Slotty Vegas Casino Owner to Appeal UK License Revocation

Slotty Vegas Casino Owner to Appeal UK License Revocation

by June 6, 2019

Malta-based online gambling operator MaxEnt Limited said today in a statement on its official website that it would appeal the recently announced decision of the UK Gambling Commission to revoke its operating license.MaxEnt operates the Slotty Vegas and BETAT Casino brands. ...

Gamblers Sue SugarHouse Casino Over “Illegitimate” Card Decks

Gamblers Sue SugarHouse Casino Over “Illegitimate” Card Decks

by June 6, 2019

Two gamblers are suing SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia, claiming that the casino has used broken shuffling machines at gaming tables and “illegitimate” card decks, which has resulted in the two players losing more than $250,000 by playing at the establishment.Local news ou ...

Government Hails Gamesys’ Commitment to Gibraltar

Government Hails Gamesys’ Commitment to Gibraltar

by June 6, 2019

The Government of Gibraltar has hailed the commitment of Gamesys Group to the British Overseas Territory, despite Brexit uncertainties, and congratulated the company on the recent launch of its new online gambling brand Virgin Bet.Virgin Bet went live earlier this week, aimi ...

California’s Tejon Tribe and Hard Rock Unveil $600 Million Casino Project

California’s Tejon Tribe and Hard Rock Unveil $600 Million Casino Project

by June 5, 2019

The Tejon Indian Tribe has partnered Hard Rock International to develop and operate a $600 million casino resort in Kern County, California, it was announced on Tuesday. The project is expected to bring economic boost to the region and generate more than 3,000 temporary and perma ...

Slotty Vegas Casino Owner’s UK License Revoked

Slotty Vegas Casino Owner’s UK License Revoked

by June 5, 2019

UK’s gambling regulator has revoked the license of the Slotty Vegas operator over concerns about the sources of the funds for the recent acquisition of the companyThe UK Gambling Commission announced Tuesday that it has decided to revoke the operating license of MaxEnt Limite ...

Kindred Goes Live in New Jersey, Debuts New Unibet Logo

Kindred Goes Live in New Jersey, Debuts New Unibet Logo

by June 5, 2019

Online gambling operator Kindred Group has officially gone live in the New Jersey market with its flagship brand, Unibet, through a partnership with Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.Kindred inked a partnership agreement with the Boardwalk gaming property last sum ...

ESSA Becomes International Betting Integrity Association

ESSA Becomes International Betting Integrity Association

by June 4, 2019

ESSA celebrates new chapter in its development with today’s rebrand as the International Betting Integrity AssociationESSA, the organization representing some of the world’s largest sports betting operators and monitoring the industry for integrity issues, today announced tha ...

Revived South Korea Locals-Friendly Casino Plan Stirs Controversy

Revived South Korea Locals-Friendly Casino Plan Stirs Controversy

by June 4, 2019

A previously failed proposal for the development of a casino resort in the reclaimed Saemangeum area in South Korea has been revived and has sparked controversy just as it did four years ago when it first emerged.Local news outlet Korea Bizwire reported today that the North ...

Online Casino Supplier Nektan Announces New CFO Appointment

Online Casino Supplier Nektan Announces New CFO Appointment

by June 3, 2019

Online gambling technology platform and services provider Nektan today announced the appointment of a new member of its senior management team. Simon Hay will join the company as its new Chief Financial Officer from June 17, 2019, it became known.Mr. Hay boasts more than two ...

William Hill, Caesars Explored £6 Billion Merger, Deal Failed Over Price

William Hill, Caesars Explored £6 Billion Merger, Deal Failed Over Price

by June 2, 2019

William Hill and Caesars Entertainment Corp. held merger talks last fall, the Sunday Times reports. A deal would have seen the US casino giant take over the British bookmaker to create a £6 billion gambling powerhouse with formidable geographical presence and an excellent positio ...

Ho-Chunk Casino Plan Clears First Federal Hurdle

Ho-Chunk Casino Plan Clears First Federal Hurdle

by June 1, 2019

A proposed hotel and casino complex in the City of Beloit, Wisconsin hit an important milestone toward its realization, developers said in a press release on FridayThe Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is planning to build a $400-million hotel and casino resort along Interstate 90 ...

BoyleSports Secures Entry into UK’s Retail Betting Sector

BoyleSports Secures Entry into UK’s Retail Betting Sector

by June 1, 2019

Despite the gloomy projections about UK’s retail betting sector after a massive crackdown on its highest grossing product, Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has decided to proceed with a long-time goal to enter that same sector through a strategic acquisition.The Racing Post repor ...

Hard Rock, 4 Others Bid for Pope County Casino License

Hard Rock, 4 Others Bid for Pope County Casino License

by May 31, 2019

The bidding process for a license for the development of a casino resort in Pope County, Arkansas attracted five bidders, including Florida gaming and hospitality company Hard Rock International, the Arkansas Racing Commission said on Thursday.Interested parties had up until ...

Melco’s Stake in Crown Resorts Could Spell Trouble for Crown Sydney

Melco’s Stake in Crown Resorts Could Spell Trouble for Crown Sydney

by May 31, 2019

Hong Kong businessman Lawrence Ho purchasing a 19.9% stake in Australian casino operator Crown Resorts could mean trouble for the company’s A$2.2 billion Sydney integrated resort project, local news outlets reportThe Government of New South Wales has instructed the state’s ga ...

Evolution Gaming Debuts New Live Blackjack, Poker Games

Evolution Gaming Debuts New Live Blackjack, Poker Games

by May 31, 2019

Swedish provider of Live Casino solutions Evolution Gaming has added two new titles to its stacked roster of games. Free Bet Blackjack and 2 Hand Casino Hold’em have extended the company’s line-up of Live Blackjack and Live Poker tables, as Evolution Gaming announced in a press r ...