DraftKings Raises $150 Million

DraftKings has acquired about $150 million in new funding from investors, according to reports. One major investor is Washington D.C.-based Revolution Capital, the venture firm helmed by AOL founder...

Published September 19, 2016

Evolution Gaming Launches in Eastern Europe

Evolution Gaming has reached agreements with Olympic Entertainment and in the newly regulated Romanian market at Grand Casino Bucharest (l.) to offer its Live Casino gaming studio. Evolutions’ titles...

Published September 19, 2016

Genting Taps IGT for Online Casino

IGT’s popular Prowling Panther slot is now available online at Genting Casino & Live Casino. The Genting version has some tweaks too in the form of new features, bigger...

Published September 19, 2016

Minnesota Tribe Launches DFS Site for Other Tribes

A Minnesota gaming tribe has started the “Grand Fantasy Sports” website as a way to attract business to its brick and mortar casinos. It’s willing to share the platform...

Published September 19, 2016

Delta Corp Seeks to Acquire Gaussian Networks

Delta Corp. has filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and announced intention to acquire Gaussian Networks, which is the parent company of Adda52.com, India’s biggest online...

Published September 19, 2016

Legislative Year Ends: No iPoker Bill in California

There is no joy among online poker fans in the Golden State. The legislature has once again struck out in its attempt to pass an iPoker bill. As in...

Published September 5, 2016

Paysafe Acquires Affiliate Technology Provider Income Access

Paysafe, the owner of payment processors Skrill and Neteller, last week bought Income Access, the industry’s leading affiliate manager. Paysafe CEO Joel Leonhoff (l.) said he technology platform and...

Published September 5, 2016

Frieberger: Press Leak Hurt 888 Bid for William Hill

The fact that news leaked of 888 Holdings and Rank Group’s $4.1 billion merger bid for William Hill hurt the deal, which eventually fell through, says 888 Chief Executive...

Published September 5, 2016

Hippodrome Offers Evolution Gaming Live Casino

A new partnership between Evolution Gaming and the London Hippodrome allows Hippodrome online players to compete against players seated at Lola's, the iconic Hippodrome casino (l.), via desktop and...

Published September 5, 2016

eSports, DFS Growth Continue

As eSports and daily fantasy sports continue their growth, new partnerships and developments are ensuring the fledgling industries will become major revenue sources for legal gaming operators. Yahoo and...

Published September 5, 2016

State Action Continues to Move on DFS Legislation

New Yorkers can enjoy paid daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests now that five firms have temporary permits as the NFL and college football seasons get underway. Nevada continues weighing...

Published September 5, 2016

PokerStars, BetStars Launch in Romania

PokerStars.com and BetStars, the leading poker and sports betting brands of Amaya Inc., are launching new software in Romania to comply with requirements of a new full license that...

Published September 5, 2016

Russian Minister Says Bitcoin Ban Unlikely

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said the country’s Finance Ministry is unlikely to implement a blanket ban on issuing cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The country currently bans the...

Published September 5, 2016

Malta Readying Daily Fantasy Sports Licensing

After declaring that daily fantasy sports is a skill-based game that does not require a gaming license, the Malta Gaming Authority is preparing licensing and regulations for the DFS...

Published September 5, 2016

Study: New Jersey Online Players Using Responsible Gaming Tools

A study by Rutgers University found that more than 14 percent of the state’s online gambling players in 2014 took advantage of protections offered against problem gambling. Those options...

Published September 5, 2016

China Issues Warnings to Online Gaming Sites

China’s ministry of Culture has warned 26 online gambling operators over alleged violations. The violations include running banned games to failure to prevent underage gambling.

Published September 5, 2016

Playtech Set to Give Back €150 million to Investors

Playtech announced it intends to return €150 million to investors that was slated for acquisitions. The announcement sent shares in the gambling software company to record levels.

Published September 5, 2016

PKR.com Launches Live Casino Product

Opening a live online poker site when the norm is minimalist sites may seem counterintuitive. PKR.com is gambling that enough players will want the full 3-D poker experience that...

Published September 5, 2016

Cali iPoker Bill May Be Dead This Session

Adam Gray (l.), author of AB 2863, which would legalize online poker in the Golden State, appears to be holding a busted flush. Although some time remains to cobble...

Published August 29, 2016

Rank Group, 888 Moving On From Failed William Hill Bid

After walking away from its attempt with 888 Holdings to merge with bookmaker William Hill, Rank Group says it is looking for new acquisitions. The company had partnered with...

Published August 29, 2016