Casino
January 26, 2019
Northern Ireland’s McLeans and Toals Opt for FOBTs Restriction
The Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been the cause of some political divide and concern for gaming businesses and politicians in the United Kingdom and Norther Ireland. However, bookmakers are now setting the trend, with more companies opting voluntarily into restricting the segment. More Irish Bookmakers to Opt Out of FOBTs High-Stakes Last year, the […]
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January 24, 2019
Sports Betting in Connecticut – The Whole Story So Far
Gambling in Connecticut has been a vehemently debated subject which reached a crescendo around the time of PASPA’s repeal, but seemed to gather little traction thereafter. What’s changed? Making Sense of Connecticut’s Gaming & Sports Betting Trying to understand Connecticut’s complicate climate for gambling and sports betting activities is a fine challenge. Back in 2018, […]
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January 23, 2019
KSA to Reconsider Regulation, Remote Gambling Up for Voting
The Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, is planning to planning to gauge the success of its stiff penalties against illegal operators, which the watchdog now estimates to have had little effect. The regulator is now focusing on pushing ahead with the long-mothballed Remote Gambling Bill Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Prepares to Debate Remote Gambling Bill The Remote Gambling […]
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January 21, 2019
Harrah’s Philly Gears Up for Test Run on Tuesday
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack is launching a mandatory 48-hour mode on Tuesday, January 22 ahead of a full-scale launch later on. Harrah’s Philly’s “The Book” Opening Up for Test Run on January 22 The Philadelphia property owned by Harrah and known as “The Book” is about to launch its first two-day test period, allowing […]
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January 20, 2019
AG Communications Meets Self-Exclusion Standards in Sweden
Aspire Global’s gaming subsidiary in Sweden catches up to Spelpaus self-exclusion standards Effectiveness of such schemes is now tested in the United Kingdom The Swedish iGaming market continues to grow, with the Spelinspektionen awarding license on January 18. As of this moment, there are 64 companies that operate legally in the country. However, some of […]
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January 20, 2019
Pennsylvania Urges Operators to Comply with Wire Act
As Philadelphia’s sports betting begins developing, the state’s taking all necessary precautions to avoid conflicting with the enactment of the now revised Wire Act of 1961. Wire Act Reversal Must Be Reflected by PA Sports Betting Operators Earlier this month, several events happened almost simultaneously. First, there was a rumor that the Department of Justice […]
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January 17, 2019
Pennsylvania’s Casino Revenue Inches Up Past 2017 Levels
Pennsylvania’s total casino revenue reaches $3.248 billion in 2018 This constitutes a 0.007% uptick year-on-year Rivers Casino’s own performance improves this year The DoJ Opinion will come into effect after a 90-day grace period Amid the expanding betting industry, Pennsylvania’s casinos managed to notch up a slight revenue record, topping previous performance in 2018, even […]
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January 14, 2019
Hard Rock International Revels Full-Scale Japan IR Model
Hard Rock International has revealed its IR full-scale model at the Hokkaido IR Showcase The brand wants to bring a Four Season hotel, Broadway spectacles, New York Yankees experience and the latest security measures Nederlander World Entertainment promises to debut the latest Broadway show, King Kong, at the IR US-based casino and hotel brand, Hard […]
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January 11, 2019
Parx Casino Launches Full Operations After Successful Test
Parx Casino successfully conclude 48-hour test period The full operations launch with 45 Kambi-supplied betting kiosks and seven betting counters Parx Casino allows users to make a bet and scan a QR code which expedites placing wagers at the venue The casino is awaiting PGCB approval to launch its online sports book Parx Casino and […]
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December 12, 2018
NetEnt to Let Go 55 People in Stockholm, Focuses on Games
NetEnt Is Streamlining the Offer NetEnt is about to re-focus its efforts on new game development. The iGaming sector has become increasingly competitive and every new title that hits the market needs to be up to the required standard. That often means alternative gameplay, real video game elements, and understandably – costs. As a result, […]