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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Business
October 26, 2019
DraftKings Secures Daily Fantasy Sports License in Iowa
Iowa grants DraftKings a DFS license to set-up a shop in the state Previous technology certification issues have delayed the launch Iowa releases gaming revenues for the first full month of regulated gaming activities Fantasy sports fans in Iowa can now create their dream teams following DrafKing’s authorization to offer daily fantasy sports. DraftKings to […]
Legal
October 25, 2019
Philippine Government Considers Levying an Extra 5% Tax on Gaming Operators
Philippine lawmaker, Joey Salceda, introduces additional 5% tax on gambling operators The government has shown support through the Department of Finance New taxes come after the Chinese government urged the Philippines to ban all forms of online gambling The Philippine government intends on imposing new tax rates on gambling operators as it cracks down on […]
Sports
October 22, 2019
UEFA Seeks Partner in Fight against Match-Fixing
UEFA launches tender for partner against match-fixing Winner to conduct feasibility study The organisation admits it cannot handle match-fixing alone UEFA recruits help against match-fixing The governing body of football in Europe, UEFA, has launched a new tender to find an individual or organisation to aid its battle against match-fixing in the sport. In particular, […]
Legal
October 21, 2019
German Gambling Industry Makes Wish List for Law Revision
Germany’s State Treaty for Gambling to be revised, again The country’s gaming machine organisation pitches in with proposals DAW takes part in gambling law amendment The umbrella organisation for Germany’s gaming machine associations, Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW), has created a wish list for the re-regulation of the country’s gambling market. The list highlights a number of […]
Sports
October 20, 2019
£23,400 bet at William Hill ruined by “human error”
Two rugby fans place £100 on an 8-1 plus 25-1 double at William Hill Double comes in, but bookie turns it down due to related contingency “Lucky” duo refuses to take no for an answer A bold bet Rugby fans Gary Smeaton and Kris Shenton put a highly ambitious bet nine months ago at William […]
Business
October 19, 2019
Wynn Resorts Signs Two Betting Deals with Full House
Wynn Resorts Signs Two Deals with Full House US casino operator Wynn Resorts has struck two deals with Full House Resorts in order to roll out mobile and online sports betting services in Indiana and Colorado. Although further details of the two deals were not disclosed, Full House Resorts commented that it has now used […]
Business
October 18, 2019
SBTech’s Scoreboard Launches in Oregon
SBTech’s mobile betting product Scoreboard is now available in Oregon This is the result of a contract between SBTech and the Oregon State Lottery from June Scoreboard is the first mobile betting app launched by a US state lottery Legal mobile betting now available in Oregon, thanks to SBTech’s Scoreboard platform, launching a month later […]
Business
October 16, 2019
MLB and Fox Bet Tie Up Data and Marketing Partnership
Fox Bet joins forces with MLB as Authorized Gaming Partner The companies will explore marketing and data opportunities No financial details of the deal disclosed TSG-owned Fox Bet became the fourth authorized gaming partner for MLB on Tuesday, October 15. Fox Bet Becomes MLB Authorized Partner The Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on Tuesday, October […]
Casino
October 15, 2019
Nevada Wants to Ban Steve Wynn from Casino Industry
After he was ousted of his company, Steve Wynn is now in the visor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which wants him out of the gambling industry. NGCB Seeks to Suspend Steve Wynn’s License The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a complaint against fall-from-grace businessman Steve Wynn on Monday, seeking to revoke his casino […]
Business
October 14, 2019
Evolution Gaming and SG Add Live Products on the OGS
Evolution Gaming’s games now part of SG’s Open Gaming System This is a second milestone partnership for the companies together EG continues to post steady financial results throughout the year. Global live casino solutions provider Evolution Gaming has expanded its existing partnership with Scientific Games. As a result, EG games will now be featured on […]