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Gaming Brands Seek Financial Amid Crisis

June 16, 2020

Ever since the ongoing coronavirus pandemic hit the planet, a lot of things have declined. The global gambling industry was one of the biggest casualties – many gaming brands have been on a tight spot and things do not seem to be getting any better for quite a number of the renowned global gambling brands. […]

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Hard Rock Loses Hellinikon Casino License to Mohegan Gaming

May 12, 2020

About a fortnight ago, renowned gaming and hospitality operator Hard Rock International (HRI) received some pretty unpleasant news regarding its application for a license to set up an integrated casino in Greece. The Hellinikon casino license was to be awarded by the Hellenic Gaming Commission which finally arrived at their decision a couple of weeks […]

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Crown Resorts Probe Postponed Indefinitely Amid Pandemic

April 7, 2020

The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in New South Wales, Australia has recently announced that it is postponing its inquiry into Crown Resorts’ suitability to hold a gambling license in the territory. This is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has brought most of the world to a standstill as efforts to contain its […]

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NetGaming Hires New Head of Product

March 4, 2020

NetGaming has recently added a new member to its management team as part of its huge bid to strengthen its top leadership as it continues to grow. Natalya Ovchinnikova will be ing the very popular casino games developer as the new head of product. In the new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the […]

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MGM-Led Consortium Is Now the Only Qualified Contender for Osaka IR License

February 18, 2020

Last Friday, Japanese authorities in Osaka announced that a consortium led by MGM Resorts International has been singled out as the lead bidder for an integrated resort complex in the city. Naturally, this means that MGM Resorts now has a very clear path in its bid to secure one of the three highly-contested integrated resort […]

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Hard Rock Extends Partnership with Scientific Games in Sacramento

January 31, 2020

Renowned gaming and hospitality operator Hard Rock International has been hard at work trying to extend its footprint in as many lucrative markets as possible. One of the most recent moves in this regard is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento. The Fire Mountain-based gambling destination is set to be one of the most […]

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Credit Card Gambling Banned in the United Kingdom

January 14, 2020

From April 2020, gamblers in the United Kingdom will no longer be allowed to place bets using their credit cards. This is part of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission’s efforts to protect consumers amid rising concerns over increased cases of problem gambling. Once the ban is enforced, the gamblers will only have two options whenever […]

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Japan’s IR Efforts Embroiled in Bribery Scandal

December 31, 2019

Needless to say, Japan’s yet-to-be-launched online casino industry is highly contested by both potential host cities and several casino operators from all around the world. Things seemed to be going very smoothly until recently when a bribery scandal emerged casting a huge shadow on the efforts. Already, the country’s authorities have arrested a member of […]

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Caesars Unveils $90M Land-Based Casino in Southern Indiana

December 13, 2019

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, Caesars Entertainment unveiled its $90 million Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth. The unveiling puts to end an intensive 18-month construction phase that was aimed at making the property the go-to gambling and hospitality venue in the region. This new casino and hospitality facility replaces the recently shut down 21-year-old riverboat […]

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partypoker Poker Adds New Social Currency to Its Mobile App

November 29, 2019

Earlier this week, renowned online gambling and poker operator partypoker unveiled a completely overhauled mobile poker app. The mobile app added a ton of amazing features including a new portrait mode that is designed specifically to allow for one-handed gaming. It has been one of the most anticipated features on the platform which is more […]