Industry
May 3, 2022
KSA Calls out Stakeholders on AML and CTF Shortcomings
The Dutch gaming regulator is one of the strictest and it is not inclined to overlook shortcomings in compliance on the part of gambling companies. Over the past months, the Kansspelautoriteit has issued several warnings to unnamed operators and advised on general advertisement practices, but there is more. Dutch Authorities Unhappy with Gambling Companies Reporting […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Kalamba Games Gains Access to Big Time Gaming Megaways
Kalamba Games has become the latest licensed partner to Big Time Gaming and will gain access to the acclaimed Megaways mechanic which will now be implemented in the developer’s existing portfolio of titles. The Megaways mechanic is the exclusive property of Big Time Gaming, but the company has been happy to lease it to other […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Pragmatic Play to Launch Stake.com Branded Live Studio
Pragmatic Play and Stake.com will be pushing the envelope of live casino gaming with a new bespoke product the partners have revealed. Pragmatic Play, which has an extensive footprint in the development of various igaming products, and has built some of the most compelling live casino games will collaborate with the world’s leading cryptocurrency betting […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Greentube Adds Gaming Content to PokerStars’ Italy Website
Greentube continues to expand its content footprint. As the interactive gaming division for Novomatic, the company is definitely in a strong position to do so, as more gambling companies are putting a greater emphasis on digital acquisitions and expansion in the interactive gaming sector. Even PokerStars, a brand traditionally known for its card games, is […]
Blockchain
May 3, 2022
Crypto Investment Is Gambling Cybersecurity Expert Says
Investing in cryptocurrency has been all the rage, especially after the endorsement by Visa, PayPal, and Tesla of popular digital assets such as dogecoin, bitcoin, and ethereum. Yet, to cybersecurity expert Bob Seeman investing in crypto is no better than gambling. He described any investment moves in the space not as making down a prescient […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Crown Resorts Wants to Better Understand New EMG Tax Levy
Crown Resorts has accepted its fate that for better or for worse it will have to prove its reputation as a reliable gaming giant in Australia once again. The next two years will be challenging, but it all seems to be going well. However, the company is not exactly sure it understands the motivation behind […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
NSW Inquiry: Former Star CEO Bekier Conceded VIP Failures
A New South Wales (NSW) inquiry into Star Entertainment’s suitability to hold a casino license was told by the company’s former CEO Matt Bekier that he felt let down by senior management. Unmitigated Risk of Money Laundering The royal commission-style inquiry led by Adam Bell SC was prompted by information that Star Entertainment has been […]
Industry
May 2, 2022
Gross Gaming Revenue in Macau Hits Rock Bottom in April
April was a tough month for operators in Macau, judging by recently released figures by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. GGR in April Hits $335M, Lowest since September 2020 Last month, the gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau hit MOP$2.68 billion ($335 million), according to newly released data. This marked a record low value […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Victoria’s Officials Set Aside $39.3 million to Increase Crown Melbourne Surveillance
Victoria’s state government officials have made up their minds regarding the amount they would dedicate to stronger oversight of Crown Melbourne’s operations. The 2022/23 yearly budget will put aside AU$55.6 million (US$39.3 million) for the implementation of a series of Royal Commission recommendations regarding the iconic venue. The Money Will Assist Special Manager Stephen O’Bryan’s […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Wins First Battle Against Ex-Macau Partner AAEC
Originally initiated in 2007 in Nevada and later on dismissed in 2010 on grounds of the plaintiff failing to prosecute the case, the long legal battle between American gaming company Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) and former Macau partner Asian American Entertainment Corp Ltd (AAEC) has finally reached a conclusion. According to the Macau Court […]
