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Published September 18, 2023

Training the Best

RG24seven is bringing free and effective responsible gaming education to the global gaming community, writes CEO Wendy Anderson (l.).

Published September 18, 2023

Star Entertainment Expands Konami Deal for Cashless, Carded Play

Star Entertainment has expanded its partnership with Konami Gaming that will see Star roll out several new additions to Konami’s SYNKROS casino system, including cashless and carded play.

Published September 18, 2023

Flutter Upgrades in Hopes of Reviving VR Casino

Flutter recently announced changes to PokerStars in an effort to get more exposure to its virtual reality and free-to-play social casino.

Published September 18, 2023

Dynamic Gaming Revamps FAA Building for OKC HQ

Dynamic Gaming Solutions has revived an old FAA building to serve as its new headquarters in Oklahoma City.

Published September 18, 2023

New Acres Study Reveals $37 Billion in Annual Free Play Losses

In the latest in a series of loyalty research papers, Acres Manufacturing has released new findings that show how U.S. casinos are losing approximately $37 billion per year on...

Published September 18, 2023

PAGCOR Warns Against Deceptive Logo Use

In its ongoing fight to shut down illegal iGaming sites, the Philippines gaming regulator is going after operators that are trying to pass as legal by appropriating the PAGCOR...

Published September 18, 2023

Chile Near to Launching Online Gaming Market

Recent action by the government of Chile will make it possible to launch the regulated online gaming market in 2023. This will replace the current gambling monopoly operated by...

Published September 18, 2023

Bacta Confirms National Council, Completes Restructuring

The U.K. amusement and gaming machine association Bacta has completed its restructuring. It elected a new 11-member national council and new President John Bollom (l.). Bollom proposed the restructuring...

Published September 18, 2023

South Korea Casino Hires Chen Si As President

Mohegan INSPIRE in Incheon, South Korea named Chen Si (l.) as president and Wade Howk as chief operating officer. The $5 billion integrated luxury resort will open later this...

Published September 18, 2023

Allwyn Finalizes U.K. Lottery Leadership Team

Allwyn Group announced the finalization of the new leadership team that will assume operation of the U.K.’s Fourth National Lottery beginning in February 2024.

Published September 18, 2023

Kentucky Hires 10 New Regulators with No Gaming Experience

The 10 new Kentucky gaming regulators have plenty of experience, just not in gaming. Not a single one comes from a gaming background. No matter— Governor Andy Beshear (l.)...

Published September 18, 2023

Sibella Ousted as CEO at Resorts World Las Vegas

Scott Sibella (l.), the first CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, was removed last week. He was replaced by CFO Peter LaVoie.

Published September 18, 2023

Seminole Tribe Scores What Could Be Decisive Win in Florida

As of now, it would appear that the Seminole Tribe has finally cleared all of the legal hurdles needed to launch (or re-launch) sports betting in Florida. However, West...

Published September 18, 2023

NFL RedZone Signs Deal with DraftKings

The NFL Networks show NFL RedZone has signed a partnership deal with DraftKings that should help the sportsbook gain even more exposure.

Published September 18, 2023

Ohio Welcomes Bally Bet App and Bally’s-Browns Partnership

Bally’s Corporation revamped its sportsbook app through Bally’s Interactive. The company also partnered with the Cleveland Browns with new plans for a restaurant sports lounge.

Published September 18, 2023

Kansas Has Stellar First 12 Months in Sports Betting

The first 12 months in business, four retail sportsbooks and six mobile ones collected $1.85 billion in bets and collected more than $7 million in taxes. Even with deductions...

Published September 18, 2023

UFC Takes Steps to Reduce Illegal Betting by Teams

The fighters and trainers and other hangers-on didn’t know they couldn’t bet on their people. It’s a no-no. But by vowing to follow integrity-based programs, they hope to get...

Published September 18, 2023

DraftKings Issues an Apology Over September 11 Parlay

From the “we didn’t think it was a bad idea” department: DraftKings concocted a parlay involving three New York teams. If all three won, well yada yada. It was...

Published September 18, 2023

Lawyers Argue Fliff’s Terms and Conditions Not Enforceable

Lawyers for a client suing Fliff have countered the social media game company’s assertion that their client is bound by terms and conditions of the agreement he signed.

Published September 18, 2023