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How the US gambling industry recovers from coronavirus

Steve Ruddock from BettingUSA.com shared with Focus Gaming News his thoughts and he assessed the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the US gambling industry and how it can come out the other side.

06/02/20

BGC says sector may need extra support

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has said the sector may need further government support as the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown eases.

05/29/20

Playtech recognises historic failings

Playtech pledges to donate £3.5million in recognition of historic failings following Gambling Commission report.

05/28/20

Kalamba Games appoints new Product Owner

Kalamba Games appoints Piotr Simon as Product Owner to spearhead the company’s product development.

05/28/20

France: PMU president steps down

Bertrand Méheut is stepping down from his position as President of the French sports and horse racing betting operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU).

05/27/20

Catena executive heads to Raketech

Senior Catena Media executive Oscar Karlsten has moved on to become new Chief Operating Officer at Raketech.

05/27/20

England betting shops to reopen June 15

Betting shops in England should be able to reopen from June 15 as the UK Prime Minister announces plans to ease lockdown.

05/27/20

Esports Entertainment arrives in New Jersey

Malta-based esports betting operator opens its first US office as it looks to secure licences across the country.

05/26/20

Scottish bookmaker bought by FansUnite

McBookie.com has been bought by Canada-based FansUnite for £1.3million.

05/22/20

Svenska Spel introduces cashless gaming service

State-run Svenska Spel is introducing the use of International Game Technology (IGT) cashless gaming technology at its venues across Sweden.

05/22/20

Catena revenue up despite pandemic

Catena Media saw revenue increase by 2 per cent in Q1 despite the impact of the pandemic on its sports betting segment.

05/22/20

OPAP appoints acting CEO

Greek gambling company OPAP has appointed Jan Karas as acting CEO from June 1.

05/21/20

Esports betting operator Luckbox to list on TSX

Luckbox will team up with capital pool company Elephant Hill, a TSX-listed shell company that helps private businesses go public.

05/21/20

MoneyMatrix appoints new CEO

iGaming software supplier EveryMatrix has named Samoil Dolejan as CEO of its payment processing business MoneyMatrix.

05/20/20

Matchbook CEO steps down

Mark Brosnan has stepped down as CEO of the online betting exchange Matchbook.

Check the latest Business news

How the US gambling industry recovers from coronavirus

BGC says sector may need extra support

Playtech recognises historic failings

Kalamba Games appoints new Product Owner

France: PMU president steps down

Catena executive heads to Raketech

England betting shops to reopen June 15

Esports Entertainment arrives in New Jersey

Scottish bookmaker bought by FansUnite

Svenska Spel introduces cashless gaming service

Catena revenue up despite pandemic

OPAP appoints acting CEO

Esports betting operator Luckbox to list on TSX

MoneyMatrix appoints new CEO

Matchbook CEO steps down

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