Tabcorp Holdings, one of Australia’s leading gambling and betting companies, has laid off approximately 200 employees, representing 10% of its workforce, to streamline its business and cut costs. The cuts, spanning all divisions except the horse-racing broadcasting arm Sky Racing, come amidst increasing competition and financial pressures. The Australian Financial Review first reported the layoffs,
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The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has unveiled a draft model for online gaming legislation aimed at reshaping how states regulate iGaming and protect players. The proposal includes comprehensive measures to address player safety, responsible gaming practices, and industry oversight. Released as a framework for state lawmakers, the draft legislation recommends
Sweden’s Riksdag (parliament) has officially approved amendments to the Gambling Act of 2018, granting license holders the ability to process personal data related to legal offenses. The new provisions, which aim to enhance regulatory oversight and combat illegal activities, will take effect on February 1, 2025. The changes, authorized on November 28, outline specific conditions
The Oregon Lottery will return more than $947 million to the state for the 2024 fiscal year – a $48 million increase from the previous year, according to the lottery’s latest report. Lottery generated $940 million in profit and reduced reserves by nearly $8 million, enabling a higher return. Unclaimed prizes for the year totaled
EGT announced it has attained the World Lottery Association (WLA) Security Control Standard: 2020 Level 2 certification. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in information and operational security, the Bulgarian gaming solutions provider said. The WLA-SCS:2020 certification ensures the integrity of activities in the lottery and sports betting industries. EGT’s VLT
EGT Digital has announced a successful collaboration with online gaming and betting operator MaxBet, following the integration of the company’s gaming content into its platform. “Together, EGT Digital and MaxBet are poised to set new standards in the gaming industry, delivering outstanding entertainment experiences to players in Serbia,” the supplier said. The Bulgarian provider’s titles,
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has taken its Smart Studio solution live with operator EstrelaBet in Brazil, following the addition of live gaming to an initial agreement signed earlier this year. The collaboration extends the existing partnership between the parties, with the Smart Studio launch seeing dedicated and localized Live Casino content made available to
Quixant has announced its participation at ICE 2025 in Barcelona. The company will showcase an enhanced range of gaming solutions, debuting its latest products at the European event. “In this dynamic new chapter for this leading industry event, Quixant reaffirms its commitment to supporting the gaming and sports betting industry with solutions that are innovative,
Online gaming solutions provider Playtech has announced the launch of Live Casino under its agreement with Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator. Building upon their existing relationship, which encompasses online casino, online poker, retail VLT machines, and a casino management system, Playtech was selected as Veikkaus’ first Live casino supplier, following a public procurement
SAGSE Latam authorities are already working on the 33rd edition of the show in Argentina, and within the framework of what will be its annual meeting in Buenos Aires on March 19 and 20, 2025, the event will open a pavilion exclusively dedicated to Brazil, “in line with the imminent opening of the gaming market
The Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington has reopened its high-limit slots room as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation, which also includes upgrades at multiple dining venues. The casino’s 70,250 sq. ft. addition is underway with an anticipated completion in late 2025 for the expansion and late 2026 for all major renovations throughout the property.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is grappling with the longest open-ended strike on the city’s resort corridor in decades, as a standoff with the Culinary Union over wages and working conditions shows no signs of resolution. The strike, which began on November 15, has seen hundreds of hotel workers picketing for better pay and benefits.
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NGX, a technology company that develops online gaming and betting platforms, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with StarSport, a legal operator in the Dominican Republic. This partnership not only strengthens NGX’s presence in the region but also marks the first step of its expansion project in Latin America, according to the
Control F5 and Optimove have signed an alliance in which they will combine their marketing and CRM expertise to drive customer success. This strategic collaboration aims to create an environment in which the companies work together, strengthening their networks, joining forces, and expanding growth opportunities in the industry. Under the partnership, Control F5, recognized for its
The Star Entertainment Group has appointed Steve McCann as Managing Director and CEO, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approval. McCann assumed his position on December 2, after Nealle O’Connell, the Acting Group CEO, stepped down to continue as Interim Group CFO until a permanent CFO is appointed. While his tenure begins now, McCann has
A bitter dispute between labor unions escalated Monday as the debate over smoking in Atlantic City’s nine casinos intensifies, pitting worker health against economic concerns. Ray Jensen, assistant director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9, called for the resignation of Donna DeCaprio, president of Local 54 Unite Here, accusing her of neglecting casino
Accel Entertainment has finalized its acquisition of Fairmount Holdings, the owner of the FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois. The $3.45 million stock-based transaction expands Accel’s presence in the local gaming market, incorporating Illinois’ only horse racing venue near the St. Louis metropolitan area. The deal includes the racetrack’s Organization Gaming License, enabling casino
Nassau County residents will have their say on the proposed Sands Casino at the Nassau Coliseum site during a public meeting on December 9. The project, led by Las Vegas Sands (LVS), aims to transform the coliseum site into an integrated resort blending casino gaming, business, and entertainment. The meeting follows the submission of
HIPTHER Agency has unveiled the agenda draft for the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit. Scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, the summit will once again take place at its home, the Vienna House Andel’s Prague. This year’s conference, themed ‘The A-Flutter of Innovation’, promises an immersive exploration into the future of gaming and technology. “The Prague Gaming