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William Hill and GVC plan to close hundreds of offices
  • 27 Mar, 2022 23:39
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William Hill and GVC plan to close hundreds of offices

Back in late March of this year, one of the largest bookmakers, William Hill, suggested that he might have to close many points. Then they sent out letters to 2,000 owners of rented offices and asked for a 50% reduction in fees. Apparently, this d...

1,000 euros from Videoslots casino for a forum post
  • 18 Apr, 2022 00:49
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1,000 euros from Videoslots casino for a forum post

Videoslots casino donated 1,000 euros for the 20,000th post on the Casinomeister forum. Unsuspecting forum users left messages in the topic about the operator, after which they learned that the casino would give one lucky person 1000 euros...

Microgaming starts launching versions of slots with different RTPs
  • 07 Nov, 2021 07:49
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Microgaming starts launching versions of slots with different RTPs

Microgaming will release several versions of slots with different RTPs. This was reported on the Bigwinboard website, which usually provide reliable information. Officially, the...

How are free spins awarded? Mathematics, statistics
  • 12 Mar, 2022 05:44
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How do slot machines determine the number of free spins?

Most slot machines have a free spins round. At the same time, many of these rounds offer a different number of free spins, for example, from 10 to 25. How do slot machines determine how many spins to award a player?

Yggdrasil ready to rumble with Lucha Maniacs slot
  • 03 Dec, 2021 14:02
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Yggdrasil ready to rumble with Lucha Maniacs slot

Yggdrasil Gaming has released its latest slot, Lucha Ma...

Distributor QTech acquires majority share of Snowborn Games studio
  • 04 Mar, 2022 06:55
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Distributor QTech acquires majority share of Snowborn Games studio

QTech Games, the Asia-focused games distributor, has acquired a majority share in Swedish gaming studio Snowborn Games.Snowborn Games’ full library of video slots will be exclusively availa...

Former Playtech exec Cohen joins Optimove team
  • 01 Mar, 2022 14:15
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Former Playtech exec Cohen joins Optimove team

Asaf Cohen has joined Optimove as vice president of sales. Cohen joins from Playtech where he held the position of commercial director.Cohen is expected to play a key role in strengthening...

Welcome news for GiG’s New Jersey casino ambitions
  • 17 Feb, 2022 17:59
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Welcome news for GiG’s New Jersey casino ambitions

Gaming Innovation Group has been given the green light by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to offer a real-money online casino platform solution to operators in the Garden State, beginning with

Launch: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – BTG
  • 19 Nov, 2021 12:56
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Launch: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – BTG

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is the latest slot release from developer Big Time Gaming, in association with Sony Pictures Television

Playtech deploys FraudForce with iovation
  • 09 Apr, 2022 06:53
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Playtech deploys FraudForce with iovation

Gaming giant Playtech has established a strategic partnership with iovation, a TransUnion company, to offer FraudForce technology to Playtech operators.FraudForce is being...

Hero Gaming welcomes Red Tiger content
  • 28 Dec, 2021 22:15
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Hero Gaming welcomes Red Tiger content

Slots and gaming software supplier Red Tiger Gaming has unveiled a content based agreement alongside Hero Gaming, designed to capitalise on the opening of the re-regulated Swedish market in the new year.Und...

Spiegel returns to lead Wynn Las Vegas
  • 28 Nov, 2021 01:45
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Spiegel returns to lead Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn Resorts has confirmed that Marilyn Spiegel is to be the new president of Wynn Las Vegas, effective January 2.Spiegel, pictured, previ...

Raging Rex – Play’n Go
  • 03 Apr, 2022 09:25
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Raging Rex – Play’n Go

Raging Rex is the latest online slot released by gaming content supplier Play’n Go.RELEASE DATEOut now.THE PITCHPlay’n Go are aiming to start to the ye...

Eldorado Resorts unveils Bret Yunker as new CFO
  • 25 Jan, 2022 08:57
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Eldorado Resorts unveils Bret Yunker as new CFO

Reno, Nevada, headquartered casino entertainment organisation Eldorado Resorts has appointed Bret Yunker as its new Chief Financial Officer.Yunker is to assume his new position from Thomas Reeg

Golden Grimoire – NetEnt
  • 28 Feb, 2022 04:06
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Golden Grimoire – NetEnt

Golden Grimoire is the latest sorcery-inspired online slot release from casino content giant NetEnt.RELEASE DATEOut now.THE PITCH“Nothing is as i...

