Gambling News - 'Global'
Business
December 7, 2020
ComeOn Group Appoints Juergen Reutter as CEO
Online gaming operator ComeOn has appointed former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Lahcene Merzoug. ComeOn Welcomes New CEO ComeOn has announced that former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Reutter will succeed former CEO Lahcene Merzoug, who announced his departure from the […]
Poker
December 3, 2020
888poker Reveals $1M XL Winter Series, $500K Main Event
Another big poker event is around the corner with 888poker announcing its $1 million XL Winter Series, which will feature a $500,000 Main Event. 888Poker Announces $1m XL Winter Series 888poker is introducing a $1 million XL Winter Series to kick off on December 10 and continue through December 22, 2020. The series will feature […]
Business
December 2, 2020
Kindred Adds Live Casino Portfolio by Pragmatic Play
The gaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, revealed that the integration of its Live Casino portfolio for Kindred Group was completed. According to the Head of Gaming at Kindred, Cristiano Blanco, the new state-of-the-art products will entertain the company’s clients for years to come. Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino Portfolio Is Now Integrated for Kindred The […]
Business
November 20, 2020
William Hill Shareholders Approve Caesars Takeover Bid
William Hill shareholders have given their approval for the takeover bid by Caesars Entertainment on Thursday in the company’s headquarters in London. Caesars Moves Close to William Hill US Acquisition Expectedly, William Hill shareholders vouched their support for the £2.9 billion takeover bid put forth by Caesars Entertainment. The vote took place in William Hill’s […]
Esports
November 13, 2020
EA Adds FIFA Tool Similar to Online Casino Self-Exclusion
Electronic Arts is introducing a new tool or FIFA Play that allows players to set limits on how much they can spend on microtransactions in the company’s flagship FIFA franchise. The tool reminds of the responsible gambling solutions used in online casinos. EA to Roll-out New Tools to Control Spending in FIFA 21 Facing criticism […]
Industry
November 12, 2020
Caesars’ 2019-2020 CSR Report “People Planet Play”
Casino giant operator Caesars Entertainment Inc. released its 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, revealing it spent $67 million in the communities it operates casinos. The report focuses on the company achievements prior to the $17.3 billion merger deal with Eldorado Resorts and outlines how the newly formed company intends to remain committed to CSR […]
Poker
November 8, 2020
Online Poker Enters New Lockdown with Traffick Picking Up
Poker is on the cusp of picking up on the Internet once again with new lockdowns looming all over the world, and a traditionally fourth quarter being the strongest for the game online. Online Poker Is Tipped for a New Ride of Popularity Poker in the United States and Europe is tipped to surge once […]
Business
October 26, 2020
Caesars’ Bid for William Hill Approaching Day of Reckoning
UK-based sports book and iGaming operator William Hill is subjecting to shareholder vote Caesars Entertainment’s £2.9 billion takeover bid on November 17, just two days prior to a court hearing on the deal. For the cash deal to go ahead, 75% of William Hill shareholders should vote in favor of the offer from the casino […]
Business
October 22, 2020
Evolution Outlined Q3 ‘Exceptionally High’ Activity Levels
World leader in live dealer gaming Evolution Gaming released an interim report for the first nine months of 2020, posting strong Q3 growth in revenue and earnings. Total operating revenue for the three-month-period ending September 30 amounted to €140.2 million. Exceptional Third Quarter Evolution Gaming reported exceptionally high activity levels during the third quarter which […]
Blockchain
October 21, 2020
PayPal Enables Cryptocurrency Buying, Selling and Storage
One of the largest worldwide online payment networks, PayPal, has confirmed today that it is adopting cryptocurrencies and will allow customers to buy, sell and store crypto on the company’s digital wallets starting with the United States. PayPal Readies to Enable Crypto Payments Worldwide Earlier today, PayPal Holdings Inc announced it is opening the sluice […]