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International online gambling operators may no longer be able to operate in Switzerland, local media reported. The Swiss House of Representatives voted on Wednesday in favor of the proposed blockage of Internet…
By Terry DavisIt became clear late last year that Massachusetts lawmakers were pondering the possibility to legalize online gambling within the state’s borders. According to local media, discussions on the topic have already begun…
News about another online gambling-related scandal in the Philippines emerged earlier today, when local media reported that 15 Chinese nationals were detained for participation in an illegal online gambling operation. The individuals…
A legislative piece that would have legalized casino gambling in Georgia failed to gain the necessary support in the State Senate Regulated Industries Committee. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Brandon Beach, confirmed that…
Reports emerged late last week that Kindred Group may be eyeing further expansion of its operations through the acquisition of Danish state-owned gambling operator Danske Spil for around DKK4 billion ($570 million).…
By Terry DavisProblem gambling was a concern voiced almost immediately after the Japanese Diet (the country’s government) voted late last year in favor of a bill that legalized casino gambling. A new legislative piece…
The comprehensive selection process for Connecticut's third casino inched a step closer to completion after the town of East Windsor signed on Saturday a development agreement to potentially host the gambling venue.…
Two bills focused on the future of Florida's gambling industry survived through committee votes on Thursday to now head to the Legislature's floor. This year's legislative session is slated to commence on…
By Terry DavisOnline gambling operator Kindred Group announced today that it is to acquire fellow iGaming business 32Red as part of its strategy for continued growth through the operation of multiple brands and focus…
Sen. Bill Galvano, the Florida legislator who proposed significant expansion of the state gambling industry last month, presented on Wednesday an amended and extended version of his Senate Bill 8. The legislative…
By Terry DavisIt is barely news to anyone with any involvement in the gambling industry that Hard Rock International and Melco Crown Entertainment are interested in investing in the newly legalized Japanese casino market.…
Supplier of gambling services and solutions Playtech has decided to approach player retention as an important driver of the industry’s growth in a bit more innovative manner. It has opted for Captain…
A potential Las Vegas Sands casino venture in Japan was put a $10-billion price tag by Chairman Sheldon Adelson. Speaking at an investor conference in the country’s capital, the casino tycoon said…
Stockholm-listed Live Casino supplier Evolution Gaming has added another client to its growing portfolio. UK-licensed online casino and bingo supplier White Hat Gaming has become the latest industry player to opt for…
A constitutional amendment for the legalization of casino gambling in Georgia and an accompanying Senate Bill for the regulation of the state’s gambling industry are to get their first committee vote later…
By Terry DavisConstruction of the proposed A$3-billion Gold Coast Integrated Resort is set to begin next April, right after the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. However, developer ASF Consortium cannot commence work on the…
Malta-based online gaming company Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has acquired an unnamed iGaming affiliate network, an announcement that comes as a further manifestation of the ongoing consolidation within the affiliate marketing sector.…
Construction of the $950-million MGM Springfield casino resort in Springfield, Massachusetts has reached its halfway point, city officials confirmed at a press conference on Thursday. It was also understood that the property…
By Terry DavisOnline poker operator partypoker has temporarily suspended operations in the Czech Republic in the wake of the recent implementation of new iGaming regulations. The announcement comes on the very same day when…
By Terry DavisNew York has moved an inch closer toward the legalization of online poker after a proposed legislation passed a first Senate Committee vote earlier this week. Although the affirmative vote was a…
Online casino games supplier NYX Gaming Group added another client operator to its portfolio, after locking a content distribution deal with Spanish gambling company Luckia Games. Under their agreement, the operator will…
By Terry DavisMalta-based gambling operator Trustfulgames, the parent company of the iGaming brand Tiplix, will have to pay a €170,000 fine after it had been spotted offering online gambling services to Netherlands-located players, Dutch…
Online poker room PokerStars has informed Czech players that it is set launch its .cz website on Thursday, February 16. The operator was granted a license by the local gambling regulator last…
By Terry DavisWilliam Hill’s largest shareholder has been trying to spark new merger and acquisition talks over the past several months, The Sunday Times reported. Privately owned hedge fund Parvus Asset Management owns a…
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney failed to gain the necessary support from fellow Senate members to override a Governor’s veto of a bill that many believed was intended to teach billionaire…
By Terry DavisWork on the A$300-million project for the expansion and redevelopment of Adelaide Casino in Adelaide, South Australia can finally begin, after owner SKYCITY Entertainment Group has sealed a key parking spaces deal,…
Okada Manila, a $2.4-billion integrated resort located in the heart of the Philippine capital, Manila, announced late last week that it has decided to push back its grand opening to a later…
Online poker operator PokerStars had its wrists slapped by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for failing to prevent out-of-state customers from gambling on its New Jersey mobile website. The state…
By Terry DavisSupplier of gaming content and related services for the international gambling industry Playtech announced on Thursday that it has opted for Featurespace’s fraud prevention products to further improve the quality of its…
After the massive crackdown on drugs, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has now set eyes on illegal online gambling. The Southeast Asian country’s highest official has recently issued an order that provides clear…
Russia may be on its way to designating a sixth gaming zone with casino venues, according to recent reports by local media outlets. Word has leaked out that a Turkish architecture firm…
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has revealed that the organization is re-examining its stance on legal sports betting in the US. The statement may indicate that the professional sports league’s reserve…
By Terry Davis