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888 Breaks into the African iGaming Market through Joint Venture
888 Holdings is ready to expand its global reach. The gaming operator with action in all verticals is moving into Africa through a joint venture with established and recognizable gaming names. 888 Holdings its hands...
Wakayama Lays Out Final Plans for IR, Expects Huge Financial Windfall
Less than a month before the submission of final integrated resort projects to the Japanese government, Wakayama has its plans ready. The prefecture is positive that the Wakayama Marina City casino property will be a...
Chilean Casinos Upset Over Arrival of Betsson, Investigation Already In Place
Chile is in the process of attempting to legalize online gaming and sports betting. Betsson reportedly didn't wait for the arrival, and casinos are denouncing the "illegal" entry of the online gaming company. Earlier this...
Marina Bay Sands Hostage Taker and Failed Gambler Heads to Jail
Last year, a Chinese man in Singapore kidnapped a woman and held her hostage at Marina Bay Sands after unsuccessful gambling bets. He was recently sent to prison for his actions. Huang appeared in court...
South Dakota Casinos To Eventually Allow Limited Sports Bets Via Mobile Apps
Casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota are gradually moving forward to allow for sports wagers by those bettors who are basically anywhere in the casinos. The wagers will be permitted via mobile apps only if people...
New Zealand Gambling Spend on the Rise, with Slot Machines Leading the Way
New Zealand's gambling industry enjoyed solid results in its most recent fiscal year. An update from the country's Department of Internal Affairs shows a 17% year-on-year increase in gambling spend across the 12-month period. New...
USFL Bets Allowed in 15 States, Football League Launches in April
Legal wagers can be bet in 15 states on upcoming United States Football League (USFL) games. Its inaugural football season starts on April 16. So far, the states which will permit bets on USFL games...
Macau Satellite Casinos for SJM Holdings, Melco Shutting Down
Ahead of a massive change to Macau's gambling regime this year, a number of satellite casinos are already shutting their doors. Seven satellites will soon close, of which four have ties to SJM Holdings and...
Philippines Sees Arrests For E-Sabong Debt Paid With Baby Sale
A desperate mother in the Philippines recently sold her nine-month-old baby daughter to cover her gambling debt. Police have now made arrests in connection with the sale. A mother who sold her baby to settle...
Star Entertainment CEO Matt Bekier To Resign as Company’s Troubles Mount
The investigation by New South Wales into Star Entertainment Group's ability to hold a casino license has claimed its first executive. CEO and Managing Director Matt Bekier has announced his resignation from the company. New...