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Japan Gvt to lower age of adulthood to 18; gambling age will remain 20

August 15, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Japan, Horse Racing

Japan’s Civil Code is in the process of being revised to lower the age of adulthood on the island nation from 20 years of age to 18. However, according to Asia Gaming Brief, the government has decided the chang...

Coral launches new Connect betting app

Kim M

August 14, 2017

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Horse Racing, Sports betting, United Kingdom

Coral, a brand of British-based betting and gambling company Ladbrokes Coral Group (LSE: LCL), has reportedly launched its Coral Connect App just in time for the upcoming football season. The mobile companion t...

Wynn Las Vegas unveils new look race and sports book

Kim M

August 3, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Sports betting

After an extensive renovation, a newly remodeled race and sports book at Wynn Las Vegas was unveiled Tuesday. The newly renovated space includes the addition of a nearly 1,600-square-foot wraparound LED vide...

Private equity firm buys Daily Racing Form platform

Adam Morgan

July 28, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Global alternative investments management firm Z Capital Group has announced that its Z Capital Partners private equity arm has spent an undisclosed amount in order to purchase multi-media sports information fi...

Ladbrokes Coral Group resolves horseracing broadcast rights dispute

Adam Morgan

July 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

British online and land-based sports betting and gaming operator Ladbrokes Coral Group has reportedly ended a broadcast rights dispute with The Racing Partnership that will see it resume offering live bet-to-vi...

Sky Racing World inks Korea Racing Authority distribution deal

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, South Korea

Two weeks after its proposed purchase of rival bookmaker Tatts Group Limited was approved by Australia's national competition regulator and Tabcorp Holdings Limited has now revealed that its Sky Racing World su...

Dutch tote betting licence granted to Sportech Racing

Kim M

July 4, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Licenses, Sports betting, Netherlands

Sportech Racing, a London-based gaming and sportsbook operator, has become the first and currently the only provider to be granted a licence to operate tote betting on horse racing in the Netherlands. Dutch ...

Australian authorities approve Tabcorp/Tats mega-merger

Kim M

June 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Eight months after the megamerger was first announced, the $11 billion acquisition of Tatts Group Limited (ASX: TTS) by Australian gambling giant, Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) has been approved by the Au...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited takeover of Tatts Group Limited delayed

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2017

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia, the national competition regulator has reportedly extended its deadline to make a final determination on the long-awaited $4.8 billion takeover of Tatts Group Limited by rival bookmaker Tabcorp Ho...

Pacific Consortium stops work on Tatts Group takeover offer

Lars Jones

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

KKR & Co. backed Pacific Consortium announced on Friday it was done working on an A$6.15 billion (US$4,627,260,000) acquisition offer for Tatts Group Ltd after the target company's board said Friday the off...

Harness racing returning to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday

Adam Morgan

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Taxation, New York

Following a two-week delay, harness racing will reportedly return to upstate New York’s Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday with an expectation that the state will be providing the Oneida County racetrack wit...

Ohio lawmakers look to video poker to raise revenues for education

Sadonna Price

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Lottery, Horse Racing, Ohio

Last week, many changes were made to the proposed budget for the state of Ohio, with one change involving video poker and racinos. Lawmakers are searching for a way to raise revenues for Kindergarten through 12...

Opening of new Washington casino expected to hurt Oregon gaming revenues

Adam Morgan

April 25, 2017

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Horse Racing, Oregon

Yesterday’s opening of the Ilani Casino Resort in Washington is reportedly set to negatively impact the gambling industry in the neighboring state of Oregon and has many there wondering whether they should cont...

William Hill PR director leaving after nearly half a century of service

Kim M

April 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

After 45 years with the bookmaker, public relations guru Graham Sharpe is leaving United Kingdom-based William Hill. Sharpe, who in March 1972 signed on with the company as a betting shop board man, confirme...

Record-breaking Grand National action for OpenBet innovation

Adam Morgan

April 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the 170th running of the annual Grand National horse racing extravaganza took place over the weekend from the Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool with digital gaming provider NYX Gaming Gro...

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Japan Gvt to lower age of adulthood to 18; gambling age will remain 20

Coral launches new Connect betting app

Wynn Las Vegas unveils new look race and sports book

Private equity firm buys Daily Racing Form platform

Ladbrokes Coral Group resolves horseracing broadcast rights dispute

Sky Racing World inks Korea Racing Authority distribution deal

Dutch tote betting licence granted to Sportech Racing

Australian authorities approve Tabcorp/Tats mega-merger

Tabcorp Holdings Limited takeover of Tatts Group Limited delayed

Pacific Consortium stops work on Tatts Group takeover offer

Harness racing returning to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday

Ohio lawmakers look to video poker to raise revenues for education

Opening of new Washington casino expected to hurt Oregon gaming revenues

William Hill PR director leaving after nearly half a century of service

Record-breaking Grand National action for OpenBet innovation

First Hearing on MGM Empire City Casino Expansion Draws Divided Views

OLG Launches Online Horse Racing Wagers with Woodbine

DILG Imposes Online Gambling Ban on All Personnel and Local Officials

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Launches Luxury Tower, Spa, and New Amenities

Golden Gate Casino to End Live Dealers in Major Gaming Shift