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Flutter Completes Acquisition of Lottery Operator Sisal
Sisal is now officially part of the Flutter family of companies. The Italy-based Italian lottery and gaming operator adds to Flutter’s ever-changing portfolio. Flutter began working on the $2.2-billion acquisition last year and announced that the two companies had reached an agreement...
Irish Lawmakers Call Out Government For ‘Illegal’ Gaming Licenses
Online casino and slot operators in Ireland are receiving licenses that allow them to offer their platforms legally. Now, lawmakers want answers. The Irish government's revenue department is responsible for issuing gaming licenses, provided the operator's activity falls within the legal scope...
Macau’s Fisherman’s Wharf Employees Face Dismissals, More Cuts Expected
The situation in Macau may be getting worse, as COVID-19 and regulatory changes threaten the city's gaming industry. Fisherman's Wharf employees are receiving their pink slips, the latest casualties of a major change in the SAR's direction. Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) confirmed...
New York Online Sports Betting Stays Strong Even During Summer Doldrums
For the first time, New York’s online sports betting market failed to generate a $1 billion handle for a month. Bettors in the Empire State wagered $800.8 million for the month of July, according to the state’s Gaming Commission, . The total...
Ohio Responsible Gambling Campaign Targets Educating College Students
It’s almost time for college students to head to campus for the start of the school year. In Ohio, responsible gambling advocates are using the occasion to raise awareness of just how prevalent problem gambling behaviors are among young adults. “Get Set...
PredictIt Defends Political Exchange Operations After Feds Revoke Privileges
The team behind PredictIt remains “committed to a future for political prediction markets,” a spokesperson told Casino.org Friday. The statement came one day after federal regulators rescinded a decision that’s allowed the online exchange to operate in the US for nearly eight...
Gannett Free to Partner With Other Sportsbooks After Tipico Deal Revised
One year after media giant Gannett entered into an exclusive alliance with sports betting operator Tipico, the US firm announced on Thursday the two sides have reworked the deal to let it partner with other sportsbooks. During the company’s conference call with...
Malta Sportsbook Thieves Caught Thanks to Surveillance Cameras
A trio of criminals is behind bars in Malta after robbing a sportsbook in the Mediterranean island country. Their downfall came thanks to surveillance footage that also provided irrefutable evidence of other crimes. The suspects approached a woman walking down the street,...
Las Vegas Boulevard ‘Street Takeover’ Halted by Metro Cops
Local police curtailed a reckless driving event planned for late last week on Las Vegas Boulevard. The drivers were to meet up at the Resorts World Las Vegas parking garage on Friday. Two men were charged, and word of their arrests was...
Goliath Poker Tournament Returns to Grosvenor Casino This Month
For European poker fans who didn't make it to the WSOP in Vegas or can't head to the WSOP Europe in the Czech Republic, there's another option. Coming up at the end of the month is the Goliath Texas Hold 'em tournament,...
