Casino
November 18, 2021
The Philippines Adds Third POGO on Non-Compliance List
The Philippines continues to fight against gambling operators that it contends are violating the country’s regulations in the sector. The country’s Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has listed a third Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) of its list of non-compliance. The list focuses on companies that have obligations under the existing law, and whose license is […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Market Flourishes Despite the Pandemic
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has seen a record increase in gross gaming revenue in October, despite the new COVID-19 wave, as revealed by the state’s Gaming Control Board. Casino Gambling Reigns Supreme in PA Combining all the various retail and online betting options in Pennsylvania, the state has seen all-time high monthly gaming revenue of about $425.9 million, beating July’s record […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
MGM Resorts Raises On-Sites COVID Tests’ Price to $38
In a letter sent out to employees of the casino and hospitality company MGM Resorts on November 16, the company’s chief executive officer, Bill Hornbuckle, informed unvaccinated hourly employees that the price of COVID-19 tests will more than double up. MGM Resorts Increases Price of On-Site COVID-19 Tests This decision came in response to the […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Millions Won in Las Vegas Jackpots Since Last Weekend
Whatever the opposite of a double whammy is, it happened in Las Vegas over the weekend when two gamblers ended up hitting over $1 million in jackpot winnings each. The gamblers were coming over for a quick gambling session from afar, with one Quoclong Pham, a resident of Vancouver, Washington, realizing a jackpot win only […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Pragmatic Play Introduces One Blackjack 2 – Indigo
Pragmatic Play, a defining iGaming supplier and studio, has launched its latest live casino product with the second installment in the ONE Blackjack series, One Blackjack 2 – Indigo. The game has built up on the original game and has been moved to the new Chroma studio to ensure the highest quality of broadcasting standards, […]
Casino
November 17, 2021
Massachusetts Casinos Report Total Revenue of $96 Million in October
In October, the Massachusetts casino resorts reported a decent increase in their gross gaming revenue (GGR). MGM Springfield recorded a $2 million increase compared to September, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports. MGM Springfield’s GGR for October Crossed $20 Million MGM Springfield managed to record a total GGR of $21.4 million from table games and […]
Casino
November 17, 2021
Comtrade Gaming Extends Superbet Partnership Through 2024
Comtrade Gaming, a leading technology supplier in the iGaming space, has revealed that it will be extending its working relationship with Superbet through mid-2024. The companies have been able to leverage their respective industry expertise to create a middle ground where those meet to bolster their offerings. Superbet has its proprietary sportsbook to offer, whereas Comtrade brings […]
Casino
November 17, 2021
Cambodia Shuts Down 79 Illegal Gambling Websites
Cambodia has recently been named in a list of US sanctions, targeting high-government officials and arguing that the country is not a safe harbor for business, especially in the gambling sector. Citing offshore gambling, drugs, and human trafficking, and more, several institutions have issued their concerns publicly. However, Cambodia is determined to clean up its act, starting […]
Casino
November 17, 2021
Evolution Accused of Illegal Wagering by Anonymous Competitor
*Updated: Please note that GamblingNews has been contacted by an unidentified person claiming to be close to the matter. They said that it wasn’t a competitor who brought up the concerns. Our source does confirm that it’s still a US-based interest group. Evolution AB has been cited in an anonymous complaint by a competitor, Bloomberg […]
Casino
November 16, 2021
CasinoTop Acquired CasinoTopp to Affirm Nordic Presence
Online gambling affiliate service CasinoTop.com announced it acquired Scandinavian-focused affiliate website CasinoTopp.net to gain a foothold in Nordic markets. ‘Giant Leap’ The strategic acquisition of CasinoTopp for an upfront payment of €10.5 million ($11.9 million) is expected to help CasinoTop establish its presence in the region and become the leading supplier of SEO-based online casino […]