Industry
September 20, 2022
Leadstar Media Granted Vendor License to Operate in Maryland
Sports betting and online gaming affiliate company operating out of Sweden Leadstar Media announced it has been granted a license as a registered vendor by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC). US Expansion Continues Following the approval by the state regulator, Leadstar Media will be added to the list of approved vendors in […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Chau Knew of Multiplier Bet Schemes but Did not Participate
The first day of the trial against Alvin Chau at Macau’s Court of First Instance saw the former boss and founder of the Suncity Group deny any allegations of participating in multiplier bet schemes at casinos in Macau. Iceberg-Type Scheme to Hide GGR, Avoid Tax The trial against Chau and 20 other people was initially […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Pragmatic Play Expands EU Presence, Opens Studio in Bulgaria
The leading iGaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, announced it expanded further its European presence by opening a new studio. Pragmatic Play Opens New Studio in Bulgaria On Monday, the company unveiled it opened a brand new live casino studio located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The new Live Casino location will offer the […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Pragmatic Play Launches with Aposta.la in Paraguay
Pragmatic Play continues to grow its reach and pull with iGaming audiences globally through a newly minted content partnership with Aposta.la in Paraguay. This collaboration will see the esteemed developer roll out its full portfolio of slots products in the country where it will hit the ground running with the help of the Sysgaming platform. […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Another CQ Holding Riverboat Casino in Louisiana Goes on Shore
CQ Holdings riverboat casino the Belle of Baton Rouge in Louisiana is going to move off its aging vessel and into its onshore hotel property in Baton Rouge, following approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. CQ Holdings Is Going to Invest $35 Million in the Onshore Property CQ Holdings’ proposal to the Louisiana Gaming […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
The Philippines Shuts Two POGOs, Rescues Hundreds of Employees
The Philippines is, similarly to other nations in the region, looking to act against its illegal gambling industry. Over the weekend, the national regulator, PAGCOR, conducted an enforcement action that resulted in the closure of two Philippine Offshore Operators, commonly known as POGOs. More than 140 foreign workers were rescued from slave-like work conditions, and […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Thailand Cracks Down on 2,819 Illegal Gambling Websites
The Thai government continues to respond to sprawling online gambling, with the country’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society so far having successfully shut down 2,800 online gambling websites in the last 12 months alone. These numbers reflect an increased interest by Thailand to ensure that citizens are protected from pernicious unregulated websites and businesses […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Launches New Volley Against Illegal Gambling
After rumors surfaced that Cambodia would crack down on illegal casinos and the other criminal activity surrounding it, an order finally came on Saturday signed by the country’s prime minister, Hun Sen. The order essentially tells authorities and police to look into any officials that may have been complicit or failed to act in the […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
New Jersey’s Gambling Sector Approaches Pre-COVID Levels
According to the regular monthly report by New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state’s gambling sector grew steadily in August, but financial results indicate a slowdown compared to Q2. Despite waning momentum, The Garden State’s gaming industry is still on its way to pre-pandemic figures. Revenue Growth Slowed but Still Trends Up August marked […]
Casino
September 16, 2022
Massachusetts Casinos GGR in August Hits $92M, Same as 2021
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the gambling regulator in the state, announced that the gaming revenue reported by licensed operators last month hit $92 million. GGR for Massachusetts’ Three Gambling Venues Hits $92M On Thursday, the MGC released its latest report outlining the financial performance of the state’s three licensed casinos, Plainridge Park Casino, MGM […]
