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August 17, 2021
PAGCOR Investigates Suncity Group Over Missing Player Deposits
Suncity Group may have tripped over itself. The junket operator, and backer of a multimillion-dollar resort project in the Philippines, is reportedly under investigation by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) after allegedly receiving complaints from some of Suncity’s customers that they haven’t been able to withdraw their funds. While delays and technical glitches […]
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August 17, 2021
MGM Resorts Introduces COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment
MGM Resorts sent a letter to its employees announcing vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The mandate will affect current salaried employees, as well as both salaried and hourly new hires who are not exclusively working from home. MGM Rolls out Vaccination as a Condition of Employment More than 20 US giants, such […]
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August 16, 2021
Etienne Azzopardi Appointed the New Operations Director of Swintt
Swintt, one of the world’s rapidly growing online casino content providers, has a new operations director – Etienne Azzopardi. This is yet another industry heavyweight that the provider has managed to come to terms with. Azzopardi will be in charge of geographical expansion, client launches, keeping a close watch on the customer needs, coordinating and […]
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August 16, 2021
Boom Entertainment Signs Partnership with Golden Nugget Online
Boom Entertainment, a provider of online gaming content and platform solutions, announced today that it has entered into a multi-faceted deal with Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) to offer the gaming brand its portfolio of products and services. ‘Unrivaled Gaming Product’ The comprehensive deal with the content supplier formerly known as Boom Sports will give […]
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August 16, 2021
Betsson Eyes the Canadian Market through Investment in Slapshot Media
Betsson AB continues its unrelenting quest to become a household name in the gaming industry. With the pending introduction of new sports betting options in Canada, the global brand wants to hit the ground running in the country. It’s now banking on a new partnership to lead the charge, having announced the acquisition of a […]
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August 16, 2021
Mobile Sports Betting in the Philippines Expands with MegaSportsWorld Approval
It’s been a tumultuous time for the Philippines, unable to come out from under the relentless attack of COVID-19. Casinos in some parts of the country have been forced to shut down or reduce operations in an effort to thwart the virus, but the decline in land-based gaming has been a catalyst for online gaming […]
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August 13, 2021
Bally’s Corp. Acquires Telescope for Better User Engagement
Bally’s Corp., the gaming, betting and interactive entertainment giant, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Telescope, a provider of real-time audience engagement solutions for live events. Bally’s Corp. Acquires Telescope Bally’s Corp. has acquired a real-time audience engagement solutions provider for live events, Telescope. Bally’s didn’t disclose the financial terms of the […]
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August 13, 2021
Rivers Casino Operator Sugarhouse Fined by Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator
In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like a huge ordeal, but Sugarhouse HSP Gaming has been given a slap on the wrist by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The casino operator was found to have violated state regulations regarding “approved internal controls” at its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property and agreed to […]
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August 12, 2021
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Mass Gaming Increases Its 2Q21 GGR
The gross gaming revenue (GGR) that Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) made in the three months to June 30, 2021, is $638 million. Compared to the GGR in the same period last year, it is increased ten times. Additionally, it is 3.5% higher than the GGR in Q1. Small Declines Were Recorded in VIP Win GEG’s […]
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August 12, 2021
Betsson Strengthens Its LatAm Presence with Inkabet Takeover in Peru
Betsson AB has continued its recent expansion in South American markets, reaching an agreement with sportsbook casino operator Inkabet. Betsson Acquires Inkabet for $25 Million Betsson AB continues its expansion in South America, announcing its agreement with sportsbook casino operator Inkabet. SW Nordic Limited, a Betsson subsidiary, formalized the deal by paying $25 million for […]