05/17/18 UK to slash FOBTs maximum stake in 2020 The limit amount that can be wagered in fixed odds betting terminals is set to be slashed 98 per cent but not before 2020.
05/17/18 PA casino revenue down 1.56 pct in April As casino operators await for sports betting, table revenue dragged the 12 companies’ numbers down 1.56 per cent in April.
05/17/18 Louisiana floating casinos to move to land The state House passed a bill to change the casino landscape and sent it to the Governor for final approval.
05/17/18 Japan submits problem gambling bill The ruling coalition submitted a bill to the Lower House along with opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai to tackle problem gambling.
05/16/18 Konami gets ready for PGS Konami will showcase a broad library of the latest video slots and progressives at the 2018 Peru Gaming Show.
05/16/18 Sportingtech highlights participation at CGS The company attended Caribbean Gaming Show & Summit, where it showcased its products and discussed the industry’s changes.
05/16/18 Utah Senator to promote anti-sports betting bill US Sen. Orrin Hatch announced that he’ll introduce a bill to make sports gambling illegal, hours after the Supreme Court revoked PASPA.
05/16/18 Northwest Indiana casinos ready to go with sports betting Operators said they’re waiting on the state lawmakers to make their move to reach out to a new group of gamblers.
05/15/18 Australia: Victoria to set 8 pct iGaming tax The government of Victoria has announced that it plans to introduce an 8 per cent tax for online betting agencies to increase tax revenue.
05/15/18 Japan authorises poker in IR bill The government decided to change its policy and will allow operators to offer poker games under the Integrated Resorts bill.
05/15/18 New Jersey iGaming posts near-record month April was the second highest revenue month for the iGaming segment in New Jersey as operators reached US$23 million in combined revenue.
05/15/18 Latvian operators fight Riga’s gambling liquidation Companies that operate 42 gambling halls in Riga have turned to court to fight the City Council’s decision to liquidate their venues.
05/14/18 West Virginia remains undecided on integrity fee The state could end up paying the sports betting integrity fee to major sports leagues as the governor favours the deal.
05/14/18 MGM projects further growth in Macau MGM expects to get future growth opportunities in Macau, including the development of a second hotel tower at the MGM Cotai.
05/14/18 Licence renewal process raises concerns in Japan The licence renewal process could turn out to be too expensive for potential investors, MGM Japan CEO Ed Bowers said.
