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Ukraine’s leading gaming supplier, Lucky Labs, announced it has agreed on a partnership with the international software development company Playson. The deal serves as an indicator of the significant growth Lucky Labs…
Japanese casino tycoon Kazuo Okada revealed yesterday he hopes to transform the Philippines into “the next Hawaii”. The Japanese entrepreneur looks to expand his business on the territory of the country after…
By Susan SuttonNorthampton County, Pennsylvania prosecutor has threatened that he may not prosecute bad checks or chip theft cases filed by Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, if the gambling venue refuses to pay a previously…
Poker Central announced it will shut down its 24/7 television channel on December 31, 2016. The decision was prompted by Poker Central’s plans to veer off in a new direction and comply…
By Susan SuttonPhilippine online gambling supplier PhilWeb faces obstacles in obtaining a new gaming license allowing it to operate on the territory of the country. Yesterday, the gambling supplier filed a report with the…
A law legalizing casino gambling in Japan officially took effect on Monday, December 26. Although the legislation allows the provision of casino gambling services within the country's borders, construction of such venues…
Australian gambling operator Tatts Group said on Friday that it has decided to reject an A$8-billion takeover bid from the Pacific Consortium in favor of a previous merger offer from local arch-rival…
Australian casino developer and operator Crown Resorts has cleared what seemed to be its last legal hurdle preventing the construction of a A$2-billion hotel and casino resort in Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct. Last…
By Terry DavisChinese-backed ASF Consortium pledged to contribute up to A$100 million to support the Queensland government’s efforts to solve Gold Coast traffic issues, if its A$3-billion integrated casino resort proposal is given the…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on online gambling seems to be far from over, local media reported earlier today. During the official signing of the country’s 2017 budget, the Philippines’ top official…
Finland and Austria have agreed to share online poker liquidity in an industry-first deal between two of their leading gambling operators. Liquidity will be shared on Playtech’s iPoker network that powers both…
By Terry DavisSwedish provider of online casino content announced that it has entered another European regulated jurisdiction, thus further implementing on its international expansion strategy. Under a content distribution agreement with National Lottery Bulgaria,…
David Baazov, former Amaya Chief Executive and Chairman, announced on Tuesday that he has decided to abandon his bid to buy the online gambling company and take it private. Mr. Baazov made…
By Terry DavisLead generation company Catena Media today announced the appointment of Claes Wenthzel as Chief Financial Officer. The move is believed to be a strategic step towards the implementation of Catena Media’s plan…
Nigerian online sports betting operator NairaBet announced the relaunch of its affiliate program, powered by marketing technology company Income Access and its iGaming affiliate software. NairaBet was the first company to provide…
By Terry DavisProvider of products for the international gambling industry Inspired Gaming today announced that a selection of its mobile slot titles has gone live for players of major UK gambling operator Ladbrokes. The…
UK gambling giants William Hill and Ladbrokes Coral may find themselves locked in a bidding war for the wagering business of their Australian counterpart Tatts Group, according to media reports. Being one…
Following a prior announcement, B2B and B2C provider of products and services for the iGaming industry GVC Holdings today confirmed the sale of its payments processing arm Kalixa Group. Singapore-headquartered investor and…
By Terry DavisThe UK Gambling Commission has fined National Lottery operator Camelot, following an in-depth investigation, related to the allegations that a fraudulent prize had been made and paid out on a damaged ticket…
By Susan SuttonSwedish online gambling operator Mr Green announced it has appointed a new CEO of the tech division of its parent company Mr Green & Co, following the departure of Niclas Enhörning who…
Crown Resorts has doubled down on its massive retreat from international operations after agreeing to sell another A$300 million of its stake in Macau casinos. It was announced Crown had reached an…
By Susan SuttonLeading Swedish casino games developer NetEnt announced the launch of its award-winning games on the regulated online gambling market in Portugal. Portuguese players are now granted access to select games from NetEnt’s…
By Susan SuttonJapan approved the bill to legalize landbased gambling venues on its territory, despite fierce opposition on behalf of the country’s Democratic Party. The much-debated bill was approved by the Cabinet Affairs Committee,…
Swedish video slots supplier Play’n GO announced it has signed a deal with the Latvian sports betting and casino games provider Optibet. The agreement between the two parties will see Play’n GO’s…
European casino and sports betting provider Stanleybet announced it has sealed a deal with gaming marketing optimization leader Beehive. The latter is to supply its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to the…
By Susan SuttonYggdrasil Gaming announced it has sealed the deal to provide its collection of video slots to SuprNation. The Yggdrasil portfolio of award-winning slots is to be incorporated into SuprNation’s debut brand, VoodooDreams.com.…
By Susan SuttonThe Global Poker League (GPL) announced its plans on entering the Chinese market in early 2017 by introducing a new Asia-exclusive poker tournament. The launch of GPL China is expected to take…
Deliberations over the passing of a bill, which is to legalize brick-and-mortar gambling venues in Japan, will likely move at a slower pace as the ruling coalition in the country that proposed…
By Susan SuttonNew Jersey lawmakers continue to search for new ways to give the state’s gambling industry a boost after voters rejected the referendum to approve casinos outside the territory of Atlantic City this…
By Susan SuttonPAGCOR, the Philippine gambling regulator, asserted its authority to regulate the provision of offshore online gambling services from within the country's borders. Earlier this week, a non-governmental organization contested the regulator's power…
Supplier of omni-channel services and products for the international gambling industry Playtech unveiled a special surprise for its licensees and their players. The company is set to launch a Christmas-themed live roulette…
Game Lounge, the performance-based marketing division of Swedish gambling group Cherry AB, today announced the launch of its first Japan-facing affiliate website. As the company itself revealed, it has become the first…
