Royal Vegas launches Smartwatch Game
The Royal Vegas Android AIR has launched its first casino game—Microgaming’s Thunderstruck slot—for Android smartwatches.
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Camelot Teams With Barclays for Mobile Payments Service
Camelot, operator of the UK National Lottery, has teamed up with Barclays to launch a new mobile payment option for customers.
California Tribe Resorts to Negative Campaign in iPoker Debate
The debate over what form iPoker will take in California has gotten nasty, with one California tribe releasing radio ads that use the term “online conmen” to criticize PokerStars,...
Scientific Games, Gamesys Launch in Spain
Scientific Games and online casino operator Gamesys Group have launched the Scientific Games remote game server in Spain’s new iGaming market.
Betfred May Bid for Ladbrokes Ireland
Betfred has joined the bidding process for Ladbrokes Ireland according to reports in the Irish media. Boylesports has already announced its own bid for the division, which is in...
Peru to Approve Online Gambling
The Peruvian Gaming Control Board is preparing draft legislation for online casinos according to the head of the country’s Gaming Control Board. The legislation would tax online gambling sites...
Denmark and UK Sign Gaming Regulation Partnership
Danish national gambling regulatory body Spillemyndigheden has entered into a partnership with the UK Gambling Commission to cooperate on projects and share information.
Canadian First Nation Partners with Sports Interaction
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will enter the online gaming industry through a partnership with Sorts interaction.
Playtech’s Bid for Plus500 Too Low Says Odey
Odey Asset Management, the largest shareholder in Plus500 Ltd, announced it is against accepting Playtech takeover bid for Plus500 because it “materially undervalues” the Israeli trading platform. The company...
William Hill Exits Romania
Bookmaker William Hill has pulled its online services out of Romania due to new regulations in the market.
PokerStars Licensed in Spain
PokerStars has received provisional licenses from the Spanish gaming regulators and can begin offering sports betting and slots games in the country. PokerStars already holds licenses in Spain to...
Report: Isle of Man Must Protect Online Gambling Industry
According to a recent report, the online gaming industry remains a significant economic player on the Isle of Man, but steps must be taken to protect the island’s status...
New Jersey Regulators Issue Ultimatum to Affiliates
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck (l.) last week issued a memo to affiliates, giving them 150 days to comply with state law, and that...
Anti-PokerStars Ad Campaign Begins in California
The war of words surrounding the issue of an online poker bill in California has heated up. The Viejas Band, which is a member of a coalition that supports...
Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Blocked
A bill to legalize daily fantasy sports in Louisiana has drawn some surprise opposition that threatens to derail the measure. The bill would classify fantasy sports as a game...
Playtech to Takeover Plus500
Playtech, the gambling software company founded by Israeli entrepreneur Teddy Sagi, has made a surprise takeover bid for Plus500 at a price of £460m. The troubled Israeli contracts-for-difference trading...
Teufelberger Could Get €24 million for Bwin Sale
England’s Daily Telegraph has reported that bwin.party CEO Norbert Teufelberger (l.) could make about 24 million euros is the company goes through with a sale. The company is in...
Isle of Man and Netherlands to Sign Gambling Agreement
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and the Netherlands Gaming Authority are preparing to enter into an agreement on online gambling rules once the country legalizes online gambling....
BetConstruct Offers iGaming Site Production
BetConstruct has launched a service under which customers will be able to create a fully functional online gaming website and evaluate it before going live.
Malaysia Blocks Online Gambling Sites
Malaysian regulators say they have blocked 530 illegal online gambling sites this year.
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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.
