Melco’s Tokyo Office Raided in Relation to Casino Bribery Scandal

Melco’s Tokyo Office Raided in Relation to Casino Bribery Scandal

by January 27, 2020

Macau integrated resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment is now ensnared in Japan’s bribery scandal that erupted late last year and caught up high profile political figures, including a former Senior Vice Minister responsible for drafting a government policy for the int ...

QTech Games Partners Casino Games Studio Thunderkick for Latest Tournament

QTech Games Partners Casino Games Studio Thunderkick for Latest Tournament

by January 26, 2020

QTech Games, a leading distributor of online casino games across Asian markets, has teamed up with Swedish gaming studio Thunderkick for the launch of its latest tournament.The new QT Thunderkick Championship will run from February 6 through February 26 and will feature a $1 ...

PokerStars Founder Surrenders to US Federal Authorities Nearly a Decade after Indictment

PokerStars Founder Surrenders to US Federal Authorities Nearly a Decade after Indictment

by January 26, 2020

The founder of PokerStars, Isai Scheinberg, finally appeared before US prosecutors nearly a decade after he was indicted on illegal gambling, bank fraud, and money laundering, among other charges, the Forbes reported.A couple of months ago, federal prosecutors issued an extr ...

Indiana Casino Operator Embroiled in Illegal Political Contributions Scandal

Indiana Casino Operator Embroiled in Illegal Political Contributions Scandal

by January 25, 2020

Spectacle Entertainment, the operator of two Lake Michigan riverboat casinos, is facing scrutiny from the Indiana Gaming Commission after a Maryland political consultant pleaded guilty to illegally directing funds from an Indiana casino company to a state lawmaker who ran for the ...

FanDuel Debuts Mobile Casino in Pennsylvania

FanDuel Debuts Mobile Casino in Pennsylvania

by January 25, 2020

Pennsylvania’s digital casino space just got bigger after FanDuel launched on Friday mobile casino-style offering in addition to its existing sports betting app.Users of the FanDuel Sportsbook app that are based in the Keystone State can now play slots and table games after ...

Play’n GO Ventures into the Mysteries of the American South with Wild Blood 2 Vampire Slot

Play’n GO Ventures into the Mysteries of the American South with Wild Blood 2 Vampire Slot

by January 24, 2020

Online casino content creator Play’n GO this week released Wild Blood 2, the latest addition to its library as it looks to launch a record number of slots this year.The company’s newest title ushers players into the world of a mighty vampire and his three beautiful undead bri ...

Casino Games Studio NetGaming Opens Malta Office amid Expansion Campaign

Casino Games Studio NetGaming Opens Malta Office amid Expansion Campaign

by January 24, 2020

Casino games studio NetGaming has opened an office in Malta as part of its growth strategy and as it seeks to introduce its offering to new markets.In a press release from earlier today, the gaming content creator said that it has moved into a state-of-the-art facility in Sl ...

Betfred Partners Saratoga Casino Black Hawk to Tap Into Colorado Sports Betting Market

Betfred Partners Saratoga Casino Black Hawk to Tap Into Colorado Sports Betting Market

by January 24, 2020

British bookmaker Betfred has secured a Colorado wagering partner as state gambling regulators prepare to award the first batch of sports betting licenses, following the legalization of the practice in November 2019.Betfred announced Thursday that it has partnered Saratoga Ca ...

Hard Rock Takes Legal Actions to See Fair Hellinikon Casino Selection Process

Hard Rock Takes Legal Actions to See Fair Hellinikon Casino Selection Process

by January 24, 2020

Casino and hospitality operator Hard Rock International will take what it believes are necessary actions after Greek gambling regulators rejected its bid for a 30-year license for a casino resort near Athens and granted the permit to rival Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment....

NetEnt’s New Serengeti Kings Slot Flaunts the Riches of Africa

NetEnt’s New Serengeti Kings Slot Flaunts the Riches of Africa

by January 23, 2020

NetEnt is taking players to the plains of the Serengeti to explore the region’s wildlife and many riches with its brand new Africa-themed online slot Serengeti Kings.The new title in the Swedish online casino games studio’s ever-growing portfolio arrives with a 5×4 grid ...

Indiana Gambling Regulator OKs Betting on the Oscars

Indiana Gambling Regulator OKs Betting on the Oscars

by January 23, 2020

For the very first time and just several months after sports betting was legalized in Indiana, state bettors will be able to place wagers on the upcoming Academy Awards, news emerged on Wednesday.The Indiana Gaming Commission authorized the state’s retail and mobile sportsbo ...

Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Dining Lineup Ahead of Late 2020 Downtown Vegas Debut

Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Dining Lineup Ahead of Late 2020 Downtown Vegas Debut

by January 23, 2020

Circa Resort & Casino, the first Downtown Las Vegas resort to be built from the ground up in a while, this week revealed its dining lineup as construction of the property is under way and on track to be completed on time for a planned 2020 launch.When it opens doors for g ...

German States Could Lift Online Casino, Poker Ban as Ongoing Talks Reach Breakthrough

German States Could Lift Online Casino, Poker Ban as Ongoing Talks Reach Breakthrough

by January 23, 2020

The heads of Germany’s 16 states have achieved a breakthrough in negotiations on the future of the nation’s online gambling industry, according to reports from local news outlets.Germany adopted an experimental sports betting regime on January 1, 2020 that was authorized in ...

ORYX Gaming Pens Casino Content Deal with Crypto-Focused Hub88

ORYX Gaming Pens Casino Content Deal with Crypto-Focused Hub88

by January 22, 2020

Provider of B2B solutions for the online gambling industry ORYX Gaming has teamed up with Hub88, the iGaming integration platform of Coingaming Group, to further enhance its growth.Under the terms of a recently penned deal, Hub88 will gain access to the gaming titles availab ...

MGM Taps Experienced Industry Leader to Reverse Disappointing Springfield Casino Revenue

MGM Taps Experienced Industry Leader to Reverse Disappointing Springfield Casino Revenue

by January 22, 2020

Casino operator MGM Resorts International has tapped an experienced industry leader to get at the helm of its MGM Springfield resort as the property has been grappling with disappointing gaming revenue very much for the entirety of its existence.MGM announced Tuesday that Ch ...