Industry
March 1, 2022
“Jackpot Intercept” Program Effective in Collecting Delinquent Child Support Payments
Family comes first and so do your fiscal obligations to the state. In case you have decided to splurge on gambling before you fulfill those obligations, there are measures in place that make sure that you pay what you owe. Take the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGA) has been able to collect $3.7 million in owed […]
Industry
March 1, 2022
Gaming Win for Nevada Casinos Hits $1.1B in January 2022
The gaming and hospitality industry in Nevada is on its way to rebound, judging by figures released by the regulator in the state. In January 2022, gaming licenses reported a total gaming win surpassing $1 billion. This marks the 11th month in a row with revenues above $1 billion. Visitor volume increased as well but […]
Casino
March 1, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against Crown Resorts
Australia’s financial crimes regulator has opened a probe into Crown Resorts, commencing a civil penalty against the company’s Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth’s properties. According to the watchdog, AUSTRAC, the properties may have come short of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulation. AUSTRAC’s Penalty Confirms Regulator Suspicion This comes after AUSTRAC originally launched an investigation […]
Insider
March 1, 2022
Jogo Global CEO David Marcus: Gamification as a Foundation
Jogo Global, now with a solid grounding in the UK and setting its sights on growth further afield, has made great strides thanks to a differentiated product portfolio built on gamification. The fast-growing platform provider and casino content developer has identified player engagement as a vital aspect of slot development and is set to lead […]
Legal
February 28, 2022
Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling
A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. Former GM Tips Regulator A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramatta, Greater Western Sydney, Australia tipped the regulator about malpractice at the venue. The tip resulted in an investigation led […]
Industry
February 28, 2022
New York Senate May Pass Bill to Authorize iGaming in the State
US Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. presented the US Senate with a new bill that, if passed, would make interactive gaming legal in the state. The bill was introduced in the context of a continuously growing market for sports betting online that has exceeded the $2-billion milestone since the beginning of the year when the […]
Business
February 28, 2022
IGT Agrees to Sell Italian Proximity Payment Brands to PostePay for $785M
International Game Technology, а multinational slot machine and gambling tech producer, has revealed that it will sell its Italian proximity payment business to the prepaid card provider PostePay in a $785 million deal. IGT Will Use the Money to Pay Its Debts The agreement will see PostePay purchase LIS Holding directly from IGT and acquire […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Ex Galaxy Executive Jit Ng Appointed as Hoiana’s Chief Marketing Officer
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s former executive Jit Ng has been appointed as Hoiana’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). His main responsibility will be to help the resort drive more growth in the upcoming years, under the supervision of the company’s president and chief executive officer. $4 Billion Development Plans for Hoiana Resort Reuniting state-of-the-art accommodation with […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Estonian Olybet Players to Access Swintt Slots under New Deal
Under the terms of a new agreement, Swintt will launch its full range of slots for Olybet players in Estonia. Swintt Launches Its Slots Portfolio for Olybet Customers in Estonia Swintt, the leading slot software provider, expanded its presence further in Europe this year after inking a new partnership deal with Olybet, the famous Baltic […]
Legal
February 28, 2022
Judge Rules New Jersey Wrong in Atlantic City PILOT Bill Dispute
New Jersey goofed. The state violated the terms of a 2018 consent order between itself and Atlantic County when it hastily approved the PILOT Bill, a new casino payments-in-lieu-of-taxes law. However, it still may be able to go ahead with the program, despite its dubious legal status. PILOT Bill in New Jersey Illegal Last Friday, […]