Operator News
US – Circa approved to unveil ‘world’s biggest sports book’ in October
The Nevada Gaming Control Board have green-lit an October 28 ‘soft opening’ for the Circa Resort Casino, the first all-new hotel-casino to open in downtown Las Vegas for 40 years. Gaming Commission Chairman John Moran Jr. said he was happy to lend his support to the opening the casino, which will debut around two months before the rest of the hotel, as it would provide a boost to Las Vegas and to Nevada. Gaming Commissioner Deborah J. Fuetsch added: “In a crazy ...
US – Grand Traverse Resort and Casinos opens first Michigan sportsbook
William Hill US, America’s leading sports betting company and Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos, officially opened their first Michigan sports books at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel along with a satellite location at Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge. The long-term partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians makes William Hill GTB’s exclusive partner for ...
France – Closures hit Partouche’s revenues by 33 per cent
Groupe Partouche, one of the European gaming leaders, reported turnover for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year 2020 (May to July) of €109.1m which was down on the previous year's third quarter by 33.7 per cent Due to the global pandemic, all the group's casinos were closed until June 2, affecting the activity for the quarter by 32 days, after which the establishments were ...
Supplier News
US – BMM Testlabs authorised to test and certify iGaming and mobile sports betting in Michigan
BMM Testlabs, the world's original gaming test lab and product compliance consultancy, is proud to be authorized by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to test and certify iGaming and mobile sports betting. COO Travis Foley said: "BMM began providing services for the regulated wagering industry nearly 39 years ago and we look forward ...
Greece – Gold Award for Technology Excellence to Intralot and Office Line at Impact BITE Awards 2020
The Gold award for Technology Excellence has been presented to Intralot and Office Line in the category "New Technology Trends in Cloud Applications and ...
US – Eclipse Gaming relocates to accommodate accelerated growth
Eclipse Gaming Systems is relocating and expanding its global corporate headquarters in Gwinnett County, Georgia. With a core focus on the Native American ...
Germany – Philipp Lorenz to replace Lars Rogge as Managing Director of Bally Wulff
Lars Rogge is leaving Bally Wulff of his own accord on December 31 2020. As Spokesman of the Management Board, he was responsible in particular for ...
US – Aristocrat Technologies’ Star Trek: The Next Generation slot launches at M Resort
Aristocrat Technologies’ new Star Trek: The Next Generation slot game is making its Earthly premiere September 24 at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. ...
Legislation
UK – Racing faces ‘severe threat’ warns British Horseracing Authority
The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horseracing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living according to the British Horseracing Authority. In a statement released ...
The Netherlands – Kansspelautoriteit outlines important steps taken for Koa licensing
Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit said it is 'well on track to be able to process license applications from providers of online games of chance from March 1 2021,' according to René Jansen, Chairman of the board, who was speaking at a ...
UK – BGC responds to launch of Peers for Gambling Reform
Last week, a group of peers in the House of Lords launched the Peers for Gambling Reform Group which will campaign for reform of the UK gambling industry. The group is one of the largest groups within the House of Lords and was formed ahead ...
UK – Authority launches merger inquiry into Evolution Gaming’s NetEnt acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether Evolution Gaming's planned takeover of NetEnt will result in a substantial lessening of competition within the UK market. In June, NetEnt's board of directors recommended the ...
Interactive
Digital – DS Virtual Gaming attends largest ever virtual gaming show
DS Virtual Gaming has announced its participation at the East & West Virtual Expo, the gaming industry's largest virtual iGaming exhibition. Visitor are invited to virtually meet the company between September 29-30 in the Green Hall to learn more about the company's the games, solutions and services. The East & West Virtual Expo is ...
Bulgaria – EGT Interactive takes players on a mythical quest
EGT Interactive has created a fantasy world chock-full of rewards and magical features with its new slot release, Mythical Treasure. The game features an ...
Curacao – Booongo launches new title Thunder of Olympus
Booongo has released its newest title, Thunder of Olympus, becoming the latest addition to the company’s Hold and Win library. The supplier’s new 3x5, ...
Belgium – GAMING1 sets the reels alight with Feng Li Dragon
GAMING1 has launched its latest slot game, Feng Li Dragon, a scorching new 5x3 title invites audacious players on an action-packed adventure through ...
UK – Blueprint Gaming widens the net for big wins with Fishin’ Frenzy Power 4 Slots
Blueprint Gaming has enhanced the popular online and retail game, Fishin’ Frenzy, with the inclusion of its innovative Power 4 Slots mode. Retaining all ...
