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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…
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…
By Terry DavisNetEnt’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…
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…
By Terry DavisOnline 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…
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…
By Terry DavisAlthough 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…
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…
By Terry DavisOnline 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…
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…
A New York State political operative was charged on Monday for allegedly aiding Amaya founder and former CEO David Baazov to contribute $25,000 to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 re-election campaign. Details about…
Casino developers and operators Melco Resorts & Entertainment, recently rebranded from Melco Crown, and Crown Resorts announced today that they will part ways after a decade of collaboration. The joint venture will…
By Terry DavisA proposed bill to amend the Isle of Man's existing casino regulations made important progress earlier this week, local media reported. It became known earlier this year that the local government intended…
The Australian government is planning to impose a ban on gambling ads during sports events broadcasts as part of a sweeping media reform package, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told New York reporters…
By Terry DavisMacau-based gambling operator Galaxy Entertainment has joined what is expected to be a clash of titans for a license for the nascent Japanese casino market. The casino giant will compete with the…
A casino expansion bill, sponsored by New Hampshire Senator Lou D’Allesandro, was voted down by the state House on Thursday. New Hampshire lawmakers also approved a measure that would make sure that…
By Terry DavisA group of British MPs has been scolded by Standards Commissioner Kathryn Hudson for lack of transparency and other related issues found in a report on the highly controversial fixed-odds betting terminals.…
Scottish Daily Fantasy Sports operator Premier Punt has rolled out the first phase of a new product that brings together fantasy sports and traditional sports betting to create a new type of…
Casino workers at Connecticut’s two existing casinos rallied on Wednesday in front of the State Capitol to support a proposal for the construction of a new casino off tribal land in the…
By Terry DavisThe Florida House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on a sweeping reform of the state’s gambling industry, Sen. Bill Galvano, one of the leading negotiators, announced on Tuesday. The two…
By Terry DavisThe UK Gambling Commission has imposed a hefty £300,000 fine on online gambling operator BGO Entertainment Ltd. for misleading advertisements featured on both its website as well as on the websites of…
UK gambling operator William Hill and US casino owner Caesars Entertainment announced that they have brought pari-mutuel simulcast wagering to Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino in Council Bluffs Iowa. According to a press…
By Terry DavisNorthwest Africa may become the next favorite gambling hub for Chinese players as a Macau casino developer is building a multi-million-dollar integrated resort in Cape Verde. Macau Legend Development Ltd. announced several…
PokerStars owner, Amaya, is reportedly hiring a William Hill merger and acquisition specialist to renew its M&A push, after a failed merger deal with the aforementioned major UK operator, The Sunday Times…
Another deal for the sale of the shuttered Atlantic Club Casino Hotel and its conversion into a water park resort has collapsed, The Press of Atlantic City reported on Thursday. Real estate…
Australian officials have approved the introduction of a new national problem gambling framework as part of an ongoing clampdown on online gambling, local media has reported. The new regulations are expected to…
More operators are leaving Poland’s newly regulated online gambling market, local media has reported. It has become known that the entire iPoker network has been closed for Poland-based players. William Hill and…
By Terry DavisPhilippine residential and leisure property developer Belle Corp. has unveiled plans to expand its casino operations within Manila’s Entertainment City and beyond. Belle currently operates City of Dreams Manila, a multi-billion integrated…
The Florida Legislature has less than two weeks to craft a new gambling legislation. The state’s main legislative body has two gambling bills – one sponsored by the House and the other…
By Terry DavisBillionaire investor Teddy Sagi and his assets management firm LabTech Investments Ltd. have recently purchased a 29% stake in real estate company Market Tech Holdings, known to be the owner of London’s…
By Terry DavisThe Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will not allow offices at its accredited buildings across Metro Manila and the rest of the nation to be used by online gambling operators, local media…
By Terry DavisFirst casinos will open doors in the Republic of Cyprus this summer, local media has reported. Major gambling operators Hard Rock International and Melco International Development were chosen as the preferred developers…
