Business
July 12, 2024
SaharaBets to Exit Arizona Following the Coyotes’ End
Sports betting operator SaharaBets announced its exit from the Arizona sports betting market, citing its licensing partner’s disbandment as the reason. The operator, which was partnering with the Arizona Coyotes, was left with no choice but to withdraw from the market once the franchise went defunct in The Grand Canyon State. For context, the Coyotes […]
Business
July 11, 2024
Isle of Man Regulator to Part Ways with CEO Steve Brennan
Steve Brennan announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) after almost two decades in the position. He confirmed that his departure will come toward the end of 2024. Brennan boasts some 38 years in the Isle of Man Government, the last 17 […]
Industry
July 10, 2024
David Power, Co-founder of Paddy Power, Passes Away at 77
David Power, a co-founder of the renowned bookmaker Paddy Power, passed away at 77. Power, who was instrumental in transforming a small Irish betting business into a global powerhouse, died peacefully at the Beacon Hospital in Dublin on Monday. Gaming giant Flutter Entertainment, which owns the Paddy Power brand, also expressed condolences. David Elevated the […]
Business
July 10, 2024
Super Group to Exit the US Sports Betting Market
Super Group Limited, a leading betting and gaming company, announced its exit from the United States’ sports betting market. Despite that, the company will continue to operate its iGaming business in two states. Super Group, which is the parent company of online betting and gaming operator Betway and iGaming specialist Spin, explained that this exit […]
Business
July 10, 2024
Prettyman Named SVP of Property Operations for Live! Casino Louisiana
Cordish Gaming Group has promoted from within, designating the experienced Bryan Prettyman as senior vice president of property operations for its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. Set to open its doors in Q1 2025, the casino resort is Cordish’s newest property. Prettyman is an experienced gambling industry employee, whose track record includes senior positions […]
Business
July 9, 2024
Rummy Leader Passion Gaming Reacquires Shares from Rank Group
Bobby Garg and Priya Kumar, the co-founders of Indian rummy operator Passion Gaming, have re-acquired all company shares from their investors and are back in control of the company. The company’s shareholders included global gambling giant Rank Group. Rank Group, through its Stride Investments subsidiary, had invested $5 million in Passion Gaming shares, comprising of […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
GambleAware, GamCare Enhance Teams with Strategic Additions
GambleAware has designated Siân Griffiths as its new chair of trustees, replacing Baroness Kate Lampard. The latter is stepping down after approximately eight years in the position. Griffiths will step into the office on July 18 and will leverage her profound industry experience to tackle gambling harms in the UK. A former chair of Public […]
Business
July 9, 2024
Roger Parkes Departs Betway Group after Nearly a Decade of Service
Roger Parkes, Betway Group’s esteemed director of compliance and regulatory affairs, has announced his departure from the leading company after nearly a decade of dutiful service. Parkes, a key figure in shaping Betway’s compliance framework, revealed his decision to take a break, recharge, and reflect before pursuing his next professional challenge. Betway Bids Farewell to […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
PA Lottery Teams Up with IWG, Adds EZ eInstants Category to Its Offering
The Pennsylvania Lottery has enhanced its offering with new digital instant win games. Thanks to its partnership with Instant Win Gaming (IWG), the Commonwealth’s lottery will now offer a brand new category of eInstant games called EZ eInstants. As the title of this category suggests, it would include easy-to-play and understand games that players can […]
Business
July 8, 2024
Entain Adds Helen Ashton as Independent NED
Gambling giant Entain has made yet another addition to its team, naming the experienced Helen Ashton as an independent non-executive director. As someone with decades of corporate and business experience, she will be a valuable addition to Entain’s board. In addition to becoming an independent NED, Ashton will also join Entain’s Audit Committee. The new […]
