Industry
December 31, 2020
Sports Betting is Biggest Contributor to Spain’s Online Gambling Revenue
Spain’s online gambling revenue reported an annual increase of 2.8%. Sports Betting and Casino Account for 86% of the Grand Total Licensed online gambling operators generated revenue of €191.2 million in the three months ending September 30, according to figures from Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released on Wednesday. This corresponds to […]
Industry
December 31, 2020
Mobile and Cashless Tech to Dictate Casino Recovery and Future in 2021
Technology will lead the way in gaming and casino industry’s recovery moving into 2021, with pandemic-related challenges still persistent. “Technology, Technology, Technology” to Lead the Way for Gaming Recovery Next year should be one dominated by mobile technologies, argues an article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal that has focused on the importance of cashless […]
Industry
December 30, 2020
NGCB: November Casino Revenue Down 17.75%, Betting Unchanged
November gaming revenues in Nevada continued to decline year over year, the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Tuesday, posting $771.16 million generated during the month by casinos statewide. Las Vegas Strip casinos accounted for $349.8 million in revenues, a 32.46% decrease year-over-year. Decline in Revenues Continued The November total […]
Industry
December 30, 2020
Academic Report Says That Gambling Addiction Should be Considered a Health Issue
An academic report published in Lancet Public Health concludes that the perspective of gambling addiction should change and it should be treated as a health issue along with substance addiction. Academic Report Urges Gambling Addiction to be Treated as a Health Issue Dr. Lindsay Blank, from Sheffield University’s school of health and related research who […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Genting Malaysia’s RWG Casino Complex Unaffected by Lockdown Order
Malaysian casino resort Resorts World Genting stated it will not be concerned by the country’s EMCO, a lockdown order against the spread of Covid-19. RWG Not Concerned by Strict Lockdown Malaysian gambling operator Genting Malaysia Berhad’s Resorts World Genting (RWG), the casino resort at Genting Highlands near the nation’s capital Kuala Lumpur, will not be […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
The Philippines Extends Measures in Metro Manila
The Philippines has extended the lockdown measures on Metropolitan Manila until 31 January next year. Extended Measures On Monday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Metropolitan Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of January 2021. Mr. Duterte’s statement was released by the country’s official media agency – the Philippine News […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
SBC to Launch Digital Series of Conferences and Showcases
SBC has announced the launch of SBC Digital, a series of online events that will include conferences and product showcases related to key gaming markets, featuring executives’ talks on the industry’s challenges and opportunities all throughout 2021. SBC Digital Series of Conferences to Continue 2020’s New Trends SBC is hosting the SBC Digital Series that […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Spain to Create New Body to Harmonize Gambling Regulations
The DGOJ and UNE signed an accord to create a new technical agency to harmonize Spain’s federal gambling regulations and standards. New Entity to Meet EU Requirements The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, has signed a new collaborative arrangement to create a new technical agency tasked with harmonizing the country’s […]
Industry
December 26, 2020
Sixteen Arrested, US$3 Million in Chips Confiscated During Police Raid on Underground Gambling Hall for High Rollers in Hong Kong
Illegal gambling activity in Hong Kong is on the rise during the Covid-19 pandemic. Well-Off Gamblers Spent Up to US$1.3 million Per Night in the Illegal Penthouse Police in Hong Kong have arrested 16 people during a raid of a suspected illegal luxury casino this week. The establishment was functioning in a luxurious apartment block […]
Industry
December 25, 2020
Colombia Betting Industry Launches Fraud Awareness Campaign
Colombia continues with the coordinated effort to tackle fraud in sports and protect integrity following on the last month’s one from the National Committee for the Prevention of Manipulation of Sports Competitions which set up plans for the remainder of 2020 and through 2021. Raise Awareness in Sport The committee’s call for better measures aimed […]