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October 29, 2019
A New ACT Survey Says 14% of Residents Affected by Gambling
Australian Capital Territory adults suffer from gambling harm at unprecedented levels Estimated 1 in 5 ACT adults is at a risk of developing gambling addiction The 2019 ACT Gambling Survey puts 14% of the ACT population as negatively impacted by gambling A new survey by the Australian National University’s Center for Gambling Research has indicated […]
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October 28, 2019
Ukraine’s Gambling Industry to Generate $300m
Ukraine expects to claim up to $300 million in gambling revenue Government of President Zelensky pushes for prompt legalization by December 1, 2019 The country will allow no more than 40,000 slot machines at first and issue specific criteria about the eligible venues Ukraine’s government is pushing to legalize gambling by December 1, 2019 creating […]
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October 26, 2019
Sweden’s Gambling Regulator to Introduce New AML Measures
Spelinspektionen will replace the DAR money-laundering system by March 1, 2020 Operators can start applying as early as December 9, 2019 Sweden is targeting irregularities and offshore websites as well as potential links to terrorism funding Sweden’s iGaming watchdog Spelinspektionen is setting up a new anti-money laundering (AML) measure to replace the existing DAR system. […]
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October 17, 2019
MGM Seals Major Deals for Bellagio, Circus Circus Las Vegas
MGM sells Bellagio and rents it back from a joint-venture with Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Bellagio deal helps execute the company’s asset-high strategy Flexibility remains chief priority for MGM as the company relieves itself of debt MGM sells both the Las Vegas Bellagio and Circus Circus Las Vegas casinos in a bid to boost […]
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October 15, 2019
Nevada Wants to Ban Steve Wynn from Casino Industry
After he was ousted of his company, Steve Wynn is now in the visor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which wants him out of the gambling industry. NGCB Seeks to Suspend Steve Wynn’s License The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a complaint against fall-from-grace businessman Steve Wynn on Monday, seeking to revoke his casino […]
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October 15, 2019
SugarHouse Launches BetRivers Sportsbook Launches in PA
BetRivers.com Sportsbook launches officially in Pennsylvania SugarHouse Casino re-branding to Rivers Casino Philadelphia Rush Street Interactive owns SugarHouse, BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com Rush Street Interactive-owned BetRivers Sportsbook has launched in Pennsylvania amid the future rebranding of SugarHouse Casino into Rivers Casino Philadelphia. BetRivers Sportsbooks Launches in PA Amid a restructuring bid that will see SugarHouse Casino […]
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October 12, 2019
Wind Creek Bethlehem Officially Begins Operation
On Thursday, October 10, Wind Creek Bethlehem, which was formerly known as Sands Bethlehem officially celebrated its long-awaited launch. Owned by Wind Creek Hospitality and PCI Gaming Authority of Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the property was acquired from Las Vegas Sands, one of the world’s most successful gaming and hospitality operators. The sale […]
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October 10, 2019
Wells Fargo Center Welcomes Two New Sports Lounges
Two new sports lounges unveiled at the Wells Fargo Center. Both are part of the arena’s partnership with SugarHouse Casino. Guests can now watch sports while placing bets inside the lounges. On October 9, two new SugarHouse Casino sports lounges were unveiled at Philadelphia’s Well Fargo Center. The launch of the new high-tech lounges was […]
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October 10, 2019
Yggdrail Launches Lilith’s Inferno with AvatarUX
Yggdrasil launches the latest game in its portfolio – Lilith’s Inferno AvatarUX Studios collaborates on the project Lilith’s Inferno introduces innovative gaming features Lilith’s Inferno™ is now available to Yggdrasil fans. The game has been developed with AvatarUX Studios and offers innovative graphics and gamification features. Yggdrasil Launches Lilith’s Inferno Innovative casino game-maker Yggdrasil has […]
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October 8, 2019
Parx Casino Launches Online Gaming Operation in New Jersey
Parx Casino launches a new digital sportsbook in NJ. GAN will be operating the new online sportsbook. Parx Casino in Bensalem is extending its footprint beyond Pennsylvania with the recent launch of an online gambling operation in New Jersey. This does not come as much of a surprise since New Jersey has one of the […]