Andalusia Approves Sports Betting Legalization

The Governing Council of Andalusia, Spain has approved the Andalusia Gambling Regulations, which covers gambling in the autonomous territory. The rules include strict player protection measures and supplement Spanish...

Published September 25, 2017

Svenska Spel Sees Strong Growth

Sweden’s state-owned online gambling operator Svenska Spel saw double-digit growth in the first half of 2017. However, figures released by Swedish regulators show international sites still drew more revenue...

Published September 25, 2017

Melco Gets OK to Take Over Cyprus Project

Melco International Development Ltd. has won approval from the government of Cyprus to assume Hard Rock’s stake in a casino project now in the pipeline for the Greek-controlled republic.

Published September 18, 2017

Landing to Unload Les Ambassadeurs

Hong Kong-listed Landing International Development Ltd. will sell its upscale Les Ambassadeurs Club and Casino (l.) in London for a total of HKD2.5 billion (US$320 million) to Paul Suen...

Published September 18, 2017

Madrid Issues New Casino Rules

Casino developments in Madrid, Spain will face more stringent new rules. Developers must prove their projects are vital to the public interest and they must be located on public...

Published September 18, 2017

FOBT Controversy Continues

Fixed odds betting terminals continue to cause controversy in the UK, as the government is expected to announce in October whether it will reduce the per-wager bet by 98...

Published September 18, 2017

Scotland Leads UK in Gamblers

A report by the UK gambling Commission says that Scotland leads the UK in gamblers with more than two thirds of Scottish adults saying they place at least one...

Published September 18, 2017

UK Gambling Commission Director Calls for Better Protection of At-Risk Gamblers

Tim Miller (l.), the executive director of the UK Gambling Commission, is calling on the UK’s gambling operators to do more to protect problem gamblers. Tim Miller said gambling...

Published September 18, 2017

William Hill and BD Stadia Expand Partnership

William Hill has announced an expansion of its partnership with in-stadium betting company BD Stadia. The partnership expands to English Premier League clubs Huddersfield Town and Stoke City, as...

Published September 18, 2017

Two Primorye Plots Up for Grabs?

The Primorsky Krai Development Corp., which is in charge of casino development in Russia’s Primorye special economic zone, says multiple firms are interested in developable plots that may come...

Published September 4, 2017

UK has 430,000 Problem Gamblers

The United Kingdom now has about 430,000 problem gamblers, an increase of about a third from three years ago. The statistic comes from a new report on gambling trends...

Published September 4, 2017

William Hill to Operate ARC Track Betting Facilities

UK racetrack operator Arena Racing Company announced that William Hill will open new betting facilities at six of its syndicated racecourses. The tracks include: Doncaster (l.), Lingfield Park, Royal...

Published August 28, 2017

Ladbrokes Coral Rejects £3.6 Billion Takeover Bid from GVC

According to UK reports, Ladbrokes Coral Plc has turned down a £3.6 billion takeover bid from GVC. Britain’s Financial Times said Ladbrokes Coral governance had reviewed the proposed bid,...

Published August 28, 2017

Tigre de Cristal Paves the Way in Primorye

The success of Summit Ascent Holdings’ Tigre de Cristal resort in Russia’s Far East is a positive indicator for similar resorts in development in the Black Sea area special...

Published August 28, 2017

Judge Freezes ‘International Gambler’s’ Assets

The assets of high-stakes gambler Azam Kolia of Singapore, said to have lost $3 million in a single night, were frozen by Mrs. Justice Jefford of the High Court....

Published August 28, 2017

New Visa Rules Favor Primorye

New visa rules recently adopted by Russia are seen as favoring Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd., which owns Primorye on Russia’s Pacific Coast. The relaxed rules mean more Chinese nationals...

Published August 28, 2017

British May Or May Not Crack Down On FOBTs

Different segments of the U.K. government are sending out conflicting signals as to whether the government will crack down on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. One top government official wants...

Published August 14, 2017

Greece to Cut OPAP VLTs

The Greek government has proposed that gaming operator OPAP be permitted to run a total of 25,000 video lottery machines, down from the current number of 35,000.

Published August 14, 2017

Coral, Ladbrokes Form New Partnerships

Coral recently partnered with Middlesbrough Football Club and Sunderland Association Football Club, and Ladbrokes with Sheffield United Football Club. The UK betting services benefit from increased presence at the...

Published August 14, 2017

Genting Casinos Joins with Blackpool Illuminations

Genting Casinos has announced it will partner with Blackpool Illuminations for the famous annual light show in the UK coastal resort of Blackpool. Genting Casino Blackpool will be displaying...

Published August 14, 2017