Industry
November 26, 2020
Former TSG Data Analyst Rich Ellis Heads Data at Betclic
Betclic is tapping the talent of Rich Ellis who will head the data department at the company, having worked for over seven years at TSG. Rich Ellis to Spearhead Data Strategy at Betclic Betclic is tapping talent from The Stars Group (TSG) with the company scooping up former data science director Rich Ellis who will […]
Industry
November 26, 2020
New Zealand Pokies Surge after Lockdown, Post 116% Profit
In New Zealand, the gaming machines sector has seen its profits soar tremendously after the end of Level 4 restrictions on June 8, 2020. With no more restrictions when it comes to sports, work, school and internal travels that meant class four venues were allowed to reopen, and specifically those that operate pokies. Kiwis were […]
Industry
November 25, 2020
Bernstein: Macau’s Recovery Goes through Mass Premium Sector
Sparkling casinos and world-renowned hotels welcome tourists in Macau, a former Portuguese colony that has now become a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Travellers particularly appreciate the mix of Las Vegas-style rhinestones and rich history. As tourists are not all there for gambling, specialists said that there still was a parallel […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
BetMGM Boosts Multi-State Player Protection via PlayPause
GVC Holdings’ efforts towards safer gambling continued today as the company became the first gambling industry partner for the innovative responsible gaming tool PlayPause, which will be implemented within the BetMGM sports betting app. Focus on Responsible Gaming Developed by GeoComply, a leading supplier of geolocation compliance technology, and offered free-of-charge for gaming operators via […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
Covid-19 Restrictions Drag Down Atlantic City Gaming Profit by 37%
Casinos across Atlantic City saw their revenues decrease by more than 37% between July and September 2020 compared to the same period last year due to the continuing restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. The Industry is Recovering Slowly Casinos in Atlantic City posted net revenue of $629.3 million or a 32.3% decrease […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
Mainland Demand, Ease of Travel Restrictions to Boost Macau
Recovery in Macau is qualified as medium-term bullish, says Morgan Stanley, which has expressed positive outlook for the special administrative region on Monday. Macau’s Road to Recovery May Not Be too Far Ahead Chinese nationals may yet play a significant role in Macau’s gaming recovery, with Morgan Stanley assigning on Monday a medium-term bullish recovery […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
PAGCOR to Spend $41.5m to Build 32 Typhoon Shelters
The Philippine’s gaming regulator and operator, PAGCOR, has allocated $41.5 million to building 32 shelters across the country to help one million displaced individuals due to typhoons. PAGCOR Steps in to Help with Typhoon Relief Efforts The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) continues to be a benevolent entity in the country’s public life, with […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
Relax Gaming Taps Pinnacle to Expand Content Reach
iGaming aggregator Relax Gaming has launched a partnership with sportsbook and online casino operator Pinnacle in another step towards the expansion of its distribution network. The news comes on the heels of a similar collaboration as last week Relax unveiled a deal with online casino brand 1win. According to a company press release, Relax, which […]
Industry
November 23, 2020
Coalition Asks Massachusetts Legislators to Pass Sports Betting Bill
Massachusetts legislators were asked Friday to decide on adding sports betting to the legislature by a group of state sports teams and gaming operators. New Job Opportunities and Revenue for The State On November 20, a coalition of gaming companies and sports teams asked the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a sports betting bill before the […]
Industry
November 23, 2020
Several Gaming Companies Report Better Than Expected Performance During Pandemic
A number of casino companies have reported an improvement in their quarterly revenue, despite a slow recovery from the impact of the pandemic and a surge in positive cases in the US. Retail Casino Revenue Tripled Since Q2 Despite the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the casino industry, some gaming companies reported a […]