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Mathilde Adam
AuthorMathilde has been writing for over 5 years, with 2 of those years as a specialist in the iGaming industry covering headlines across the world. With her honed research and reporting expertise, Mathilde has solidified her position as a regular author for GamblingNews. Outside of work, she enjoys studying sculpture which is one of her other strong passions.
Business
January 7, 2021
MGM Resorts Appoints Jonathan Halkyard as CFO
MGM Resorts has appointed Jonathan Halkyard to the position of Chief Financial Officer at a crucial time for the recovery of the company. New CFO Named at Crucial Time US leading gaming operator MGM Resorts International announced on January 6 the appointment of former Caesars Entertainment executive Jonathan Halkyard as its new Chief Financial Officer. […]
Legal
December 31, 2020
Tule River Indian Tribe Confirms Eagle Mountain Casino Move to Porterville
The Tule River Indian Tribe’s proposal to relocate the Eagle Mountain Casino from its reservation to Porterville, California, was approved by the Department of Interior. Long Overdue Relocation The Tule River Indian Tribe confirmed that the US Department of Interior approved mid-December its plan for the relocation in Porterville of its gaming property Eagle Mountain […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Genting Malaysia’s RWG Casino Complex Unaffected by Lockdown Order
Malaysian casino resort Resorts World Genting stated it will not be concerned by the country’s EMCO, a lockdown order against the spread of Covid-19. RWG Not Concerned by Strict Lockdown Malaysian gambling operator Genting Malaysia Berhad’s Resorts World Genting (RWG), the casino resort at Genting Highlands near the nation’s capital Kuala Lumpur, will not be […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Spain to Create New Body to Harmonize Gambling Regulations
The DGOJ and UNE signed an accord to create a new technical agency to harmonize Spain’s federal gambling regulations and standards. New Entity to Meet EU Requirements The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, has signed a new collaborative arrangement to create a new technical agency tasked with harmonizing the country’s […]
Business
December 28, 2020
Leadstar Lands iGaming License in Pennsylvania
Leadstar Media has landed a license for its online casino and sportsbook operations in Pennsylvania, its third license in the US. US Expansion Continues Online lead generation firm Leadstar Media has strengthened its US footprint through the acquisition of an online casino and sports betting license in Pennsylvania. This third license in the US allows […]
Business
December 24, 2020
Enlabs Revokes Swedish iGaming and Betting Licenses
Enlabs announced via its Optibet brand the sale of its Swedish online gaming and sports betting licenses and a strong comeback next summer. Enlabs Voluntarily Drops Swedish Licenses iGaming and sports betting operator Enlabs has revoked its Swedish licenses to focus on the development of its proprietary technology platform. The company has vowed to return […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
AGA CEO Urges Congress For Additional Covid-19 Relief
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said Monday that US lawmakers must provide additional Covid-19 relief to support the gaming industry. Important Relief but More Needed American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued a statement on the new Covid-19 relief measures on Monday calling US lawmakers to take additional steps supporting businesses […]
Business
December 23, 2020
Penn National Launches Barstool Sportsbooks in Indiana and Michigan
Penn National will open three Barstool sportsbooks in Indiana and Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday, pending final state regulatory approvals. Three New Barstool-branded Locations Penn National Gaming will open three Barstool sportsbooks in three of its gaming properties in Indiana and Michigan over the next two days, pending final regulatory approvals. Customers of Detroit’s Greektown […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Swedish Regulator Orders Skill On Net to Improve KYC Processes
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered Skill On Net to improve its KYC processes preventing non-residents to register for iGaming and betting in Sweden. Skill On Net To Submit Report by March 1, 2021 The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has ordered iGaming operator Skill On Net has to improve its know your customer (KYC) processes to […]
Business
December 23, 2020
NBA and FDJ Sign Multiyear Partnership Extension, Target Growth in France
The NBA has extended its partnership deal with FDJ to continue providing its brand and official data to sports betting platform ParionsSport. NBA to Provide French Fans with Unique Experiences The National Basketball Association (NBA) and French gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a multiyear extension of their partnership. ParionsSport, FDJ’s flagship […]