Business
February 7, 2022
Attempt to Avoid US Port Doesn’t Protect Genting Hong Kong’s Cruise Ships
A decision to not dock its ships in the US and, instead, reroute them to the Bahamas hasn’t helped Genting Hong Kong. According to reports, authorities there have taken the Crystal Symphony and its sister ship, Crystal Serenity, into custody. As a result, hundreds of passengers have had to figure out how to return home. […]
Business
February 7, 2022
Boyd Gaming Sees Strong 2021, Wastes No Time Launching Spending Spree
2021 was good to Boyd Gaming. It was so good that the gaming operator isn’t wasting any time spending the money it earned. A number of “capital project” investment plans are in the works, with one already underway. In addition, the company will pay dividends to investors. Boyd Bounces Back Boyd had a record year, […]
Business
February 7, 2022
Melco Resorts Billed for Crown Resorts Investigation in New South Wales
The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) has filed a lawsuit against Melco Resorts & Entertainment to recover some of the costs of the Bergin Inquiry into Crown Resorts. According to an exclusive report by the Australian Financial Review (AFR), the lawsuit has been filed in the Supreme Court. It […]
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February 4, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook Released Its Super Bowl LVI Prop Bet Menu
Caesars Sportsbook, the sports betting brand of Caesars Entertainment, released the most extensive prop menu ever for Super Bowl LVI looking to entice fans and bettors ahead of the major US sporting event. The Fridge Bet The prop bet offering launched by Caesars Sportsbook across 22 states in which it is operational provides eligible sports […]
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February 4, 2022
Sightline Payments Adds New Ground With Indigo Sky Casino Deal
Sightline Payments continues to bring digital solutions to more casinos across the US. Developed to offer cashless gambling solutions, it has branched out to offer other options, such as mobile apps and loyalty programs. Sightline has made significant strides expanding across the country and just added one more name to its list. It signed a […]
Business
February 4, 2022
Playtech Signs Partnership with The Jockey Club as It Ponders New Takeover Deal
Playtech isn’t letting something as mundane as bidding wars stand in its way of expansion. The gaming content developer’s shareholders just rejected a proposal by Aristocrat to purchase the company, only to have another deal emerge immediately after. While Playtech executives figure out what to do next, the company’s software engineers will be busy working […]
Business
February 4, 2022
Penn National Moves Forward With Barstool Despite New Portnoy Allegations
Penn National Gaming held its latest earnings call yesterday, reporting that it had beat revenue forecasts. While that should have been the focus of the call, more attention is being given to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. However, Penn National CEO Jay Snowden is convinced a move to buy out the rest of the company […]
Business
February 4, 2022
DAZN Loses Shot at BT Sport, Discovery Becomes Best Suitor
DAZN has struck out. The sports streaming broadcaster was set to acquire BT Sport and, even as recently as Wednesday, it appeared everything was still on track. However, BT Group, BT Sport’s parent company, threw a curveball. Discovery, the global broadcaster behind its namesake channel, Eurosport and more, was already on deck. It has apparently […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Playtech Acquisition Saga Continues with TTB Partners Approach
Less than 24 hours after the bid from Aristocrat had failed to receive the required Playtech shareholder support, another candidate to acquire the London-listed tech firm crept into the picture after a report in Sky News revealed an approach from TTB Partners. New Buyer Interest from Hong Kong TTB Partners, a boutique investment and advisory […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Chris Graham is FSB’s New Head of Global Marketing Strategy
Having joined the FSB family in the summer of 2020 on a client-focused position as head of marketing operations, Chris Graham will be taking over the reins of the same provider’s Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing team. According to the requirements of his new position, Graham will lead the provider’s marketing strategies across Europe, Latin America, North […]