Sports betting could add nicely to casino revenue in Mississippi Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceSports bettingMississippi August 7, 2016 0The president of the American Gaming Association (AGA) is of the opinion that sports betting could be exactly what the...
New York daily fantasy sports bill signed by Governor Cuomo Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFantasy SportsNew York August 4, 2016 0On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that legalizes the daily fantasy sports industry within the state...
Penn National Gaming to acquire Rocket Games Incorporated Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships August 3, 2016 0American land-based casino operator Penn National Gaming has announced plans to spend approximately $60 million in order to acquire social...
UKGC to allow licensees to use Bitcoin beginning October 31 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationBitcoin accepting propertiesUnited Kingdom August 3, 2016 0Bitcoin may be coming of age in the online gambling space as UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licensed casinos will be allowed...
William Hill inks two-year deal with Everton Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsSports bettingUnited Kingdom August 1, 2016 0In the United Kingdom, land-based and online sportsbetting firm William Hill has signed a two-year deal to serve as the...
Philippines regulator revokes 124 online gambling licenses Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsLicensingPhilippines August 1, 2016 0As it steps up efforts to stop operations that cater to local players, the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation has...
European Commission publishes draft legislation to abolish Bitcoin anonymity Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationOnline Gambling NewsCrime July 28, 2016 0After calling for an end to the anonymity of Bitcoin users in February, the European Commission has now proposed a...
Portugal’s first licensed online casino site up and running Kim M Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsNew online casinosLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPortugal July 26, 2016 1At a meeting held on July 25, Portugal’s gambling regulator, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (Gambling Inspection and...
Supreme Court in India gives approval to Lodha Committee recommendation to legalize sports betting Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationIndiaSports betting July 26, 2016 0The Supreme Court (SC) in India had commissioned the Lodha Committee headed by R.M. Lodha, the retired Chief Justice of...
Caesars Entertainment Corporation set to offload online division Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships July 23, 2016 0American casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corporation is reportedly close to selling a portion of its online games business to a...
Sportsbooks in Nevada set to offer betting on 2016 Rio Olympics Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasBrazilSports bettingNevada July 22, 2016 0The top athletes and sports teams from all parts of the world are flying to Rio de Janerio, Brazil to...
James Henderson steps down as boss of William Hill Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsSports bettingUnited Kingdom July 21, 2016 0The Chief Executive Officer for British land-based and online bookmaker William Hill has stepped down after less than two years...
Inspired Gaming Group to be purchased by Hydra Industries Acquisition Kim M Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships July 19, 2016 0Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. (“Hydra”) (NASDAQ: HDRA), a blank check company which was formed to engage in a merger or...
Raids targeting soccer gambling net thousands of arrests worldwide during Euro 2016 Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsAsian Casino NewsSports bettingCrime July 19, 2016 0On Monday, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) reported that more than 4,000 arrests have been made as part of...
Optimistic financial results for NetEnt Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceOnline Gambling News July 16, 2016 0Online gaming technology supplier NetEnt has released its interim financial results for the second quarter of the year showing a...