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August 6, 2020
William HIll to Keep 119 Betting Shops Closed in the UK
Due to expected lack of demand, William Hill has chosen not to reopen 119 of its UK High Street betting shops. Meanwhile, the company’s focus on the United States continues. 119 William Hills Shops to Remain Shuttered in the UK William Hill has confirmed that 119 of its UK High Street betting shops will remain […]
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August 5, 2020
William Hill: VAT Refund Papered the Cracks from COVID-19 Impact
UK-based gaming giant William Hill announced its interim 2020 financial results, posting net revenue of £554.4 million and profit before interest and tax of £148.5 million. The statutory profit figure includes a VAT refund after tax of £201.6 million and an £81.9 million non-cash intangible impairment of the UK Retail estate. H1 2020 Net Revenue […]
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August 5, 2020
JIRA Says Interest in Japan Integrated Resort Remains Strong
A survey conducted in July by the Japan Integrated Resort Association (JIRA) outlined that 66.7% of the operators are still willing to invest in a Japan Integrated Resort (IR). Japan IR Keeps the Interest of Casino Operators Casino operators’ interest towards Japan integrated resort (IR) bid remains strong, says a recent survey by the Japan […]
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August 5, 2020
Wynn Resorts Tests 98% of Employees for COVID-19, 300 Infected
Wynn Resorts has been testing staff members at a rate of 500-600 people tested per week to determine if members of the staff have been infected. So far, 300 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus with nearly the whole work force undergoing a test. Wynn Tests Staff Members for Novel Coronavirus Infection Wynn […]
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August 4, 2020
BetMGM Teamed up with PGA TOUR
BetMGM and the PGA TOUR signed a multi-year partnership yesterday. BetMGM Now an Official Partner of The PGA TOUR Yesterday, August 3, the PGA TOUR and BetMGM entered into a multi-year partnership. Under the deal BetMGM became an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR. Under the partnership in the United States, BetMGM will have […]
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August 4, 2020
Slot Bars in Four Nevada Counties to Remain Closed
Bars and pubs with gaming machines remain closed in four Nevada counties. Governor Steve Sisolak said that the state is taking a more strategic and aggressive approach aiming at reducing the COVID-19 spread. Clark, Washoe, Elko and Nye County Slot Bars Remain Closed Bars in four Nevada counties remain closed while the state officials try […]
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August 3, 2020
Illinois: William Hill Sports Book at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
UK-based sports betting giant William Hill announced today its US subsidiary opened up a retail sports book in Illinois, the operator’s first in the state. In partnership with Caesars Entertainment and its Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, the new sports book marked another milestone for William Hill’s strategy for expansion into regulated markets. William Hill Enters […]
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August 3, 2020
Gambling Addictions Fuel Corporate Profits for Foreign Bookmakers
Australian gambling harm preventing organization, Alliance for Gambling Reform, is determined to spearhead another push for the government to place a ban on gambling advertising, outlaw inducements to gamble and ban credit cards for online gambling, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. The fresh call for a federal government crackdown on gambling from the harm-preventing organization […]
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July 31, 2020
Gauselmann UK Launches Its ‘Constituency Campaign’
The British subsidiary of German gaming company Gauselmann Group announced its new push to develop closer relationships within the communities it has presence, the Constituency Campaign, to highlight the benefits of its business to the political representatives of those communities. Get to Know Your Constituency Representatives The aim of the campaign is to get to […]
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July 31, 2020
GiG Teams up with Casumo Subsidiary to Power Pay N Play Casino
Following the casino service industry enterprise license received by GiG yesterday, the company signed a two-year deal with Casumo subsidiary Mill of Magic to power the Pay N Play brand. Casumo-Owned Pay and Play Casino Will Be Powered by GiG The iGaming technology solutions giant GiG announced today a new partnership with the Casumo subsidiary […]