LeoVegas Marks Official Launch in Denmark

by December 8, 2016

Swedish mobile casino company LeoVegas today announced that it is now live in Denmark. The gambling operator received a gaming license by the country’s gambling regulator – Spillemyndigheden – back in October.LeoVegas said in an early Thursday press release that pre-launch pr ...

Japanese Premier Defends Casino Bill before Opposition

by December 8, 2016

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke in support of the Integrated Resorts Promotion Bill that is currently being discussed by the country’s lawmakers. Japan’s top official argued that if the construction of such integrated resorts is approved, this would create numerous jobs ...

Amaya Takeover Bid Receives Severe Shareholder Blow

by December 7, 2016

David Baazov’s controversial bid to buy Amaya has taken another blow, this time from a shareholder in the Canadian gambling company. Jason Ader, CEO of investment management services provider SpringOwl Asset Management, said in a letter from late last week that Mr. Baazov’s offer ...

One Betsson Group Technology Supports Betsson Mobile Casino Growth

by December 6, 2016

Online gambling operator Betsson AB announced the development of the One Betsson Group (OBG) front-end technology and the subsequent addition of over 800 casino games to Betsson.com’s newly launched mobile casino. The significant expansion of the brand’s offering has made its mob ...

Japan Casino Bill Goes to Upper House

by December 6, 2016

A bill promoting the legalization of casino gambling in Japan passed the country legislature’s Lower House on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Japanese Diet, the country’s government, said that the proposed legislation was sent to the Upper House.Lawmakers will try to take adv ...

Paddy Power Co-Founder Taunts against FOBTs

by December 5, 2016

Paddy Power Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Stewart Kenny has secretly lobbied against the legalization of fixed-odds betting terminals in the Republic of Ireland, according to a Times report.Kenny co-founded the major gambling operator back in 1988 and served as its CE ...

NetEnt Enters Mexico’s Online Casino Market with Codere

by December 5, 2016

Swedish developer and supplier of digital casino solutions NetEnt today announced that it will introduce its offering in the Latin American region through an extension of its existing agreement with Spanish gambling operator Codere.NetEnt has repeatedly pointed out that expan ...

Tioga Downs Casino Opening Marks New Era for New York Gambling Industry

by December 3, 2016

Tioga Downs, located in the small town of Nichols, officially opened doors as full-fledged casino on Friday. A former race track with slot machines, the venue now also features table games, including blackjack, roulette, and craps, as well as a poker room. Tioga Downs Casino has ...

PAGCOR Grants 35 Offshore Online Gambling Licenses

by December 2, 2016

The Philippine gambling regulator (PAGCOR) has issued around 35 online gambling licenses for offshore operations, industry insiders have reported. It is yet to become known how many of the new licensees will actually operate offshore gambling businesses in the Philippines.Onl ...

SBTech Supplies Full Sports Betting Solution to winmasters

by December 2, 2016

Gambling provider SBTech today announced that it has signed an agreement to supply its complete Sports Betting Solution and Chameleon 360 iGaming platform to online sports betting and gaming operator winmasters.The online gambling brand first looked to establish its position ...

Dutch Gambling Regulator Imposes Stiffer Fines on iGaming Operators

by December 2, 2016

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelaanbieders announced on Thursday that it is changing its ways towards violators of the Netherlands’ gambling regulations. The regulatory body will be imposing heavier fines to those operating in the country without being allowed to do so.As of ...

US Casino Developer Proposes $2.2-Billion Integrated Resort in Spain

by December 2, 2016

US-based hotel and casino operator The Cordish Companies announced on Thursday that it plans to build a $2.2-billion integrated resort in Spain. The complex will be located not far from Madrid’s city center. If approved, the project will be the company’s first international ventu ...

Regulators Set Mid-2017 Deadline for Online Poker Shared Liquidity Agreement

by December 1, 2016

Online poker shared liquidity has progressed a step closer to reality, after the online gambling regulators of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom have reached an accord in relation to certain technical standardization matters.During an informal meeting hel ...

Catena Media Expands UK Portfolio with Casino UK Acquisition

by December 1, 2016

Lead generation and online performance marketing company Catena Media announced that it has further grown its UK portfolio with the acquisition of Casino UK (casinouk.com). The deal was valued at €10.6 million, the purchase price payable upon completion.The Casino UK website ...

Japan Rekindles Debate on Casino Legalization Bill

by November 30, 2016

The Japanese Diet, or the country’s legislature, will do its level best to enact a long-stalled Integrated Resorts Promotion Bill within the current legislative session. Japan’s lawmakers are set to adjourn for the year on December 14.The proposed legislation was first submi ...