MGM Resorts boosts management team with Rafiq
  • 04 Dec, 2021 21:52
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MGM Resorts boosts management team with Rafiq

MGM Resorts International has strengthened its digital division through the appointment of Atif Rafiq to the position of President of Commercial and Growth.Rafiq will be tasked with the development and enha...

Meridianbet welcomes content from ‘thrilled’ Playson
  • 20 Jan, 2022 03:57
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Meridianbet welcomes content from ‘thrilled’ Playson

Malta-based igaming software and games developer Playson has inked a new deal to deliver its suite of content to platform provider and white-label casino Meridianbet.Partnering with Meridianbet follows nume...

Caesars retains WSOP in $516.3m Rio All-Suite sale
  • 16 Jan, 2022 08:59
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Caesars retains WSOP in $516.3m Rio All-Suite sale

Caesars Entertainment has entered an agreement to sell the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino to a company controlled by a principal of Imperial Companies for $516.3m.Expected to close in the f...

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh debuts $5m sportsbook
  • 10 Apr, 2022 18:58
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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh debuts $5m sportsbook

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has introduced its new $5m permanent sportsbook, located at the heart of the action on the casino’s gaming floor.Titled BetRivers Sportsbook the offering is delivered alongside its...

Interwetten welcomes Red Tiger’s ‘coveted collection’
  • 17 Dec, 2021 14:13
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Interwetten welcomes Red Tiger’s ‘coveted collection’

Online casino software supplier Red Tiger has expanded its presence further still, after entering a new content-based agreement alongside Interwetten.The European gaming operator has launched the “coveted c...

Philadelphia Eagles inks Harrah’s marketing partnership
  • 12 Apr, 2022 20:37
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Philadelphia Eagles inks Harrah’s marketing partnership

Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack has teamed-up with NFL Franchise Philadelphia Eagles in a marketing deal that enhances Caesars Entertainment’s ongoing exclusive partnership with the lea...

UKGC reveals self-service feature for personal licence holders
  • 13 Feb, 2022 17:04
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UKGC reveals self-service feature for personal licence holders

Personal licence holders will now be able to manage their accounts online and via mobile after the UK Gambling Commission launched its new self-service portal.The new service, available on the Commission’s website, allows p...

Johannes Bergh – 2020 will be a year  where the European market stabilises
  • 24 Dec, 2021 07:18
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Johannes Bergh – 2020 will be a year where the European market stabilises

Earlier this month Catena Media celebrated at Battersea Evolution after picking up the Casino Affiliate of the Year award, continuing where they left off in 2018 at The Artillery Garden at the HAC where the firm scooped Affiliate...

Betsoft Gaming continues Latin America expansion
  • 26 Apr, 2022 16:08
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Betsoft Gaming continues Latin America expansion

Casino content developer Betsoft Gaming is continuing its strategic drive into regulated markets as the firm passes an ISMS audit to take its games suite to Colombia.Lauded as “another milestone in Betsoft’s expansion” acro...

Senet to hand over assets & responsibilities to BGC
  • 05 Nov, 2021 13:52
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Senet to hand over assets & responsibilities to BGC

The UK’s responsible gambling body The Senet Group has announced that from April 8, 2020, it will hand over its assets and responsibilities to the Betting and Gaming Council, as part of the BGC’s commitment to saf...

SG and Golden Nugget add ReelPlay to NJ igaming
  • 01 Apr, 2022 23:13
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SG and Golden Nugget add ReelPlay to NJ igaming

Scientific Games and US casino operator Golden Nugget have rolled-out a further expansion on the pair’s ongoing agreement via the addition of content from Sydney-based game producer ReelPlay.Adding sports w...

Station Casinos’ Las Vegas properties to gain ACS’ cashless gaming solution
  • 09 Dec, 2021 02:15
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Station Casinos’ Las Vegas properties to gain ACS’ cashless gaming solution

Station Casinos is to roll-out Automated Cashless Systems’ PlayOn cashless table game solution across its Las Vegas property network following a successful field trial at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa.The Red...

