Bally’s Appoints Mira Mircheva as CFO
Bally’s Corporation has announced Mira Mircheva as its new chief financial officer, with Marcus Glover, current CFO, moving into another role within the group.
COLUMNS
Alberta Suspends Purchase of U.S. Gaming Terminals
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), the organization that regulates gambling in the Canadian province, has announced a suspension on the purchase of gaming terminals from all U.S.-based suppliers.
RMG Extends Licensed Betting Offices Content Deal with SIS
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has signed an extension to its licensed betting offices (LBO) content partnership with Sports Information Services (SIS).
Star to Offload Queen’s Wharf Stake to JV Partners
Star Entertainment has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf project in Brisbane in a deal that looks to secure the embattled group's future.
Playtech Partners RMG for In-Play Betting Terminals Service
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has struck a partnership with Playtech Sports to roll out a new in-play option on self-service betting terminals ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from IGT, Light & Wonder, Aruze and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Steep penalties proposed for illegal gambling ads in Brazil, Colombian VAT under fire, Paquetá match-fixing hearing set for this month and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Macau GGR rebounds in February, PIGOs under fire in the Philippines, Thailand ditches wealth requirement for casino entry and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
White Earth Nation plans new Minnesota casino, Gun Lake hosts grand opening for latest expansion and Seneca Gaming hires new CMO.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Hawaii sports betting still alive, Flutter’s hot streak continues, new bills from NY’s Addabbo and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Entain claws back to U.K.&I growth, FDJ rebrands and shuffles execs, Austrian government to keep online monopoly and more.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Las Vegas F1 economic impact lower than 2023, New York casino bidders spend big on lobbying in 2024, YouTube to crack down on gambling content and more.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Appoints New Casino Marketing Chief
John Fechik has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Casino Marketing at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Bally’s Breaks Ground on Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation has officially broken ground on its permanent casino facility in Chicago following approval from the Illinois city’s Department of Planning and Development.
Andy Boucher Becomes GambleAware Chair of Trustees
Great Britain's GambleAware charity has announced Andy Boucher as its new Chair of trustees.
PMU to Deploy New Betting Terminals
French horse racing operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) is to deploy a new betting terminal across its network of points of sale.
NSW Backtracks on ‘Pokies’ Buyback Scheme
New South Wales’ government has abandoned plans to remove thousands of poker machines in its latest gambling U-turn.
Iowa Lottery Partners With Scientific Games for Enhanced Retail Offering
Scientific Games has completed the rollout of its PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ self-service terminals at select Iowa Lottery retailers across the Hawkeye State.
Star Entertainment Suspended from ASX after Missing Deadline
Star Entertainment Group has been suspended from Sydney’s ASX after failing to lodge its half-year results by Friday’s deadline.
Allwyn Pens Self-Checkout National Lottery Deal With Aldi
Allwyn has agreed to a deal for supermarket chain Aldi to begin offering the National Lottery at all self-checkouts in its store across the UK.
Top Podcast box
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit www.g2easia.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit www.g2easia.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
