gambling by the end of the year. The bill contains information…
US Sports Betting Set to Become $8 Billion Industry by 2025
US sports betting will be a $7 billion to $8 billion industry by 2025, according to projections by investors and gambling executives. The historic May 2018 ruling of the US…
Charlie Coultas Leads Final 10 into WSOPC Harveys Lake Tahoe Finale
After two starting flights and one more day of play, the 424-strong field of the WSOP Circuit Harveys Lake Tahoe Main Event was trimmed down to the unofficial final table…
Former Kindred Executive Tommi Maijala Steps In as Relax Gaming CEO
Major provider of online casino content and an aggregation platform Relax Gaming announced late last week the appointment of Tommi Maijala as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Maijala is…
New Bill Outlines POGO Employees Tax Dues
Foreigners employed at Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) could be required to pay a 15% tax on their earnings in the Philippines under a bill recently filed in the national…
Long-Time Casino Executive Bobby Baldwin Named CEO of Drew Las Vegas
Las Vegas casino industry veteran Bobby Baldwin has been named CEO of the Drew Las Vegas, a $3.1 billion, 67-story hotel and casino resort currently under development at the site…
WSOP Circuit Harveys Lake Tahoe Main Event Day 2 Kicks Off with 71 Hopefuls
The poker room at Harveys Lake Tahoe is currently serving as arena for WSOP Circuit Main Event action and as many as 71 hopefuls from the $1,700 buy-in tournament’s two…
GVC to Announce Gambling Veteran Barry Gibson as New Chairman
Former Playtech and William Hill director Barry Gibson is tipped to succeed Lee Feldman as chairman of Isle of Man-based gambling group GVC Holdings, according to a Sky News report.…
DraftKings Eyes Nov. 4 Pennsylvania Mobile Betting Soft-Launch
This coming Monday, November 4, will be an eventful day for Pennsylvania’s online gambling market as it will see two major brands enter it – one bringing digital sports betting…
Sportradar Denies Allegations of Italian Mafia Ties
Betting technology and sports data provider Sportradar on Friday refuted “strongly” the allegations made by business news outlet Business Insider Italia that linked it to illegal online gambling operations conducted…
Aspire Global’s Pariplay to Supply Content to 888casino in New Jersey
Online gambling group Aspire Global has reached an important milestone in its growth strategy that will see it enter the lucrative US iGaming market. The company announced today that it…
Live Casino Supplier Evolution Partners Penn National in Pennsylvania
Live Casino supplier Evolution Gaming today announced that it has signed a deal to provide its content to Pennsylvania-headquartered casino operator Penn National Gaming. Under the agreement, Penn will be…
Greentube Slots Go Live with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino
Online casino content provider Greentube, a division of NOVOMATIC Interactive, has extended its Swedish footprint through a recently announced deal with the online gambling business of state-owned operator Svenska Spel.…
Penn National Evaluates Offers to Sell Las Vegas Strip Casino Resort
Casino operator Penn National Gaming is evaluating unsolicited offers for its Tropicana Las Vegas property, but the company’s management said that a sale is not imminent. Penn executives said during…
Microgaming, Fortune Factory Studios Debut Long Mu Fortunes Slot
Microgaming takes players to a brand new adventure with the latest addition to its ever-growing online slots collection. The veteran online gaming provider’s newest release was exclusively developed by Fortune…
Veikkaus to Retire Nearly Half of Its Slot Machines amid Criticism
Finland’s gambling monopoly, Veikkaus, today revealed plans to nearly halve the number of slots machines it operates at kiosks, supermarkets, and service stations within the next five years amid criticism…
PokerStars Set to Finally Bring Online Poker to Pennsylvania
The ongoing online gambling expansion in Pennsylvania is set to hit another important milestone this coming Monday when Canadian gambling giant The Stars Group, parent company of major poker brand…
After Bellagio, Circus Circus Casinos, MGM Seeks to Offload MGM Grand
MGM Resorts International is seeking a buyer for its flagship MGM Grand property in Las Vegas, the company’s CEO, Jim Murren, said during a Wednesday conference call. Mr. Murren’s comments…
PG SOFT to Add Casino Games Portfolio to EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine
Mobile casino games developer PG SOFT has partnered EveryMatrix to have its content integrated into the latter’s CasinoEngine iGaming content aggregation platform, news emerged today. CasinoEngine is one of the…
LeoVegas Sells Live Casino Arm Authentic Gaming to Genting
Gambling group LeoVegas today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its B2B live casino business in a €15 million deal. The company said that its subsidiary…
Australia Wants to Face-Scan Porn Viewers, Online Gamblers
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has suggested the use of facial recognition to prevent minors from accessing pornography and gambling websites. The domestic security agency’s proposal came as part of…
Casino Dealer Sues MGM Springfield over Lower Base Pay
A dealer at MGM Springfield, one of Massachusetts’ two Las Vegas-style commercial casino resorts, is suing the property, arguing that he has consistently been paid less than minimum wage by…
Lithuania’s TOPsport Adds Playson Online Casino Content
Online casino content developer and supplier Playson today announced that it has completed successfully the integration of its gaming titles with Lithuanian online gambling operator TOPsport. Today’s announcement follows earlier…
Switzerland Launches Gambling Addiction Awareness, Prevention Campaign
A Swiss independent foundation has launched a new digital campaign that seeks to help people learn more about the addictive nature of gambling and encourage those already showing signs of…
MGM, Yahoo Sports Announce Exclusive Sports Betting Partnership
Following last year’s landmark US Supreme Court ruling that overturned a long-standing federal ban on sports betting, many knew that sportsbooks teaming up with sports media giants to enhance brand…
Suncity Joins Manila Casino Resort Scheme to Venture into Philippines’ Gaming Industry
Hong Kong-listed real estate developer and casino operator Suncity Group Holdings Ltd. revealed Tuesday plans to tap into the Philippines’ rapidly expanding casino industry. The company said in filing to…
RBC Starts Flutter at Outperform, Hails Stars Group Marriage as “Unparalleled Opportunity”
The recently announced merger between gambling powerhouses Flutter Entertainment (formerly Paddy Power Betfair) and The Stars Group has a “high chance” of being completed and an “unparalleled opportunity” for share…
Caesars REIT Adds JACK Cleveland Casino to Gaming Properties Roster
VICI Properties and JACK Entertainment have entered into an agreement that will see the real estate investment trust (REIT) buy the casino operator’s JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino…
LeoVegas Lets Out Victorious Roar as It Finally Gets Five-Year Swedish License
LeoVegas has scored a major win in court recently that paved the way for the company to finally obtain a coveted extension of its Swedish online gambling license to five…