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PlayUp Takes Injunction Request Against Former US CEO to Federal Appeals Court
PlayUp has appealed a federal judge’s ruling denying the Australian-based gaming company an injunction against its former CEO. It claims she violated the terms of her employment contract and scuttled a deal that would have led to a $450 million sale of...
Encore Boston Harbor Halts Development Plan, Project To Be Reevaluated
Wynn Resorts is reevaluating a planned Everett commercial development across from its Encore Boston Harbor venue. But at least one gaming sector analyst believes it will eventually be built at the Massachusetts casino. Under a prior plan, the casino company was to...
Genting Hong Kong’s Fate to be Decided By German Court Monday
Genting Hong Kong is facing trouble after falling behind in its financial obligations. A German court will soon decide what happens next with the gaming company's operations. The past couple of years hasn't been kind to Genting Hong. It began to invest...
Scrutiny of Australia’s Gaming Industry Heats Up
Australian authorities and regulators will soon be scrutinizing the country's gambling industry more than ever. The ILGA announced today that changes are on the way in New South Wales, and AUSTRAC is taking a closer look at Star Entertainment. Crown Resorts began...
China and Macau Working to Control Suspicious Money Movements
China continues to closely monitor where money goes and who spends it, especially if it can be tied to gambling. Intrinsically tied to the policing of the activity is Macau, which has seen an increase in suspicious transactions. China announced last June...
Maxima Compliance Looks to Help Local Gaming Operators in the Netherlands
Maxima Compliance has officially entered the Dutch online gambling space. The gaming compliance company recently opened an office in the Netherlands to help operators ensure they comply with regulations. The Netherlands, currently in the process of rolling out its iGaming segment, is...
DAZN Reportedly Closer to Finalizing BT Sport Acquisition
European sports broadcaster DAZN is a step closer to expanding its reach. The company has been working on a deal to acquire BT Sport, which could be completed soon. The title of leader in sports broadcasting was held for years by Sky...
New York, Seneca Nation End Gaming Payments Dispute, Agree to New Compact Talks
New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians have resolved their longstanding legal battle over their gaming compact, and agreed to begin negotiations on a new accord. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels announced the settlement in a message Wednesday night to tribal...
Florida Casino Petition Suit: Seminole-Funded PAC Wants State Review Stopped
A Florida judge is being asked to stop the certification of signatures for a proposed expanded gaming measure in the state. A political action committee (PAC) supported by the Seminole Tribe of Florida claims they were gathered illegally. "Standing Up for Florida"...
Boris Johnson Losing Odds for Reelection Smarkets Finds
Boris Johnson's days as Prime Minister of the UK may be numbered. However, a look at the betting activity surrounding his reelection potential on Smarkets shows the odds getting longer. Johnson became Prime Minister of the UK in July 2019 on a...