California Tribe Tests Support for Sports Betting Plan in 2024

Rumors swirl. Tribes deny. Not after their debacle of 2022. Except for one: the Pala Band of Mission Indians. A history of aggressive efforts by Pala over the years...

Published October 16, 2023

Kentucky Rakes in $72.5 Million in First Month

Kentucky completed one month of sports betting, including three days of mobile betting. The handle for the month topped $72.5 million. $68 million came from mobile wagering in just...

Published October 16, 2023

Gambling Lobbyists Target Irish Lawmakers

The updating of Ireland’s gambling laws, some of which have been on the books for more than a century, is sparking interest by lobbyists. They are targeting the country’s...

Published October 16, 2023

IPI Hit with Two Petitions Regarding Non-Payment

Imperial Pacific International, which has long been scrambling to preserve the license of its Imperial Palace casino (l.) in Saipan, was recently served with two petitions regarding nonpayment of...

Published October 16, 2023

How Will $2 Billion Money Laundering Case Affect Singapore IRs?

A multibillion-dollar money laundering case won’t have a lasting negative impact on Genting Singapore, according to a Maybank analyst. But others say the scandal proves the city-state is vulnerable...

Published October 16, 2023

PAGCOR Casino Sale to Be Complete by 2028

Alejandro Tengco (l.) of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., has confirmed the agency’s plan to divest of 41 casinos by 2028. Before the sale, PAGCOR will work to...

Published October 16, 2023

Caesars Virginia Set to Open Late Next Year

The $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville (l.) is set to debut in late 2024, creating 1,300 permanent jobs and generating up to $38 million tax revenue for the...

Published October 16, 2023

Howard Hughes Holdings Proposing Sky High Casino

The booming success of the Las Vegas Strip continues to pique the interest of developers and investors alike, and now another non-gaming entity, Howard Hughes Corp., appears to be...

Published October 16, 2023

Virginia Reinstates Skill Games Ban

The Supreme Court of Virginia has once again banned skill games in the state, reversing an order from a lower court judge that allowed the games to resume while...

Published October 16, 2023

AGA Study: Gaming Has $329 Billion Economic Impact

A new study released by the American Gaming Association showed the casino gaming industry contributes $329 billion in annual economic impact to the U.S. economy, generates $53 billion in...

Published October 16, 2023

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Published October 9, 2023

Light & Wonder in Growth Mode in Asia

Light & Wonder CEO Matt Wilson says the land-based casino market in Asia “is strategically very important” for the U.S. company. L&W, formerly Scientific Games, has set its sights...

Published October 9, 2023

Marker Trax Unveils Moolah Play

Marker Trax has launched Moolah Play, its latest offering geared towards consumers.

Published October 9, 2023

Svenska Spel Taps Kambi for Long-Term Agreement

Kambi Group and Svenska Spel Sport & Casino recently announced they were joining forces in a long-term agreement.

Published October 9, 2023

Entain’s $266 Million Acquisition of Angstrom Sports Complete

Entain recently completed its acquisition of U.S. sports data analytics firm Angstrom Sports which will give the gaming operator a presence in the states.

Published October 9, 2023

US Integrity and Odds On Compliance to Merge

Two of the most respected names in the sports betting and gambling compliance industry, U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance, announced they are merging.

Published October 9, 2023

Playtech Live Secures Family Feud Franchise

Playtech has signed an exclusive deal with Fremantle to develop a live-streamed online casino game based on the legendary game show Family Feud.

Published October 9, 2023

Konami Gaming Announces Sales Leadership Promotions

Konami Gaming has announced key promotions within its sales team, naming Josh Faish and Justin Torres to sales director positions and naming three other executives to director of business...

Published October 9, 2023

Incredible Technologies Announces Additions to Gaming Division

Incredible Technologies recently expanded its gaming division with the addition of a new general counsel and two sales managers.

Published October 9, 2023

Light & Wonder Adds Yoseloff as Consultant

Light & Wonder has added Dr. Mark Yoseloff (l.), former CEO of Shuffle Master and veteran of the table-game business, to the company as a consultant on strategic initiatives.

Published October 9, 2023