Playtech to Enter Dutch Online Market Following Deal with State-owned Holland Casino
Online gaming provider Playtech has agreed a deal with Holland Casino as the state-owned operator looks to launch its online casino in October of this year.
Casino News
Alabama One Step Closer to Legal Gambling and Sports Betting as House Committee Approves Bills
Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.
San Manuel Tribe Agrees to Buy Las Vegas Palms Hotel & Casino for $650 Million
The San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have announced an agreement to purchase the Palms Hotel and Casino from Red Rock Resorts in a deal worth $650 million.
UK Gambling Commission Suspends License of ‘Unsuitable Operator’ Nektan
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the license of Gibraltar-based online gaming operator Nektan, whose UK-facing brands include Jackpot Mobile Casino and Cloud Casino, due to a breach of licensing conditions relating to section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005.
TwinSpires Launches Sports Betting in Colorado, Indiana, and Pennsylvania Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the launch of its TwinSpires sports betting app in Indiana and Colorado, and the launch of TwinSpires Casino and Sports app in Pennsylvania. The launches comes just in time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby which takes place on Saturday May 1st.
Nevada Casinos Report Over $1B in Gaming Revenue for Best Month Since Feb 2013
Casinos collected $1.066 billion in revenue for the month of March
LeoVegas Fined for Allowing Customer Deposits Potentially Linked to Organized Crime
The Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has fined online gaming company LeoVegas SEK 2 million (€197,051) for breaching customer due diligence regulations. The breach occurred in 2019 during Sweden's first year of market regulation.
Japan’s Casino Draft Lists Nine Permitted Games and Stresses Need for Clean Image
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission has released a draft of proposed regulations that will govern the nation's casino industry. The draft includes a list of nine games that are currently banned but which are set to be legalized as part of the government's redevelopment plans for the industry.
Australian Authorities Order Internet Providers to Block Four Gambling Websites
The Australian Communicates and Media authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers to block four more offshore websites offering unlicensed gambling services and products.
New Jersey Gambling Revenue Grows 119.8% to $359.3 Million for the Month of March
The latest monthly reports from the Office of the Attorney General in New Jersey show that the state's licensed casinos, racetracks, and sportsbooks reported revenue of $359.3 million, up 119.8% on the $163.5 million for the same month last year.
Las Vegas Casinos Could Return to 100% Capacity by June 1st
Las Vegas Casinos could be allowed to open at 100% capacity by June 1st according to an announcement by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Arizona Governor Signs Compact Amendment Legalizing Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that amends the state's tribal gaming compact to allow for the expansion of existing gaming and the introduction of sports betting.