Operator News
US – Caesars and UNLV open incubator space for casino technology
Black Fire Innovation, UNLV’s new incubator space for integrated resort technology has now opened at the Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, attracting dignitaries for the official opening and ribbon-cutting of the debut building at the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park in Las Vegas.Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, former US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid —the research park’s namesake—, UNLV President Marta Meana, County ...
France – Joa opens Parisian games club becoming seventh to open
The Club Joa Royale games club opened its doors discreetly in mid-January in Paris, at 12 rue Royale in the 8th arrondissement, between Place de la ...
US – Betfred USA Sports announces grand opening of first US sportsbook
Betfred USA Sports, the US subsidiary of UK-based Betfred Group, will launch its first US sportsbook at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa ...
China – Coronavirus wipes 50 per cent off Macau’s first two days of Golden Week
The first two days of Macau's usually popular Golden Week have seen attendance figures wiped by nearly 50 per cent as travel restrictions are tightened to ...
US – Oklahoma Governor raises the stakes in fight with tribal nations
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has filed a response in federal court to the Choctaw, Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations’ lawsuit regarding the January 1, 2020 ...
Supplier News
ICE – SuzoHapp showing its VisionPro line of LCD monitors at ICE
SuzoHapp will be showing its VisionPro line of LCD monitors which now includes edge-lit and 4K UHD models, narrow border touch and Thru-Glass capabilities, allowing touchscreens to work through 9mm of tempered glass.Also on display will be the new drop-in replacement E-PRL electronic reprogrammable lock which enables remote authorisation, ...
ICE – International Gaming Standards Association to set strategy at ICE 2020
The International Gaming Standards Association’s (IGSA) members continue to set the stage for industry innovation with globally focused standards. At ICE, ...
US – Sportradar teams with Intralot to provide sports betting data to lotteries in the USA
Intralot has teamed up with and Sportradar, the leading global provider of sports data intelligence, for a sports betting partnership for the US market. ...
UK – ICU age verification and self-exclusion impresses EAG visitors
The gaming events calendar kicked off with EAG 2020 which took place at Excel in London over three days (14-16 January). As well as demoing their ICU age ...
Bulgaria – Zitro granted Bulgarian manufacturer’s licence
Zitro has been given a Bulgarian manufacturer’s licence from the local gaming authorities. This licence allows the company to sell its amazing slot ...
Legislation
Germany – German Lotto and Totoblock welcome agreement on new State Treaty on Gaming
The 16 member companies of the German Lotto and Totoblocks (DLTB) have welcomed the agreement of the 16 countries on a new gaming treaty."We see the new regulation as a further confirmation of the lottery monopoly in Germany that is ...
Mexico – Crippling Quintana Roo casino tax law revoked after 19 days
Amidst a growing public outcry lawmakers for the Mexican state of Quintana Roo have repealed a new law which would have exempted the payment of taxes to those companies interested in setting up casinos. The law was in effect for only 19 days ...
Spain – Minister agrees that advertising rules need urgent reform
Alberto Garzón the Spanish Minister of Consumer Affairs has announced that the government intends to regulate advertising on a national level.According to Mr. Garzón the Ministry will work alongside the autonomous communities and meet with ...
Japan – Bribery scandal to delay Japan’s publication of Basic Policy
Japan will delay publication of the Basic Policy for its future casino industry until February, following the 500.com bribery case, with the government saying it needs more time to assess any change in public opinion.Four opposition parties; ...
Interactive
Curacao – Betsoft finalise deal with Lucky Days
Lucky Days has signed up to access Betsoft’s portfolio of products, including upcoming release SuperSweets and popular hit Take the Bank. Targeting the Finnish, German, Norwegian and Japanese markets, Lucky Days’ business model sits well with Betsoft’s global content strategy. The agreement covers many key titles from Betsoft’s growing portfolio of videoslots including the addition of table games later in the year.Annamaria Anastasi, ...
ICE – FashionTV Gaming Group to reveal ‘brand to business’ model
FashionTV Gaming Group, backed by the TV network and brand, FashionTV, will unveil its ‘Brand to Business’ model to the industry at ICE London, with a full ...
Austria – Greentube unveils new spin on Lucky Lady’s Charm series
Greentube’s Home of Games has been given a pink overhaul with the addition of new slot: Cash Connection - Charming Lady.The Charming Lady takes the ...
Curacao – 1xBet agrees eSports sponsorship agreement with Natus Vincere
1xBet is continuing to build its footprint across the gaming spectrum with its latest sponsorship agreement with Natus Vincere (NAVI).NAVI and 1xBet ...
Lithuania – BetGames.TV goes all in with new game 6+ Poker
BetGames.TV has announced their latest game, Poker6+, which is based on a variation of the popular standard Poker ‘Hold Em’ version. The standard rules of ...
