Industry
September 7, 2021
Malta-Based Gaming Operators Watch as Local Financial Firms Jump Ship
Malta was once seen as a great location from which to operate a number of industries, including gaming. It still is, to some degree, but recent reports about instability at the local level might be making some operators nervous. After the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put the Mediterranean hot spot on its grey list, […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Latest AGA Update Shows US Gaming Worth over $4 Billion in July
July was a great month for the US gaming market and shows clearly why there’s so much interest from operators around the world who want to get involved. According to a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA), July was good for more than $4 billion in gross gaming revenue in the US, a […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
Entain Foundation Announced New Diversity-Promoting Initiative
The Entain Foundation, the charitable trust established by UK-based gambling group Entain, announced a new initiative in collaboration with Berlin University of Technology (TU Berlin) and the Nexus Institute for Cooperation Management and Interdisciplinary Research. Collaborative Effort The new initiative, Gendered Innovations, involves the development of a short-term executive training program that will promote innovative […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
BlueBet Folds Sports Betting Attempt in Virginia
BlueBet revealed today that it withdrew its application for a sports wagering license in Virginia. The company acknowledged that the local regulator said that it wasn’t eligible for a permit, mainly because of a lack of experience in other US states. However, BlueBet can reapply at a later period for a license in Virginia and […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
BGC to Create 5,000 New Job Opportunities with Members’ Help
The UK’s single industry body for betting and gaming has vowed to create 5,000 new apprenticeships by 2025 with the help of its members. Some 5,000 Apprenticeships in Gambling by 2025 The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has vowed to support young people who are looking for work by creating thousands of job opportunities, apprenticeships and other […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
A Ruling on Sports Betting’s Future in Arizona Takes Place Today
The launch of sports betting in Arizona will hopefully not be delayed, as a judge in Maricopa County waits to listen to arguments in a key case. James Smith, a Superior Court Judge, set an evidentiary hearing that will take place today in the lawsuit against the head of the Department of Gaming, Ted Vogt, […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
PAGCOR Shorted Almost $28 Million in POGO-based Fees and Dues
The Philippines has had a lot of difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hasn’t, until very recently, started to see limited signs of recovery. This has taken a toll on the country’s gaming industry, which also affects the amount of money the Philippines has to work with. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
Mohegan Names Jody Madigan Chief Operating Officer
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has announced the appointment of Jody Madigan as COO in charge of short-and long-term strategic business plans execution. Jody Madigan Exits Paragon Casino to Join MGE The former general manager of the Paragon Casino and Resort, Jody Madigan, has become the new COO of United States-based tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, the company has announced. Jody […]
Industry
September 3, 2021
Playmaker Launches Sports Betting Content, Teams with Poker Pro
A US digital sports media company has introduced a new content vertical to enter the world of sports betting and explore the numerous possibilities it presents. Sports Betting Content Playmaker, a digital media and talent management firm, announced today the launch of its new content vertical, “Playmaker Betting,” which will feature sports betting content, events, […]
Industry
September 3, 2021
Brigid Simmonds of BGC Welcomes Marcus Boyle as UKGC’s New Chair
Marcus Boyle has been appointed as the Chair of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), and the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Chair, Brigid Simmonds, has welcomed this new appointment. Oliver Dowden, the DCMS Culture Secretary, confirmed the new hiring earlier this week. Boyle will be in charge of overseeing the UKGC’s activities. In the […]