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Crown Resorts Vote on Blackstone Acquisition Delayed a Month
Crown Resorts shareholders expected to vote on the casino operator's acquisition by The Blackstone Group this Friday. The vote will have to wait, as the private equity firm still doesn't have all the Australian permissions it needs. Everything seemed to be progressing...
Colombia’s Gaming Industry Continues to Raise the Bar on Success
Colombia's gaming industry is proving itself to be one of the most successful industries in the country, as well as in Latin America. Revenue from the sector continues to rise, creating more job opportunities than any other. Colombia has been at the...
UK Woman Gives Away Half Her Lottery Fortune
After winning millions of euros in the EuroMillions lottery in 2019, a UK woman has already given over half of it away, calling it her "addiction." Frances Connolly always knew that some day, she would win the lottery. She was so confident...
Novibet Gaming/Betting Renews Nuvei Deal, Gets Easier Apple Pay Access
Online sports betting and iGaming platform Novibet is reinforcing its position in the European market. Taking its partnership with payments platform Nuvei to a new level, users can now fund their accounts directly through Apple Pay. There's a competition of sorts going...
Brazil’s Senate May Put the Brakes on Gambling Bill, Political Divide Widens
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies had no difficulty approving an expanding gambling bill two months ago. The Senate, however, is dragging its feet, and may not put the topic on the agenda until next year. Two months ago, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved...
Australians Face Million-Dollar Fines for Running Illegal Online Poker Rooms
Online poker remains illegal in Australia, even as it finds a legitimate place in many developed countries. Because of its status, two men and a company face serious fines for offering online cardrooms. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that...
Gambling on Hares Is a Thing in the UK and It’s Feeding an Illegal Market in China
Illegal hare hunts have become an issue in the UK. They are live-streamed for gambling purposes, but MPs hope to bring the practice to an end through new legislation. The practice known as hare coursing is finding new life in the UK....
England Adds New Soccer Regulator to Improve the Sport’s Relationship with Fans
The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is introducing a new entity to the country's soccer world. An "independent regulator" will arrive to improve the sport's relationship with its fans. British soccer needs an ombudsman. Although the country has been...
New York Voters Back New Casinos in Poll, But Bills Stadium Plan Slammed
A poll released Monday by a New York college found that the state’s plan to license three casinos in or around New York City enjoys modest support from voters. The Siena College Research Institute reported that 46% of registered voters it surveyed...
Placing Sports Bets from Your Car Could Be Just a Voice Command Away
As sports betting continues to evolve, being able to place a wager anytime and anywhere becomes more important. Simplebet is helping take the concept to a new level, and placing wagers while driving could soon be a reality. Online sportsbooks give bettors...
