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Published May 8, 2023

Kambi Repays Kindred Bond, Issues Share Repurpose

Kambi Group has completely paid off the €7.2 million bond to previous owner Kindred Group issued as part of its spinoff from Kindred, giving Kambi full control of its...

Published May 8, 2023

MGM’s LeoVegas to Acquire Push Gaming

MGM Resorts International’s wholly owned iGaming subsidiary LeoVegas will acquire Push Gaming, a developer of high-quality online slot games.

Published May 8, 2023

BetMGM Named iGaming Operator of the Year

For the second consecutive year, BetMGM was named Casino Operator of the Year at the EGR North America Awards honoring online gaming operators.

Published May 8, 2023

Gonzalo De Osma Bucero Named CFO of EveryMatrix

EveryMatrix recently announced that it has appointed industry veteran Gonzalo De Osma Bucero (l.) to the role of chief financial officer.

Published May 8, 2023

GLI Announces Slew of Promotions

Gaming Laboratories International recently announced four promotions throughout its upper-level management staff, three of which are from the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Published May 8, 2023

Sky River Casino Considering Expansion

Eight months ago Boyd Gaming opened the $500 million Sky River Casino (l.) for the Wilton Rancheria in Elk Grove, California. The property has done so well that the...

Published May 8, 2023

Omaha, Nebraska Casino To Open In 2024

Construction will start next month on the WarHorse Casino in Omaha, Nebraska, to be completed in late 2024. WarHorse Lincoln’s temporary casino opened in September 2022. Ho-Chunk Inc. and...

Published May 8, 2023

Apaches Face Fines for NIGC Violations

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma could be ordered to pay large fines due to multiple violations cited by the National Indian Gaming Commission at two tribal casinos dating back...

Published May 8, 2023

Washington Tribes Seek to put Land Into Trust for Casinos

Two Washington tribes want to be the first to build a casino in the Tri-Cities area. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have applied to put land in Pasco...

Published May 8, 2023

March Madness Propels Virginia to Records for Quarter

March handle in Virginia surpassed $511 million, the fifth time in six months it crossed $500 million. Credit the NCAA basketball tournament for the results in March.

Published May 8, 2023

Bally’s Readies for App Relaunch, Signs deals with Kambi, White Hat

Bally has had some challenges with its sports betting division but believes two recent partnerships should help them successfully relaunch in the U.S.

Published May 8, 2023

North Carolina Still Optimistic Sports Betting Will Become Law

Last year, a sports betting bill fell a vote short in the House. This year, the hangup was in the Senate. But supporters say the state is not pressed...

Published May 8, 2023

Racetracks Nosing Their Way Into Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

Sports betting legislation in Minnesota is still in danger of not passing, but an amendment that would give some of the profits to horse racing tracks might help get...

Published May 8, 2023

Cardinals President Floats Missouri Sports Betting Referendum

The patience of St. Louis Cardinals president Bill DeWitt (l.) is getting thin as the Senate has been unable to get sports betting legislation passed, and DeWitt has said...

Published May 8, 2023

Lots of Amendments Push Vermont Closer to Sports Betting Law

Vermont is the last state in New England without a sports betting law. The state has also been super attentive to being aggressive in responsible measures.

Published May 8, 2023

NFL Players Union Contacts Agents, Not Players, Over Violations

NFL players are prohibited from betting while at work or during team travel. Thanks to technology, players have been nailed doing just that. But why is the union notifying...

Published May 8, 2023

Colorado March Results Upbeat; State Approves College Sports Betting Grant

Dan Hartman (l.) retired as head of the Colorado Department of Revenue with a positive revenue stream. The state approved a grant for a program to assist college athletes...

Published May 8, 2023

Ohio Lottery Not Adding to its Profits from Sports Betting Kiosks

The addition of more than 1,000 sports betting kiosks at Ohio restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and such has not exactly brought more revenue to the Ohio Lottery. The Lottery,...

Published May 8, 2023

Germany Declares DFS is Illegal Gambling

Germany’s GGL gaming regulator has classified some forms of daily fantasy sports (DFS) as illegal gambling. A member of the GGL board said that the decision was made to...

Published May 8, 2023