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Italy Slashes Online Betting Sites from 407 to 52 Under New Gambling Framework

Johnny K.
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Italy’s online betting market is preparing for a sweeping transformation as regulators implement a new framework that will drastically reduce the number of active betting websites from 407 to just 52. The chang...

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

Johnny K.
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MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves...

BETER Gains Colorado License, Launches ESportsBattle With Bet365

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Colorado, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing
BETER, a global supplier of fast-betting content and sports data, has received approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming, securing a Vendor Minor License that allows it to provide live data and streaming se...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

Johnny K.
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Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...

Cohen’s $8B Citi Field Casino Plan Advances to Final Licensing Stage

Johnny K.
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After years of lobbying, millions in spending, and heated community debate, Steve Cohen’s ambitious casino proposal for the area around Citi Field has officially cleared a crucial hurdle. On Tuesday, the Hard R...

Advisory Councils Back Casino Expansion Plans in Queens and Yonkers

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Two casino projects in New York City’s metropolitan area advanced significantly after receiving unanimous support from their respective Community Advisory Committees (CACs). Resorts World New York City in Queen...

Yolo Group Steers Away from Grey Market Toward Regulated Future

Johnny K.
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One of the most prominent names in crypto gaming, Yolo Group, is preparing for a fundamental transformation of its operations. The company, best known for its flagship brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, is s...

Jay-Z’s Times Square Casino Proposal Rejected by Manhattan CAC

Johnny K.
Casino proposals, Casino News, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, New York
Two major casino proposals for Manhattan — one in Times Square and another in Hell’s Kitchen — were struck down this week after community advisory committees (CACs) voted against allowing the projects to move f...