Gambling

Las Vegas Sands wins appeal against businessman Richard Suen

The Supreme Court of Nevada reversed a judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corporation introduced by Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen and his Round Square Company consultancy.

07/27/16

Rwanda government suspends betting machines

The suspension comes after an investigation that found machines were being used in a way contrary to the law governing gaming activities in the country.

07/27/16

State clubs called on Football Federation Australia to ban gambling

The National Premier League NSW clubs urged the Football Federation Australia to ban betting on state league games, as they fear match-fixing is taking place in the semi-professional competition.

07/27/16

Nominations stage for the ‎CEEGAwards 2016 has been launched

The first edition of the Central and Eastern European Gambling Conference and Awards will be held in the hip area of Budapest on September 20.

07/27/16

Playtech strikes online deal with PokerStars

PokerStars has closed a deal to integrate Playtech slots into its online casino, as the Amaya-owned brand continues its push to become a more diversified operator.

07/27/16

GAMING1 join forces with Estoril Sol Group

The online casino expert signed a joint venture with Estoril Sol the Portuguese branch of the Stanley Ho’s Group.

07/27/16

Island View has green light to build a casino

The Mississippi State Port Authority Commission voted unanimously to modify the lease with casino operators Rick Carter and Terry Green allowing them to secure the funding for the projected casino.

07/27/16

Pennsylvania casinos to pay higher taxes on table games

The measure will become effective as soon as next week, after state legislature decided to add the tax to bring much needed revenues to Pennsylvania.

07/27/16

Scientific Games secures Romanian license

The industry’s technology provider was granted an online gambling license for content and games services gained via subsidiary SG Interactive.

07/27/16

William Hill releases statement regarding takeover reports

In the statement the bookmaker said although no formal proposal was submitted by the Consortium, William Hill would carefully consider any future proposal.

07/27/16

Microgaming presents new Tarzan slot

07/26/16

Online poker ban removed from Republican Party platform

Poker Players Alliance Vice President of Player Relations revealed that the ban on internet poker has been removed from the Republican Party’s platform in the run-up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

07/26/16

Australian liberal candidate reverses position on poker machines

Mark Parton has reversed his support of poker machines in the casino to join the Liberal election team.

07/26/16

Endorphina teams up with EASIT

The Czech provider of online gambling solutions entered a strategic partnership with supplier of sports betting and gaming products and services EASIT.

07/26/16

Maryland Live Casino is suing MGM

The cause of the dispute between Maryland Live Casino and MGM Resorts International is the disclosure of a list of high-rollers.

Check the latest Gambling news

Las Vegas Sands wins appeal against businessman Richard Suen

Rwanda government suspends betting machines

State clubs called on Football Federation Australia to ban gambling

Nominations stage for the ‎CEEGAwards 2016 has been launched

Playtech strikes online deal with PokerStars

GAMING1 join forces with Estoril Sol Group

Island View has green light to build a casino

Pennsylvania casinos to pay higher taxes on table games

Scientific Games secures Romanian license

William Hill releases statement regarding takeover reports

Microgaming presents new Tarzan slot

Online poker ban removed from Republican Party platform

Australian liberal candidate reverses position on poker machines

Endorphina teams up with EASIT

Maryland Live Casino is suing MGM

LatAm & Caribbean

Opposition deputy proposes end of regulated sports betting in Brazil

EMEA

UK gaming hall sector confidence plummets amid government criticism and calls for machine game duty increase

EMEA

Ukraine’s gambling harm strategy receives Cabinet of Ministers approval

EMEA

Entain expected to be removed from FTSE100