Business
February 15, 2022
Passport Technology Expands Washington State Presence
Not too long ago, Passport Technology descended on Washington State when it entered an agreement with the Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. That was last September, and now the multi-service payment solutions provider is expanding its presence in the state. It has secured a new partnership with the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel. Passport […]
Business
February 15, 2022
MGM Resorts Continues Buying Back Shares
Along with one of its major stockholders, MGM Resorts International is taking back more control of the company. MGM announced this week that it and IAC/InterActiveCorp (IAC), a US media and technology firm, will acquire 4.5 million shares of MGM Resorts common stock from another shareholder, Corvex Management LP. MGM Resorts Takes Back Control MGM […]
Business
February 14, 2022
GiG and Betsson Group Extend Partnership through 2025
Gaming Innovation Group and Betsson Group are onto a good thing and they are nowhere near ready to throw in the towel just yet. The companies are extending their long-term partnership yet again that will cover platform and managed services across multiple jurisdictions and aspects of the industry. Commenting on the current extension of what […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Singapore Closer to Establishing Single Gambling Regulatory Authority
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Singapore has doubled down on its plans to introduce a new gambling regulator in the country, with the arrival of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) expected to happen at some point in mid-2022. To this end, two new bills were introduced in parliament for reading today. The country […]
Casino
February 14, 2022
Wanted Turkish Crime Leader Arrested in Killing of Casino Boss
Things in the gambling industry used to be hard. In fact, the industry has always had a bit of a bad rep. Even Las Vegas was founded by mobsters who saw a way to launder their ill-gotten gains in the casinos. While Las Vegas has moved past its origins, elsewhere around the world crime and […]
Casino
February 14, 2022
Sports Illustrated Announces Resorts Initiative for New Consumer Experiences
At a time when most businesses are looking to shift online, citing lower costs of operation and higher revenue inflow, Authentic Brands Group is bucking the trend. Never mind who divests from the Las Vegas Strip, the owner of Sports Illustrated is committed to launching a resorts brand named after the leading sports magazine in […]
Legal
February 14, 2022
Texas Lawmakers Try Again to Legalize Casinos, Sports Betting
Many Texas lawmakers want legalized casinos and sports betting. Many Texas residents want them, as well, according to a number of studies. However, the Lone Star State’s governor doesn’t believe any of their opinions matter and he, along with his lieutenant governor, have repeatedly said they would shoot down any legalization efforts. This isn’t stopping […]
Casino
February 11, 2022
Inspired Launched TAITO-Based Space Invaders Roulette
Global provider of technology and game content Inspired Entertainment announced today its portfolio of table games has expanded with the addition of Space Invaders Roulette. Shoot Invaders, Increase Bet Multipliers The launch of Space Invaders Roulette, an officially licensed game from TAITO Corporation, is bringing new lively features to the traditional casino roulette, spicing it […]
Casino
February 11, 2022
Denmark’s Regulator Criticized the Shortcomings of Reel Denmark Limited
The Danish gambling regulator has found yet another operator guilty of breaching the local laws against money laundering. The culprit this time is Reel Denmark Limited. An Operator Failed to Comply with the Danish Regulations According to the gambling authority, Reel Denmark Limited failed to properly investigate its own customers, find the source of their […]
Casino
February 11, 2022
Philippines Casinos’ Player Exclusion Rate Went up 15% in 2021
Government-owned, gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) coordinated by the Office of the President has released the latest report on the number of gamblers that were excluded by casinos in 2021. While last year’s figures indicate a 15% rise in the number of players who opted for self-exclusion compared to 2020, the 2019 […]