Events & Reports

XLMedia Expects to Report a 43% Revenue Increase Due to Strong Organic Growth and M&A Activity

by January 19, 2015

Jersey-based provider of digital marketing services XLMedia Plc revealed in a statement that it expects to report a revenue increase estimated to be about 43% due to “strong organic growth” over the year and M&A activity. The shares rose by more than 10% after the company ann ...

Next Week’s Poker Tournaments in Europe and the USA

by January 16, 2015

The poker industry is constantly evolving and offering thrill to both players and fans. The year 2015 seems to be a promising one as far as the frequency of exciting poker tournaments is concerned.There is something constantly going on in the poker industry on a global scale ...

Detroit Reports a Decrease in Annual Gaming Revenue

by January 14, 2015

Detroit released a report on both its December and annual revenue from gambling activities. The city’s three casinos posted an increase in profits for the last month of the year, as compared to the figures that were announced back in December 2013. The bad news is that the ...

New Transit Visa Regulations Have a Negative Effect on Macau’s Gambling Industry

by January 13, 2015

It seems that the stricter transit visa rules that were imposed last year will continue to affect Macau’s gambling industry in 2015 as well. Japanese financial holding company Nomura Holdings, Inc. pointed out in a note that was released earlier today that some well-known h ...

South African Casino Revenues Affected by the Illegal iGaming Activities

by January 13, 2015

Despite the fact that the iGaming options are strictly prohibited on the territory of South Africa, it seems like there is an alarming tendency related to the fast development of the unregulated markets.According to statistics released mere hours ago, gray markets are a serio ...

Video Gambling Revenue in Montana Remains Relatively Stable During 2014 Fiscal Year

by January 12, 2015

Although the state of Montana is not among those that are about to legalize online gambling, the tax revenues generated via video gambling in 2014 fiscal year were really satisfactory. Despite the fact that a drop of 0.2% was reported as compared to figures posted in 2013, the vi ...

Wells Fargo with a Report on Scientific Games’ Benefits from the Acquisition of Bally Technologies

by January 9, 2015

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, a subsidiary company of Wells Fargo & Co. dealing with investment banking and various other financial services, released a report on New York-based gaming operator Scientific Games Corp.’s acquisition of Bally Technologies and the likely ben ...

The 8th iGB Affiliate Awards to Take Place in London on February 1

by January 8, 2015

The 9th London Affiliate Conference (LAC) will take place between January 31 and February 3. Last year, the event attracted more than 100 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 3,000 attendees. Due to the great interest it excited, organizers decided to move it to a new, more spac ...

Singapore and Macau Residents Willing to Work in Casino Industry

by January 8, 2015

Asian gambling industry and the Macau-based venues in particular have had a tough year during which the weakest revenue numbers ever were reported. Apart from the indications for improving the situation and the resolution of the President Xi Jinping about economy diversification, ...

States Likely to Legalize Online Gambling Activities in 2015

by January 8, 2015

Online gambling legislation in the United States has been on the agenda for a long time and understandably, it attracted a lot of opponents and proponents. Last year made players, based in several states hopeful that they will get the chance to play their favorite games from the ...

UBS Securities Asia Ltd. with a Report on the Performance of Macau’s Gambling Operators in 2015

by January 8, 2015

Earlier today, Hong Kong-based stock broker UBS Securities Asia Ltd. released a note concerning the likely performance of Macau’s gambling operators on the market in 2015. According to the company, Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. will probably generate the most substantial ...

Global Poker Masters Event Promises to be an Exciting One

by January 7, 2015

The Global Poker Index officials revealed information concerning the Global Poker Masters event, which is to be held this spring in Malta. The names of the players who are going to take part in the renowned freeroll were announced as well.There will be eight countries, which ...

Efforts of Casino New Brunswick Officials to Keep the Venue Competitive Pay Off

by January 6, 2015

It seems like Casino New Brunswick officials have not given up on the idea of making it a thriving and competitive to the most famous casino venues on a global scale.Casino representatives revealed details about the renovation procedures and the amenities players have the cha ...

Maryland Reports December Gaming Revenue

by January 6, 2015

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency released a report on December revenues from gambling activities in the state. According to the results posted, a total of $85,6 million were generated during the last month of 2014.Hollywood Casino Perryville earned the amount of ...

Packer and Adelson Most Affected by Macau’s Gambling Issues

by January 5, 2015

The year 2014 was a tough one for the gambling industry worldwide and even the most popular gambling destinations on a global scale reported weak revenues.As far as the situation in the largest gambling hub in Asia – Macau, is concerned, local casinos have been going th ...