i-Gaming

Australian online sports betting operator considering re-brand

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After shelling out approximately $244 million in March to acquire the local assets of British sportsbetting giant William Hill, Australian online sports wagering provider, CrownBet Proprietary Limited, is now reportedly considering re-branding its recently-enlarged business under the new Sportingbet moniker.

Australian watchdog taking trio of iGaming entities to federal court

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LAs part of its long-running crackdown on unlicensed iGaming operators and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that it has commenced civil actions in federal court against a trio of entities.

Osaka IR Challengers Try to Force Government Referendum

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Osaka’s determination to host an integrated resort (IR) is apparently unwavering. Attempts to block the effort already met defeat, but a citizen’s group is going to try once again to force a referendum on the issue.

Okada Manila Says Kazuo Okada ‘Violently’ Took Control of Casino

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Okada Manila in the Philippines’ Entertainment City is reportedly amid a coup led by the casino resort’s namesake founder, who was ousted from its governance a half-decade ago.

Philippines Cockfight-Betting Market May be Suspended Over Mysterious Abductions

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Charlie “Atong” Ang is the owner of e-sabong operator Lucky 8 Star Quest. All of the missing men visited one of the company’s cockpits prior to their disappearance, according to Philippine media. (Image: Business News Philippines)

Philippines Police Officers Arrested for Suspected Link to e-Sabong Kidnappings

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Authorities in the Philippines have charged or are in the process of charging 13 people with crimes linked to the disappearances of at least 34 stakeholders in the country’s fledgling e-sabong (online cockfighting) market. Among them are five serving police officers.

Peru iGaming, Mobile Sports Betting Regulated in New Bill

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Roberto Sanchez, Peru’s minister of of Foreign Trade and Tourism. He hopes a new iGaming bill finds support to bring more than $42 million in revenue to the country. (Image: El Comercio Peru)

Gaming Sites Across Southeast Asia Targeted by Chinese-Speaking Hackers

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Gaming-related companies across Southeast Asia are under attack. Hackers, reportedly out of China, are targeting operations in the region, and where successful, can gain access to entire gaming networks.

IGT Expands Digital Content Portfolio in $174M iSoftBet Acquisition

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International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) is expanding its library of digital games in a big way with the $174 million, all-cash acquisition of iSoftBet, a provider of iGaming content.

FanDuel Facing Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Over Unreturned Deposits

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A New Jersey man claims FanDuel has violated his state’s Consumer Fraud Act, breached its contract with him, and engaged in a civil conspiracy by not giving him back $300.

Chilean Casinos Upset Over Arrival of Betsson, Investigation Already In Place

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Chile is in the process of attempting to legalize online gaming and sports betting. Betsson reportedly didn’t wait for the arrival, and casinos are denouncing the “illegal” entry of the online gaming company.

888 Breaks into the African iGaming Market through Joint Venture

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888 Holdings is ready to expand its global reach. The gaming operator with action in all verticals is moving into Africa through a joint venture with established and recognizable gaming names.

Boyd Gaming Paying $170 Million to Acquire Pala Interactive

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Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) said today its Boyd Gaming Interactive unit is paying $170 million in cash to acquire Pala Interactive from California’s Pala Band of Mission Indians.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Continues Slide, February Win Totals $375.6M

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The Pennsylvania gaming industry is now on a three-month revenue slide after posting record revenue in November. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month totaled a little more than $375.6 million, which represents a 4.4% month-to-month decline.

Ontario iGaming Operators List Released, 16 Platforms Authorized for April 4 Launch

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Ontario iGaming is coming, whether critics like it or not, on Monday, April 4.

World’s Biggest Crypto-Betting Site Founder Just Bought a Mega-Mansion

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The mystery buyer of a A$38.5 million (US$28 million) Melbourne mansion has been identified by Australian media as the 26-year-old cofounder of one of the world’s biggest crypto-betting operations.

888 Fined £9.4M in UK for AML Failings, License Revocation Threat

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888 Fined £9.4M in UK for AML Failings, License Revocation Threat Posted on: March 1, 2022, 06:05h. Last updated on: March 1, 2022, 01:02h. Philip Conneller Philip Conneller @casinoorgphilc Expertise: Crime, Gaming Business, Regulation. It could be a case of three strikes and you’re out for online gambling behemoth 888.com. On Tuesday, the UK gambling regulator (UKGC) announced it had fined the operator £9.4 million (US$12.6 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

Kindred, Entain and Others Could Receive Dutch Licenses as Black-Out Period Ends

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The Netherlands’ iGaming market could soon add additional players. The two-year “black-out” period included in gambling law updates in 2022 is coming to an end.

DraftKings Tumbles Despite Strong EBITDA, Addressable Market Forecasts

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A DraftKings poster hangs in New York, above. The company delivered an impressive long-term outlook, but its stock slumped. (Image: New York Times)

Wynn Resorts Folds on Digital Marketing Spend in Favor of Affiliate Model

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A WynnBet advertisement featuring Shaq promoting a risk-free sign-up incentive. Wynn Resorts is scaling back its marketing budgets for its interactive gaming unit. (Image: WynnBet)

iGaming Stocks Nearing Bottom, RSI Preferred Idea, Says Analyst

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Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. An analyst says iGaming stocks could bounce back. (Image: ABC News)

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Credits iGaming for Keeping City Budget Afloat

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lays out his 2023 fiscal budget before the City Council on March 7, 2022. Duggan says allowing Detroit’s three casinos to operate online games and mobile sports betting dramatically lessened the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: City of Detroit)

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