Operator News
Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico casinos revenues at 37 per cent less than last year
Revenues at Puerto Rico's 16 casino were down by US$54m between July and December 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, as a result of restrictions due to COVID-19. Ismael Vega, General Manager of the Casino Metro at the Sheraton ...
US – World Poker Tour changes hands as Element Partners shuffles its deck
Allied Esports Entertainment, a global esports entertainment company, and Element Partners, a privately-held investment vehicle, today announced a definitive agreement under which Element will acquire the Company’s poker-related business and ...
UK – Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos join Jabs Army
The Rank Group is joining Jabs Army, a nationwide call to arms from The Sun newspaper to support the all-important Covid-19 vaccination roll out. Jabs Army calls for volunteers to join the over 50,000 people needed to assist with vaccines in ...
US – Pennsylvania records 22 per cent revenue fall
Despite a strong revenue increase from new gambling initiatives such as sports wagering and iGaming, the closure of retail gaming due to the Covid-19 pandemic led to a 22 per cent drop in gaming revenues last year according to the Pennsylvania ...
Supplier News
UK – Algosport pens supplier agreement with Intralot
Algosport has signed an agreement to provide bet builder products to Intralot. Under the terms of the deal, current and future Intralot customers will access bet builder products initially for pre-match football, but with the ability to expand to include in-play betting options across a variety of sports, with cash out supported as ...
UK – TruNarrative integrates TrustID document review services into platform
TruNarrative has announced a new partnership with TrustID to integrate the latter's expert document review service into its platform. TruNarrative ...
US – SBC expands and reschedules Betting on Sports America conference
SBC is expanding its Betting on Sports America (BOSA) conference and exhibition to incorporate the online gaming segment of the U.S. entertainment ...
Italy – Novomatic’s new Board of Directors ready for growth in Italy
Novomatic's new Board of Directors for its Italian business believe the company is entering a new era in its history in Italy Due to the recent ...
Australia – Kambi to provide sportsbooks for Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Kambi Group has signed a long-term agreement to become the sports betting partner of Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). The partnership will ...
Legislation
The Netherlands – Dutch Ministry of Justice confirms delay to Remote Gaming Act
The Netherlands' launch of online gaming will be delayed again with the Remote Gambling Act (Koa) pushed back by another month due to the need for its 'careful implementation.' The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security confirmed that the ...
UK – Gambling Business Group CEO fears proposed affordability checks will undo safer gambling work
Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the cross-sector Gambling Business Group, has warned that the introduction of affordability checks proposed by the UK Gambling Commission will jeopardise the current low incidence of problem gambling and in the ...
US – New Mexico’s five racetracks could get casino go-ahead
New Mexico’s five racetracks will be able to transform themselves into full-service casinos, with live poker, blackjack, craps and a sportsbook if legislation is approved. Under the proposal, the new casinos would be managed and operated by ...
Thailand – Thai Prime Minister wants to discuss legalising casinos in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to debate legalising casinos in Thailand. Underground gambling is common practice in Thailand with recent reports linking the spread of coronavirus to illegal gambling ...
Interactive
Kenya – BtoBet and STM Gaming sign agreement with Wazibet
BtoBet has penned an agreement with Wazibet through its regional certified partner, STM Gaming, that will see Wazibet power its online brand with the Neuron 3 platform. Alongside platform products, the online bookmaker will also be receiving management and technology support. The Kenya-based operator will be providing its players with a ...
US – BetRivers.com partner with Detroit Pistons
BetRivers.com, owned by Midwest-based Rush Street Interactive, has become an official betting partner of the Detroit Pistons by entering into a multi-year ...
US – Golden Nugget all set for Michigan gold rush
Golden Nugget Online Gaming has received authorisation from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to start offering its Online Casino and Sportsbook on ...
Germany – EGT Interactive expands partnership with GVC into the German market
EGT Interactive has strengthened its presence in the German iGaming market with its long-term partner GVC, expanding upon existing collaborations in ...
US – Michigan to become WynnBET’s third US state
WynnBET will open its virtual doors to bettors in Michigan this month, following approval to launch by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Available for ...
