Business
January 21, 2019
Genting and Wynn Ready for Court on January 29
Malaysia-based Genting Berhad and Wynn Resorts are edging closer to a court battle which will begin on January 29. Genting is responding to a copyright complaint lodged by Wynn over the construction of the Resorts World Las Vegas, a property built across one owned by Wynn Resorts. Wynn Resorts and Genting Berhad Officially Go to […]
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January 18, 2019
Rhode Island Could See Mobile Sport Betting Open Soon
Amid the flurry of bills overload in the first two weeks of 2019, Rhode Island’s Senate President, Dominick Ruggerio, has decided to do his part and hit the state legislation with plans to legalize mobile sports betting. Rhode Island and Mobile Betting: The Story So Far Following the well-documented repeal of PASPA, Rhode Island was […]
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January 16, 2019
Sen. Andrew Cuomo Sees Future for Sports Betting in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is considering the legalization of sports betting Mr. Cuomo seeks to close a $3.1 billion fiscal deficit Tribal casinos could be the only ones benefitting from Mr. Cuomo’s law New York has long been eyed with temptation. For many, the State promises to be a vibrant market for […]
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January 13, 2019
GamStop Self-Exclusion Scheme Flawed, BBC Report Says
Gambling self-exclusion schemes in the United Kingdom may not be as infallible as they are advertised to be, amid new reports exposing flaws in the system enabling gamers to find workarounds. Flaws in UK’s Self-Exclusion Scheme The United Kingdom is a bastion of gaming. Following the events at the beginning of the 21st century which […]
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January 13, 2019
Madison Square Garden Files Patent for Sports Betting
Madison Square Garden files a patent for sports betting operations on mobile and online The new subsidiary to offer extensive analysis and coverage of sports betting and esports Esports are an official vertical of interest New York’s Madison Square Garden (MSG)’s parent entity is planning to jump on sports betting, following a patent filing for […]
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January 12, 2019
Lottoland Wants to Buy Zeal’s Germany-facing Business
Lottoland Holdings has been eyeing a German expansion for a long while now. Facing local opposition, the company continues to eye one particular operator, Zeal Network’s core German business. Lottoland Holdings Goes After Tipp24.com On January 11, Lottoland Holdings officially announced that it had signed a bid to acquire one of Zeal’s core businesses. CEO […]
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January 7, 2019
German State of Hesse to Seek Individual Gambling Regulation
Germany’s gambling laws are about to get shaken up by strict individualism should a federal pact fails to be established, the German State of Hesse has cautioned. Hesse to Go It Alone in Regulating Gambling in Germany The German State of Hesse has expressed concerns over the delays in introducing new gambling legislation on a […]
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January 5, 2019
AGA Approves NFL and Caesars Partnership to Boost Awareness
Following the partnership between Caesars Entertainment and the National Football League, the American Gaming Association (AGA) highlighted the upsides of this move and the long-term benefits of the tie-up. AGA Content with NFL, Caesars Partnership The National Football League (NFL) and flagship casino brand Caesars Entertainment have signed up a new exciting partnership on Thursday […]
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January 3, 2019
Sweden Begins 2019 iGaming with 60 Legal Operators
Sweden’s gaming market has opened for business with 60 operators now running at full blast and the official regulator rebranding itself as the Spelinspektionen. The launch was preceded by abundant TV ads from established brands, such as LeoVegas, Betsson, and more. Swedish Gaming Market Now Fully Operational At the turn of the year, two things […]
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December 26, 2018
Italy’s Senate Votes Higher Gaming Taxes
Italy’s New Gaming Tax Laws: Biting into Profit Italy introduced a number of restrictive gaming measures in 2018. The country voted on a gaming ad ban effectively seeing all content promoting the activities of iGaming brands stripped from the public, including physical and digital advertisement media. Following a Sunday vote by Italy’s Senate, the country’s […]