IGT Recognized as a Top Employer

IGT has been recognized by the Employers Institute as a Top Employer for the U.S., Canada and Italy for the company’s excellence in people practices.

Published December 11, 2023

Ainsworth’s New Raptor Cabinet Ready for Install

Ainsworth Game Technology recently announced that its new A-Star Raptor cabinet is now built, approved and hot off the assembly line. The cabinet will be installed in casinos by...

Published December 11, 2023

Playtech Offer to Acquire 888 Rebuffed

A Sunday Times report has revealed Playtech had significant interest in the acquisition of William Hill’s parent company and global operator, 888, but was turned down by the company.

Published December 11, 2023

IGT’s Condo Honored at Global Regulatory Awards

Sara Condo (l.), director of global regulatory compliance for IGT, was recognized as Compliance Professional of the Year at the annual Global Regulatory Awards.

Published December 11, 2023

Konami Names Eric Schultz VP of Studio Operations

Konami Gaming has named longtime software engineering leader Eric Schultz (l.) as its new vice president of studio operations, to oversee the company’s game development efforts.

Published December 11, 2023

BMM Names Mason to Head Tribal Services

BMM Testlabs has named Sean Mason (l.) as its new senior director of tribal services, in which he will help tribal gaming organizations with compliance and regulatory issues.

Published December 11, 2023

SJM Resorts Appoints Toh as New COO

Macau gaming concessionaire SJM Resorts has elevated former chief financial officer Ben Toh Hup Hock (l.) to the rank of chief operating officer. The former Sands China executive joined...

Published December 11, 2023

Maloney Will Lead AGA Strategic Communications

Joe Maloney (l.) has been named senior vice president, strategic communications for the American Gaming Association. Previously, Maloney held a similar position with the Washington Commanders National Football League...

Published December 11, 2023

MGM Announces Leadership Changes

MGM Resorts International has announced changes to top leadership for its resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and for the Borgata in Atlantic City.

Published December 11, 2023

Oklahoma Tribes Oppose Stitt’s Sports Betting Proposal

Casino-operating tribes in Oklahoma want to offer sports betting but not under Governor Kevin Stitt’s (l.) plan, which would include an initial $500,000 licensing fee, a 20 percent tax...

Published December 11, 2023

Sports Betting Supporters Up the Ante in California

Eagle 1 Acquisitions believes they have the answer to bring tribal sports betting to California, and they keep amending their proposal to bring tribes along. But it’s a tough...

Published December 11, 2023

Senecas, Hochul Extend Compact Through March

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (r.) announced that the state and the Seneca Nation have signed a temporary extension of the tribe’s gaming compact, which was set to expire...

Published December 11, 2023

Kambi: Messi, Inter Miami Catalysts for Uptick in MLS Betting

Data from sportsbook provider Kambi recently showed that the arrival of global superstar Lionel Messi (l.) made the 2023 MLS season the most successful yet from a betting perspective....

Published December 11, 2023

ESPN Bet Enters into Agreements with PGA Tour Event, NHL

PENN Entertainment, which owns ESPN Bet, announced two partnerships last week, one with the PGA Tour’s Wells Fargo Championship, and the other with the NHL.

Published December 11, 2023

BetMGM Sees Gold in Las Vegas Sportsbook Strategy

BetMGM took a look at the Las Vegas landscape. Golden Knights. Raiders, A’s and more. A Super Bowl. The list goes on. And for BetMGM this makes for...

Published December 11, 2023

Connecticut Names Fanatics As Exclusive Sportsbook Provider

Fanatics Betting and Gaming saw an opening and swooped in. The company did the same thing with PointsBet and now with Rush Street’s pull out in Connecticut. Expect them...

Published December 11, 2023

North Carolina Won’t Meet the Sports Betting Mandate to Start

According to North Carolina’s state law, bets should be taken by January 8. But the State Lottery Commission said it won’t happen. Too many items to be addressed, too...

Published December 11, 2023

Florida Responds to the Sports Betting Challenge

The state of Florida says West Flagler and Associates waited too long to file a suit challenging the state compact with the Seminoles over sports betting. Attorney General Ashley...

Published December 11, 2023

Maltese Officials Concerned with New Irish Law

A new law proposed in Ireland to prevent certain online gambling games could lead to bettors looking at the black market, according to Maltese officials.

Published December 11, 2023

Study: Minorities With Problem Gambling Linked to Discrimination

A study paid for by GambleAware found a definite link between minorities addicted to gambling and those who have been discriminated against or experienced racism. It found that minorities...

Published December 11, 2023