Daily Fantasy Sports to Create Control Board
With daily fantasy sports sites under intense scrutiny from both federal and several state authorities, the industry announced it will set up an outside control board led by former...
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Switzerland To Legalize Online Gambling
Lawmakers in Switzerland are reportedly considering the legalization of some forms of online gambling. The legislation, however, would not go into effect until 2019, but a ban on online...
Russia Blocks Online Gambling Domains
In its continuing moves to block online gambling in the country, Russian officials from Roskomnadzor, the federal agency that oversees the media, have been seizing online gambling domains. More...
Software Detects Potential Gambling Problems
Researchers at BetBuddy gaming analytics firm and City University London are perfecting software that can detect early signs of online gambling addiction, so players can consider their habits or...
Nova Scotia Studies Online Gambling
Online gambling currently is not regulated in Nova Scotia but in anticipation of that, the Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation commissioned a poll to gain a better...
GLI to Test for Isle of Man
GLI has gained accreditation as an approved online gaming testing facility by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.
GeoComply Launches Suite of DFS Services
GeoComply USA’s new Solus software package will provide geolocation, anti-fraud and operation solutions for operators of daily fantasy sports programs. GeoComply’s Anna Sainsbury (l.) says the package is designed...
PalaCasino.Com Launches New Online and Mobile Games
PalaCasino, which offers online gambling in New Jersey, has added 65 online and mobile games to its platform and introduced a new payment option.
William Hill Goes Live with NYX Content
William Hill has released slot content of NYX Gaming Group’s wholly owned subsidiary NextGen Gaming, via the proprietary NYX Open Gaming System.
Nektan, NetEnt Sign Licensing Agreement
Under a recently signed agreement, Nektan's mobile real-money gaming partners will have access to NetEnt's portfolio of more than 40 mobile online casino games, starting next month, including "Starburst,"...
PartyPoker and 76ers End Sponsorship
PartyPoker has pulled out of its sponsorship deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move wasn’t explained, but analysts speculate the site’s owner GVC Holdings backed out as online poker...
European Court Advocate General Criticizes German Online Gambling Laws
The European Court of Justice Advocate General criticized Germany’s online gambling laws saying that the country’s law should be non-discriminatory and comply with European Union laws. Germany’s laws have...
William Hill Australia’s ‘Click to Call’ Survives Scrutiny
The Australian Federal Police announced they will not investigate whether William Hill Australia’s “Click to Call” feature violates the country’s betting laws. William Hill officials said they stand by...
Bitcoin Wins in EU Ruling
The European Union’s Court of Justice has ruled that under EU rules, virtual currencies like Bitcoin should be treated as currency, rather than a service which would be subject...
Contagious Gaming Purchases Digitote
Contagious Gaming has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Digitote Limited and Digitote Software GmbH Deutschland for $7.2 million. Contagious Gaming develops technology solutions for international regulated gaming...
Pennsylvania iGaming Vote Delayed
A key Pennsylvania House committee has delayed a vote on a bill sponsored by its chairman to legalize online gaming and other gaming expansions. Sponsor Rep. John Payne defers...
Wembley Event Shows Power of eSports
Around 24,000 attended the League of Legends eSports event at London’s Wembley Stadium (l.), demonstrating the growing popularity of the activity and its potential for casinos.
Romanian Government’s Casino Blacklist Grows
Romania last week added two online gaming providers to its blacklist of operators that are not permitted to offer games to Romanian residents. That action brought the number on...
New Jersey Fines bwin.party For Not Reporting Divestitures
New Jersey gaming regulators fined four Atlantic City casinos and online gambling company PartyPoker for rule violations. The fines totaled $33,000.
PokerStars Adds Video Poker
PokerStars, known for live-action online poker, has added video poker to its online casino.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
