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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.
Industry
December 18, 2020
Louisiana Agrees on DFS Regulations, LGCB To Launch Licensing Process
Louisiana lawmakers agreed Wednesday on Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) regulations, prompting the LGCB to start licensing operators. Forty-Seven Parishes Will Offer DFS Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) play in Louisiana could soon be regulated, more than two years after its legalization in 47 of 64 parishes. The state’s House and Senate Committees in charge of gambling […]
Industry
December 17, 2020
Veikkaus To Furlough 800 Employees From January 12
Veikkaus announced Tuesday it will temporarily lay off up to 800 employees from January 12, as the spread of Covid-19 cases rises in Finland. Furloughs Will Occur Gradually Starting January 12 Finnish state-run operator Veikkaus Oy has announced temporary furloughs set to begin in early January due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, the […]
Industry
December 16, 2020
Wynn Las Vegas: Union Scheduling and Healthcare Request “Forces” Layoffs
Wynn Resorts said Monday that the Culinary Union’s request for 40-hour schedules and healthcare benefits “forces” the company to lay off employees. Layoffs Could Begin in Early 2021 On Monday, Wynn Resorts warned its Las Vegas employees of possible layoffs as early as January 11, following the Culinary and Bartenders Union’s request that full-time employees […]
Industry
December 15, 2020
Wynn CEO: Macau Operators Would Benefit From Functioning US-China Relations
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox told the AGA that improving the tense relations between the US and China could benefit Macau’s casino operators. Softening the US-China Relationship is Crucial The tense relationship between the United States and China could improve under the Biden administration, according to Matt Maddox, Wynn Resorts CEO. Better relations would benefit […]
Industry
December 14, 2020
Brigid Simmonds Calls for Evidence-led Approach on Gambling Addiction
In an interview with RacingTV, BCG chair Brigid Simmonds said that the Gambling Commission’s potential cap on gambling losses is too severe, as problem gambling levels remain unchanged. Problem Gambling Numbers Have Not Increased The Betting and Gambling Council (BGC) is determined to have an “evidence-led” approach to the problem-gambling issue, Chair Brigid Simmonds told […]
Business
December 13, 2020
BetWinner Signs 4-Month Brand Exposure Deal with ESPN Brazil’s SportsCenter
Online sports betting operator BetWinner will expand its footprint in Brazil via a deal with ESPN Brazil’s SportsCenter program. BetWinner Expands in the Latam Market BetWinner, one of the top online sportsbook operators on the sector, has reached the Brazilian market through a 4-month deal with ESPN Brazil’s SportsCenter program to develop its brand exposure. […]
Business
December 13, 2020
Rush Street Interactive To Launch its Online Casino in West Virginia
On Friday, Rush Street Interactive and Century Casinos inked a partnership agreement to launch BetRivers.com in West Virginia in 2021. RSI Expands its Footprint in The US Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and Century Casinos announced Friday they have partnered to launch online casino gaming in West Virginia next year. RSI, Rush Street Gaming’s online division, […]
Business
December 11, 2020
DraftKings CEO Expects “Hyper Growth” if More States Legalize Sports Betting in 2021
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said that the legalization and regulation of sports betting in US states would take the company to “hyper growth” in 2021. Q3 Revenue Jumps by 98% Year on Year The adoption of sports betting legislation and regulation by US states would bring DraftKings from “high growth to hyper growth,” the operator’s […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
GMA To Open World’s First Gambling Addiction Treatment Center for Women in 2021
On December 4, the Gordon Moody Association announced the opening of the world’s first gambling treatment center for women in the Midlands. All-Inclusive Treatment Center The first-ever gambling addiction treatment center for women is planned to open in the Midlands next year, as research by the Gordon Moody Association (GMA) shows an increase in gambling […]
Business
December 9, 2020
Red Rake Gaming Expands in Eastern Europe via Deal with Pokerdom
Red Rake Gaming has signed a deal with Pokerdom to offer its innovative and high-end iGaming portfolio to players in Eastern Europe. Focus on an Innovative Player Experience Online casino gaming supplier Red Rake Gaming has expanded its footprint in Eastern Europe via a content deal with Pokerdom, one of the region’s leading operators. In […]