Industry
July 1, 2021
Betting Activity in Italy on the Rise
Last month marked a substantial overall rise in revenue across the regulated iGaming market in Italy, up by 14% on April’s total and 94% on May. Much of the latter, however, was heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports betting leads the way May saw the sports betting vertical lead the market on its […]
Industry
July 1, 2021
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Launches Mohegan Digital Division
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a master developer and operator of global integrated entertainment resorts, has announced the launch of Mohegan Digital, a new division that will delegate the company’s online gaming operation. Mohegan Gaming launches a new digital division On Monday, Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment launched its Mohegan Digital division, which will oversee its online […]
Industry
July 1, 2021
Maine Governor Shoots Down Tribal Gaming in the State
Native Indian tribes in Maine were just one signature away from being able to open casinos on their tribal land. They were most likely already preparing the chips and cards in anticipation of the final approval, but will now need to put their gear back in storage. Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, has vetoed a legislative […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Chalkline and officepools.com Launch New Online Gaming Platform
Games provider Chalkline recently announced a new agreement with OfficePools.com, a Canadian fantasy sports company, for a new online platform, OfficePoolsBets.com. This free-to-play site now gives the Canadian company access to Chalkline’s technologies, and comes right at the peak of the NHL and NBA playoffs, as well as the European soccer championship. What the New […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Sightline Partners with Marker Trax for Credit Payments
Provider of payment solutions for the gaming industry Sightline Payments announced it entered into an exclusive partnership deal with Marker Trax to boost the Play+ app with a credit option. Responsible Credit Option Gaming Available for legal, regulated sports betting and iGaming markets, the Play+ mobile app will utilize Play+ Markers to allow players to […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Another Casino in Phoenix Will Open Doors in 2 Years
A new casino in Phoenix could open doors in the next two years as the industry continues to expand rapidly in Arizona. Gila River’s Fourth Casino May Open Doors in Two Years In the next two years, another casino will open its doors in Arizona, the state with one of the largest gaming industries in […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Louisiana Sports Gambling Hits a Wrinkle Ahead of Planned Launch
Louisiana’s efforts to legalize sports gambling are approaching the finish line, but have stumbled in the last stretch. Everything is in place to welcome what is expected to be one of the more robust markets in the US; however, there’s one thing now standing in the way. Louisiana doesn’t have anyone to chair the Louisiana […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Efforts to Bring Sports Gambling to Ohio Stall as Legislative Session Ends
Many states, upon hearing that the US Supreme Court had given PASPA its rightful place in the dead legislation cemetery in 2018, began working on ways to break into sports gambling. The burgeoning US industry has seen a lot of support since then, with approximately 30 states able to put together the legislative framework and […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Intralot Amends Lock-Up Agreement, Agrees $297.5m Loan Facility
Intralot SA released an update regarding a lock-up agreement reached with a group of noteholders in January which was executed having received the required approval by entities holding directly or indirectly the outstanding principal amount of €250 million ($297.5 million) senior unsecured notes due 2021. New Loan Facility Intralot agreed on a loan facility with […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Spain’s iGaming Gross Gaming Revenue Grows by 10.2%
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, released an update on the first quarter of 2021, showing a year-on-year increase of 10.2% in the country’s gross gaming revenue (GGR). The total GGR for the first quarter of the year was estimated at €240.1 million ($285.4M), which is an increase of 3.8% […]