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December 27, 2019
Osaka Says March 31, 2027 Latest for IR Arrival
Osaka expects to be able and deliver an integrated resort project by March 31, 2027 should it be selected for the inaugural project. A special merit-based point system was established to select a suitable private-sector partner. Osaka Expects Resort by 2027, Releases Point System The government of the Japanese Prefecture of Osaka announced that any […]
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December 27, 2019
Connecticut and Tribes Almost Reached a Gambling Deal, Emails Reveal
Emails between the Democratic Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont and Rodney Butler -Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman – that have only recently been revealed by the Associated Press leaked information that earlier this year Gov. Lamont was close to signing an important gambling agreement with the state’s two federally recognized Native American tribes. The Agreement Had […]
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December 25, 2019
Japanese MP Arrested for Accepting Kickbacks for Integrated Resort Lobbying
A Japanese Member of Parliament (MP) was arrested on Wednesday, December 25, for allegedly accepting a $34,000 kickback to assist a company to secure rights over the first integrated resort project in the country. Member of Government Arrested for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for IR A Japanese MP was arrested on Wednesday, December 25, on suspicion […]
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December 25, 2019
New Hampshire Joins Mobile Betting States on December 30
On December 30, New Hampshire will become the second New England state after Rhode Island to have introduced mobile sports betting as an option. New Hampshire Introducing Mobile Sports Betting Next Week New Hampshire will become the next state in New England to introduce mobile sports betting, starting as early as next week. Previously, Rhode […]
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December 24, 2019
DraftKings Becoming Public Through Merger with SBTech
A $3.3-billion merger between DraftKings and SBTech has been signed. This outcome is not a surprise as different sources claimed earlier this year that DraftKings was very close to acquiring SBTech. Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp Acquires DraftKings and SBTech The digital sports gaming company DraftKings Inc., popular for its fantasy sports and mobile sports betting, […]
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December 23, 2019
Ladbrokes Opens Concept Betting Shops to Recoup Losses over FOBT Stake Cut
The last of the two new Ladbrokes concept betting shops was opened on Stephenson Street in Birmingham on Thursday, December 19. The first one – Coral shop – was launched earlier this month at Warren Street. Tough Times for the UK’s Sports Betting The two outlets are opened at a moment when the UK’s betting […]
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December 22, 2019
Philippines Arrest 342 Chinese Nationals in POGOs Sector
In a Thursday raid, the Philippines arrested 342 Chinese nationals working illegally in the Philippines’ increasingly divisive offshore gambling industry. Hundreds of Illegal POGO Workers Arrested On Friday, December 20, the Philippines said that they had detained hundreds of illegal Chinese workers who were hired to work in the country’s offshore gaming operators. The arrests […]
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December 19, 2019
Playtech Brings Slots to the Live Casino Segment, Adds MP Blackjack
Gaming giant Playtech continues to push ground-breaking products amid internal strife between shareholders and management. Playtech Releases Live Slots and Quantum Blackjack Playtech has introduced two industry game-changers. On December 19, the company pioneered the Live Slots and Quantum Blackjack products. Playtech is pushing ahead with the Live Slots solution, which will combine live dealers […]
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December 18, 2019
Daughter of Stanley Ho Divests 2.45m Shares in MGM Resorts
The daughter of Stanley Ho, Pansy Ho, has sold 2.45 million of her shares in her latest portfolio restructuring bid. Pansy Ho Sells 2.45m Shares in MGM Holdings MGM Resorts International partner Pansy Ho has reduced her stake in the Macau-based company, selling off 2.45 million shares, the latest Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings have […]
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December 16, 2019
Penn Requests Probe into Former Director for $75,000 Fraud
A former Penn National Gaming Director of Benefits is facing multiple charges after the company reported her for allegedly misappropriating over $75,000 worth of gift cards that should have gone to the company’s employees. Berks County detectives have conducted an investigation confirming Penn’s suspicions. Former Penn National Gaming Director Charged with Fraud A Berks County […]