Operator News
US – Desert Diamond Casino West Valley to open on February 19
The new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Arizona will open its doors to the public on February 19 with a private event for tribal members and dignitaries, featuring remarks from Tohono O’odham Nation leaders and a ribbon cutting ceremony.The new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is a 1.2m sq. ft. facility featuring over 1,100 slot machines, 36 poker tables, and 48 blackjack tables, as well as five dining venues, VIP lounge, and more. The new facility replaces the ...
China – Macau gives green light for casinos to reopen on February 20
The Macau government has decided that its casino industry can re-open on February 20.Speaking at a government briefing, the city’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong said that the city’s 39 casinos were not obliged to ...
US – Nevada casinos enjoy their third best ever year in 2019
Nevada casinos finished 2019 with another $1bn month of GGR in December, taking its full-year total to the third-highest on record.The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) figures showed state-wide GGR of $1.057bn in December, a 5.8 per cent ...
France – Sanary-sur-Mer becomes first casino in France to be certified ISO 9001
The Vikings casino in Sanary-sur-Mer in the Var region of France has become the first casino in France to be certified ISO 9001 version 2015. The mayor of ...
Japan – Genting and Galaxy pull out of Osaka IR race leaving MGM in pole position
Both Genting Singapore and Galaxy Entertainment have pulled out of the race to and a casino IR licence in Osaka, leaving MGM Resorts and its local partner ...
Supplier News
UK – ICE 2020 provides Aristocrat EMEA with ‘most productive show on record’
Aristocrat Technologies has cited ICE 2020 as its busiest and most significant launchpad event to date, having used the London show to unveil three new cabinets for the EMEA region, presenting 111 different games for casino, bingo and salon markets and announcing new partnerships to expand the company’s content footprint in Europe.James ...
Philippines – Asia Pioneer Entertainment to install slots at JPark Island Resort in Cebu
Asia Pioneer Entertainment has entered into an Operating Lease Agreement with Glimex to lease electronic gaming equipment to Glimex, for use at Palace ...
UK – Kambi posts 23 per cent increase in revenues
Sports betting giant Kambi reported strong financial performance in Q4 with 23 per cent year-on-year rise in Q4 revenue and 52 per cent year-on-year ...
US – IGT appoints Fabio Celadon as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development
International Game Technology has announced that Fabio Celadon will take a new role as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development for ...
US – Amelco and Atlantis Gaming Corporation sign tribal casino sportsbook deal
Amelco, a leading sports betting software and trading services provider, has announced its strategic partnership with Atlantis Gaming Corporation (AGC), to ...
Legislation
UK – Gambling Commission to review online stakes within six months
Neil McArthur, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission has confirmed the Gambling Commission will be reviewing online stakes within six months.The news follows the Gambling Related Harm All Party Parliamentary Group questioning of Mr. McArthur on ...
US – Washington sports betting bill advances through House of Representatives
The Washington state House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to introduce sports betting by a vote of 83-14 in favour.An emergency amendment saw the sports betting bill HB-2638 brought to the floor but the clock is ticking on ...
Australia – Ladbrokes receives NSW’s largest ever fine for illegal gambling advertising
In the biggest ever fine of its kind in New South Wales, Ladbrokes and Neds were yesterday convicted and ordered to pay a total of $207,500 for offering illegal gambling inducements to NSW residents.Under current NSW law, wagering operators ...
Mexico – Extra taxes could be repealed in Nuevo León, Mexico City and Puebla
The Minister of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, Yasmín Esquivel, has put forward a proposal to the Second Chamber of the Supreme Court to rule against an additional tax that states such as Nuevo León, Mexico City and Puebla have imposed ...
Interactive
Spain – Yggdrasil to showcase latest innovations at SBC Summit
Yggdrasil Gaming has chosen the inaugural SBC Summit in Barcelona as a venue for its 2020 promotional activity.SBC’s new flagship event, which takes place at Fira de Barcelona on 8-11 September, is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of igaming executives on the 2020 industry calendar. A section of the 18,000 square metre exhibition space has been designated as the Casino Zone, where Yggdrasil will showcase its brand and latest ...
Malta – Push Gaming reimagines traditional joker game with latest online slot
Push Gaming latest online slot, Joker Troupe, is turning up the heat on traditional joker games to deliver a player experience packed with three bonus ...
Malta – ORYX Gaming hails success with Pragmatic Play
ORYX Gaming has hailed its successful partnership with Pragmatic Play which has seen the supplier’s content become among the best performing on ORYX ...
Malta – Stakelogic enter distribution agreement with PariPlay
Stakelogic has entered into a distribution partnership with PariPlay that will see its games delivered to more regulated markets, operators and ...
UK – 1X2 Network integrate portfolio with White Hat Gaming
1X2 Network has joined forces with White Hat Gaming to provide the platform and content partner with slots and table games from its 1X2gaming and Iron Dog ...