Microgaming introduces new range of poker games
  • 13 Feb, 2022 05:37
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Microgaming introduces new range of poker games

Microgaming has confirmed that it is set to introduce a new range of pokers games to its online casino platform.Hold’Em Poker is the first in a full suite of exclusive poker games scheduled for release by Microgaming...

NetEnt unleashes first Baccarat live casino game
  • 20 Nov, 2021 20:06
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NetEnt unleashes first Baccarat live casino game

NetEnt has released its first ever Baccarat live casino game, lauded as a ‘high-speed, scalable product that meets demands for new game variants’.The supplier has developed three speed Baccarat tables, two of which feature in its phy...

Synot Games expresses excitement over 2021 slot roadmap
  • 04 Mar, 2022 22:05
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Synot Games expresses excitement over 2021 slot roadmap

Among a very challenging year for various well documented reasons, Synot Games ended the year on a euphoric high as it claimed the Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Software at the SBC Awards last...

Kaizen recruits Playson to strengthen igaming suite
  • 29 Jan, 2022 23:59
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Kaizen recruits Playson to strengthen igaming suite

Kaizen Gaming has strengthened its online casino output as the Athens headquartered group expands its portfolio via a partnership with igaming software provider Playson.Under the terms of the agreement, Kai...

Entain returns with increased £316m Enlabs proposal
  • 09 Feb, 2022 19:06
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Entain returns with increased £316m Enlabs proposal

Entain has, via its wholly-owned Bwin Holdings subsidiary, increased the price of its offer to purchase Baltics online gambling group Enlabs, after first making acquisitive moves at the turn of th...

Iowa slows in April but revenue tops $100m milestone
  • 17 Feb, 2022 14:45
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Iowa slows in April but revenue tops $100m milestone

Sportsbooks in Iowa have documented an April slowdown from the March Madness inspired highs of just one month earlier, recording its lowest handle since December ahead of an anticipated slower summer period.The region accepted $118.4m in be...

Okto strengthens UK cashless payment position with Rob Rudd
  • 22 Dec, 2021 01:18
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Okto strengthens UK cashless payment position with Rob Rudd

Digital payment solutions provider Okto has strengthened its position within the UK gaming market as it partners with independent operator Rob Rudd. Following the agreement with Rob Rudd, Okto will extend t...

Gila River commemorates milestone with $180m Sunrise opening
  • 16 Jan, 2022 12:15
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Gila River commemorates milestone with $180m Sunrise opening

Gila River Hotels & Casinos is set to host a celebratory weekend this month at the Wild Horse Pass to mark the completion of its $180m expansion and opening of the Sunrise tower. Taking...

Maria Luisa Malfasi: making progress in the ‘unique’ Portuguese market
  • 12 Mar, 2022 19:38
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Maria Luisa Malfasi: making progress in the ‘unique’ Portuguese market

Maria Luisa Malfasi, business development manager of Esa Gaming. Maria Luisa Malfasi, business development manager of Esa Gaming, dissects the ongoing op...

Genesis Global hit by £3.8m UKGC fine for social responsibility & AML failures
  • 18 Apr, 2022 10:40
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Genesis Global hit by £3.8m UKGC fine for social responsibility & AML failures

Genesis Global has received a £3.8m fine, as well as being issued with a warning and told it must undertake “further extensive auditing,” following a UK Gambling Commission investigation.The sanctions come less than two yea...

Victoria Bonner joins Sportingtech to ‘strengthen’ executive team
  • 29 Jan, 2022 19:30
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Victoria Bonner joins Sportingtech to ‘strengthen’ executive team

Victoria Bonner has been hired by Sportingtech as its new chief marketing officer as the company strengthens its executive team. Bringing with her almost a decade of experience within the igaming sector, Bo...

Hensel Grad and USAbility strike alliance to ‘streamline’ US advice
  • 01 Dec, 2021 14:55
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Hensel Grad and USAbility strike alliance to ‘streamline’ US advice

US-based gaming law and advisory consultancy Hensel Grad PC has struck a strategic alliance with USAbility to aid igaming companies seeking to enter the US gambling sector. The collaboration between the two...

