Fantasy Sports Industry Watching Online Gambling Ban Bill
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association has hired lobbyists to watch the progression of a proposed ban on online gambling to ensure it does not affect fantasy sports play on...
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New York State Proposes Virtual Currency Regulations
New York would be the first U.S. state to adopt regulations for virtual currencies under a draft proposal from the state Department of Financial Services. The regulations would treat...
Malta Seeks Illegal Sports Betting Clarification
Malta’s Economic Secretary has asked the European Court to clarify its definition of illegal sports betting and how it impacts Malta.
Three UK Premier League Clubs Partner with Online Betting Companies
Three English Premier League football clubs—Liverpool (l.), Hull City and West Bromwich Albion—have announced partnerships with online betting companies.
PartyPoker Launches New Mobile App
PartyPoker has launched a new fast-fold mobile application for fast-forward tables players. The app is available for iPad and iPhone in the UK, Ireland, Austria and Sweden.
Amaya Platform to Be On Full Tilt
Amaya games has entered into an agreement to provide the gaming platform for Full Tilt Poker. The agreement is separate from Amaya’s pending purchase of the rational Group, owners...
Parx to Launch Free-Play Site with GameAccount
Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino has partnered with GameAccount Network to launch a free-play site on GameAccount’s Simulated Gaming platform. GameAccount’s Dermot Smurfit (l.) says the company’s regulated systems make the...
SIC, House Advantage Partner on Loyalty App
SIC Innovations and House Advantage have partnered to product Casino On the Go, a customer-facing mobile player loyalty tool.
Nevada Regulators OK Plan to Expand Online Poker
Online gaming has failed to meet expectations in three U.S. states where it’s legal: Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey. Now Gibraltar-based 888 Holdings has proposed linking poker rooms through...
Ultimate Gaming Grows Online Poker
Ultimate Gaming, which operates Ultimate Poker.com, is expanding its base of clients and casino operators in Nevada. With the addition of the historic El Cortez in Downtown Vegas, customers...
Ratings Firm Cuts New Jersey Online Gambling Projection
Fitch ratings has cut its estimate for online gambling winnings in New Jersey for the year to $120 million. Fitch initially projected winnings of $300 million for the state,...
Churchill Downs Readies Online Gambling Platform
Churchill Downs Inc. has been blocked from entering the U.S. online gambling market, but has still developed an online platform at its Louisville Kentucky base, court records show.
Brazil, Argentina Propose Online Gambling Changes
Brazil has introduced a bill to legalize online sports betting, casino games and bingo. Meanwhile, neighboring Argentina is seeking to bring its patchwork of online gaming rules under a...
Betfred partners with GTECH
GTECH will provide the technology platform for Betfred’s new Australian interactive sports betting operation with its MarginMaker platform.
Bwin.party Gives Mixed Revenue Report
Bwin.party reported a mixed bag of revenue results for the second quarter. Sports betting was up for the company, but online gambling declined and online bingo stayed flat. The...
Netherlands Could Tax Online Gambling at 20 Percent
The Netherlands Council of Ministers has approved language for a 20 percent gross revenue tax on online gambling operators in new gambling laws under consideration.
Greentube Release Social Game in U.S.
Greentube has launched its first U.S.-based social game, Magic Key Casino, developed in collaboration with BlueBat Games and available on Facebook.
PokerStars Considers Listing on London Exchange
David Baazov (l.), CEO of Amaya Gaming—which is in the process of buying PokerStars—says the company is considering a dual listing on the Toronto and London stock exchanges. A...
Gamesys Launches New Online Games in New Jersey
High 5 Games and Gamesys have launched new online games at TropicanaCasino.com and VirginCasino.com in New Jersey.
Former Congressman Joins Adelson Lobbyists
Former Florida Congressman Connie Mack (l.) will lobby for Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson proposed ban on online gambling.
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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.
