Industry
February 28, 2022
New York Senate May Pass Bill to Authorize iGaming in the State
US Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. presented the US Senate with a new bill that, if passed, would make interactive gaming legal in the state. The bill was introduced in the context of a continuously growing market for sports betting online that has exceeded the $2-billion milestone since the beginning of the year when the […]
Business
February 28, 2022
IGT Agrees to Sell Italian Proximity Payment Brands to PostePay for $785M
International Game Technology, а multinational slot machine and gambling tech producer, has revealed that it will sell its Italian proximity payment business to the prepaid card provider PostePay in a $785 million deal. IGT Will Use the Money to Pay Its Debts The agreement will see PostePay purchase LIS Holding directly from IGT and acquire […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Ex Galaxy Executive Jit Ng Appointed as Hoiana’s Chief Marketing Officer
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s former executive Jit Ng has been appointed as Hoiana’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). His main responsibility will be to help the resort drive more growth in the upcoming years, under the supervision of the company’s president and chief executive officer. $4 Billion Development Plans for Hoiana Resort Reuniting state-of-the-art accommodation with […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Estonian Olybet Players to Access Swintt Slots under New Deal
Under the terms of a new agreement, Swintt will launch its full range of slots for Olybet players in Estonia. Swintt Launches Its Slots Portfolio for Olybet Customers in Estonia Swintt, the leading slot software provider, expanded its presence further in Europe this year after inking a new partnership deal with Olybet, the famous Baltic […]
Legal
February 28, 2022
Judge Rules New Jersey Wrong in Atlantic City PILOT Bill Dispute
New Jersey goofed. The state violated the terms of a 2018 consent order between itself and Atlantic County when it hastily approved the PILOT Bill, a new casino payments-in-lieu-of-taxes law. However, it still may be able to go ahead with the program, despite its dubious legal status. PILOT Bill in New Jersey Illegal Last Friday, […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Swedish Gambling Association Appoints Maria Wennerberg Sedigh as CEO
The Swedish Gambling Industry Association (Spelbranschens Riksorganisation, SPER) has promoted senior adviser Maria Wennerberg Sedigh to the position of chief executive officer. Sedigh will use her rich expertise working in the gaming regulation field to grow and improve SPER’s activity and results. Maria Wennerberg Sedigh Calls Her New Position a “Fun Assignment” Wennerberg Sedigh commented […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Efforts for Casino Legalization in Texas Continue, LVS PAC
Las Vegas Sands’ recently established political action committee (PAC) continues to push for the legalization of casino gambling in Texas, a new report reveals. Las Vegas Sands Establishes PAC in Texas Currently, Texas is among the very few remaining US states that don’t allow sports betting. In fact, according to the American Gaming Association, 7 […]
Casino
February 25, 2022
Greentube Boosts Its Foothold in Italy by Acquiring Admiral Sport
Top online and mobile gaming developer and NOVOMATIC’s interactive division, Greentube, has expanded its presence in Italy by acquiring Admiral Sport, an important domestic gaming operator that had been operating under the NOVOMATIC wing for more than a decade. Greentube Expects the Acquisition to Cement Its Leading Position in Italy By securing Admiral Sport in […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
The French Regulator Sets New Guidelines for Gambling Ads
L’Autorité Jationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling authority, has begun a crusade against gambling advertisement. The regulator has long claimed there are far too many betting ads and has decided that it is finally time to take action. The Ads Have a Profound Impact on French Society Seeking to combat the overabundance of advertisement of […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Denmark Blocks 55 Illegal Gambling Sites, Thousands More Breach Rules
Days after ACMA, the Australian media regulator, blocked access to many websites that have been offering illegal gambling to its citizens, Denmark published a report that outlined the scope of its own efforts to clamp down on offshore betting that wrongfully targeted Danish citizens. Record Number of Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked in Denmark A report […]