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Heidi Specter
AuthorAs an avid follower of sports and the newly recognized industry of esports, Heidi uses her expertise to help the team push out the best sports content. She is also continually learning more about the gambling industry in general and pushes out a variety of content.
Industry
May 1, 2020
Wazdan Signed Partnership with Uniclub Casino, Enters Lithuanian Market
The world renown casino-style games developer Wazdan has signed a contract with gambling operator Uniclub Casino. Partnership of Two Giants – Wazdan and Uniclub Casino Wazdan has announced a partnership with Lithuanian Uniclub Casino. Under the agreement, Uniclub Casino’s clients will have access to Wazdan’s award-winning HTML5 game titles, including Black Horse Deluxe, Dragons Lucky […]
Casino
April 30, 2020
Casino Lugano and Casino du Lac Meyrin to Join the Swiss Market
In order to operate in Switzerland, casino Lugano and casino du Lac Meyrin are expecting the approval of ESBK – the Swiss gambling regulator. Casino Lugano and Casino du Lac Meyrin on the Starting Line Two new online casinos – Casino Lugano and Casino du Lac Meyrin – are expected to join the online gambling […]
Business
April 28, 2020
UK Gambling Companies Agree to Limit TV and Radio Ads through June 5
The Betting & Gaming Council and the United Kingdom’s leading gambling companies have negotiated temporary measures to help protect vulnerable gamblers by limiting the number of advertising shown on TV and radio. TV and Radio Advertisement for Gambling Limited Through June 5 Gambling operators in the United Kingdom have agreed to a new measure to […]
Business
April 27, 2020
Hard Rock Intl. Confident it Will Win Hellinikon Appeal
Hard Rock International has appealed Greece Gaming Commission’s decision ruling in favor of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment for the Hellinikon gaming project. Hard Rock Appeals The Gaming Commission’s Decision The airport near Athens in Greece is proving a contentious point between two gaming giants and Greece’s Gaming Commission. Mohegan Gaming and Hard Rock International may […]
Legal
April 24, 2020
Swedish Consumers to Face Gambling Restrictions, EGBA Pushes Back
Gambling limitations announced for the Swedish consumers, European Gaming and Betting Association disagrees with the proposed changes. Gambling Limitations Announced, Expected to Start as of June 1 The Swedish government has announced plans for online gambling limitations. This is yet a side effect of the coronavirus spreading in the country and putting consumers at risk […]
Legal
April 22, 2020
Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?
SPG urges government officials to suspend lottery activities for 30 days, citing COVID-19 concerns and discussing the citizen stimulus giveaway. Pausing Lottery for 30 Days The United States faces difficult times with the COVID-19 epidemic. While some $1,200 stimulus checks per citizen were announced, a question keeps rising if the lotteries should be paused until […]
Business
April 21, 2020
Sportsbet Brings BetEasy Under Own Brand as TSG/Flutter Merge
Reneging on a decision to run a dual branding strategy, The Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment are bringing the BetEasy brand, Flutter’s Australia-facing sportsbook, under Sportsbet’s banner to boost the entities competitiveness and take on Tabcorp, their main rival in the Australian market. Sportsbet to Overtake BetEasy as TSG/Flutter New Branding Strategy Unfolds Sportsbet’s will […]
Legal
April 20, 2020
Colombia Gaming Watchdog OKs Live Games, Defers Casino Fees
The national gaming regulator in Colombia has approved online live dealer games after conducting a research and establishing that live games will supplement income, not reduce it. Colombian Gaming Regulator Shields Companies from Fees Coljuegos, the Colombian gambling regulator, has given the go-ahead to companies in the industry to carry over their traditional gaming operations […]
Business
April 16, 2020
Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts Cut Executives Pay
Australia’s largest casino operators, The Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, have adopted measures to weather the COVID-19 occasioned lockdown without taking too much of a financial hit. Crown Resorts and The Star Entertainment Group Updated Securities Filings Australian casino giants have taken serious pay cuts across their executive staff to help weather the coronavirus […]
Legal
April 15, 2020
Portugal to Limit Gambling During Lockdown, Details Pending
Seeking to protect vulnerable consumers, the Portuguese government will introduce a new set of measures to restrict online gambling. Portugal Votes Bill No. 326 to Restrict Online Gambling A new bill passed by the Portugal government and submitted by Partido das Pessoas, dos Animais e da Natureza (PAN) will now seek to limit online gambling […]