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Julie Moraine
Lead AuthorWith 4 years experience as an analyst, Julie—or ‘Jewels’, as we aptly refer to her in the office—is nothing short of a marvel-worthy in her attention to the forex and cryptocurrency space as she quickly became the first pick to co-pilot education to the masses with Mike.
Casino
November 1, 2020
Macau October GGR Up 288% MoM, 10-Month Aggregate Down 81%
Casino industry rebound in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China continues, as the city’s regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), reported Sunday more than 200% rise in gross gaming revenue (GGR) on a sequential monthly basis. Casinos Slowly Rebounding The regulator release showed GGR in October was the equivalent of $910.9 million […]
Industry
October 31, 2020
EGBA: Spanish Gambling Ads Restrictions Represent State Aid
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a statement on its website regarding the incoming advertising restrictions for gambling operators in Spain. EGBA issued a strong warning to Spanish authorities that the measures are discriminatory and in conflict with EU state aid rules as state-run lotteries are exempt from them. Exemption for Lotteries Just […]
Legal
October 31, 2020
NGCB Chairwoman Sandra Douglas Morgan Steps Down
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that the chairwoman of the gaming regulatory body in the state, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), will be stepping down from the position due to accepting an offer from the private sector. Sandra Douglas Morgan’s resignation will be effective November 6 according to official information from the governor’s […]
Business
October 31, 2020
FanDuel and Entercom Enter into Strategic Partnership Deal
Daily fantasy sports and betting operator FanDuel entered into a strategic partnership deal with Entercom Communications to become the official sports book partner of the media across its sports broadcast stations and fastest growing digital audio platform, Radio.com. Further Engagement for Bettors and Listeners Under the 6-year deal, odds, insights and promotions of FanDuel will […]
Legal
October 30, 2020
VCGLR Annual Report: Crown Staff Arrest Investigation Continues
This week, the Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) tabled its annual report in the state parliament, showing it did not attempt to contact employees of Crown Resorts who were arrested in China, until after one of them appeared on TV two years into the regulator’s investigation. More Criticism for the Watchdog Likely […]
Legal
October 30, 2020
EA Unconvinced by Court Ruling, Will Seek EU Judgement
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands re-issued a €5 million financial sanction to Electronic Arts (EA), alongside a “cease and desist” order for the company and its European subsidiaries. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) dished the penalty as part of its enforcement action against EA in 2019, arguing the video games developer had violated Dutch gambling laws, […]
Business
October 30, 2020
VICI Places $103M Deal for Strip Land on the Backburner
VICI Properties, the real estate investment trust spun off Caesars, decided not to pursue for now a previously announced deal for the purchase of 23 acres of undeveloped land parcels on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip. The $103.5 million deal was agreed as part of a $500 million combined deal with Eldorado […]
Legal
October 29, 2020
FanDuel Becomes Second to Launch in Illinois via Race Track
FanDuel is set to become the second sports book in Illinois to launch sports betting operations in partnership with a race track, as the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved today its license. The Flutter-owned sports betting brand is set to launch in the state partnering with Fairmount Park race track, following in the footsteps of […]
Sports
October 29, 2020
Rivals Genius Sports and SportRadar Extend NBA’s Data Deals
October turns out to be a very busy month for sports betting data supplier Genius Sports (GS), which announced today its partnership deal with the National Basketball League (NBA) has been extended. Genius Sports and SportRadar Will Continue as Official Data Providers The news that GS and SportRadar, the Swiss-based sports data rival, will continue […]
Poker
October 29, 2020
Negreanu vs Polk “High Stakes Feud” Cash Game Live on PokerGO®
The high stakes heads-up match between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk is set to begin in Las Vegas, November 4, at 5pm PT. Poker fans will be able to watch the first 200 hands of the series which could potentially go to 25,000 hands live from the PokerGO® Studio at the Aria Resort and Casino […]