Vereeni, RB Capital Invest in Green Jade Games
Venture capital fund Vereeni Investments and investment and M&A firm RB Capital today announced that they have acquired a 25% stake in online casino content supplier Green Jade Games to enhance its…
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Osaka Publishes IR Draft Implementation Policy, Sets December Start of RFP Process
The Japanese City and Prefecture of Osaka this week unveiled a draft implementation policy that lays out the criteria for the selection of a preferred operator of an integrated resort with a…
Playtech Cements Itself in Colombian, LatAm Markets with Wplay Deal
Gambling technology giant Playtech has further extended its focus on the lucrative Latin American marketplace with a “major structured agreement” with leading Colombian gambling brand Wplay. Playtech today announced that under a…
Mount Airy Mini-Casino Plan Gets a Nay from Pennsylvania Regulator
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday stubbed a proposal by Mount Airy Casino Resort to build and operate a Category 4 mini-casino in Beaver County. The regulator’s chairman, David Barasch,…
Florida Anti-Gambling Leader Claims Betting Bills Are Unconstitutional
Prominent Florida gambling critic John Sowinski has heated the debate over the legalization of sports betting in the state even before the start of the new legislative session. Mr. Sowinski claims that…
Nevada Casino Regulators Go After Elaine Wynn
The Nevada Gaming Commission has reportedly gone after the former wife of disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn, Elaine, asking witnesses about what she knew in relation to the multiple sexual misconduct allegations…
Florida Senator Files Trio of Sports Betting Bills ahead of New Session
While there are nearly two months until the start of Florida’s new legislative session, state lawmakers have already indicated that sports betting would be a topic that will be given consideration next…
Spanish Regulator Backs Proposed Gambling Advertising Code Changes
Proposed changes to a voluntary gambling ads code received endorsement by the Spanish gambling regulator last week. The amendments, promoted by Spanish online gambling trade association Jdigital, are set to take effect…
Kindred Launches Online Casino, Betting Operation in Pennsylvania
European iGaming and sports betting operator Kindred Group has reached another important milestone in its US gambling expansion push with the launch of its digital gaming and wagering products in Pennsylvania this…
Revolver Gaming to Integrate Entire Portfolio with EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine
London-based casino games studio Revolver Gaming has teamed up with EveryMatrix to integrate its entire portfolio with CasinoEngine, the content aggregation platform of the major provider of software solutions for the international…
Steve Wynn Says Nevada Casino Regulators Can’t Fine Him
Embattled casino tycoon Steve Wynn is fighting back efforts to be imposed sanctions and face other consequences for allegations that he had for years harassed sexually employees of Las Vegas casino operator…
Greentube to Supply Full Casino Portfolio to SOFTSWISS
Online gambling company SOFTSWISS has teamed up with casino content supplier Greentube, a division of NOVOMATIC Interactive, to boost its offering with its new partner’s full portfolio of titles. Under the terms…
Cyprus Casino Watchdog Hires Due Diligence Experts to Vet Junket Promoters
The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority has reportedly tapped three international firms to perform due diligence on junket operators that will be working with Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort – City…
Japanese Government Announces Casino Regulator Member Nominees
The government of Japan today revealed its nomination for head of the future casino management board, the regulatory body that will be tasked with overseeing the nation’s nascent casino industry and its…
Global Gaming Loses Another Appeal of Swedish License Revocation
Global Gaming’s bad luck in Sweden continues as the company just lost another appeal of the revocation of its license in the Scandinavian country. The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, revoked Global Gaming’s…
Ohio On Track to Legalize Sports Betting by Next Spring
Ohio is running behind other states in legalizing and regulating sports betting, but some lawmakers believe that a bill on the matter would be passed and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine by…
Illinois to Open Sports Betting License Application Window in December
The Illinois Gaming Board will begin accepting sports betting applications from interested operators in December, the regulator revealed during a Thursday meeting. The opening of the license application window will mark the…
Illinois Gaming Board OKs Rivers Casino’s Relocation on Dry Land
Rivers Casino Des Plaines this week became Illinois’ first casino to be allowed to move onto dry land under the state’s recently updated gambling law. With annual gross gambling revenue of more…
Bwin May Soon Exit Russia, Local License Reportedly Up for Sale
GVC Holdings’ Bwin sports betting brand could soon exit the Russian online gambling market after failing to gain traction in the lucrative and highly competitive space. Russian betting affiliate Bookmaker Ratings reported…
Bratislava to Introduce New Gambling Halls Restrictions
The Bratislava City Council has moved forward with the introduction of a fresh round of restrictions on the way retail gambling services are provided in the capital of Slovakia. Changes to Slovakia’s…
Colorado Legalizes Sports Betting after Narrow Win in Statewide Vote
Colorado became the 19th state to legalize sports betting after a measure on the matter was approved narrowly by voters on Wednesday afternoon. Legal sports gambling activities are expected to commence in…
Sportradar Denies Allegations of Italian Mafia Ties
Betting technology and sports data provider Sportradar on Friday refuted “strongly” the allegations made by business news outlet Business Insider Italia that linked it to illegal online gambling operations conducted on the…
Aspire Global’s Pariplay to Supply Content to 888casino in New Jersey
Online gambling group Aspire Global has reached an important milestone in its growth strategy that will see it enter the lucrative US iGaming market. The company announced today that it will be…
PG SOFT to Add Casino Games Portfolio to EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine
Mobile casino games developer PG SOFT has partnered EveryMatrix to have its content integrated into the latter’s CasinoEngine iGaming content aggregation platform, news emerged today. CasinoEngine is one of the largest, if…
LeoVegas Lets Out Victorious Roar as It Finally Gets Five-Year Swedish License
LeoVegas has scored a major win in court recently that paved the way for the company to finally obtain a coveted extension of its Swedish online gambling license to five years. The…
Greentube Launches Casino Titles with Grand Casino Baden
Days after its entry into the regulated online gambling market of Switzerland, supplier of casino content Greentube announced that it has expanded its Swiss presence with the rollout of its titles with…
Higher Casino Entry Fees Will Hurt Singapore’s Mass Market, Maybank Analyst Warns
Singapore nationals and permanent residents might choose to steer away from the city-state’s two casinos due to the steep hike in the entry fee they are required to pay in order to…
Cambodia Braces for Reduced Gambling Tax Contributions Resulting from Online Gambling Ban
Cambodia’s Finance Minister has warned his government colleagues that gambling tax contributions will decrease significantly from next year due to the recently approved ban on online gambling. Cambodia’s government collected tax revenue…
Videoslots to Enter Italian Online Gambling Market
Online casino operator Videoslots today announced that it has secured the necessary regulatory approval to enter Italy’s regulated online gambling market and further expand its European footprint. The popular casino brand that…
GiG Expands Online Casino Footprint with Croatian Market Entry
Online gambling company Gaming Innovation Group is set to enter Croatia’s regulated online casino market through the acquisition of a majority stake in a locally licensed operator, it emerged on Tuesday. GiG…