12/05/18 MLB team backs sports betting After the MLB became an official partner of MGM, the Boston Red Sox have voiced their support for the segment’s legalisation in the US.
12/05/18 Russia to shut down bookies regulatory organisations The Ministry of Economic Development is preparing legislation to abolish the groups that represent licenced bookies’ interests.
12/05/18 Trade war pause boosts casino operators’ stock Las Vegas’ casino operators with a presence in Macau saw their stock value rise after the US and China announced a pause in their trade war.
12/04/18 DAZN Group official assesses the African industry Eventus International interviewed head of Sales & Partnerships at DAZN Group Seun Methowe ahead of the BiG Africa Supershow 2019.
12/04/18 Waterfront to get licenced by PAGCOR Waterfront Philippines is set to get a provisional licence in Manila after a Court of Appeals ruled PAGCOR should grant it a gaming permit.
12/04/18 Brazillian lottery privatisation, delayed The bidding process for Brazil’s instant lottery Lotex has been delayed until February after the presidential election.
12/04/18 Online gaming thrives as Bulgarian economy grows The iGaming segment has contributed 17% more in taxes year-on-year during the first nine months of 2018.
12/04/18 Australia enforces new protection framework The National Consumer Protection Framework has been enforced in Australia to ensure protection for online wagering consumers.
12/03/18 WatchandWager to get licence renewed in California The Webis Holdings subsidiary expects the CHRB to grant an advanced deposit wagering licence renewal through December 2020.
12/03/18 Illinois city to regulate video gambling machines The Joliet City Council will vote on a partial moratorium on new video gambling licences for liquor establishments.
12/03/18 World Cup boosts Russian bookies’ traffic Online sports betting operators in Russia have experienced a boost in traffic after the FIFA World Cup, which raised nearly 50%.
12/03/18 Nepal set to regulate casinos A new piece of legislation is set to be introduced in parliament and is expected to be approved during the next session.
11/30/18 World Gaming Expo postponed to 2019 In a recent letter, World Gaming Expo founder and CEO Igor Gamba announced its second instalment will take place in December 2019.
11/30/18 Employee dispute causes Greek casino shutdown The Porto Rio Hotel and Casino in Patras has closed its gaming venue indefinitely over a dispute with employees.
11/30/18 MGM Resorts rejects sports betting integrity fees The international operator’s CEO Jim Murren has voiced his opposition to integrity fees, soon after partnering with the MLB.
