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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.
Blockchain
April 28, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Store Now Accepts TRON Dapps
Expanding on a previous partnership signed back in October, 2019 to allow the support of TRON e-wallets, Samsung will now offer TRON Dapps in its dedicated Galaxy Store. Tron and Samsung Consolidate Existing Partnership Samsung and Tron have expanded on a previous partnership singed last year and focusing on allowing Tron wallets on the South […]
Industry
April 27, 2020
NetEnt and ReelPlay Sign Partnership to Protect Game Mechanic
After developing a similar product in the iGaming segment, NetEnt and ReelPlay have agreed to tie up a partnership designed to safeguard the InfiniReels and Infinity Reels mechanic. NetEnt and ReelPlay Ink Partnership to Protect “Infinity Reels” Provider of high-end casino and iGaming solutions NetEnt has signed up a partnership with Australian games developer ReelPlay. […]
Casino
April 26, 2020
Caesars Entertainment Sets up Employee Assistance Program
Apart from paying employees through June 30, 2020 and covering medical benefits, Caesars will now set up an assistance program funded by executives and offering assistance to the hardest hit employees. Caesars Announces an Employees Assistance Program Caesars Entertainment Corp. has announced a new COVID-19 relief program designed to assist furloughed employees. The employee assistance […]
Business
April 25, 2020
Gauselmann Prepares to Re-Open As Germany Eases Back from Restrictions
German gaming technology and equipment manufacturer Gauselmann Group has been preparing its production and gaming facilities for an earlier opening, encouraged by the recent developments in the country where the federal government starts to ease back the economy from the restrictions. Production, Sales and Gaming Closed Due to the coronavirus spreading concerns, Gauselmann closed down […]
Business
April 24, 2020
DEAC Finalizes DraftKings and SBTech Merger
Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. (DEAC) has given the go-ahead for the acquisitions of DraftKings and SBTech, leading to a new giant in the gambling industry. During the meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, the majority of shareholders – in charge of 99.7% of DEAC stock, supported the previously announced deal. Around 0.3% objected or abstained […]
Legal
April 23, 2020
Lawmakers Approve Virginia Casino Amendments, Set Referendum Date
All gubernatorial casino bill amendments have been successfully passed by Virginia’s lawmakers with casino projects now on track for five cities in the state. All Casino Amendments Approved by Virginia Lawmakers Late last afternoon, Virginia Senate and House lawmakers accepted amendments submitted by Gov. Ralph Northam in a bid to move the legalization of the […]
Sports
April 23, 2020
2020 NFL Draft Odds, Picks Time, Date, and Where to Watch
The 2020 NFL Draft is expected to be the most wagered-on drafting event in the history of sports. That is the result of a number of factors, but primarily the temporary suspension of all non-essential gatherings and sports betting markets. As such, the betting markets to wager on for the virtual NFL draft have been […]
Blockchain
April 22, 2020
BetProtocol Launches Proprietor Platform, TKN Launches Casino
BetProtocol becomes a driver of innovation by launching its own proprietor software that will enable operators to build sportsbook, esports, social and regular casino, and prediction market products among others. Built on BetProtocol Release with TKN Casino Blockchain software company BetProtocol has achieved an important milestone by launching its proprietor gaming software that would allow […]
Business
April 21, 2020
Responsible Gambling May Be Harder to Sustain While in Lockdown
People may turn to online gambling as an escape route from boredom while being in lockdown more easily than otherwise, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation argues in a recent news release on its website. Online Gambling As a Way of Escapism The statutory authority created by the Victorian Government and enforced by the Victorian Responsible […]
Business
April 20, 2020
SportPesa Restores Access to Its Website from Kenya, Stirs Rumours of a Possible Comeback
[UPDATE – 30/10/20]: SportPesa has just announced its return to Kenya minutes ago (as of press time). All gaming and sports betting services have been resumed – read the details here. [UPDATE – 31/10/20]: The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has suspended Milestone Games Limited’s right to use the ‘SportPesa’ trademark – read the full […]