Industry
December 27, 2021
KSA Appoints Dr Marloes Kleinjan to Advisory Council
The Netherlands has been busy making post-launch adjustments to its gambling industry, from taking aim at offenders to fine-tuning advertisement rules. Now, the Dutch Gaming Authority, or Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has appointed a new talent to its Advisory Council, with Dr Marloes Kleinjan stepping in to help improve the regulator’s understanding of mental health among young […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Canadian Gaming Association Adds Two New Members
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has appointed two new members as the country heads into 2022 in the hopes of rapidly expanding its gambling industry. The trade association for the Canadian gaming suppliers and operators has tapped the talents of Ilkim Hincer and George Sweny. Bringing Industry Helping Hand Onboard Hincer, who is Hard Rock […]
Casino
December 27, 2021
Santa Fe Casino December Shooting Suspect Caught by Police
It takes a certain kind of person to want to try to commit a crime at a casino. It’s not like there aren’t cameras and other types of surveillance equipment everywhere. Getting away with the crime isn’t very likely, but perhaps those individuals just like the gamble. One recent criminal mastermind is now behind bars […]
Casino
December 27, 2021
Slotmill Launches Products on SuprNation’s Casino Brands
Slotmill is launching its product portfolio with SuprNation, an operator of several iGaming brands, including Duelz, VoodooDreams, and NYspins. SuprNation and Slotmill will turn to Relax Gaming to deliver the product across the brands. Commenting on this opportunity, both Slotmill and SuprNation welcomed it as a positive development for the companies. Slotmill founder Johan Ohman […]
Legal
December 27, 2021
Virginia’s Gambling Industry Getting Murky After Recent Court Fights
Attempts by Virginia’s lawmakers to provide clarity to legal gambling in the state have only muddied the waters. Instead of having the courts find in favor of the state in a number of legal challenges, some forms of gambling have become deregulated because of the ongoing battles. More challenges are likely in 2022. Virginia’s Growing […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Playtech Launches Two New Live Studios in Michigan and New Jersey
Just in time for the holiday season, iGaming giant Playtech announced a split-second roll out of its gaming studios in New Jersey and Michigan on Friday. The company, which specializes in the creation of authentic live gaming experiences and has authored the highly acclaimed Age of the Gods live game roulette series, is expanding its […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Macau Casino Stocks Get a Boost as City Provides 2022 Gaming Update
Gaming operators with a presence in Macau received a last-minute Christmas gift last week. Only weeks after analysts set a reduced revenue forecast for Macau in 2022, the city provided an update on what is likely coming with new gaming laws. That revelation made analysts a little more optimistic, which, in turn, made investors optimistic. […]
Casino
December 27, 2021
Skillzzgaming Joins Salsa Technology’s Aggregator Platform
Creator of iGaming titles Skillzzgaming is launching its product portfolio on the Salsa Gator, an aggregator platform developed by Salsa Technology, owing to a new partnership between the companies. As a result, Skillzzgaming‘s selection of titles will be distributed to Salsa Technology partner operators. The games that will be featured on the platform include Galactic […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
EGBA Estimates Europe’s GGR to Inch up 7.5% in 2021
The European gambling market managed to bounce back throughout most of 2021, and a new report by the European Gaming and Betting Association expects this upward trend to result in a robust increase in gross gaming revenue this year. EGBA predicts that gross gaming revenue in Europe should inch up by 7.5% in 2021 to […]
Legal
December 23, 2021
VCGL Issues $720,000 Fine to Crown for Working with Junket Operators
Crown Resorts Melbourne is again in the center of a new regulatory action against the company. After facing a possible license suspension in July, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation stated on Thursday that it issued a $720,000 (AU$1 million) fine after the operator failed to comply with junket rules. This is the […]