Business
September 27, 2023
Everi Payments Secures Legal Triumph in Patent Lawsuit
Everi Payments Inc., the financial technology subsidiary of Everi Holdings Inc., a renowned provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content, financial technology, and player loyalty solutions, announced a significant victory in the United States legal arena. This triumph comes in the wake of a protracted patent lawsuit filed by Sightline Payments LLC. Judge Dismisses […]
Business
September 26, 2023
888 Readjusts Senior Leadership Amid Global Business Growth
In mid-September, leading betting and gaming company 888 Holdings announced the appointment of Sean Wilkins as its new chief financial officer, a decision that will go into effect starting February 1, 2024. The month before that, the company made its H1 2023 results public, reporting strong revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth with special emphasis on the […]
Industry
September 26, 2023
NIGC Praises Tribal Casinos for Cybersecurity Measures
In the wake of recent cyberattacks on major commercial casinos, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has lauded tribal-owned properties, including those in New York, for their robust cybersecurity measures. National Indian Gaming Commission Employs Strong Cybersecurity Blueprint Drawing parallels to medieval castle defenses, the NIGC outlined its “Defense in Depth” strategy, which encompasses multiple […]
Industry
September 26, 2023
Denmark Introduces Customized Player ID for Enhanced Consumer Protection
In a move aimed at enhancing consumer protection and curbing issues related to underage gambling and money laundering, the Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has declared that as of October 1, players must present a ‘Player ID’ when making wagers at physical retailers. Customized Player ID Enhances Consumer Protection The Player ID will be directly linked […]
Legal
September 25, 2023
Stakeholders in Germany Ask for Changes to Gambling Regulations
Ratified by the German Federal States in March 2021 and adopted on July 1 of the same year, the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) imposes a general ban on online gambling with the exception of licensed traditional lotteries, sports betting, horse racing, online poker, virtual slot machines, online poker, and online casino games, to a […]
Casino
September 25, 2023
Holland Casino Picks Location for New Groningen Casino
The leading Dutch gambling operator, Holland Casino, announced it has selected land for its new casino location in Groningen. The company confirmed that it identified Business Park Ter Borch near municipality Tynaarlo for its new venue which is expected to open for visitors at some point in 2027. The location was picked considering its ease […]
Casino
September 25, 2023
Japan Greenlights Revised Osaka IR Implementation Agreement
The central government of Japan has greenlit a revised implementation agreement for Osaka’s integrated resort project. Compiled by the Osaka Prefecture and the MGM Resorts consortium, which are behind the project, the plan would allow a formal agreement to be signed later this month. The approval was announced by Japan’s Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport […]
Industry
September 25, 2023
US President Biden’s Battle Against ‘Junk Fees’ Sparks National Debate
US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to combating the proliferation of hidden fees, colloquially known as “junk fees,” that often catch consumers off guard when making reservations or purchasing tickets. President Biden’s Crusade Against Deceptive Pricing Tactics Gains Momentum In recent posts on X (Formerly Twitter), President Joe Biden voiced his concerns over […]
Casino
September 23, 2023
JPMorgan Suggests UAE May Approve Gambling Framework in 2023
This is according to analysts from JPMorgan who seem to be inclined to believe that the newly-established regulatory body, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority or GCGRA is expected to move quicker than anticipated and possibly present the laws that would make it possible to introduce gambling. Already the Groundwork for Something Bigger The regulator […]
Business
September 22, 2023
GiG Selects Jonas Warrer for Acting Group CEO Role
The leading iGaming technology company delivering services and solutions to the iGaming vertical, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced a new strategic senior-level appointment. On Friday, the company confirmed that its Board of Directors selected Jonas Warrer to serve as acting group CEO. GiG explained that the appointment is effective immediately. Taking on the role of […]
