Industry
October 5, 2021
MGM Resorts CEO Supports Launch of iGaming in Nevada
States across the US are slowly embracing online sports betting and iGaming. One significant holdout is, not surprisingly, Nevada. However, after the state suffered catastrophic losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of allowing online casinos started to be floated. It’s a topic that isn’t without controversy, with hundreds of billions of dollars invested in […]
Industry
October 5, 2021
New Macau Gaming Laws Likely to Face Delays as COVID-19 Issues Continue
Frustration is the word of the day in Macau. 2020 was a disastrous year for the city’s casino market and, while 2021 has been substantially better, COVID-19 continues to cause problems. Recent positive tests have forced government and health officials to take a few steps backward on the road to recovery, and it doesn’t look […]
Industry
October 4, 2021
KSA Opened Gambling Addiction Research Data Consultations
Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced Friday a period of public consultation regarding the application of operator data for gambling addiction prevention, detection and treatment. Provision of Data for Gambling Addiction Research The consultation period launched by the KSA is looking to gather insight from all parties and interested stakeholders regarding how data licensed by […]
Industry
October 4, 2021
Scientific Games Launches OpenGaming, OpenBet with Dutch Lottery
With the arrival of the Dutch gambling market, companies have all queued up to be among the first to provide their services and secure a share of the regulated pie. Now, the Netherlands Lottery or NLO has partnered with Scientific Games for the latter’s OpenGaming and OpenBet platforms that deliver on thorough iGaming and interactive wagering experiences. NLO Welcomes […]
Industry
October 4, 2021
Japan Launches Application Window for IR Submissions
After a long delay due to COVID-19 and other issues, Japan is finally advancing its plans to introduce integrated resorts (IR) to the country. The Japanese Diet launched the official window for application submissions last Friday and host cities and prefectures have until next April to forward their final project proposals. With only three locations […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Las Vegas Strip Traffic Leads to Higher GGR in August for Nevada
August was another good month for casinos and other gaming properties in Nevada. For the sixth consecutive month, the market collectively reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of more than $1 billion, helping the Silver State continue to rebuild following the COVID-19 disaster. The Strip provided much of the boost, as entertainment venues came back to […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Legalized Sports Betting Not in Massachusetts’ “Bandwidth”
Massachusetts sports bettors will have to continue to travel across state lines – almost in any direction – or use offshore alternatives to place their bets. With the exception of Vermont, all of the state’s neighbors have legalized sports betting, but Massachusetts lawmakers continue to drag their feet on the topic. Although the House has […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Real Madrid, World Surf League and More Are Part of Nagasaki’s IR Plans
Nagasaki, Japan is determined to find approval for its integrated resort (IR) project. Based on a new update, the prefecture has dedicated a considerable amount of time and resources to create what can only be described as an entire city connected to the property. The plan still needs to be approved by the Japanese Diet, […]
Industry
September 30, 2021
Playtech Teams up with Unibet for New Jersey Software Delivery
As Playtech refocuses its efforts on its B2B and B2C gaming divisions and divests from its financial arm, Finalto, the company has managed to strike a new partnership with Kindred Group’s Unibet Interactive. The partnership covers the US market and focuses on multiple jurisdictions within the country. Unibet Set to Benefit from Extensive Playtech Expertise […]
Industry
September 30, 2021
NJ Residents Oppose College Sports Betting, Stockton University Poll Shows
In a new poll that was released by Stockton University yesterday, 45% of the voters in New Jersey are actually against a constitutional amendment through which betting on college sports events that take place in the state would be allowed. On the other side, 40% of the people support this amendment, while 14% stated that […]