Industry
January 13, 2022
Macau Continues to Tweak Pandemic Monitoring Tools
Macau is hoping to get a hold of how COVID-19 spreads across the special administrative region (SAR), and the truth is it already has. The past two years have seen the region tackle COVID-19 by keeping the infection rates incredibly low. Then, an Omicron variant was detected, prompting the SAR to introduce a two-week ban […]
Casino
January 13, 2022
JP Morgan Says US Casinos in Macau Already Seen the Worst
Days after Fitch calmed investor fears that US casinos in Macau may be in for a rough year ahead, JP Morgan, another respected investment bank, upgraded the stocks of the US-owned casinos in the special administrative region from Neutral to Overweight. This reflects a positive outlook for the properties tied to their US owners, including […]
Casino
January 13, 2022
Wazdan to Provide Scientific Games With an Array of iGaming Titles
The American gambling products and services provider Scientific Games has penned an exclusive content deal with the iGaming software provider Wazdan. Through the deal, the former of the two companies will diversify its offerings and will increase its presence in the United States. Wazdan and Scientific Games Ink a Deal As per the deal, Wazdan […]
Casino
January 13, 2022
DiamondJacks Casino Owner in Louisiana Needs More Time to Decide Fate
DiamondJacks’ owners now have more time to develop a plan for the reopening of the casino property in Bossier City. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) had until February 9 to resume gaming operations at the original property after voters in St. Tammany Parish rejected a referendum that would have allowed the company to move its license […]
Industry
January 13, 2022
Inventor Makes it Possible for the Blind to “Read” Playing Cards
In the US, laws dictate that any activity that can be carried out by an “average” person has to be accessible to everyone. Casinos have missed that mark, not offering a viable solution for the blind to sit down at a card table since playing cards don’t come in Braille. That could now change, though, […]
Business
January 13, 2022
Crown Resorts Warming Up to Blackstone Takeover Offer
Crown Resorts could be closer to having a new owner. After Blackstone improved its previous offer to purchase the Australian casino operator, Crown Resorts has agreed to join takeover negotiations with the US-based investment firm. Blackstone is ready to put US$6.46 billion up for the purchase. Crown Close to Changing Hands Blackstone’s latest bid came […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
AGA Commercial Revenue Tracker in November 2021
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its latest figures, courtesy of the association’s commercial gaming revenue tracker. The numbers for November 2021 revealed that in terms of overall gaming activity, the month was the second-highest-grossing month since AGA started tracking this activity. Surpassing the $4BN-Mark There was a total of $4.85 billion in commercial […]
Business
January 12, 2022
Vivo Gaming Continues Expansion, Picks Martin Hodges for Marketing Director
Vivo Gaming, the leading live casino software provider announced that it appointed Martin Hodges as the company’s new marketing director. Martin Hodges Joins Vivo Gaming as Marketing Director Spending more than 11 years as a part of the iGaming industry, Hodges undoubtedly has an array of skills that will help him in his new position. […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Snipp Enters into Acquisition Agreement for Gambit Rewards
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company Snipp announced that it agreed to acquire Gambit, the leading consumer network pioneer in integrating loyalty programs with sports betting and online gaming in the US. Snipp Agrees to Acquire Gambit Rewards for $5M The acquisition of Gambit includes its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gambit Rewards. Launched in 2019, the company’s unique loyalty program […]
Business
January 12, 2022
Everi Buys Atlas Gaming Assets for Toehold in Australian Slot Market
Everi Holdings, a US-based casino and gaming equipment manufacturer, is set to acquire what it has described as strategic assets from Australia-based iGaming developer Atlas Gaming. In doing so, Everi will retain key team members who will help the company with the transition as well as the future running of operations. Atlas Gaming’s Software and […]