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July 12, 2021
Pragmatic Play Brings Portfolio to Luckia’s Global Casino, Spain First
Luckia will implement games by Pragmatic Play with the supplier delivering its portfolio of slot and live dealer games. Live and Slot Pragmatic Play Games Launch on Luckia Pragmatic Play has teamed up with iGaming operator Luckia to consolidate its footprint in the Spanish market. The partnership represents a new opportunity for the developer and […]
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July 12, 2021
Advent International Shows Interest in William Hill’s non-US Assets
Advent International is rumored to be in on the fight to purchase William Hill as this company is reportedly focused on buying all of the assets by this reputable sportsbook in both Europe and the UK. At the moment, Advent also has two competitors in this auction – Apollo Global and 888 Holdings, the latter […]
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July 12, 2021
NY State Gaming Commission Released Mobile Sports Betting Request
New York State’s Gaming Commission has released the long-anticipated request for mobile sports betting applications. Sports Betting Applications Are Due August 9 On Friday afternoon, the New York State Gaming Commission released the request for mobile sports betting applications. The applications request was long-awaited, as it was supposed to come out on July 1. The state would partner with […]
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July 12, 2021
Imperial Pacific International Forced to Sell Assets to Pay Off Debt
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) comes closer to waving the white flag with each day that passes. The casino operator behind Saipan’s failed Imperial Palace experiment has been as clumsy as a bad episode of The Three Stooges, but without a successful ending. Now, it’s going to lose gaming equipment and vehicles because it hasn’t been […]
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July 12, 2021
Flutter to Delay FanDuel Split As the Sportsbook Takes Control Of the Market
This past March, it looked like FanDuel was going to follow in DraftKings’ footsteps and seek a spot on a public stock market. Owned by Flutter Entertainment, which has its hands in sports gambling and iGaming operations around the globe, being traded publicly would certainly give FanDuel a lot of support for future growth. However, […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
Duterte Changes Stance on Gambling Due to COVID-19 Impact on The Philippines
Once a fierce opponent of gambling activities, Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has changed his position to urge wagering in order to attract funds after the devastating impact of the pandemic. Duterte Softens Tone on Gambling Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has softened his tone with regards to gambling in the country due to the negative impact […]
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July 9, 2021
Kindbridge Teams up with Playtech on New US Gambling Research
Gambling technology leader Playtech inked a new agreement with Kindbridge, the first virtual mental health clinic in the US. The duo launches groundbreaking research in the country, focusing on creating an evidence-based telehealth model. Furthermore, the research will aim at understanding and treating gambling better, as well as address digital dependencies. Playtech and Kindbridge Team […]
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July 9, 2021
Melco Rolls Out Share Purchase and Award Program for Eligible Employees
One of the largest integrated resorts developers and casino operators in the world, Melco Resorts and Entertainment, announced Thursday the launch of a new Share Purchase and Award Program for its workforce. Eligible Melco employees participating in the program have the unique benefit of purchasing company shares. Melco Unveils a New Share Purchase and Awards […]
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July 9, 2021
Renovated Billionaire Casino in Kiev Re-Opens for Guests
A luxury casino located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, opened its doors to guests after undergoing a major overhaul of its VIP gambling space. The Billionaire Casino Re-Opens Housed inside the 5-star InterContinental Kiev hotel, which dates back to 1638, the Billionaire Casino saw its gaming floor renovated with 14 new luxury table games […]
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July 9, 2021
Richmond’s ONE Casino Could Open Doors in October 2024
The opening of ONE Casino and Resort in Richmond, Virginia has been postponed until October 2024. Richmond’s ONE Casino Postponed to 2024 Richmond’s ONE Casino + Resort opening has been delayed until October 1, 2024. The news was announced by the city’s economic development director, Leonard L. Sledge, at the City Council’s Organizational Development Committee […]