Operator News
US – Attorney says Nevada Board has no authority to discipline Steve Wynn
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is overstepping its authority in its attempts to ban Steve Wynn from the gaming industry, according to the former CEO and Founder of Wynn Resorts’ attorney.In a filing looking to rebuke regulators’ demands, Mr. Wynn claimed there’s nothing to revoke because Wynn Resorts removed Wynn from its gaming license and he is no longer involved in the gaming industry. It highlights however that Mr. Wynn is willing to strike a agree with ...
South Korea – Mohegan Gaming secures permits for Inspire Korea’s June 2022 opening
Having secured as series of permits Mohegan Gaming has confirmed it is one course to open the first part of Inspire, its resort casino destined for South Korea, in June 2022.The first phase will include a five-star hotel with 1,256 rooms, a ...
US – Cordish starts construction of $150m Live! Casino project in Pennsylvania
Stadium Casino Westmoreland, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, has celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $150m Live! Casino.Cordish executives were joined by Pennsylvania State Senator Kim Ward and State Representative ...
US – New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks close in on first $500m month
New Jersey's online and retail sportsbooks continued their string of record months and large year-over-year gains in October, nearly reaching its first ...
North Marianas – Imperial Pacific to testify over relationship with Governor
Executives from Saipan casino group Imperial Pacific International (IPI) will have to testify in front of a jury in the New Year over its dealings with ...
Supplier News
Bulgaria – Win Systems growing its presence in Bulgaria with new commercial office
Win Systems’ participation at the Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo (BEGE) for the first time has been driven by its rapid growth and with the intention of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.The company has just opened its new commercial office in the REGUS Office Center at the Ibis Hotel Sofia AirportWithin the systems division, Win Systems will exhibit its renowned Wigos casino Management system, which currently connects more than 95,000 ...
US – Gaming product sales help drive IGT’s growth in Q3
A ‘sharp growth in global gaming product sales’ helped drive IGT’s revenues to $1.15bn, up three per cent, in the third quarter.Product sales revenue of $107m, up 36 per cent ‘overcame significant Finland multi-year software sale in prior-year quarter and impact of higher machine gaming taxes in Italy.’This was driven with gaming product sales which with revenues of $91m ...
US – Galaxy Gaming sees progressive increase of 12.5 per cent in Q3
Galaxy Gaming, a developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems, saw its revenue increase by 12.5 per cent to $5,372K for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019.Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.5 per cent to $2,217K with revenue for the year so far increasing by 17.9 per cent to $16,118K.“We are pleased to continue delivering double-digit growth in ...
Legislation
UK – Betting and Gaming Council introduces ‘cooling off’ period for machines
The newly formed Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which replaced the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) in July, is introducing ‘cooling-off’ measures to reduce problem gaming in British betting ...
Mexico – Governor to impose harsher penalties on Baja California’s illegal gambling
The Governor of the Mexican State of Baja California, Jaime Bonilla Valdez, has announced a crackdown on illegal gambling. According to the governor illegal gambling has become an 'epidemic that threatens security,' in the region.The ...
Kenya – SportPesa could return to Kenya following favourable tax ruling
Kenyan betting operators have won a tribunal on whether their players should pay tax on their winnings instead of their original stakes with the Kenyan ...
Georgia – Georgian TV channel bans gambling ads
The first channel of Georgian Public Service Broadcasting (GPB) has decided to stop broadcasting gambling ads on television from January 2020.It said: ...
Interactive
UK – SBC appoint Kelly Kehn as Global Relationships Director
SBC has moved to further strengthen its close associations with the world’s leading sports betting and igaming operators with the appointment of Kelly Kehn to the key role of Global Relationships Director.Kehn is highly regarded in the gaming industry, holding a number of senior positions over the last eight years, most recently as the Co-Founder of All-In Diversity Project, the not-for-profit initiative driving diversity, equality and inclusion in the sector.An ...
UK – BetConstruct awarded virtual sports license
BetConstruct has been awarded a license from the UK Gambling Commission to provide facilities for betting on virtual events.Having been approved a license, BetConstruct have signalled their intention to forge new partnerships with ...
Malta – Swintt signs licensing agreement with GiG
Swintt, the casino games provider, has announced the latest addition to its roadmap after rolling-out a licensing agreement with Gaming Innovation Group.Under the terms of the agreement the distribution of more than 50 games from the Swintt ...
UK – Blueprint Gaming acquires Livewire Gaming
Blueprint Gaming, part of the Gauselmann Group, has acquired specialist UK games developer Livewire Gaming, in a move which further strengthens its ...
Gibraltar – Pragmatic Play releases exotic slot Aladdin and the Sorcerer
Pragmatic Play, the software provider for video slots, live casino and bingo, is inviting players on an adventure with their new title, Aladdin and the ...
