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Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Gov. Stitt’s Tribal Compacts are not O.K.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has been dealt another lousy hand in his quest to reshape the commercial relationship between the state and its tribal casino operators. Gov. Stitt’s efforts to squeeze more money out of the state’s tribal operators have so far been thwarted in state and federal courts. (Image: Alex Wong/Getty) On Tuesday, the […]
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Microgaming exclusive partnership with PearFiction Studios to kick of “Chicago Gold” launch Feb. 4
After the success of a previous one-off collaboration, Microgaming and PearFiction Studios have decided to “take the relationship to the next stage,” inking an exclusive agreement that will see the games designer supply content to the Isle of Man-based platform. The partnership begins on February 4, with the release of Chicago Gold, a high-volatility, 40-payline […]
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Robert Goldstein appointed to lead Las Vegas Sands Corporation
American casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation has reportedly named Robert Goldstein (pictured) to serve as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer following the January 11 death of predecessor Sheldon Adelson. According to a Tuesday report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, the 65-year-old had been serving as the Las Vegas-headquartered firm’s President and […]
read moreGoldstein, Purported Sports Betting Backer, Replaces Late Adelson as Las Vegas Sands Chairman, CEO
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) removed “acting” from Robert Goldstein’s titles as chairman and chief executive officer, making the long-time executive the company’s first permanent leader following the death of Sheldon Adelson earlier this month. Robert Goldstein (left). He’s now chairman and CEO of Las Vegas in a permanent capacity. (Image: The Straits Times) Goldstein, 64, […]
read moreIllegal Gambling Den Raided By Newark, New Jersey Police
New Jersey authorities arrested three Newark men accused of illegal gambling and alcohol sales last weekend, according to news reports. A television station shows a picture of a suspect in an illegal gambling operation in New Jersey. Victor Pereira, seen here, and two others were booked following a police raid in Newark. (Image: News 12 […]
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Coronavirus concern for Cirsa Gaming Corporation SA
Spanish casino and slots operator Cirsa Gaming Corporation SA has reportedly announced that its earnings for the final four months of 2020 dropped by over 52% year-on-year to around €66 million ($80.2 million). According to a report from G3Newswire, the Barcelona-headquartered firm attributed this large decrease to the temporary government-mandated closure of a large part […]
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Groupe Partouche granted year-long Forges-les-Eaux license extension
French casino operator Groupe Partouche has reportedly had the license for its Grand Casino venue in the small spa town of Forges-les-Eaux automatically extended by a further year after local officials were unable to launch a new tender owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to a Monday report from G3Newswire, the Paris-headquartered firm was […]
read moreApple Sued in California Over ‘Illegal Gambling’ Social Casino Apps
A lawsuit in California accuses tech giant Apple of facilitating illegal gambling and of violating state law, which bans slot machines. Apple says it complies with the laws of all jurisdictions in which it does business. (Image: Apple Inc) The complaint claims that the company’s distribution of free-play social casino games via its app store […]
read moreGeolocation Data Shows Record Weekend for Legal US Online Sports Betting Markets
The penultimate weekend for the NFL was a busy one for US mobile sports bettors. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) attempts a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Sunday’s AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. That game helped generate a record amount of legal online sports betting traffic, according to Conscious Gaming. (Image: […]
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Playson wraps up €60,000 “League Of” tournament; adds latest title to Timeless Fruits Slots portfolio
Kicking off the new year with a bang, Playson has awarded a total of €60,000 to the lucky winners of its League of Playson, the Maltese based software developer’s latest Network Tournament, while also launching its second new title of 2021 and latest addition to its Timeless Fruits Slots portfolio. No minimum bet was required […]
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