Operator News
China – Galaxy falls by eight per cent as VIP dips in first quarter
The general downturn in VIP gaming felt across Macau has dented the revenues of Galaxy Entertainment which at an unlucky $13bn, were down eight per cent year-on-year and down eight per cent quarter-on-quarter. Dr. Lui Che Woo, Chairman of GEG said: “Overall given the prevailing market conditions, I believe the Group delivered a solid financial result. During the first quarter, Macau experienced a number of events that impacted the market, most notably in the VIP ...
US – Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks fall in April following record March
Pennsylvania's retail sportsbooks posted a solid April, but it is what lies ahead that is most important for the state's fledgling sports betting industry. In what should be the final month before online sports betting launches, ...
France – Delays hit the opening of Paris’ Imperial Club
The Imperial Club Paris, owned by the Raineau group, which was to be the second Parisian gaming club to open, has been forced to delay its May 6 opening. Due to be the first gaming club in the heart of Chinatown ‘for fans of card games,’ the ...
US – del Lago Casino’s sportsbook starts construction
del Lago Resort & Casino in Fingers lake, New York, is one step closer to accepting sports betting wages as construction for DraftKings Sportsbook at del ...
South Africa – Caesars Entertainment sells Emerald Casino Resort
Caesars Entertainment is selling its South African property Emerald Casino Resort to Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts, a Johannesburg-based hospitality ...
Supplier News
US – Merkur Gaming thunders into Miami
For the fourth consecutive year Merkur Gaming Americas will be headline supporters of Juegos Miami as both exhibitor and sponsor of what is an unique event on the global gaming calendar. From May 29th-31st Juegos Miami returns to the city from which its name derives and takes place in the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables. As in previous years Merkur Gaming Americas will take a leading part in this hybrid event that includes conferences, education, exhibition and networking ...
Italy – Highlight Games’ SoccerBet now live with Sisal
London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that its market-leading SoccerBet product is now live with Italian operator Sisal. SoccerBet will be available in 500 venues across the Sisal retail estate and will soon become available to online and mobile customers. SoccerBet games are based on Highlight Games’ exclusively licensed and ADM ...
US – Scientific unites 14 US lotteries to award Willy Wonka Golden Ticket
Scientific Games has successfully wrapped the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket multi-state linked instant lottery game's final Billion Dollar Challenge winners' event in Las Vegas. Ninety-nine lottery players from 14 US states participated, including one lucky winner from Ohio who took home a $2m grand prize. Scientific Games originated the multi-state linked instant game concept for ...
Legislation
US – Iowa Governor signs on the dotted line for sports betting
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will oversee the state’s new betting industry after Governor Kim Reynolds signed in legislation for online and land-based sports books. The legislation will allow Iowans to bet on sporting events at any ...
UK – Gambling Commission action results in further £4.5m in penalties
Four gambling businesses are to pay a total of £4.5m in penalty packages as part of the Gambling Commission’s ongoing investigation into the online casino sector. InTouch Games Limited will pay £2.2m, Betit Operations Limited will pay £1.4m, ...
US – AGA launches Responsible Code for sports betting
The American Gaming Association has released the industry’s first-ever Responsible Code for Sports Wagering Advertising and Marketing, coinciding with the ...
US – Indiana Governor signs in new laws for sports betting
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a bill allowing sports betting, which has already been approved by the state's legislature three weeks ago. ...
Interactive
Hong Kong – Alphaslot and Synergy Blue sign deal for Blockchain Technology
Blockchain gaming platform Alphaslot and Synergy Blue, the premier creator of skill-based games and platforms for an emerging class of players, have announced an agreement to explore bringing innovative entertainment solutions using Blockchain technology to casino gaming in the American, Asian and European markets. The strategic alliance allows Synergy Blue to explore how Alphaslot’s blockchain API could be used in its leading skill-based casino gaming products. ...
Spain – Playtech to develop bespoke gaming platform for RETAbet.es
Playtech will develop an exclusive casino platform along with a live casino suite for RETAbet.es in Spain. The IMS platform will include popular slot and casino games such as blackjack, roulette and live roulette. RETAbet is one of the ...
UK – Inspired extends BetVictor deal with plan for Virtual basketball
Inspired Entertainment has signed a long-term extension to provide its scheduled Virtual Sports online to BetVictor, a leading global online gambling company. BetVictor's interactive Virtual Sports platform currently includes six individual ...
US – Borgata Casino launches sports wagering platform
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa has launched its new digital sports betting platform BorgataSports.com, offering an array of striking features available on ...
Italy – Sportitalia and Sportradar announce extension of OTT Partnership
Sportitalia, one of Italy’s leading television outlets, and Sportradar, global provider of sports data intelligence, have announced an extended partnership ...
