UK Gambling Drops
Gambling dropped by 2 percent in the UK in 2013 according to a UK Gambling Commission report, but online gambling showed signs of growth.
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First Nations Going it Alone
Two Saskatchewan Indian tribes aren’t waiting for the province to sell them economic revitalization via gaming, now that the opposition party is opposed to Premier Brad Wall’s (l.) plan....
Oklahoma Tribe Drops Online Poker Site
The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in Oklahoma have dropped ties to PokerTribes.com which had been seen as a way to bring online poker to the state. Reports point to...
Italy Could Ban Gaming Ads
The Italian Senate has approved a ban all gaming-related ads on television and radio. The legislation is now in the hands of the House of Representatives.
Vancouver Scrutinizes Former BCLC Boss
The provincial government is looking into possible conflicts of interest in the case of former B.C. lottery chief Michael Graydon (l.). Graydon recently accepted a job as president of...
Caesars, KGM Sign Online Deal
Caesars Interactive Entertainment has signed an agreement with KGM Gaming under which KGM will provide its server and suite of games for Caesars online casinos in New Jersey.
Ladbrokes Closing Betting Shops
With local governments in the UK demanding more powers to limit the spread of betting shops, industry giant Ladbrokes has decided it may have overbuilt. It plans to ax...
GTECH to Acquire Probability PLC
GTECH SpA has agreed to acquire mobile gaming company Probability PLC for £18 million in a deal approved by the Probability board.
Caesars Buys Israeli Social Game Business
Caesars Interactive has purchased Israeli-based social gaming business Pacific Interactive continuing its expansion into the free-to-play market.
PokerStars Gets Bulgarian License
PokerStars has become the first online poker site to be licensed under Bulgaria’s new gaming laws. They are the third online gambling site to be licensed in the country.
Spain Weighs Online Expansion
Spain’s top regulatory body had drafted an order that would expand the online market by adding slot machines and exchange betting. The industry is struggling mightily with the weak...
Poll Finds Support for States Regulating Online Gambling
A new poll by the Coalition for Consumer and Online Protections finds most Americans feel online gambling should be left up to the states to approve or disapprove and...
Louisiana, Mississippi Reject Online Gambling
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (l.) has penned an editorial stating his opposition to online gaming and to fight any move to allow online gambling in the state. In neighboring...
Analyzing Christie’s Online Tax Projection
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie projected that online gambling would bring $160 million to the state in tax revenue in this year’s fiscal budget. That actual figure is likely...
Investigators Link Virtual Currency and Crime
Recent federal investigations into virtual currency websites have raised serious concerns that the use of the currency is attracting criminals. Investigators say criminals are using the sites to conceal...
Tropicana Launches Online Gambling App
Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino & Resort has launched a new mobile app for its New Jersey online gambling site. The app means gamblers can play from their iPhone or...
Presque Isle Hires GM
Presque Isle Downs casino in Erie, Pennsylvania, announced the appointment of Jeff Favre as the new vice president and general manager.
Core Gaming Partners with Sky
Core Gaming announced a partnership with Sky to produce online table games. Their first release is a roulette game.
Paul Cutter Appointed CTO for Betfair
Betfair has appointed Paul Cutter as chief technology officer. He is the third appointment to that position in the past five years.
Galaxy Wins Arizona Licenseq
Galaxy Gaming has been licensed in Arizona to distribute its table game and side-bet products, overcoming a previous rejection by California regulators. Robert B. Saucier (l.) says the state’s...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
