Industry
December 25, 2020
Mexicali Casinos To Close Indefinitely Due to Spike in Covid-19 Cases
The state of Baja California returns to tier-4 restrictions with the shutdown of all non-essential businesses. Baja California Increases Covid-19 Measures as Infection Rate Rises The Mexican state of Baja California has gone back to red alert as part of the ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease. As a result, the […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Valencia’s High Court Revokes Ban on Slot Machines in Bars
The Regional Ministry of Health prohibited games of chance in bars and restaurants, but later added slot machines to the list, which provoked a furious reaction by the industry. Reach of the Initial Order and Subsequent Correction On December 22, the High Court of Justice of the Community of Valencia (TSJCV) issued a resolution suspending […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Growing US Gambling Market Attracts British Operators
The growing US wagering and iGaming market is attracting gambling operators from the UK, with some of the biggest brands seeking to enter the country’s newly-regulated market in light of an ongoing review at home. British Operators Interested in the US British gambling and gaming operators are continuing their expansion course into the growing US […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Fines Paid by Gambling Businesses Exceed £44M in 2020
In 2020, gambling companies have been slapped with £44 million in total fines, or a 175-percent increase, reports GamblingIndustryFines.com. Industry Faces Numerous Fines in 2020 A new report by GamblingIndustryFines.com, a website that specializes in tracking penalties issued to international gambling operators, has reported over £44 million handed out in fines in the regulated gaming […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Tennessee Sports Betting Off to a Flying Start Dwarfing Previous Record
The sports betting market in Tennessee surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, the November betting taxes and wagering figures report from the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) revealed. Shattering Previous First Month Record The body overseeing the licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in the state posted a record first month in which sportsbooks generated […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos
Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
AGA CEO Urges Congress For Additional Covid-19 Relief
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said Monday that US lawmakers must provide additional Covid-19 relief to support the gaming industry. Important Relief but More Needed American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued a statement on the new Covid-19 relief measures on Monday calling US lawmakers to take additional steps supporting businesses […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
SiGMA Denis Dzyubenko to Help Steer Ukraine’s Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s gambling commission has appointed Denis Dzyubenko, SiGMA’s CIS Director, to the Expert Advisory Council. Denis Dzyubenko to Sit on Advisory Council for Ukrainian Gambling Commission Ukraine is quickly moving towards a fully regulated gambling industry and SiGMA Group is going to play a key role in this with the appointment of Denis Dzyubenko, CIS […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Swedish Regulator Orders Skill On Net to Improve KYC Processes
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered Skill On Net to improve its KYC processes preventing non-residents to register for iGaming and betting in Sweden. Skill On Net To Submit Report by March 1, 2021 The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has ordered iGaming operator Skill On Net has to improve its know your customer (KYC) processes to […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Ivan Rudyi to Open Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 Trade Expo
Ukrainian Gaming Week has confirmed the participation of Ukrainian Gambling and Lotteries Commission Chief Ivan Rudyi at the industry expo held on February 24-25 and hosted by Smile-Expo. Head of Gambling Commission to Speak at Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 Ivan Rudyi will attend the first edition of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 held on February 24-25. […]
