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New Jersey Congressman seeks support in PASPA review via the Trump Administration

May 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, New Jersey

In an effort to see sports betting legalized in the state of New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. is looking to the administration of President Donald Trump. This week, Pallone sent a letter to Acting Soli...

Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

Adam Morgan

May 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Philippines

In the Philippines, the state-run Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation gambling regulator has announced the establishment of a new offshore gaming license for firms offering online sportsbetting services...

Casino group could acquire Cardinals’ stadium naming rights

Alex Lanter

May 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, NFL, Arizona, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

According to a report in the Phoenix Business Journal, casino operators Gila River Gaming Enterprises will be meeting with representatives from the Arizona Cardinals regarding a potential purchase of the naming...

Novomatic AG opens Admiral Arena Prater in Vienna

Adam Morgan

May 10, 2017

Austria, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

Following six months of conversion work, international gaming firm Novomatic AG has announced that last week saw its Admiral Sportwetten GmbH subsidiary officially open Europe’s largest sports bar in the Prater...

Taiwan police bust illegal online sportsbetting operation

Adam Morgan

May 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taiwan, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting

Law enforcement officials in Taiwan reportedly busted an underground online sportsbetting operation last week that was allegedly providing its services to local and Chinese punters with a primary focus on Europ...

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...

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

K Morrison

April 24, 2017

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

Tabcorp Holdings Limited hails “strong start” to partnership with SIS Limited

Adam Morgan

April 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

Australian retail and online gambling provider Tabcorp Holdings Limited has joined with British firm Sports Information Services (SIS) Limited to announce that the pair’s previously agreed greyhound racing part...

NFL players will reportedly be fined for attending event at Las Vegas casino

K Morrison

April 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, NFL, Sports betting

Several current NFL players will reportedly be fined by the NFL for taking part in a sporting event at a Las Vegas casino over the weekend. The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino was the stage for the Pro Football...

Regulator investigation legality of “iesnare” sportsbetting software

Adam Morgan

April 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Information Commissioner's Office electronic data protection regulator has reportedly launched an investigation into whether local online sports betting sites are breaking the law by ...

GVC Holdings selects agency to grow presence of Bwin brand

Adam Morgan

April 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

Global online gambling operator GVC Holdings has selected sports marketing firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty Sport (BBH Sport) to serve as the lead creative agency for its Bwin online sports betting brand. The deal ...

NFL-imposed betting ban on Las Vegas Raiders games won’t happen says Goodell

K Morrison

April 3, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Las Vegas, NFL, Sports betting

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A betting ban hasn’t been requested by the NFL on Raiders games when the team leaves Oakland for Las Vegas, and league commissioner Roger Goodell said they have no plans to do so, according to the Las Vegas Rev...

William Hill hires Ruth Prior from payments processing firm Worldpay

Adam Morgan

April 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

Global online gaming and sportsbetting giant William Hill has announced that Ruth Prior will be joining its corporate ranks later in the year to serve as Chief Financial Officer. London-listed William Hill i...

NFL owners approve Raiders move to Las Vegas

K Morrison

March 28, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, NFL

In what could best be described as a bittersweet victory for the franchise, the Raiders are leaving Oakland for Las Vegas, after a 31-1 vote by NFL owners on Monday. The vote that will relocate the Raiders t...