One theater union voices opposition to Caesars NY casino
Under the Caesars NY casino plan, partners have pledged to invest $250m for improvements in Midtown and Hell’s Kitchen. It was originally opposed by theater owners. But the plan has gained support...
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GCGRA licences The Game LLC to operate UAE Lottery
The Game LLC will operate as the UAE Lottery, offering a range of lottery games and other products “designed to cater to players’ variety of interests and financial preferences”, the GCGRA said. Who...
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Who’s who at the UAE gambling regulator?
The GCGRA was established in September 2023 to oversee regulation across the Emirates, though at the time only chairman Jim Murren and chief executive Kevin Mullally were named as those involved....
View ArticleEwings plans pivot after “disappointing” UAE Lottery decision
Yesterday (28 July) the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) handed the licence to run the UAE Lottery to The Game LLC. This came as a surprise considering two established lottery...
View ArticlePAGCOR dismisses fake memo ordering imminent POGO closures
Picked up by PAGCOR, the fake memo states all POGOs must be shut down by the first week of August. The memo features PAGCOR logos and was fraudulently signed by Jessa Mariz Fernandez, head of the...
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Investment year paying off for BetMGM as H1 NGR hits $1bn
In a trading update published today (29 July), BetMGM chief executive Adam Greenblatt described 2024 as an investment year, focused on improving customer acquisition and enhancing player experiences....
View ArticleFrance records 24% increase in H1 bets despite underwhelming Euros
France took €5.2bn in bets during H1, marking a 24% year-on-year increase, while gross gaming revenue (GGR) rose by 16% when compared to the same period of 2023, reaching €871m. Online continues to...
View ArticleWeekend Report: Kayshon Boutte’s “dumb decision” and Betway partner Man City
NFL’s Kayshon Boutte glad to be back New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte spoke of his delight at being back to playing football after charges against him for gambling were dropped...
View ArticleCalling investors: Casino in North Korea up for grabs, with a catch
North Korea may have a deal for adventurous investors. Whoever finishes an unfinished skyscraper in the capital of Pyongyang gets the right to run a casino there. At 105 storeys (330 metres), the...
View ArticleInsider who tried to wager $100,000 on Alabama baseball sentenced
Bert Neff, who received a text from former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohanan saying that Alabama had pulled its starting pitcher, walked into an MGM casino in Ohio on 28 April 2023 and attempted to...
View ArticleNew Zealand launches process to regulate online casino
The government has agreed a high-level approach to online casino regulation. This, it said, is designed to minimise harm, support tax collection and provide consumer protections to New Zealand...
View ArticleContent licensing and market expansion drive growth at Gaming Realms in H1
In a trading update Gaming Realms says H1 revenue will hit £13.5m (€16.0m/$17.4m) for the six months to 30 June. This was underpinned by a 28% year-on-year increase in revenue for its core content...
View ArticleCaesars’ Big Brazil and Sportingbet apply for Brazil licences
Sportingbet applied for a Brazil sports betting and igaming licence on Thursday (25 July). The following day, Caesars Sportsbook’s licensee Big Brazil joined Sportingbet, Betano, Superbet and Rei do...
View ArticleLottomatica ups 2024 guidance as SKS365 aids online growth in H1
Revenue growth over the six months to 30 June 2024 was down to a 37% increase in online revenue to €338.3m, with omnichannel operator SKS365 incorporated into Lottomatica’s results from 1 May. The...
View ArticleLeadership reshuffle sees Square in the Air name new C-suite team
Having joined Square in the Air in 2007, Cleminson will be supported in his promotion to CEO by Ollie Drew, who becomes chief operating officer and Robin Hutchison as chief commercial officer. Drew...
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Study: Australia gambling rates plateau post-Covid
Before the pandemic in 2019, the gambling participation rate came to 65.6% of the overall population, the ANU said. However, by the time of its 2024 study, participation fell to 60.3%. The dip in...
View ArticleImproved online hold helps Colorado sports betting GGR soar in June
Handle for June increased 12.8% year-on-year to $350.4m according to the Colorado Division of Gaming. Online handle made up $348.9m of the total with $1.5m wagered through Colorado retail sportsbooks....
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Rush Street Interactive continues LatAm expansion with Peru launch
On Monday (29 July), Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced its expansion into Peru, tapping into a newly regulated market with a population exceeding 30 million. RSI is already live in Colombia and...
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PrizePicks reportedly considering M&A, funding options
The Atlanta-based company – and the self-proclaimed largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America – isn’t actively seeking a full-scale sale. It’s evidently keen on expanding and...
View ArticleGlobal gaming operators wait on Thai casino study
Global gaming operators, including four of Macau’s Big Six concessionaires, are waiting for a feasibility report on casinos in Thailand. The Thai casino study was commissioned in March, after house...
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