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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
June 10, 2019
Melco Delisting from the Philippines Stock Exchange on Tuesday
Melco is officially delisting from PSE on Tuesday, June 11 The company failed to meet the public ownership rule MCO to buy out the fractioned shares Melco Resorts and Entertainment Corp. has filed a request to delist from the PSE, effective Tuesday, June 11. The filing has been approved. Melco Pushes Decides to Delist From […]
Legal
June 7, 2019
New York Pushes for Mobile Sports Betting at Madison Square Garden
New sports betting bill to add mobile betting in NY OBTs and NYRAs to get a significant advantage Legislation still needs to post New York could be closer than before to a sports betting bill that would allow mobile betting on the territory of the Empire State. New York Embraces Changes to Proposed Sports Betting […]
Casino
June 5, 2019
Japan’s IR Bidder Names Revealed, Deadline Could Be Missed
Six names revealed for upcoming IR project The RFC is the first phase of development and will last until June 28 Consultancy firm says Osaka officials need to speed up the process Six brands have been introduced to the public as part of the initial phase of the Integrated Resort project. Much more needs to […]
Business
June 3, 2019
Melco Share Buy-Out in Crown Resort to Take 1 Year to Review
Melco buys up part of owner’s share in Crown Resort Australia regulators to conduct a probity review for up to a year Melco will seek to consolidate its stake in the company after the review is over Melco acquired a 19.99%-stake in Crown Resort on Friday, sealing a $1.2-billion deal. A year-long review will now […]
Legal
May 30, 2019
PGCB Launches Pennsylvania’s Self-Exclusion Program
PGCB launches exclusion scheme Lifetime bans a possibility Communities uneasy about casinos arrivals The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has introduced the self-exclusion scheme designed to help problem gamblers avoid gambling dependency. Pennsylvania’s Self-exclusion Scheme Launches in Full With Pennsylvania’s online casino industry shaping up and on the cusp of a full-scale launch, the Keystone […]
Legal
May 27, 2019
Tennessee Passes First Online Only Sports Betting Bill
TN approves sports betting It becomes the first state to introduce online-only offer Governor shows appreciation for Assembly’s decision despite his opposition to betting Legal sports betting is finally coming to Tennessee, a bill passed on Friday confirmed. The Volunteer State is about to kick start its own sports wagering industry. Tennessee Approves Legal Sports […]
Sports
May 23, 2019
Disney Owns a Stake in DraftKings Through Fox Deal
Walt Disney Company continues to expand betting assets DraftKings’ clout in the US continues to increase Disney still officially opposed to expanding sports betting Walt Disney Company’s $71-billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney is now the owner of sports betting and daily fantasy sports brand DraftKings, which will bring ESPN and the operator under […]
Sports
May 20, 2019
Sharks vs Blues Game 6: Will the Sharks Continue?
Blues take lead in the series Sharks suffer injuries in Game 5 Stanley Cup Final could possibly be a game away for St Louis The Western Conference Final in the NHL has been an intense battle between the San Jose Sharks and St Louis Blues. The Sunday game finally gave an edge to the Blues […]
Casino
May 16, 2019
Sweden Drops a Fine on Betway for Bonus Practices
Sweden’s bonus regulations cost operators nearly $1.5 million Betway and Mandalorian technologies cited as the fined parties Spelinspektionen to continue uphold the best consumer protection practices The Swedish gambling watchdog has issued $520,000 fine to UK operator Betway. Mandalorian Technologies has been slapped with a separate fine worth $940,000 for breaching bonus rules. Sweden Inflicts […]
Casino
May 11, 2019
Mohegan Gets the Go-Ahead to Build Resort in South Korea
MGE begins expansion in South Korea $5-billion resort to be concluded by 2022 Caesars plans on a $700-million project Tribal operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has begun the development of an Incheon-based casino in South Korea after clearing all regulatory procedures. Mohegan Starts Developing Casino in South Korea Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment President and CEO […]