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A Chicago court has slapped a $315m (€246.8m/€275.3m) on Scientific Games, a US-based gambling technology provider. The company has said that it would challenge the court order in higher courts. The jury in the Chicago court deemed that the Scientific Games must pay damaged amounting to $105m to a group of three companies –Shuffle Tech […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the commencement of a new research that explores the harmful effects of some gambling products and environments. Specifically, the new research would seek answers on why some gambling products are more harmful than others. The Commission has urged the industry to cooperate with new research by providing information. […]
The Italian Parliament has approved by a majority of 30 votes the proposal to ban all forms of gambling-related advertising and sports sponsorships starting from the start of next year. With 155 voted in favour, 125 against and one abstained, the Senate approved the Dignity Degree, which will make the path clear for the new […]
The Stars Group (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSE: TSGI) and Mount Airy Casino Resort announced a partnership to enter Pennsylvania’s online sports wagering and gaming market. Under the partnership, The Stars Group will provide customers in Pennsylvania an all-inclusive, engaging experience by offering its popular poker, casino (including slots and tables) and sports wagering products. The Stars Group and Mount Airy […]
Ichiro Matsui, the governor of Osaka, has urged the Japanese central government to make the decision on the locations where integrated resorts (IRs) will be started. The Japanese government had approved the Integrated Resorts (IR) Implementation Act, but had not specified the localities where IR facilities would start. That is why the Osaka Governor pushing […]
Ljubljana – 13 August 2018 – Starting with 2012, the year in which Serbia received associate membership in the European Union, the country started bringing the gambling business out of the shadow economy. To bring gambling out of the shadow economy, Serbia demanded that all gambling establishments should obtain licenses from the Ministry of finance. […]
Galaxy Entertainment Group, the Hong Kong-based casino company, is confident of building a casino facility in the island of Boracay, despite Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s vocal opposition to gambling. The president has already tried to halt two new casinos in 2018 alone. The Philippine government has closed all the gambling facilities in the island of […]
BMM Testlabs, the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, was pleased to have BMM South Africa staff give its 67 minutes on Mandela Day alongside Food Forward SA and Pick ‘n Pay at the Gallagher Convention Centre. BMM’s VP, Operations and Sales, South Africa Zeena Rossouw commented, “Food Forward SA and Pick ‘n […]
This week we are diving into blockchain technology and we are taking a look at how the “phenomenon” is change the online gambling landscape, even if some refuse to admit it. Stefan Kovach is currentlythe CCO of FunFair Technologies and he is a senior commercially minded marketer with over 20 years of experience in the travel, […]
French gambling regulator ARJEL has published its second quarterly report of the year, which reveals that online poker is growing in the country. The poker operators have posted growth in revenues for the sixth consecutive quarter. This is good news for the sector, which was previously considered miserable, after the number of licensed operators has decreased to just five […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes England legend to make weekly picks with users given the chance to win £1 million Friday 10th August, 2018: With the summer transfer window now closed, Grosvenorsport.com have announced a star signing of their own – England and West Ham legend Sir Geoff Hurst, who has been enlisted by the online […]
Reading Time: 1 minute Asia Live Tech have been shortlisted for the category of Product Innovation of the Year certainly becoming a monumental moment in Asia Live Tech History. Asia Live Tech is The First Bitcoin iGaming Software Provider in Asia. We provide cost-effective white label solutions, product integrations, online gaming products, iGaming offices for rent. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes VALLETTA, Malta, Aug. 10, 2018 – Kindred Group has formally applied for a licence to operate betting and online gambling services in Sweden. A successful application will mean that Kindred can finally compete on equal terms in Sweden and strengthen its commitment to Swedish society. Since its foundation twenty years ago, Kindred Group (previously Unibet Group) has […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2018 – Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars Entertainment” or “Caesars”) today announced that its Board of Directors has increased its share repurchase authorization to $750 million of the company’s outstanding common stock. Since announcing the initial $500 million repurchase authorization on May 2, 2018, the company has acquired 23 million shares of its […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Prize Claim Subject to Insider Win Process TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2018 – Pedro Pereira Da Rocha of Toronto is one step closer to claiming his lottery win of $10,000 from INSTANT X MONEY (Game #2050). As Pedro’s wife is an employee at an OLG retail location, this prize falls within OLG’s definition of an Insider Win. As of today’s date, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 10, 2018 – A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Clearfield County for the Thursday, August 9, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 07-13-18-38-42, to win $650,000, less withholding. Morrisdale Minit Mart, 3904 Morrisdale-Allport Highway, Morrisdale, earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket. Winners are unknown until prizes are claimed and tickets […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes UNCASVILLE, Conn., Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), operators of Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Pennsylvania and manager of multiple properties throughout the United States and internationally, today announced the appointment of three new senior executive staff members to support its growing and dynamic brand. Effective immediately, Drew M. Kelley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial […]
Reading Time: 1 minute A new study has emerged evaluating the impact of off-shore gambling websites in Australia. The online gambling policies have been changed and modified in the country over the years with a focus on curbing illegal gambling sites. In spite of all the policy formulations, offshore gambling sites are only getting more popular […]
Reading Time: 1 minute The Dutch Parliament’s long-pending efforts to amend the country’s Remote Online Gambling Bill are getting a new fillip. Sander Dekker, Netherlands’ Minister for Legal Protection is trying to restart the bill and get it moving once again. Dekker has already written a letter to Dutch Legislators, which is intended to breathe […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lee Moonves, current CEO at CBS, the leading broadcaster in the USA, foresees that advertisement revenue is set for a leap for a leap following the US Supreme Court’s repeal of sports betting ban. He said that the development would “create a whole new ad category as well as drive demand […]