Industry
July 20, 2021
Sweden’s ATG Will No Longer Accept Foreigners’ Bets
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s licensed horse racing and trotting operator, has confirmed that it will not accept customer registrations from non-nationals anymore. ATG Will Not Accept Bets from Customers without a Swedish ID AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has confirmed it will no longer accept customer registrations from foreigners anymore. ATG’s venues are […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
The UK Has Finally Lifted All COVID-19 Restrictions
For the first time in over a year, all casinos and racetracks in England were able to operate at full capacity. On Monday, residents could finally enjoy watching their favorite horse races and visit their preferred gaming floors since the country has lifted all restrictions that were caused by the pandemic. However, there are still concerns […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
Regulators in Argentina Ask for Domain Harmonization for Gambling Sites
Gambling regulators in Argentina want the country’s future gambling websites to switch to bet.ar domains to make it easier for consumers to pick a verified operator. Regulatory Oversight Extends to Operator’s Domain Names Argentina’s gambling regulator wants to bring all gambling operators located in the country into its fold by urging such companies to adopt […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
Stats Perform Study Shows Changes Coming to the Sports Industry
Even before COVID-19 rolled into town and disrupted life as we knew it, there was a shift occurring in how consumers interacted with different markets. A transition toward a preference for digital interaction – online shopping, online communication, online gambling – had begun, but the pandemic served as a catalyst for expedited digital adoption. Now, […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
Former Caesars Casino Project in Midan City, South Korea Gets New Life
Everything seemed to be looking good for two new casino resort projects to come to South Korea, but then COVID-19 came in and ruined everything. Now, one of the projects, previously led by Caesars Entertainment, is coming back to life after its backers have found the money they need to fire up the construction equipment. […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
LVS Executive and Gaming Industry Icon Andrew MacDonald Retires
A senior executive of Las Vegas Sands based in Singapore retired and left the company, Inside Asian Gaming media reports. Marking the End of an Illustrious Career Andrew MacDonald, corporate senior vice president, and chief casino officer at the Las Vegas gaming giant and its global subsidiaries, is already on leave until his official end […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
BGC Happy with Snapchat’s Gambling Ads Opt-Out Option
Recently, Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing users in the UK to opt-out of gambling ads. The feature caught the attention of the gambling watchdog in the country that welcomed the changes made by Snapchat. Supporting the change, the chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Michael Dugher, urged more social media […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
Arizona Regulator Issued Criteria for License Allocation
As the official launch date of sports betting in the biggest state in the West that legalized wagering to date is fast approaching, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) came up with a new set of criteria for granting licenses. Criteria Proposal The ADG released the new set of license criteria in a 2-page document […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
MGM Resorts Is Reportedly Considering Another Run on Entain
One of the biggest casino and sportsbook operators in the US, MGM Resorts International, is on the verge of completing a deal it sees as a game-changer. MGM wants to buy out Entain Plc to completely control the jointly-led BetMGM sports betting operator, and is now free to make another bid. Back in January, MGM […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
New Gambling Rules in Spain Could Clamp Down on the Industry
Gambling has always been a popular activity in Spain, and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs is likely to provide players with what it views as a better environment as it prepares new rules. With them, not only will the gambling industry be regulated more, but it will also include numerous safeguards that are designed to […]