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Rhode Island Could See Mobile Sport Betting Open Soon

RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio introduces mobile sports betting bill 97% of sports betting in Rhode Island is illegal Mobile betting to be levied with 51% tax 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 […]
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Business

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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Casino

Hard Rock International Revels Full-Scale Japan IR Model

Hard Rock International has revealed its IR full-scale model at the Hokkaido IR Showcase The brand wants to bring a Four Season hotel, Broadway spectacles, New York Yankees experience and the latest security measures Nederlander World Entertainment promises to debut the latest Broadway show, King Kong, at the IR US-based casino and hotel brand, Hard […]
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Business

Lottoland Wants to Buy Zeal’s Germany-facing Business

Lottoland Holdings wants to acquire Zeal’s Germany-facing business The company wants to also buy out Lotto24 to guarantee better synergies and tax conditions Zeal and Lottoland have been less diplomatic in recent months Lottoland Holdings has been eyeing a German expansion for a long while now. Facing local opposition, the company continues to eye one […]
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Sports

William Hill Is Expanding in Nevada with 7 Bookmakers

William Hill is forging ahead with its expansion efforts across the U.S. The popular British brand is now eyeing Nevada for an immediate scaling of its operations throughout the state. William Hill Gets the Sports Betting Go-Ahead in Nevada After making a modest entry in the U.S., William Hill is set to grow its operations […]
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Poker

Shawn Fluharty Deposits Poker & Gaming Bill in West Virginia

Republican Shawn Fluharty pushes ahead with bill that seeks to legalize online poker and gaming Licenses would cost $50,000 and casinos will pay 14% of GGR The WV Lottery Commission will be the supervisory body in the state West Virginia has delivered a new bill intended at the legalization of online casinos and card rooms. […]
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Business

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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Business

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 […]
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Esports

Complete List of Banned/Reviewed Esports Games in China

An Ethical Review of Chinese Video Games China has been issuing warnings for a while now that it will not allow certain games to arrive on the market. It’s been the reason why Tencent, one of the largest owners & developers, has had to set up an alternative digital marketplace based in Hong Kong to […]
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Business

A $2m Penalty Hits CG Technology in Nevada

CG Technology has managed to negotiate a deal with Nevada’s watchdogs, allowing the company to continue providing sports betting solutions for the state. The company was obliged to pay $2 million over a number of infringements accumulated over time. CG Technology Out of the Frying Pan For a while now, CG Technology has had a […]