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Quebec Casinos Remain Shuttered as COVID-19 Situation Becomes Critical
The Province of Quebec has temporarily closed gaming properties and other entertainment venues because of COVID-19 threats. There is increased risk of the virus in the Canadian region, given the fast-spreading omicron variant. Quebec’s bars and movie theaters also have been shuttered....
Powerball Does Not Go Out on Christmas, Monday’s Drawing Worth $416 Million
Santa Claus did not make a special trip late Saturday night to give someone a $400 Powerball jackpot. So, that means Monday’s grand prize in the multi-state lottery is worth at least $416 million. The cash value for Monday’s drawing will be...
Florida Sheriff Seeks Civil Forfeiture of $1M+ Seized in Illegal Gambling Probe
A sheriff in South Florida wants to retain more than $1.2 million in cash, along with other items. The bounty was seized earlier this year during searches tied to an illegal bookmaking investigation that has yet to produce any criminal charges. The...
Playtech Launches First US Live Casino Studios in Michigan, New Jersey
Playtech, a gaming technology company, announced Friday it rolled out live casino studios for iGaming in Michigan and New Jersey. The news comes after the publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange received approvals from the Michigan Gaming Control Board and...
Boyd Gaming Fined $150K in Indiana After Failing to Disclose Review into Executive
Boyd Gaming has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). That's after the regulatory agency determined the Las Vegas-based gaming company did not reveal a former executive and license holder was the subject of an internal investigation....
Crown Resorts Fined in Victoria Over Relationship with “Unsuitable” Junket Operator
Crown Resorts is once again being forced to break out its wallet in Australia to cover a fine. The casino operator will need to pay the Victorian gaming regulator AU$1 million (US$720,700) for breaking junket rules. Crown Resorts has been under fire...
Stakelogic, SoftSwiss Add New Ground in Greece After Hellenic Gaming Approval
Stakelogic and SoftSwiss are adding Greece to their list of recent accomplishments. The online gaming companies have been approved by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) to enter the Greek iGaming market. Stakelogic has been busy this month. It recently gained access to...
BtoBet Adds Worldline’s PaymentIQ Solution to Streamline Payments Integration
BtoBet is making integration of its online gaming and sports betting platforms a little easier. Adding PaymentIQ by Worldline is designed to help make that possible. BtoBet is going to include PaymentIQ into its operations to give its partners more flexibility as...
Kangwon Land Casino Takes Novel Approach to Gambling Exclusion
Kangwon Land in South Korea is instituting a new responsible gambling program. It will soon allow a gambler's family members to email the casino to request a 10-day ban be put in place. For those who sometimes can't help themselves and get...
Isle of Man Gaming Operator IMME Gives up Gaming License
International Multi-Media Entertainments Limited (IMME) is done trying to fight the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The Isle of Man online gaming operator failed on a number of levels, which were only now revealed by the regulator. IMME is behind lotteries.com and thelotterycentre.com....
