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James Zenni

Kambi to Provide Sports Betting Platform for Affinity Interactive’s DRF Sports

Sports betting platform provider Kambi on Wednesday announced a deal with another emerging US operator. This time, the Malta-based technology company reached an agreement to provide sportsbook services for Affinity Interactive, which plans to operate under the brand DRF Sports. While terms...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 29, 2021

Casino Dress Codes Spotlighted After Model Stopped at Australian Gaming Floor

OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa was prevented this month from entering an Australian casino, allegedly because of her racy outfit. After making some quick adjustments, she was allowed onto the gaming floor. But overall, dress codes at gaming properties in recent years are...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 29, 2021
Seoul Hilton

Grand Korea Leisure Set to Relocate Gangbuk Gaming Ops in South Korea

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) now knows where it will be able to put one of its existing Seven Luck casinos in South Korea. The venue has to be moved after the property under it was sold, and it will now go to...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 29, 2021
Resorts World Sentosa

Genting Singapore Shutters Japanese Subsidiaries Following Yokohama IR Exit

Genting Singapore was once a possible candidate for an integrated resort (IR) in Yokohama, Japan. When the city scrapped those plans, the casino operator was put in a tough spot. Now, it's shutting down some of its Japanese operations as a result....

Casino.org Staff Writer December 29, 2021
Ivan Montik

SoftSwiss Enjoys a Strong 2021, as GGR More than Doubles Across the Year

SoftSwiss is bringing 2021 to a close on a high note. The game aggregator company reports that its full-year revenue was double in December what it was in January. SoftSwiss, which recently gained entry to the Greek market, has delivered its financial...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 29, 2021
Harry Reid

Harry Reid Dies: Senate Majority Leader and Nevada Gaming Chair was 82

Harry Reid, an iconic Nevada politician who made his mark in Las Vegas and Washington, died Tuesday at the age of 82. Best known nationally as the Democratic leader in the US Senate from 2005 to 2017, including eight years as the...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 28, 2021
Laila Mintas

Laila Mintas Says PlayUp Global CEO’s Greed Killed $450M Sale

The former CEO of PlayUp’s US division responded Monday to a federal lawsuit her ex-employer filed against her a month ago. In it, not only did Dr. Laila Mintas refute the company’s allegations that she disparaged the online gaming company, but she...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 28, 2021

Turning Stone Casino Gingerbread Village Honored, Christmas Competition Finalist

New York State’s Turning Stone Resort Casino gingerbread village recently was identified as a top US holiday display by Forbes magazine. Only 14 hotel properties nationwide made the list. Many visitors already have come to the Verona, N.Y. gaming property to see...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 28, 2021
Maarten Haijer

European Gaming and Betting Assn. Expects 2021 Gross Gaming Revenue to End Strong

Despite several stops and starts, 2021 will most likely have delivered better returns for casino operators in Europe. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) expects a year-on-year increase in revenue will be recorded when 2021 closes. The year 2020 was a...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 27, 2021
Macau COVID-19 Screening

Omicron COVID-19 Variant Starts to be Seen in Macau

Macau has succumbed to the latest variant of COVID-19. Omicron has arrived in the global gaming hub, but it's too early to expect a widespread outbreak. Health officials in the special administrative region (SAR) announced today that a single omicron case has...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 27, 2021