Business
December 7, 2021
Maryland’s Casinos Continue to Impress in November
In November, Maryland’s casino industry contributed significant tax revenue to the state. MGM National Harbor, and Live! were the biggest cash generators. Maryland’s Casino Industry Bounces Back Maryland’s six casinos raked in $160.36 million in November betting revenue. This was an increase of 23% over the same month last year when they were operating under […]
Industry
December 6, 2021
Ukraine’s Vote on Gambling Law Amendments Delayed Again
A bill that seeks to implement changes to the provision of national gambling law in Ukraine was put aside by the national legislature implying further delays to the legal process. Vote Did Not Go Ahead Bill 2713-D that also has provisions for Tax Code amendments was on the Parliament’s agenda for voting on Friday, December […]
Business
December 6, 2021
Bullpen SPAC Launches With $200M IPO and Support From Industry Veterans
Two industry veterans launched а special purpose acquisition company launched on the Nasdaq stock exchange, following a $200 million initial public offering. Industry Veterans Have Launched a SPAC The initial public offering saw the company, going by the name Bullpen Parlay Acquisition Co, sell a total of 20 million shares at a price of $10 per […]
Casino
December 6, 2021
Thailand Shows Interest in Opening Casino Resorts in the Near Future
The parliament of Thailand will be launching a study to possibly introduce casino gaming as MPs supported the idea unanimously last week, bar a few dissident voices. At the moment, it remains unclear as to how many casino resorts would be legalized, nor where are they going to be located should the legalization move proceed […]
Casino
December 6, 2021
Gaming Realms Joins Pariplay Aggregated Content to Reach New Customers
iGaming studio and developer Gaming Realms has negotiated a content partnership with Aspire Global’s Pariplay Ltd, an aggregator of online casino games. As a result, Gaming Realms’ products will be integrated with the Fusion aggregation platform developed by Pariplay and operating in over 15 regulated markets across the world, including Europe, North, and Latin America. Gaming Realms to […]
Business
December 6, 2021
Pariplay Brings Deane Hendricks as COO at Wizard Games
Pariplay’s Wizard Games studio has tapped a new iGaming veteran who will serve as its chief operations officer. Deane Hendricks is stepping into the position to provide the Pariplay brand with all that it would need to continue expanding its footprint in the industry. Charting New Growth Strategies Just last week, Pariplay announced that it’s adding Wizard […]
Sports
December 6, 2021
Boyd Gaming Extends Sports Betting Reach in Louisiana
On Thursday, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board granted five sports betting licenses for Boyd Gaming’s Acadiana-Shreveport casinos. This brings the total number of state-issued licenses for sports betting to 13. Louisiana Builds Out Sports Betting Market According to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Ronnie Johns, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) Chair, said he signed licenses […]
Business
December 6, 2021
Craig Billings Confirmed as new Wynn Macau Boss Starting February
Wynn Macau confirmed that it will follow the US parent Wynn Resorts’ lead. It has decided to appoint Craig Billings to be the new CEO of the company once Matt Maddox leaves early next year. Billings Takes the Helm Billings will assume the role and will be redesigned from a non-executive director to an executive […]
Industry
December 6, 2021
Hong Kong Not Deterred by Omicron As Travel Restrictions to be Lifted
In a significant step towards opening its borders to mainland China and Macau, the Hong Kong government announced that it will open the new “Hong Kong Health Code” system for registration starting this Friday, December 10. Hong Kong Recovery Continues The new system, which aligns with the respective health code tracking systems of the three […]
Blockchain
December 6, 2021
Vietnam Takes Down $3.8B Crypto Gambling Ring
Vietnamese police authorities have busted a crypto gambling ring estimated at $3.8 billion based on the amount of gamblers’ money contributed. The news comes from Bloomberg, citing a report by state-owned broadcaster VTV. According to the report, this is one of the largest underhand crypto gambling operations discovered in the country, with a total of 59 suspects arrested. Arrests […]