Playtech grows Parx alliance with New Jersey & Pennsylvania relaunches
  • 26 Dec, 2021 17:41
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Playtech grows Parx alliance with New Jersey & Pennsylvania relaunches

Playtech has grown its digital footprint across the US after the gambling tech firm deepened its collaboration with Parx Casino to relaunch its igaming and sports betting apps in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  ...

Las Vegas, Ontario, the Netherlands, and Australia:  the week in numbers
  • 22 Dec, 2021 20:38
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Las Vegas, Ontario, the Netherlands, and Australia: the week in numbers

Each week, CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories. A Las Vegas casino development, class action lawsuit, Dutch market performance update, and Ontario expectations all feature in our latest sweep...

Restart of Gaming Machines in West Virginia Brings Record Revenues
  • 14 Nov, 2021 06:26
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Restart of Gaming Machines in West Virginia Brings Record Revenues

West Virginia limited video lottery machines scored record revenue for the first few days of resumed operations. Keeping the same pace, the LVL machines may raise $45 million in June. Limited Video Lottery Machines Score Record Re...

Equality Commission Report in Sweden Proposes Limits on Gambling Time
  • 07 Dec, 2021 06:28
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Equality Commission Report in Sweden Proposes Limits on Gambling Time

Equality Commission’s report proposed limits for the working hours of gambling in the country. The report also called for fresh funds for battling of gambling-related harm. The Proposed “Working Hours” for Gambling Activities

The 2021 Call of Duty League Moves to PC
  • 24 Jan, 2022 14:02
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The 2021 Call of Duty League Moves to PC

The professional Call of Duty League moves to PC for the upcoming 2021 season. The official amateur league Call of Duty Challengers goes crossplay and will have players participating from PC or console for the new season. Call of...

NASCAR Readies Big Shake-up for 2021 Racing Season
  • 03 Feb, 2022 20:55
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NASCAR Readies Big Shake-up for 2021 Racing Season

The United States’ top stock car racing organization – NASCAR – has increased the number of total races for the 2021 season and added a dirt track. NASCAR Revamps 20210 Racing Schedule NASCAR – the US-base...

EFL to Fight for Betting Sponsorship Revenue
  • 12 Mar, 2022 08:06
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EFL to Fight for Betting Sponsorship Revenue

The EFL revealed a statement outlining its readiness to continue the dialogue with the Government and stakeholders regarding betting sponsorship. While outlining that it promotes responsible gambling, the League deemed the sponsorship contribu...

Relax Gaming Becomes Third Content Provider for MrQ in the UK
  • 17 Nov, 2021 03:30
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Relax Gaming Becomes Third Content Provider for MrQ in the UK

Bingo and online slots brand MrQ has added a new content partner with Relax Gaming’s Powered By and Silver Bullet aggregation solutions as well as original content. MrQ Adds Relax Gaming Aggregated and Original Content Des...

Two Employees at Star Casino Dismissed and Banned over Misconduct
  • 29 Apr, 2022 18:38
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Two Employees at Star Casino Dismissed and Banned over Misconduct

The Star casino in Sydney, Australia dismissed two casino special employees over misconduct. Consequently, the NSW Liquor and Gaming Authority banned the two employees for 5 years. Two Employees Dismissed by the Star Casino

Brigid Simmonds Calls for Evidence-led Approach on Gambling Addiction
  • 29 Mar, 2022 05:51
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Brigid Simmonds Calls for Evidence-led Approach on Gambling Addiction

In an interview with RacingTV, BCG chair Brigid Simmonds said that the Gambling Commission’s potential cap on gambling losses is too severe, as problem gambling levels remain unchanged. Problem Gambling Numbers Have Not Increased

888 Cements Online Poker Position by Extending Caesars Deal
  • 03 May, 2022 21:57
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888 Cements Online Poker Position by Extending Caesars Deal

Gibraltar-based gambling group 888 Holdings announced Tuesday its existing exclusive poker partnership deal with US casino operator Caesars Entertainment was extended, to see the online gaming ope...

Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month's
  • 10 Mar, 2022 14:42
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Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month’s “Ukrainian Gaming Week”

Slotegrator will attend the “Ukrainian Gaming Week” in Kyiv to give their expert opinion of the growing Ukrainian gambling market. Ukrainian Finance Committee changed the original bill regulating the industry and introduced a new flat tax on g...

