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Pagcor will revoke reduced gambling license fees

Fees reduction benefited gaming firms Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc., MCE Leisure (Philippines) Corp. and Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment, Inc.

08/12/16

AGE 2016 celebrates record attendance

The biggest event of its type in Australia saw record highs in its latest expo.

08/11/16

Massachusetts legalises fantasy sports

The future of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has been secured in Massachusetts after regulations were signed into law by the US state’s governor.

08/11/16

UKGC issues consumer warning about Betowen site

The UK Gambling Commission has issued a warning to British consumers regarding online gaming website betowen.com.

08/10/16

Income Access and 21Bet launch affiliate programme

UK-based online sportsbook and casino operator 21Bet closed a deal with Income Access to launch an affiliate programme.

08/10/16

UK Gambling Commission clarifies digital currency rules

The UK Gambling Commission updated its codes of practice issued this July, outlining how licensees can implement appropriate policies for so-called cash equivalents.

08/10/16

Federal appeals court found New Jersey’s sports gambling law void

The Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said that New Jersey could not enforce a 2014 law permitting wagering on sports.

08/10/16

William Hill rejects Rank Group and 888’s bid

The bookmaker rejected the £3.6 billion (€4.2 billion) takeover offer from Rank Group and 888.

08/09/16

UKGC is reviewing Smart TV Broadcasting license

The UK Gambling Commission has issued an interim suspension of online gambling license for Smart TV Broadcasting.

08/09/16

Vietnam is tuning up its betting regulation

The Asian country is finalising legislation to regulate wagering on international football matches as well as horse and dog racing.

08/08/16

Boylesports keen to buy Ladbrokes Coral shops

The bookmaker has confirmed its interest in buying Ladbrokes Coral shops for near £100 million (€117.8 million).

08/08/16

Besik Bolkvadze to speak at Batumi Casino Forum 2016

Casino Forum Batumi, to be held August 18 at the Leogrand Hotel, in Georgia, has announced that a key conference speaker will be Besik Bolkvadze, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Ajara A.R.

08/08/16

SiGMA establishes Malta Gaming Week partnerships

The organisers behind SiGMA have pulled off an impressive number of strategic partnerships, which are all set to culminate mid November in a much anticipated Malta Gaming Week.

08/05/16

DFS industry sees major distribution deal

Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership alongside NYX Digital Gaming.

08/05/16

Ladbrokes reported its financial results for 2016’s first six-months

The gambling operator has released its financial results for the six-months ended June 30, 2016.

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Pagcor will revoke reduced gambling license fees

AGE 2016 celebrates record attendance

Massachusetts legalises fantasy sports

UKGC issues consumer warning about Betowen site

Income Access and 21Bet launch affiliate programme

UK Gambling Commission clarifies digital currency rules

Federal appeals court found New Jersey’s sports gambling law void

William Hill rejects Rank Group and 888’s bid

UKGC is reviewing Smart TV Broadcasting license

Vietnam is tuning up its betting regulation

Boylesports keen to buy Ladbrokes Coral shops

Besik Bolkvadze to speak at Batumi Casino Forum 2016

SiGMA establishes Malta Gaming Week partnerships

DFS industry sees major distribution deal

Ladbrokes reported its financial results for 2016’s first six-months

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Irish gambling regulator considers enforcement action against major prediction market operator

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Greek gambling revenue on the rise as regulatory overhaul advances