Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has completed the sale of its Plarium Global mobile gaming unit to Modern Times Group (MTG) for $620 million, marking a strategic shift in focus toward regulated gaming and real-money gaming operations. The deal includes an additional $170 million payout if Plarium meets sales targets by 2028. Plarium,
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The UK Gambling Commission has warned Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City about promoting illegal gambling websites through their sponsorship deals. The warning came as the regulator announced that Stake.uk.com would no longer be a licensed operator following an investigation. The company behind the platform, TGP Europe Ltd, is set to shut down the site
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Grainne Hurst has called for greater industry collaboration to combat financial crime, warning of the growing threat posed by the illegal gambling black market. Speaking at the annual Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) training event in London, Hurst emphasized the need for a unified response to protect the regulated
iGaming solutions expert Slotegrator has announced a new partnership with Urgent Games, a provider with a broad portfolio of over 150 casino titles. Its games span popular categories like slots, crash-style games, bingo, and table classics such as baccarat and roulette. All games are fully optimized for cross-device compatibility, ensuring smooth performance even in markets where connectivity
International Game Technology (IGT) and California’s Graton Resort & Casino celebrated Wednesday the global debut of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet, featuring the new Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money video slots game. Guests at Graton Resort & Casino will be the first players in the world to access the latest showcase from
Recently the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling released an impressive report for Spain’s licensed casino operators, showing an estimated gambling revenue of 348.09 million euros in the third quarter of 2024. The same trend is seen globally with a strong predicted growth in the coming years. Big changes are taking place in the
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A proposed constitutional amendment could give Texans the opportunity to decide whether the state should legalize and regulate sports betting. State Representative Sam Harless filed House Joint Resolution 134 on Wednesday, setting the stage for lawmakers to consider placing the issue on the ballot in the upcoming election cycle. If approved by the Texas
A New York Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill to expand the scope of legal sports betting in the state, allowing new types of proposition bets and wagers on major sports awards. The bill, Senate Bill 2616, sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo, would permit in-game and season-long prop bets, coin toss wagers, and
MGM Resorts International posted record full-year revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by a strong performance from its Macau operations, the company said on Wednesday. MGM China, which benefited from Macau’s post-pandemic recovery, recorded a 25% year-over-year (YoY) rise in Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to $1.1 billion.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered nine unlicensed online casinos to shut down for violating state gambling laws. These sites offered casino games like slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps, along with sports and horse race betting, without proper authorization. The operators facing cease-and-desist orders are BetAnySports (BAS), CoolCat Casino, Diamond Sportsbook International
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A coalition of gaming and entertainment business leaders have formed the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), seeking to oppose “the expansion of iGaming and its well-reported economic and social dangers.” The association’s leadership includes executives from The Cordish Companies, Red Rock Resorts, Monarch Casino & Resort and Churchill Downs Incorporated. According to the NAAiG, legalizing
Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced David Tsai, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney from March 10 to 13, 2025. Tsai’s session will explore critical themes around Crown’s insights into
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, delves into the benefits of obtaining an Anjouan iGaming license in 2025. With more and more jurisdictions offering iGaming licenses to entrepreneurs, it can be challenging to know the best option. All claim to provide the best deal, including price, benefits, and scope, but when it
Nearly 3.5 million customers, or about half of FanDuel’s user base, engaged with My Spend, its new responsible gaming (RG) dashboard, during the 2024-2025 NFL season. My Spend gives users detailed insights into their deposits and betting activity, including amounts deposited and net winnings over the past week, month, or three months. The tool also
Global online gambling operator Stake will exit the UK market next month as its UK platform, operated under a white-label agreement with TGP Europe Limited, prepares to shut down. The decision follows an investigation launched by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) into a social media video featuring Stake’s branding alongside an adult entertainment actress outside Nottingham
Brazil has blocked 11,500 illegal betting websites as part of a broader crackdown on unregulated online gambling, the government announced on Monday. The move comes after new sector regulations took effect earlier this year, requiring operators to obtain official authorization to continue their activities. Since January 1, only licensed betting platforms can operate in
As a driving force behind the Isle of Man’s thriving digital economy, Digital Isle of Man plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, supporting businesses, and strengthening the island’s position as a global hub for iGaming. At ICE Barcelona, one of the gaming industry’s premier events, the organization showcased its commitment to providing a world-class
The 8th annual AskGamblers Awards have officially started, with nominations now open. The nomination phase opened on February 10, and all players registered on AskGamblers can now nominate their favorite operators and slots in four categories: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, and Best Sportsbook. The nominations will last until April 28 when