Caesars Benefits from Poker Player Sharing in New Jersey

Caesars Interactive, largely through its WSOP brand, has emerged as the leader in New Jersey’s online poker market, displacing PokerStars for the first time. The increase is easily tied...

Published June 25, 2018

IGT, FlowPlay Sign Social Games Deal

IGT has signed a cross-licensing agreement with social games developer FlowPlay, Inc. under which FlowPlay will develop games with patented IGT features.

Published June 25, 2018

Still No Takers for PA iGaming

Two months into the first application period for Pennsylvania online gaming licenses, there have been zero applications from the state’s casino licensees.

Published June 25, 2018

Michigan House Passes Online Gambling Bill

A bill that would pave the way for internet and sports betting, sponsored by state Rep. Brandt Iden (l.), recently passed the Michigan House in a 68-40 vote. Iden...

Published June 25, 2018

AGS Acquires Gameiom Technologies

AGS has acquired Gameiom Technologies Limited, a licensed iGaming aggregator and content provider in real-money online gaming, with the plan to start an iGaming division.

Published June 25, 2018

Playtech Enters Italy With Snaitech Buy

The online games and systems giant has acquired one of the leading gambling and betting brands in one of Europe’s largest markets. The €846 million deal gives Playtech a...

Published June 18, 2018

Ladbrokes Expands Lay-to-Lose Policy

Ladbrokes has extended its ‘lay to-lose’ horse racing bets guarantee across all of its retail outlets. The move brings unifies the policy across the Ladbrokes Coral group, but does...

Published June 18, 2018

Swiss Voters Approve Gambling Act

A referendum on a new gambling act for Switzerland has been overwhelmingly approved by Swiss voters. The bill allows the blocking of foreign betting sites in the country. The...

Published June 18, 2018

Report: Puerto Rico Studying Legalizing Online Gaming

According to a report at Games Magazine Brazil, the Puerto Rican Tourism and Social Welfare Commission has begun studying possible legislation to legalize online gaming in the U.S. territory....

Published June 18, 2018

Rush Street Interactive Begins Regulated Sports Betting in South America

Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive announced it is the first U.S. company to launch a regulated online sportsbook in Colombia. The country is the first in South America to regulate...

Published June 18, 2018

Michigan House Approves Online Gambling Bill

The Lawful Internet Gaming Act, which would let casinos offer online gambling including poker and sports betting, recently passed the Michigan House in a 68-40 vote. Sponsor state Rep....

Published June 18, 2018

Melbourne Announces Major eSport event

Melbourne will host Australia’s largest ever eSports event through a with TEG Live—a Sydney-based live events company—and eSports company ESL. The event will be held in Melbourne event for...

Published June 11, 2018

GVC Launches New Games on CrystalBet

GVC Holdings has launched a suite of casino content on CrystalBet, the fully-licensed Georgian sports betting and gaming brand. GVC acquired 51 percent of the site in April. The...

Published June 11, 2018

Lawmaker Pulls Fantasy Sports Bill

Just before a committee vote, North Carolina state Rep. Jason Saine (l.) pulled his fantasy sports bill—the same one that failed in a different committee last year. Although Saine's...

Published June 11, 2018

GVC, Ainsworth Sign Deal for New Jersey iGaming

GVC Holdings has signed an exclusive agreement with slot manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology to launch Ainsworth games, including Mustang Money (l.), in the New Jersey online gaming market.

Published June 11, 2018

Connecticut Lawmakers Mull Special iGaming Session

Connecticut lawmakers are likely to maintain a laser-like focus on legalizing sports betting at a special session. That’s the message that top leaders of the legislature have sent to...

Published June 11, 2018

Michigan Tribes’ ‘Poison Pill’ Slows iGaming Bill

Michigan state Rep. Brandt Iden (l.) said one provision in his HB.4926, allowing online casino gambling, could be the "poison pill" that derails the legislation. Tribes want assurance if...

Published June 11, 2018

Report: Kindred Group Eying DraftKings

According to the website Legal Sports Report, European-based online gaming company Kindred Group is considering a possible acquisition of U.S. daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings. The move comes after...

Published June 11, 2018

Mobile Devices Push Social Revenue

Analysts say the use of mobile devices has been key to the revenue of social gaming across the U.S. growing more than 18 percent for the first quarter of...

Published June 4, 2018

Mr Green and Gamingzone Entertainment Partner for eSports Venture

Mr Green and Gamingzone Entertainment have announced a partnership to create an eSports community with a focus on entertainment, news and gaming possibilities. The venture will establish a new,...

Published June 4, 2018