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March 17, 2022
BetParx Relaunches in PA, NJ Markets with Playtech Overhaul
Playtech has agreed to power the BetParx iGaming and sports betting platform in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as the company has relaunched its offer in both states to correspond to the latest industry standards. BetParx Gets a Facelift, Launches Again in NJ & PA Owned by Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, BetParx is expanding fast across […]
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March 17, 2022
Pennsylvania Seeks to Ban Smoking on Casino Gaming Floors
A debate rages on in New Jersey as to whether casino gaming floors should be allowed to have smoking on. The people opposing the measure argue that it’s more sanitary and safer for workers. Those against cite Pennsylvania as an example of a state where smoking has not been abolished from casino floors. Pennsylvania to […]
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March 17, 2022
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Looking into Casino Advertisement Practices
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGA) is surely happy with the way the Bay State’s casino industry has performed. Hosting a bunch of casinos and a slot parlor, Massachusetts has been able to clock in over $1 billion in tax from gross gaming revenue over the past decade or so. Now, the MGA realizes that it […]
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March 17, 2022
Summit Ascent Shows Confidence in Tigre de Cristal Operations
As the world seeks to cut ties with Russian entities, the Hong Kong-listed Summit Ascent Holdings is confident that Tigre de Cristal Casino in Vladivostok may emerge even stronger. Tigre de Cristal Casino Expected to Emerge Stronger The company, which operates the casino, has been keeping a close eye on the unfolding situation with the […]
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March 16, 2022
AGCO Issues a Warning to Operators That Are Applying for a Gaming License
Ontario’s regulated gaming industry is set to launch on April 4 and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) wants to make sure that everything will run smoothly. Hence, it issued a warning to casino operators to cease all activities while they are in the process of acquiring a license. Companies That Do Not […]
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March 16, 2022
Expanded GiG-Betway Deal to Bring GiG Comply Tool to Africa
Leading online gaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has expanded its previous deal with global gambling company Betway. According to the new agreement, Betway will be allowed to use the GiG Comply compliance tool on the African market. GiG Comply Will Keep Betways on Its Toes GiG Comply is an automated marketing compliance […]
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March 16, 2022
Ontario Casino Dealers Prepare to Strike If Colleagues Not Brought Back to Work
As Ontario prepares to launch its private iGaming industry and sports betting, the province does face some difficulties in bringing back all land-based casino staffers home. As reported previously, this has prompted some lawmakers to object to April 4 as the official launch date of the interactive gaming industry in Ontario, arguing that the land-based […]
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March 16, 2022
Massachusetts Hits $1B Threshold from Casino Tax Collection
Eleven years have passed and the State of Massachusetts has been able to collect over $1 billion in tax revenue and assessments from its ample and sprawling casino and slots parlor industry. While the journey has been long, and the economic windfall steady, it has taken a while to cross the threshold. Steady Income Generates […]
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March 15, 2022
Cambodia Court Released Eight Women LRSU Activists on Bail
Cambodian authorities released eight of the trade union members detained in January and February this year after the country was condemned for human rights violations by the UN. Ending Repression against LRSU Activists The conflict between the Labour Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees (LRSU) of NagaWorld and NagaCorp around the unlawful layoff of 365 […]
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March 15, 2022
PointsBet Increases Betting Options for March Madness
PointsBet announced the debut of three new betting products just in time for March Madness, a tournament that also goes under the name NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. PointsBet Introduces Three New Betting Products The leading sportsbook for live betting revealed on Monday that it introduced three new products for college basketball wagering. Those […]