Business
August 15, 2023
888 Releases First Half of 2023 Results, Reports Growth
The leading betting and gaming company that consists of multiple globally-recognized brands, including Mr Green, 888 and William Hill, 888 released its latest financial update, revealing details regarding its performance for the six months ending June 30, 2023. Judging by the unaudited figures, 888’s group revenue hit £881.6 million ($1.12 billion). This result, when compared […]
Business
August 14, 2023
ZEAL Network Appoints Sebastian Bielski as Group CFO
Leading German iLottery provider ZEAL Network SE made another high-profile addition to its Management Board, appointing industry veteran Sebastian Bielski as CFO. Bielski’s substantial leadership experience and financial knowledge will be instrumental in the company’s expansion-minded strategy. His addition continues ZEAL’s significant efforts to attract leading talent and bolster its leadership core. Bielski Has a […]
Business
August 14, 2023
PAGCOR Initiates Rebranding and Plans to Privatize 45 Casinos
The corporation that is fully owned and managed by the government in the Philippines under the Office of the President, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has announced its plans to privatize 45 of its self-operated casinos in the upcoming years. In July, PAGCOR also announced the launch of a casino upgrade program that […]
Business
August 14, 2023
Evoplay Expands in Europe via Portugal Launch with Solverde.pt
The fast-growing development studio, Evoplay, signed a new partnership, allowing it to expand further its footprint in Europe. On Monday, the company confirmed it joined forces with Solverde for the regulated gambling market in Portugal. Lauded as a major agreement, the collaboration sees Evoplay expand the reach of its portfolio and debut in the country […]
Business
August 14, 2023
Salsa Technology Inks Content Agreement with Darwin Gaming
The leading business-to-business (B2B) developer of customized solutions catering to the iGaming sector in Europe, as well as Latin America, Salsa Technology, announced it forged a new partnership with the Malta-based provider of mobile games, Darwin Gaming. Under the terms of the new agreement, announced Monday, Darwin Gaming agreed to deliver top-performing games, powering Salsa […]
Casino
August 11, 2023
Hard Rock’s Rocksino Opens in Deadwood, South Dakota
Visitors to Deadwood, South Dakota are in for a treat, after Hard Rock International celebrated the opening of its newest boutique hotel and casino, offering different entertainment and hospitality options. A grand ceremony, commemorating the opening of the Rocksino by Hard Rock, took place earlier this week. The glamorous event saw the participation of the […]
Casino
August 11, 2023
Okada Manilla Launches Marketing Campaign to Promote Destination
The Philippines-based resort will now promote itself through the “Okada Manila Go” initiative launched to coincide with surging financial performance across the group. Universal Entertainment Corp, the company that owns Okada Manila, saw H1 2023 sales go up by 40.8% to $548 million. Okada Manila Beckons to Local and International Players Okada Manila itself hit […]
Business
August 11, 2023
Star Entertainment Strikes Tax Relief Deal in NSW
Earlier this year, Star Entertainment Group, an Australian casino and hospitality company, had to slash hundreds of jobs and executive bonuses to deal with the underperformance of its properties and the tax hike in New South Wales. However, the company has now managed to reach a concession on casino duty rates with the NSW government […]
Industry
August 11, 2023
China Blocks $227M Payments Designated for Gambling in 2022
The country’s Payment and Clearing Association has confirmed that it had been able to block as much as $277 million worth of payments designated to illegal gambling platforms last year. The statement was part of an annual report on payments published on Thursday, but there was little actual detail as to what activities may have […]
Business
August 11, 2023
New Jersey Anti-Smoking Group Hails Efforts by Connecticut Casinos
A day after Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino confirmed in separate statements and interviews that they had no intention to bring back smoking to their casino floors, the Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects (CEASE), issued a separate statement in which they lauded the commitment shown by the two operates. CEASE Hails Another Anti-Smoking Measure […]
