US casino giant operator Caesars Entertainment announced Monday it was in advanced negotiations to acquire UK-based sports betting company William Hill. Caesars outlined it was about to make an official £2.9 billion ($3.7 billion) cash takeover bid for the bookmaker. At the end of last week, William Hill responded to speculation that it was at […]
The Battle of Malta for 2020 will take place online with the help of GGPoker with a $3 million Main Event inviting players to participate for as little as $550. GGPoker to Host Battle of Malta 2020 with $3M GTD Main Event GGPoker will hold the Battle of Malta, a landmark poker event, featuring a […]
The sports betting firm PointsBet signed a key partnership with the Indianapolis Colts. Under the partnership, PointsBet became an official sports betting partner of the team. PointsBet Now Official Sports Betting Partner of the Indianapolis Colts The global sportsbook operator PointsBet has announced a new partnership with the Indianapolis Colts. Under the partnership deal, PointsBet […]
Spain continues to spearhead efforts to curb the gambling impact on the most vulnerable group in the society. Speaking to the Spanish Parliament, Minister of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzon outlined that the Council of Ministers would ratify within weeks the proposed earlier gambling advertising controls. Crackdown on Gambling Advertising Back in February, Alberto Garzon revealed […]
In a mass reopening move across Colombia, Floridablanca has become the latest region to announce the restart of its casino industry with nine properties opening first. Floridablanca Signals Reopening of Gaming Venues Colombia draws closer to the reopening of its casino gambling industry after another municipality, Floridablanca, revealed plans to allow the region’s gambling facilities […]
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), during its meeting Thursday, approved a casino license for the new gaming property in downtown Las Vegas, Circa. The NGC’s commissioners acted upon the approval and recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and approved a casino license for the first built from the ground up downtown gaming establishment […]
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg was sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine for his participation in an unlawful internet gambling business. The dual Canadian and Israeli national pled guilty on one count back in March and was facing jail time of up to 5 years, but eventually managed to avoid prison. Isai Scheinberg was […]
Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos and William Hill have launched the Onyx Sports Book in Turtle Creek Casino, Northern Michigan. Onyx Sports Book debuts at Turtle Creek Casino William Hill U.S. has rolled out the Onyx Sports Book at Turtle Creek Casino in Michigan, bringing another opportunity to northern Michigan residents to bet legally. Partnered […]
Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Casino is facing a four-count complaint from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGBC) for a patron incident in November. The regulator filed September 16 through the Attorney General’s Office a complaint against Boyd Gaming Corp, alleging unsuitable operations and violations of Regulation 5, damaging the state’s reputation. Acting Without Verifying Just […]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today it launched an inquiry into the proposed takeover bid of NetEnt AB by Evolution Gaming AB. The governmental body is concerned the acquisition could led to reduced competition in the iGaming market in the UK. The CMA technically opened the inquiry a day before the announcement as […]
