China Targets Philippine Online Gambling Site
Chinese police in Heilongjiang province have broken up an illegal online gambling ring that centered on a Philippine-based site targeting Chinese bettors. Officials seized nearly $13 million.
ONLINE GAMING
Zynga Improves, Still Posts Loss
Zynga announced that it made more in revenue than expected for the second quarter, but still posted a $27 million loss. Still, that’s down from a $62.5 million loss...
Fanaments Launches European Daily Fantasy Sports
Fanaments has launched a multi-sport daily fantasy in Europe which offer players a host of football competition-based games including the English Premier League, La Liga, and UEFA Champions League.
Fulham Football Club Names Coral as Official Partner
Coral has been named official gaming and betting partner for the Fulham Football Club.
iGame Holdings Acquired by Unibet
Unibet has announced it will acquire iGame Holdings, a transaction worth $64.5 million in cash. This comes after Unibet reported a record-setting second quarter.
GVC In Talks to Finalize Bwin Bid
GVC Holdings Plc announced it is in final talks with bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc on its last bid for the company in hopes it can persuade the online-gaming company...
Five California Tribes Press for Legalized iPoker
Two coalitions of gaming tribes are at loggerheads as to how to proceed to legalize online poker in California. Some despair that they will ever meet in the middle...
Mohegan Sun Licensed for Online Play in New Jersey
MoheganSunCasino.com has finished its New Jersey test period and is now licensed for online play in the state. The parent company operates Resorts casino in Atlantic City.
Donald Trump’s Online Gambling History
Several websites covering online poker are taking heart from Donald Trump’s strong showing in the early days of the presidential election due to the former casino mogul’s past support...
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Expand Pro Sponsorships
Daily Fantasy Sports site DraftKings has increased its partnership with Major League Baseball and is now partnered with 27 teams. Meanwhile, rival FanDuel has signed a sponsorship deal with...
Court Denies Appeal by BetOnSports Founder
A federal appeals court has rejected the plea of BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan to avoid paying $36 million in delinquent taxes and penalties. The court dismissed Kaplan’s claim that...
Tropicana Entertainment Launches New Social Casino App
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. has launched “TropWorld Casino," a free-to-play social casino app for mobile phones and tablets featuring slots, video poker, and bingo games. The launch was made with...
Real Gaming’s Vaughan Sees Potential in Online Gambling
Speaking to Vegas Inc. in an interview, Real Gaming co-founder Lawrence Vaughan (l.) said he is still bullish on the potential for online poker and gambling despite a slow...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. Promote PokerStars on Facebook
PokerStars has launched a new advertising campaign on Facebook starring global sports giants Cristiano Ronaldo (l.) and Neymar Jr. The players' Facebook fans were given an exclusive preview of...
Australian Study Finds Social Games Lead to Gambling
A study by the Australian government found that social media promotions and playing casino-style games can lead young people to real-money gambling. The study’s results are being pointed to...
Nektan Licensed for Online Gambling in Ireland
Nektan has announced that it has been licensed for online gambling in Ireland making it one the first operators to be granted a remote betting intermediary license for the...
Netherlands Raise Fines for Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites
Dutch gambling regulators have raised the fines for unauthorized online gambling sites taking bets from Dutch gamblers. The minimum fine for unauthorized online gambling activity will rise by €50k...
Gran Madrid Shuts Down Online Poker
Casino Gran Madrid closed its online poker room effective July 31. The regulated online operation was part of an iPoker network closed to players outside Spain.
Bitcoin Gets Boost in Australia
Even though virtual currencies such as Bitcoin were ruled a commodity in Australia, an Australian legislative committee recently suggested that they be treated as currencies. The distinction would exempt...
Stride Gaming Acquires InfiniApps
Bingo operator Stride Gaming has acquired Israeli social gaming supplier InfiniApps and its “Slot Bonanza” mobile social casino application.
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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.
