Operator News
US – Union Gaming to conduct feasibility study into Chicago’s downtown casino
The Illinois Gaming Board has asked gaming analysts at Union Gaming to oversee a feasibility study for a casino in Chicago. Union Gaming will present its study regarding the feasibility and ability to finance a casino in Chicago to Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in August. The expansion will allow five casinos in the Chicago suburbs, as well as a much bigger integrated casino resort in the Chicago’s downtown area. ...
Dominican Republic – Lopesan Group opens Costa Bávaro Resort Casino in Dominican
The US$257m Hotel Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino has opened its casino and 1,048 hotel rooms in Punta Cana in the east of the Dominican ...
Cyprus – Melco opens third satellite casino in Cyprus with C2 Ayia Napa
Melco Entertainment opened its third licensed satellite casino in Cyprus with the unveiling of the C2 Ayia Napa branded casino in the heart of the holiday ...
US – Oklahoma tribes opposed to renegotiation of gaming compacts
The leaders of five of Oklahoma’s biggest tribes have united to oppose Governor Kevin Stitt’s plan to renegotiate gaming compacts in Oklahoma tribes by the ...
Germany – Spielbank Leipzig reopens in Petersbogen after renovation
After exactly 85 days of renovation Spielbank Leipzig has reopened its doors in the Petersbogen Passage in central Leipzag. Over the last three months, ...
Supplier News
Spain – Win Systems´ GameStar Arcadia makes a splash
Win Systems has made a very positive assessment of the many installations of its GameStar Arcadia gaming machine in some of the most prestigious Spanish gaming venues. Following the successful presentation of the product at the Feria International del Juego de Madrid in April, many contracts were signed to install more than a hundred GameStar Arcadia units in the most important venues in the country where the machine has already been approved in regions such as ...
Australia – Ainsworth appoints Lawrence Levy as Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence Levy officially became Chief Executive Officer of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited on 1 July, 2019 subject to necessary regulatory approvals. Prior to this appointment, Mr Levy has held senior positions within the gaming industry over a successful career spanning 37 years. His industry experience comprises of all areas in casino operations, sales and management; ...
US – AGEM names four new members
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of four new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 171 members. The new AGEM members are: Clarion Gaming, based in London, provides its global audience exceptional outcomes and customer ...
Legislation
US – New Hampshire’s $225m rated sports betting sector aims for July 2020 launch
New Hampshire Chris Sununu has signed a bill into law to legalise both retail and online sports betting with the added condition that he places the first bet himself. The aim is to make that happen by July 1, 2020. The legislation will see a ...
The Netherlands – KSA to only offer licences to companies with at least two years of Dutch abstinence
Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is considering introducing new laws that would force a two year 'cooling off' period for companies wanting to land an online gambling license. The proposal, which is currently being drafted, ...
Chile – New laws for Chile’s slot machines a matter of urgency
President Sebastián Piñera’s administration has announced that the draft law on slot machines that is currently underway in the National Congress will now ...
Germany – Berlin slot halls fall from 584 to 385 following tough laws
Following the introduction of what some believe to be the strictest gaming legislation in Germany, the number of arcades in Berlin has fallen from 584 to ...
Interactive
Malta – Sportingtech signs deal to offer Evolution’s live portfolio
Sportingtech has signed an agreement with Evolution Gaming, one of the largest Live Casino providers in the world to allow Sportingtech and its operators to offer Evolution's game portfolio with live interaction and betting opportunities to all players. Elvis Džombić, Head of Business Development at Sportingtech, said: “To sign a deal with the company like Evolution Gaming, sure is a major milestone in Sportingtech’s market expansion. What’s important to highlight is ...
Latin America – Habanero welcomes Vera Motto to spearhead expansion
Habanero has appointed Vera Motto as Business Development Executive as it continues its push into Latin America. Following her previous role at Espresso Games, Motto arrives with a wealth of experience and knowledge of the region’s markets, ...
Malta – EveryMatrix to develop strategic commercial network for Wiraya
EveryMatrix has signed a partnership agreement with Wiraya, which will support commercial expansion for both businesses in the iGaming industry. The new partnership brings together EveryMatrix's premium offering and client network with ...
The Netherlands – Amatic and N-Serve all set for IGBLive!
Amatic Industries is to showcase its online gaming solutions at iGB Live! along with N-Serve. All games are offered in HTML5 format which allows them to ...
US – FanDuel accounts for 28 per cent of New Jersey’s online sports betting
New Jersey's online casinos posted yet another near-record month in June while the state's online and retail sportsbooks showed strength during a typically ...
