Industry
February 25, 2021
Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel Join Flutter to Improve Gender Balance
Flutter Entertainment is introducing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive roles to boost gender and diversity. Koeppel and Dubuc to Step in Non-Executive Roles Flutter Entertainment continues to work on its diversity and gender balance by bringing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive director roles on April 29 and May 13, respectively. Koeppel and Dubuc will be replacing now outgoing Divyesh Gadhia and Peter […]
Industry
February 24, 2021
CDI Sells Arlington Racecourse as Redevelopment Site
Casino and horse racing operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced in a press release on its website it initiated a procedure for the sale of Arlington International Racecourse – the oval and all 326 acres of land. Arlington on the Block The historic racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is marketed as a redevelopment opportunity by […]
Industry
February 24, 2021
Stella David and Vicky Jarman Step in Entain’s Board of Directors
The last two months have been transformative for gaming and betting giant Entain as the company’s board of directors welcomes new executives and bids farewell to old ones. Entain Welcomes Two New Additions to Its Board of Directors Entain has appointed two new members of the board as the company’s current senior independent director Stephen […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UKGC Reports 30.5% Increase in GGY for December 2020
The UKGC reported higher overall results for December 2020 but said it will keep an eye on data as the quick growth of GGY could be cause for concern. 5 Million Bettors in December The UK’s Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) increased by 30.5% to £613.6 million in December 2020, the Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today. […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
Nevada Gaming Industry Ready to Bounce Back after 2020
The COVID-related shutdown severely impacted the gaming revenue in Nevada last year. However, considering the gradual lifting of restrictions, the industry may soon begin its economic recovery. 2020 Proved to Be Incredibly Difficult Year for Nevada’s Gambling Operators Nearly one year has passed since the COVID-19 shutdown which was introduced in Nevada. The shutdown started […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
Small Gambling Operators in Alabama Fighting for Inclusion
The Alabama Senate is expected to vote today on Senator Del Marsh proposed gambling bill to legalize sports betting, a state lottery and casinos in 5 locations around the state. Other Gaming Establishments Feel They Need to Be Included However, there are more than five gambling operators in the state and they are concerned for […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UK to End Betting Shops Closures on April 12, Says Johnson
Betting shops in the United Kingdom will reopen on April 12, a Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed in light of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Monday statement that the country would start gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Betting Shops Readying to Reopen on April 12 The United Kingdom is preparing to lift restrictions on betting shops allowing […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
Scout Gaming Adds Largest Swedish Gaming Operator Ab Trav & Galopp to Its Network
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) will offer Scout Gaming Group’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) games for the first time. The companies aim to do a preview release before the middle of 2021 followed by a hard launch in time for the beginning of the 2021-2022 seasons of Europe’s leading football leagues. Daily Fantasy Sports Enter […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
Government and Police Yet to Testify in B.C. Casinos Inquiry
So far, so good – Commissioner Austin Cullen hasn’t heard any clear-cut allegations or admissions of corruption through the six-week-long inquiry into British Columbia casinos. The Government and the Police Have Yet to Testify The politicians responsible who have not yet testified are; John van Dongen, Rich Coleman, Shirley Bond, and Michael De Jong. Collectively, […]
Industry
February 22, 2021
Law Firm Mischon de Reya Advices Partners to Prepare for Possible Interruption
Mischon de Reya has advised its online gambling partners to prepare for the possibility that the EU could prohibit data transfers to the UK. Post-Brexit Data Protection Still Unclear London-based law firm Mischon de Reya has informed its partners of further concerns and complications that Brexit would have on the online gambling sector. The notice covers several major points of concern, […]