Spain Tightens Money Laundering Rules
Spanish online gambling operators have been notified by the country’s government of tighter money-laundering rules.
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Zynga launches New Slot Game on Google Play
Zynga has launched its Hit it Rich Casino Slots game of Google Play for Android Devices. The game offers multiple slots themes from real-world brands to pop culture.
Ladbrokes Launches SafeCharge Payment Provider
Ladbrokes has installed payment options from SafeCharge including one-click deposits, payment optimization and PCI compliance solution.
Online Revenue Declines in Atlantic City
Atlantic City saw a rare uptick in casino revenue in April fueled mostly by online gambling revenue. Still, online revenue was down slightly and appears to be leveling off....
Comtrade Gaming Teams With Quickfire
Comtrade Gaming has announced a re-seller agreement with Microgaming’s Quickfire, which will enable all Comtrade Gaming’s licensed operators to add Microgaming’s Quickfire content.
Social Gaming Market Could Reach $17.4 Billion in Five Years
A new market research study predicts that the social gaming market could be worth $17.4 billion by 2019. The growth is traced to the rise in use of smartphones...
AGA Again Ducks Online Gaming Debate
The American Gaming Association does not plan to get into the mix in the debate over federal legislation to ban online gaming saying the debate is too divisive within...
Pennsylvania, New York Examine Online Gaming
Two states are getting more serious about online gaming. Members of the Democratic party in Pennsylvania heard about the pros and cons, mainly pros, of legalizing online gaming. And...
Boyd Gaming Expects Online Profit in New Jersey by End of Year
Saying that Boyd Gaming’s early losses in online gaming in New Jersey stem from one-time, startup costs, Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith (l.) says he expects profits from online...
Ader Launches Campaign for Change at Bwin.party
Jason Ader, who owns about 5.2 percent of bwin.party through investment vehicle SpringOwl, has outlined a “Case for Change” at the company on his savebwinparty.com website (l.). Ader charges...
Federal Racing Bills, Online Gambling Bills Likely to Stall, Official says
Jay Hickey (l.), president of the American Horse Council says he expects Congress will not move on bills to regulate horse medicating in the horseracing industry, nor on online...
New Jersey Woman Charged with Faking Identity Theft to Hide Online Gambling Losses
A New Jersey Woman is charged with fraudulently claiming identity theft to avoid paying an about $10,000 online gambling debt. Police say the case shows that the state’s online...
Libertarian Group Opposes Online Gambling Ban
The Libertarian Competitive Enterprise Institute has come out against a federal bill to ban online gambling in the U.S. The group says the bill will trample individual’s and state’s...
CashBet Launches in UK, Looks to New Jersey
Cashbet and eGambling specialists has launched a real-money gambling platform in the U.K. after receiving approval from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. The company also said it is looking...
Bitcoin Gaining Ground in Las Vegas
The virtual currency Bitcoin is being accepted by more and more Las Vegas businesses—though not by casinos—according to a report in the Las Vegas Review Journal. Despite the currencies...
Swiss Present Draft of Online Gambling Bill
The Swiss government has published a draft of a bill to regulate online gambling in the country. The sites would be operated through Switzerland’s land-based casinos.
Dragonfish and Bwin.party Renew Bingo Contract
Dragonfish, an independent arm of 888 Holdings, has signed a four-year extension of its bingo agreement with Cashcade, a wholly owned subsidiary of bwin.party digital entertainment.
Sporting Index and Income Access Team Up
Sporting Index, a leading operator of sports spread betting, has partnered with Income Access to launch an affiliate program.
Online Lottery Ban Avoided—For Now
The Minnesota House recently left out of an expanded gambling bill a ban on online ticket sales. State Rep. Joe Atkins said the House budget does not include the...
GTECH Completes Probability Acquisition
GTECH has completed the previously announced all-cash acquisition of U.K.-based mobile gaming solution provider Probability for $29 million.
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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.
