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BetMGM inks Professional Fighters League alliance
In the United States and the BetMGM retail and online sportsbetting brand has announced the signing of a deal that is to see it serve as an authorized gaming operator for the Professional Fighters League mixed martial arts organization. The Jersey City-headquartered sports wagering enterprise used an official Wednesday press release to detail that the […]
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Nairobi institutes higher range of licensing fees for gambling-friendly premises
Operators of gambling-friendly venues located in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi reportedly now have to pay a range of higher licensing fees following the passage of new legislation that has been designed to bring in more tax revenues and cash for charitable causes. According to a report from the Business Daily Africa newspaper, the Nairobi […]
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Australian financial crime watchdog expands anti-money laundering probe
A few weeks after launching an investigation into Crown Resorts Limited and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AusTRAC) regulator has now reportedly announced that it is widening this probe to include rival casino operators SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited and The Star Entertainment Group Limited. According to a report from the Reuters news service, […]
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Pragmatic Play brings back its fun-loving panda in Panda’s Fortune 2
Pragmatic Play recently launched a new online slot game, a sequel to the popular Panda’s Fortune title. In Panda’s Fortune 2, the developer brings back the loveable panda on the reels, offering a 3×5 grid with 25 paylines. Most symbols in the game have a golden version which increases the chances for a win to […]
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Tom Horn Gaming Limited gets fruity with its new La Tomatina online video slot
Maltese online casino games developer Tom Horn Gaming Limited is inviting video slot aficionados to experience an ‘unforgettable juicy adventure’ via its new five-reel and 40-payline La Tomatina video slot. Headquartered in the Valletta suburb of Is-Swatar, the innovator used an official Wednesday press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to state that […]
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New Jersey legislators pass pandemic-related casino relief measure
In the eastern American state of New Jersey and legislators reportedly approved a bill earlier this week that would look to help the nine casinos located in Atlantic City to recover from the devastating financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a Thursday report from the Associated Press news service, the legislation would exempt […]
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New York City casino plan scuppered by local political infighting
In the eastern American state of New York and local politicians have reportedly killed off a proposition that could have seen a casino resort brought to the densely-populated island of Manhattan as soon as later this year. According to a Wednesday report from the New York Post newspaper, the proposal to authorize a Las Vegas-style […]
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Betfred gains a foothold in South Africa with BettingWorld.co.za purchase
British bookmaking giant Betfred has reportedly secured a foothold in the potentially-lucrative South African market following its purchase for approximately £6.1 million ($8.7 million) of the online sportsbetting domain at BettingWorld.co.za. According to a report from SBC News, the acquisition concluded last week but remains subject to final adjustments associated with the net capital of […]
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DSWV files complaint against Germany’s coming iGaming tax rate
In Germany and the Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) industry representative has reportedly filed an official complaint concerning the iGaming tax rates contained within the country’s recently-ratified New State Treaty on Gambling. According to a report from iGamingBusiness.com, the action has been lodged with the European Commission and argues that the coming system represents illegal state aid […]
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Philadelphia Phillies Place Outfielder Roman Quinn on 60 – Day Injured List
On Saturday, May 29th, 2021 the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn left the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 5th inning after stumbling and falling as he rounded third base on a Ronald Torreyes’ two – run double. As Quinn got up to hop home on his right leg he was in obvious […]
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