MLB Could Ban Players for Ten Days If Found Using Any Foreign Substances on the Field
  • 29 Nov, 2021 20:37
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MLB Could Ban Players for Ten Days If Found Using Any Foreign Substances on the Field

The MLB wants to crack down on the use of foreign substances by players that could help them gain an edge on the field. According to Jeff Passan with ESPN, the league is expected to announce today that it will iss...

Wisconsin Could See Its First Sportsbook This November
  • 02 Apr, 2022 01:40
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Wisconsin Could See Its First Sportsbook This November

Wisconsin is about to add its name to the growing list of states that have their legal sports betting markets up and running. The launch of the activity hinges on the successful approval of gaming compacts between the state and its 11 Native India...

Fubo Gaming Strikes Cleveland Cavaliers Partnership to Boost Brand Awareness
  • 28 Apr, 2022 11:47
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Fubo Gaming Strikes Cleveland Cavaliers Partnership to Boost Brand Awareness

FuboTV Inc. subsidiary Fubo Gaming has struck a partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, an NBA franchise. The partnership is a continuation of FuboTV’s efforts to establish itself as a one-stop-shop for sports b...

The GamblingNews Podcast Welcomes David Charnock of FSB (Podcast #2)
  • 17 Apr, 2022 15:43
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The GamblingNews Podcast Welcomes David Charnock of FSB (Podcast #2)

The GamblingNews podcast series is an excellent way to stay on top of what’s happening in the gaming industry. We routinely invite industry insiders to sit down with us to discuss how they see the market and what they’re doing to help shape the fu...

Thompson vs Muhammad Betting Preview, Time, Odds
  • 03 Mar, 2022 22:01
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Thompson vs Muhammad Betting Preview, Time, Odds

This coming weekend, Stephen Thompson is taking on Belal Muhammad in a welterweight clash that’s part of UFC Fight Night 199. This isn’t a title fight but is still super important for both fighters. The reason is that the winner would probably get...

Doug Polk Grills Dan Bilzerian over GGPoker Ambassador’s Wealth Origins
  • 03 Dec, 2021 20:07
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Doug Polk Grills Dan Bilzerian over GGPoker Ambassador’s Wealth Origins

Dan Bilzerian has been one of the most controversial figures in poker and he has often ruffled a few feathers along the way. In his most recent appearance on Doug Polk’s podcast, the volatile influencer was no different than his self-assuming self...

Genting Hong Kong Waves the White Flag, Files for Bankruptcy Protection
  • 25 Dec, 2021 20:54
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Genting Hong Kong Waves the White Flag, Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Genting Hong Kong has been denied its only hope. The company, a division of Genting Group, was ruled out by a German court as the cruise operator sought funding from the State of Mecklenburg Vorpommern in the amount of $88 million. Now, the compan...

Women in Racing Receives Further Support from Kindred Group
  • 27 Apr, 2022 06:03
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Women in Racing Receives Further Support from Kindred Group

Kindred Group announced on Monday that it extended its funding toward the “Racing Home” project. The project that is supported by Kindred in collaboration with Women in Racing aims to raise awaren...

Behind the Scenes: How the iGaming World is Coping with Recruitment Challenges
  • 04 Feb, 2022 11:34
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Behind the Scenes: How the iGaming World is Coping with Recruitment Challenges

Growing demand for talented people means that many iGaming companies are competing hard to attract potential industry stars. In this round-table feature, we talk to David Copeland, founder of betting jobs, Jamie Webb

Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling
  • 06 Mar, 2022 01:03
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Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling

A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. Former GM Tips Regulator A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramat...

March Madness in Connecticut Means Illegal Bookies Going After Bettors
  • 22 Apr, 2022 08:12
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March Madness in Connecticut Means Illegal Bookies Going After Bettors

The United States is bracing for the biggest college event known as March Madness, rivaled perhaps only by the college football season in so far collegiate contests go. This month, an estimated 45 million American...

The F-word: 47 hours in Amsterdam
  • 30 Mar, 2022 04:23
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The F-word: 47 hours in Amsterdam

Elke Vrijdag, CasinoBeats denkt hardop*ANYONE who visits the Dutch capital regularly is familiar with the customary raised eyebrows from those who think a trip to Amsterdam is essentially an excuse for d...