Casino
October 28, 2021
Apple Consumers Spend Close to $1B on Social Casino Apps
Lockdown has proven an auspicious opportunity for social casino apps, according to a new report published by Liftoff and GameRefinery, a mobile marketing platform and a mobile gaming analytics firm, respectively. The latest survey for 2021 reveals that mobile gamers are investing more heavily in social casino apps, citing the pandemic as the most likely reason behind this growth. […]
Casino
October 27, 2021
Police Investigate Woman Who Kidnapped Herself to Gamble Ransom
Spanish police have arrested a local woman who faked her kidnapping to extract ransom money she then used to play bingo. The incident took place in the Catalonia region, where an unnamed 47-year-old woman was reported missing by her husband, Mossos d’Esuadra reported. Abductee Stages Own Kidnapping to Get Ransom Money The incident took place […]
Casino
October 27, 2021
PlayUp Strikes Market Access Partnership for iGaming in Iowa
PlayUp continues to build up momentum in the US gaming market, establishing a new market access partnership with Wild Rose Entertainment in Iowa. The tie-up comes on the heels of a similar arrangement in New Jersey. Through this partnership, PlayUp may prepare for a future launch of iGaming in the jurisdiction, giving the company a foothold […]
Casino
October 26, 2021
Louisiana Gaming Control Board Approves Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Sale
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has given the green light on the sale of a horse racing track and casino located in the northern part of the state for a price tag of $22 million. Rubico Acquisition Corp. is set to meet with the gaming regulator today and get approval for the purchase of […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
OtherLevels to Boost FireKeepers Casino Online Player Engagement
Sports customer engagement platform OtherLevels announced a new agreement with FireKeepers Casino to become its preferred digital engagement partner. Real-Time Player Data-Based Engagement The partnership between OtherLevels and FireKeepers Casino will leverage messaging capabilities to engage with a broad spectrum of audience segments utilizing customization by preferences, player value, past behavior and geolocation. We are […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Inspire Athens Approved for new Hellinikon Casino in Greece
The first integrated resort (IR) to be built in Greece is a step closer to becoming a reality. After a battle between Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Hard Rock International that ended earlier this year, Mohegan will be involved in the development of the project. Inspire Athens has officially been awarded its concessions for […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds ex-NGCB Sandra Douglass Morgan as Board Member
Caesars Entertainment has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 7, 2021. Morgan’s appointment, while still subject to regulatory approvals, is an important addition to the company’s ranks of executives as she previously served as a chairwoman to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), making her intimately familiar with the […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Four Iowa Casinos Fined Over Underage Gambling Violations
Four casinos in Iowa are paying a hefty price for not playing by the rules. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has sent the gambling properties fines for violating the state’s age restrictions, with the quarter of casinos on the hook for a combined $130,000. One of the casinos received two fines and is […]
Casino
October 22, 2021
Mansion Group’s MansionCasino Brand Launched in Spain
Gibraltar-based online sports betting and iGaming company Mansion Group announced its MansionCasino brand successfully launched operations in Spain, while the group’s other brands are expected to become available in the country in the future. Launch in Spain The launch of Mansion Group’s online casino brand MansionCasino took place after the brand received an operating license […]
Casino
October 21, 2021
ACMA Blocks Five More Offshore Gambling Sites in Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is not slowing down in restricting access to offshore gambling in the country, an industry that has been thriving for years before ACMA decided to take action a few years back. ACMA has requested from internet service providers (ISPs) to suspend access to five new offshore websites, including Fight Club, Kim Vegas, […]