Month: February 2022

UK gambling industry standards body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) shared on Friday the results of research on the size of black market gambling across Europe, which it describes as “shocking.” Moreover, the BGC has warned the government that the UK is “at a dangerous crossroad,” and has urged ministers to learn lessons from other

Over the past few years, the online gaming industry has seen a tightening of the regulations addressing loyalty programs in various jurisdictions. While social concerns are not necessarily about loyalty programs per se, the spotlight is on their impact on high-value or “VIP” customers. Global iGaming aggregator Slotegrator has broken down this matter in a

Sports betting and online casino brand MaximBetannounced Thursday its launch in two new U.S. markets, Indiana and Iowa, as part of its ongoing national expansion strategy. After this launch, the company expects to go live in several additional North American markets during 2022. Owned and operated by Carousel Group, part of China-based ZK International Group Co.’s

The Louisiana gambling regulator has given Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), owner of DiamondJacks riverboat casino in Bossier City 60 days to either sell the site or have its state gaming license revoked. The casino has been closed since March 2020, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chair Ronnie Johns stated

This year, the traditional exhibition will take place on March 30 and 31 at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, and access will be limited exclusively to operators, regulators, sponsors, and exhibitors. For this reason and with nearly two months to go before its 30th edition, online pre-registration for the exhibition is now

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has shown support for an expansion of tribal gaming rights, leading to controversy with local casinos. The state’s four tribal nations stood in agreement on a group of targeted reforms, which were presented to legislators on Thursday, including the allowance of mobile and in-person sports betting facilities to be operated in

Florida is moving ahead with the creation of a Florida Gaming Commission. The state Senate voted 37-2 on the regulator legislation: the House must now also agree on the proposal, which would see the creation of a new five-member body. The push for the new Gaming Commission comes on the back of a frustrated gambling

In 2021, gambling in America set an all-time revenue record for the commercial gaming industry. Revenue reached $53 billion, according to our friends at the American Gaming Association. This total shatters the 2019 industry record of just under $44 billion by more than 20%. The industry closed the year on a high note, setting an

Sports betting and online casino brand MaximBetannounced Thursday its launch in two new U.S. markets, Indiana and Iowa, as part of its ongoing national expansion strategy. After this launch, the company expects to go live in several additional North American markets during 2022. Owned and operated by Carousel Group, part of China-based ZK International Group Co.’s

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved Apollo Global Management Inc.’s acquisition of The Venetian, Palazzo and The Venetian Expo from Las Vegas Sands Corp. Potential concerns including Apollo’s negative experience with Caesars in the past were overcome, and now closing to the deal could come as early as next week. The regulator greenlighted the deal

Sports betting giant DraftKings has shared its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 financial report. The company describes its results for Q4 as “better than expected,” presenting a 47% year-over-year revenue increase that beat guidance by 8%.  For the three months ended December 31, the company reported revenue of $473 million, compared to $322 million during

Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said Thursday has three potential sites on which it could build a $2 billion casino in New York City, though he did not identify them. The announcements were made at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena for Hard Rock Atlantic City’s Town Hall Meeting for employees, where they learned that

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Thursday that it will expand its sports betting footprint in Washington state via a new multi-year agreement with Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, a business arm of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians who owns and operates Kalispel Casino in Cusick, Washington. IGT’s PlaySports technology and trading advisory services will power the