Industry
February 1, 2022
Casumo Hires Neccton to Raise Level of Player Protection
Malta-based online casino brand Casumo teamed with leading gambling services provider for anti-money laundering (AML), fraud and responsible gaming Neccton to enhance its player protection. Enhancing Player Protection The announcement of the new business relationship between Casumo and Neccton confirmed the online casino acknowledged its need for expert assistance while dealing with regulatory matters. Casumo, […]
Business
February 1, 2022
1X2 Network’s CEO St. John Steps Down, Makes Room for Kevin Reid
1×2 Network has appointed Kevin Reid as its new CEO. Reid will be replacing Sean St. John, who has spent the past two decades in the prestigious position, helping it grow from a small but incredibly ambitious gaming studio into a premier gaming content provider with its own subsidiaries and an award-winning portfolio. Sean St. […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Spelinspektionen Looks into Betway Over License Condition Shortcomings
The gambling regulator of Sweden, Spelinspektionen, has reprimanded Betway as the operator has failed to meet certain license obligations. According to Spelinspektionen, Betway has negative equity, which puts operations at risk due to what is described as “unstable” finances. Betway Claims That Its Operations Are Stable This is not the first time that Betway has […]
Casino
February 1, 2022
Greentube Secures Michigan iGaming Market Entry
Greentube is not letting up in the content game as the supplier moves in to accomplish another important milestone in the United States. The company, which operates under the Novomatic umbrella, has become a content powerhouse in some of the fastest-developing markets worldwide. New Content Leader in Michigan Greentube’s latest foray into the US market […]
Casino
February 1, 2022
Atlantic City Closer to Snuffing Out Cigars on Casino Floors
The “No Smoking Allowed” sign may become a permanent fixture in the majority of Atlantic City casinos. Surprisingly, the pitch to do so comes not from some fringe political group that takes public health and safety to the extreme, but rather casino workers themselves. Indoor Casino Smoking in Casino – Snuffed Out Atlantic City’s casino […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Macau’s Casino Scene Takes a Step Backward as 2022 Gets Going
According to Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ, for its Portuguese acronym) data, Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 20.3% in January. This is a decrease of 20.3% from the previous month. This revenue was MOP6.34 billion ($793 million) compared to December’s MOP7.96 billion ($990.2 million). The year-on-year difference saw a drop of 20.9%. […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Western Australia’s Gaming Regulator Admits Mistakes in Crown Oversight
The gaming regulator in Western Australia (WA) has admitted that it did not properly manage conflicts of interest related to Crown Perth’s operations. The admission comes as a royal commission investigates whether poor government oversight led to problems such as money laundering and problem gambling at the casino. This revelation will give Crown Resorts ammunition […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
The Future iGaming Industry Will Look Much Different than That of Today
When the freezer first appeared, everyone questioned how they survived without it. When the microwave oven first appeared, everyone asked how they survived without it. When smartphones and tablets first arrived on the scene, the same question was asked. In all of these instances, and more, the technology is now taken for granted. The next […]
Legal
February 1, 2022
Former Mashpee Wampanoag Chair’s Casino Bribery Trial Set to Begin
Federal authorities have set a trial date in a case against the ex-chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Cedric Cromwell is charged with bribery and extortion, as well as filing false tax returns related to the tribe’s casino projects. He will have his chance to respond to the allegations in court this April. Tribal Boss […]
Business
January 31, 2022
RSI Sets Foot in Mexico via 25-Year Grupo Multimedios Deal
Online casino and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced today its online gaming platform will feature in Mexico via an exclusive partnership with media conglomerate Grupo Multimedios. Expanding Colombian Presence The 25-year agreement between RSI and Grupo Multimedios will allow RSI, in close partnership with one of the media conglomerate’s subsidiaries, to operate […]