Industry
December 27, 2021
KSA Appoints Dr Marloes Kleinjan to Advisory Council
The Netherlands has been busy making post-launch adjustments to its gambling industry, from taking aim at offenders to fine-tuning advertisement rules. Now, the Dutch Gaming Authority, or Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has appointed a new talent to its Advisory Council, with Dr Marloes Kleinjan stepping in to help improve the regulator’s understanding of mental health among young […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Powerball Grows as No One Hits the $400M Christmas Prize
The Powerball lottery numbers for the Christmas Day draw were 27, 29, 45, 55, 55 and 58. The Powerball was 3, and the Power Play 3X. Despite millions of tickets having been sold, no one correctly guessed all the right numbers. The Christmas miracle of winning a $400 million fortune has passed, but there’s now […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Canadian Gaming Association Adds Two New Members
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has appointed two new members as the country heads into 2022 in the hopes of rapidly expanding its gambling industry. The trade association for the Canadian gaming suppliers and operators has tapped the talents of Ilkim Hincer and George Sweny. Bringing Industry Helping Hand Onboard Hincer, who is Hard Rock […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Playtech Launches Two New Live Studios in Michigan and New Jersey
Just in time for the holiday season, iGaming giant Playtech announced a split-second roll out of its gaming studios in New Jersey and Michigan on Friday. The company, which specializes in the creation of authentic live gaming experiences and has authored the highly acclaimed Age of the Gods live game roulette series, is expanding its […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Macau Casino Stocks Get a Boost as City Provides 2022 Gaming Update
Gaming operators with a presence in Macau received a last-minute Christmas gift last week. Only weeks after analysts set a reduced revenue forecast for Macau in 2022, the city provided an update on what is likely coming with new gaming laws. That revelation made analysts a little more optimistic, which, in turn, made investors optimistic. […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
EGBA Estimates Europe’s GGR to Inch up 7.5% in 2021
The European gambling market managed to bounce back throughout most of 2021, and a new report by the European Gaming and Betting Association expects this upward trend to result in a robust increase in gross gaming revenue this year. EGBA predicts that gross gaming revenue in Europe should inch up by 7.5% in 2021 to […]
Industry
December 23, 2021
Ohio Gov. Approves Sports Betting Bill, Pro and College Sports on the Agenda
Ohio pulled it off. The state managed to approve sports betting legislation before the end of the year, but it will still be a while before anyone can place their first legal bets. Ohio Closing Out 2021 With Sports Betting House Bill 29 was signed by Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday. This is the start […]
Industry
December 22, 2021
Allwyn in Merger Talks with SPAC Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp
European lottery operator Allwyn and Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. are in talks for a potential merger, a Bloomberg report based on unnamed sources claims. Another SPAC-Rumored Deal Allwyn, which also operates digital gaming and sports betting businesses, held talks with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by former Goldman Sachs executives Gary Cohn and […]
Industry
December 22, 2021
Inspired Entertainment to Launch Games with Rush Street Interactive
Inspired Entertainment has struck a partnership with Rush Street Interact to provide the company with its signature style content, integrated directly with the operator’s game platform. Inspired Entertainment currently holds licenses to operate in multiple states across the United States. As a result, Inspired will be launching its products with RSI in New Jersey, Michigan, […]
Industry
December 22, 2021
Gambling Might Soon Cost More As Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
2021 brought about some increase in wage rates in the US, but 2022 is expected to deliver even more. Since companies aren’t known for absorbing any increase in expense, this means that visiting a casino in 2022 could cost more, as well. Wage Increases Coming to the US According to a report by the National […]