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Industry
June 8, 2020
888 Inks Deal with 1×2 Network, Add New Casino Games
A new partnership between 888 Holdings and 1×2 Network will now allow 888 Casino to offer dedicated new gaming products by Iron Dog Studio and 1×2 Gaming, with the option to scale this offer. 888 Casino Expands Reach of Products with 1×2 Network 1×2 Network has teamed up with 888 Holdings to bring its […]
Esports
June 7, 2020
Special Reward System Expected Soon in Valorant
A discussion on Reddit got the attention of Valorant’s development team. The discussion was regarding special rewards for dedicated players of the game which can show off their skills and time invested. Reward System for Dedicated Players Needed in Riot Games’ Valorant Riot Games’ new shooter Valorant has been unstoppable in gaining popularity. The closed […]
Legal
June 6, 2020
China Continues to Fight Against Gambling, $183M Illegal Ring Busted
China might have cracked on the biggest illegal organized gambling ring so far, halting operations to the extent of $183 million, some part of which directed towards high-stakes play in Macau, a recent report by the Asian newsletter GGRAsia suggests. Police in mainland China’s Nantong city in Jiangsu province announced 18 people, led by a […]
Casino
June 6, 2020
Oklahoma Lawmakers Appeal to State Supreme Court over Tribal Conflict
Following months of prolonged tit-for-tat exchanges between Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the state’s tribal operators, no solution is in sight. In the latest move, Republican lawmakers have appealed to the state Supreme Court to settle the ongoing conflict which was sparked earlier this year with the governor trying to renegotiate tribal compacts. Republicans Urge […]
Legal
June 5, 2020
Marina Bay Sands Under Investigation by US Department of Justice
The US Department of Justice is investigating Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore integrated casino resort of Las Vegas Sands (LVS), a recent Bloomberg report suggests. The probe into the dealings of the gaming venue is seeking to establish whether anti-money laundering regulations were breached while handling VIP accounts. Former Head of Compliance Subject of Investigation […]
Casino
June 4, 2020
Marketing Campaigns Mark the Reopening of Las Vegas Casinos
With the restart of the casino industry in Las Vegas, marketing campaigns have also resumed in a bid to bring back players and visitors. Casino Industry Restarted, Same Goes for Casino Marketing in the Silver State Shut in mid-March, Las Vegas casinos finally reopened for visitors today, Thursday, June 4. This happened only a day […]
Casino
June 4, 2020
Retention Specialist Enteractive Enters Japan iGaming
Enteractive takes a dive into the Japanese market, bringing personalized and tailored solutions for iGaming operators who want to drive better engagement in the region. Enteractive Arrives on the Japanese Market with Personalized Solutions A provider of player retention and reactivation services, Enteractive has entered into the Japanese iGaming market thanks to its (Re)Activation Cloud […]
Industry
June 3, 2020
One Day Before Reopening Casinos in Las Vegas, Governor Sisolak Called for The National Guard
While the casino operators in Las Vegas prepare to reopen, there is high chance that both employees and customers will meet troops of the National Guard. The troops will be supporting the local law enforcement authorities. The Long-Awaited Reopening of Casinos in Nevada Planned for June 4 The casinos in Las Vegas and the state […]
Business
June 2, 2020
Camelot: Third Successive Year of Growth, Millions for Good Causes
Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd announced today it had achieved a third successive year of growth, posting a record £7.91 billion in total ticket sales for 2019-20 fiscal year, driven mainly by sales in its digital vertical that jumped above the £2 billion mark for the first time. Millions for Good Causes Most importantly, the lottery […]
Casino
June 2, 2020
Sega Sammy Cautions over Japan Casino Resort
One of Japan’s largest entertainment conglomerates and earliest bidders for an Integrated Resort, Sega Sammy, has cautioned that the realization of the project may now be more difficult due to potential shifts in commitments from overseas partners. Sega Sammy Gives Update on Feasibility of IR Japanese entertainment giant Sega Sammy Holdings Inc has said that […]