News by Alex Hoffmann

In a groundbreaking move this week, International Game Technology PLC (IGT for short) and Everi Holdings Inc. (known simply as Everi) have announced a strategic collaboration, combining their Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses to create a comprehensive global gaming and fintech enterprise. The move is part of IGT’s strategy to unlock the inherent value of ... Read more

In the latest landmark ruling in Denmark this week, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA or Spillemyndigheden) has secured a court order in Næstved to block a staggering 83 websites offering illegal gambling services in Denmark. This marks the 10th successful legal action taken by the DGA against unauthorized gambling platforms since the partial liberalization of ... Read more

In a significant move to expand further in the United States, slot developer White Hat Studios has announced further growth of its existing partnership with Caesars Digital that now includes West Virginia. This expansion marks an important milestone in the collaboration between the two entities, following successful launches in Michigan and Pennsylvania. The new agreement ... Read more

Ohio has taken a significant step in the realm of sports betting regulation by banning player prop bets on NCAA games, following a request from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The decision, announced by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), marks a pivotal move to protect NCAA athletes and preserve the integrity of college ... Read more

In a recent development on LCB’s forum under Direct Casino , Wagerinox Casino has found itself on the warning list as a result of the platform’s poor customer and its apparent lack of interest in resolving player complaints in a timely manner. Players have reported experiencing slow and frequently delayed payments, prompting LCB to ... Read more

One of the leading players in the gaming and hospitality industry, has successfully wrapped up the sale of its Montana Distributed Gaming Operations to J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC. The deal valued at approximately $109 million in cash, with additional purchased cash of around $5 million. The completion of this transaction signifies a pivotal moment in ... Read more

The revenue from Detroit’s three commercial casinos took a slight hit in August, falling 1.1% year-on-year to $104.9 million, according to the latest figures. This decline is concerning for the city as it also marks a month-on-month drop, reflecting a trend that operators and stakeholders are keenly observing. As the financial reports reveal, monthly aggregate ... Read more

Sweden’s online gambling trade body, Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), has thrown its weight behind a government plan aimed at enhancing penalties for anti-money laundering (AML) violations within the gambling industry. The proposal, initially suggested by the Ministry of Finance in June, seeks to align money laundering failure penalties with those for violations of Sweden’s Gambling ... Read more

Last week, Red Rake Gaming made a significant achievement in the online gaming industry, as it successfully obtained a license to operate in Pennsylvania. The approval, granted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PCGB), marks Red Rake Gaming’s entry into the lucrative US market and represents a major milestone for the company. Having already established ... Read more

The Bluegrass State officially entered the world of regulated sports betting on Thursday, with Governor Andy Beshear making history by placing the first bet at the iconic Churchill Downs. Governor Beshear, accompanied by a sense of excitement and anticipation, placed a $20 parlay bet in of the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville ... Read more

As financial reports released by the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery commissions emerge, we learn that the state’s casinos and racinos experienced a minor setback in their gambling revenue for the month of July. There has been a 2% decrease compared to the same period last year, meaning that Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos collectively ... Read more

This week, one of the most renowned iGaming and sports betting operators, BetMGM, has made a groundbreaking move that’s set to redefine the online gaming sector. The best online sportsbook in the U.S. unveiled the beloved Buffalo slot on its online platform, marking a historic achievement as it officially became the world’s first online casino ... Read more

One of the leading players in the iGaming industry, Bragg Gaming Group, has taken a significant stride in its global expansion strategy by securing a coveted business-to-business remote gambling license in Gibraltar. This development positions Bragg to tap into the thriving European iGaming market, further cementing its position as a content-driven iGaming B2B provider. Known ... Read more

In a landmark development on Monday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant stride towards embracing the world of commercial gaming and a national lottery. The country has established its first-ever federal gambling regulator – the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The monumental move by UAE aims to set the stage for ... Read more

Last week, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) took a significant move that promises to reshape the online gambling landscape and started the application process for operators interested in obtaining fresh online gambling licenses. As of September 1, 2023, iGaming brands can access license application forms through the GCB’s newly established online portal. The website ... Read more