DoubleDown, IGT to Pay $415 Million Settlement
A judge has approved a $415 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit against DoubleDown Interactive and IGT over chip sales in so-called social casinos.
ONLINE GAMING
PAGCOR Shuts Down POGO, Hub
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has rescinded the provisional license of an offshore gaming hub in the Clark Freeport Zone and also pulled the license of the main...
France Considers legalizing Online Casinos
France’s National Assembly is mulling a bill to create a regulated market for online casinos. Currently the only online gaming allowed is sports betting and horse race wagering. Bill...
Playtech Expands Swedish Presence Through Svenska Spel Deal
Playtech has expanded its share of the Swedish market through a new partnership with state-owned operator Svenska Spel.
Study: Online Gambling Industry Doubled in Four Years
A recent study reported by Focus on Business has shown that the worldwide iGaming industry has doubled in less than a half-decade.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat to Acquire NeoGames
Aristocrat Leisure Limited will acquire Israel-based online gaming solutions provider NeoGames SA for $1.2 billion, or $29.50 per share—104 percent higher than NeoGames’ pre-market price.
Caesars to Launch iCasino App
Caesars Entertainment has revealed it will launch a stand-alone iCasino app in the third quarter, after citing rising digital revenues as new states launch iGaming.
Philippines iGaming Tax Deemed Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has upheld its 2022 ruling that a 5 percent franchise tax imposed on offshore gaming operations was unconstitutional. Those taxes must now be...
BetMGM Named iGaming Operator of the Year
For the second consecutive year, BetMGM was named Casino Operator of the Year at the EGR North America Awards honoring online gaming operators.
In-House Games Growing for iGaming Operators
Online gaming operators have begun developing their own in-house games, with games developed and owned by gaming sites accounting for 8 percent of gross gaming revenue.
New Hampshire House Considers iGaming
The New Hampshire House of Representatives is debating a bill passed by the state Senate that would legalize online table games and poker, but not online slot games.
Maine Looking at iGaming Bill
Maine lawmakers are mulling over an online internet gaming bill that would affect both casinos and sports betting, even though sports betting hasn’t launched in the state.
Vanna White Stars in Wheel of Fortune Ads
Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White is starring in online casino omnichannel advertisements for the new dedicated Wheel of Fortune Online Casino.
Caesars Opposes iPoker Cheating Bill
Caesars Entertainment, the only operator of online poker in Nevada, is opposing the state’s legislation that would require operators to provide a list of suspended and banned customers to...
Philippine Lawmaker Wants Special Zone for POGOs
Philippine Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa (l.), chairman of the Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee, says all offshore gaming operations should be relocated to a special zone for...
Indian State Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gambling
The government of Tamil Nadu, a state in India, is near finalizing its process of banning online gambling. The Legislative Assembly had passed the bill and Governor R.N. Ravi...
Rush Street to Exit Connecticut
Rush Street Interactive, operator of the BetRivers and SugarHouse iGaming sites, will sever its partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corp. when the lottery chooses a new partner.
New Hampshire Senate Passes iGaming
A bill legalizing online gaming has passed the New Hampshire Senate, but faces long odds against the measure’s passage in the state House, due to concerns the games will...
PAGCOR Mum on POGO Shutdown, Vows ‘Integrity’
As Philippine senators demand a swift shutdown of online gaming operations, the country’s gaming regulator has reiterated its “commitment to uphold the integrity” of the gaming industry, including online...
Latest Michigan Online Casino Comes From Sports Illustrated
You kind of knew Sports Illustrated would eventually get involved with sports betting, but an online casino? That’s what they did in Michigan, where they also have a sportsbook.
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
