Paddy Power Betfair CEO Unveils Further US Expansion Plans

by May 18, 2017

Dublin-based gambling operator Paddy Power Betfair is looking into opportunities to expand its business in the US, CEO Breon Corcoran told media.Last week, the company purchased US fantasy sports operator DRAFT for a little less than $50 million, thus entering a market that ...

PokerStars Founder Mark Scheinberg Invests in Spain’s Real Estate Market

by May 17, 2017

PokerStars founder Mark Scheinberg plans to increase his investment in Madrid’s real estate market, according to reports from local media.The Israeli-Canadian businessman purchased in February a 50% stake in Centro Canalejas Madrid, paying €225 million to owners OHL Desarrol ...

Bodog to Sponsor H2 Poker Club to Consolidate Presence in Brazil’s Gambling Market

by May 17, 2017

Online gambling brand Bodog announced that it has become sponsor of The H2 Poker Club in São Paulo, Brazil as part of its effort to promote its offering to Brazilian gambling customers.The H2 is known to be the South American country’s largest poker venue. Under the deal bet ...

Catena Media Reveals Tap Issue Plan to Fund iGaming Affiliate Acquisitions

by May 16, 2017

Malta-headquartered performance marketing company Catena Media announced today that it has been considering the release of a €50-million-worth tap issue to finance future acquisition deals in the iGaming affiliate space.CEO Robert Andersson revealed that Catena Media is cons ...

Third Connecticut Casino Will Not Harm Revenue-Sharing Deal between State and Tribes

by May 16, 2017

The US Department of the Interior reaffirmed its stance from last year that a third casino in Connecticut would not affect the slots revenue-sharing agreement between the state and its two tribal casinos – Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino.The two gambling venues are op ...

UK Gambling Commission to Review 888 Holdings Subsidiary License

by May 15, 2017

The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a review of a subsidiary of Gibraltar-headquartered online gambling operator 888 Holdings.Information on the matter is still very limited, but it seems that the unnamed subsidiary will have its license reviewed in relation to the prov ...

Responsible Gambling Becomes Primary Concern in Japan’s Casino Regulation Debate

by May 15, 2017

The creation of a framework that would regulate Japan’s gambling industry in a socially responsible manner has turned into a major priority for the country’s government.According to recent news from the Pacific island nation, lawmakers are planning to introduce a regulatory s ...

NetEnt Casino Content Returns to Canada with British Columbia License

by May 12, 2017

NetEnt’s Americas division has received the necessary approval from the British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) to supply the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) with its online casino content. The move comes a year after the Swedish iGaming provider ...

Tabcorp Blasts Australian Competition Watchdog for Siding with Tatts Merger Opposers

by May 12, 2017

Australian gambling operator Tabcorp accused openly the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of siding with opponents of its proposed A$11-billion merger with fellow gambling company Tatts Group.Tabcorp representatives spoke before the Federal Court of Austr ...

K8 Online Casino Goes Live in UK with EveryMatrix Software

by May 12, 2017

Online casino operator K8 is set to re-launch its operations in the UK regulated market with software by iGaming provider EveryMatrix, the latter announced in a press release from Thursday.Up to now, K8 has been targeting mainly Asian gambling customers with casino and bingo ...

Melco Resorts & Entertainment to Pursue Uniqueness in Japan’s Casino Market

by May 11, 2017

Casino developer and operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment will be chasing after innovation and uniqueness, if it wins a casino license in Japan, CFO Geoffrey Davis said during a Wednesday presentation at the Japan Gaming Congress.Organized by Clarion Events, the event ...

Brazil Draws Major Casino Operators

by May 11, 2017

Although casino gambling is illegal in Brazil, the country has reportedly been eyed by some of the world’s biggest casino operators.According to media reports, Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has informed Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella about his company’s inter ...

Senate Committee Vote Offers Ray of Hope for New York Online Poker Effort

by May 10, 2017

An online poker bill will be considered in the New York State Senate, after it passed its final committee hurdle on Tuesday. Introduced in January, S 3898 calls for the legalization of online poker as a game of skill.Members of the Senate’s Finance Committee passed the propo ...

Latest Casino Bonuses Expands iGaming Portfolio with Two Little Fleas

by May 9, 2017

Online gaming affiliate network Latest Casino Bonuses (LCB) has long been known for its itch for new additions to its growing family. It announced today that it has relieved slightly that itch through the acquisition of online bingo portal Two Little Fleas.Generally speaking, ...

Connecticut’s Third Casino Proposal Edges Closer to Legislative Approval

by May 9, 2017

A Connecticut General Assembly committee approved on Monday a legislative proposal that paves the way for the state’s third casino.There are two operating casinos in Connecticut, both of them located on tribal land. Foxwoods Resort Casino is run by the Mashantucket Pequot Tri ...