By Elaine West Yahoo Sports, BetMGM Ink Exclusive Sports Betting PartnershipOctober 29, 2019 Renowned media and internet company Yahoo has been eyeing the sports betting industry since the United States Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting in May 2018. For a long time, the eventual entry of the company into the sports betting industry has been speculated and finally, it has happened. On Tuesday, October […]
By Alexander Palmer Evolution Inks Live Casino Deal with Flutter EntertainmentOctober 25, 2019 Last Tuesday, Evolution Gaming announced its new partnership deal with Paddy Power and Betfair, the two popular brands of the Flutter Entertainment. The renowned sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider hopes to leverage the power of Evolution Gaming’s award-winning Live Casino portfolio. This move is intended to allow the gaming operator to further strengthen its […]
By Grant Mahon Japan’s Casino Regulator to Be Established in Early 2020October 22, 2019 As part of the push for the launch of the three integrated resorts (IR) in Japan, the country is set to officially launch an oversight or regulatory body. Initially scheduled to be unveiled on July 1, 2019, the regulator’s debut was postponed for a number of reasons such as the increase in cases of problem […]
By Tomas Medon Bet365 Cleared of Underage Betting AllegationsOctober 18, 2019 The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), which is otherwise known as Spelinspektionen, has recently cleared four gambling operators that had been facing allegations of taking bets on the performance of underage athletes. According to Swedish gambling law, taking bets on any form of activity involving minors or their individual performance is illegal. bet365, Betsson, Kindred Group’s […]
By Ameana Jones Wynn Resorts Abandons Bid for Osaka IR LicenseOctober 15, 2019 Osaka has been one of the top contenders for a license to host one of Japan’s integrated casino resorts for quite some time. However, things have taken a totally different turn over the past couple of months with a number of gaming operators opting to shift their focus to other cities. The latest casino operator […]
By Tomas Medon Caesars Gets Clearance to Sell Rio All-Suite Hotel & CasinoOctober 11, 2019 Recently, reports emerged that Caesars Entertainment plans to sell its Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino may be finally taking shape. These plans were initially announced on September 23 and are expected to be finalized before the end of the year. The gaming and hospitality establishment which is located just off the Las Vegas Strip is […]
By Elaine West NetEnt Debuts New Network Branded CasinoOctober 8, 2019 On Monday, October 7, Swedish gambling operator NetEnt debuted a new product that is expected to not only boost the company’s live casino portfolio but also grow its NetEnt Live network of operators. The new product is referred to as the Network Branded Casino and it includes product tiers that offer increasing levels of customization. […]
By Alexander Palmer DraftKings Launches Digital Sportsbook in IndianaOctober 4, 2019 This week has been one of the most eventful ones in the global gambling industry and DraftKings is one of the stakeholders that has reaped a lot from it. The company’s efforts to expand its presence in the United States have been paying off quite decently thanks to a number of lucrative partnerships as well […]
By Grant Mahon Cyprus to Fight Tourism Seasonality with The Help of Melco ResortsOctober 1, 2019 Cyprus is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, especially among British, Russian and Scandinavian tourists. Despite its popularity, the island nation often experiences a dip in interest during the winter which is not so good for its economy. Fortunately, the country’s government is now working on ways of fixing the issue. Earlier this […]