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Playtech Embroiled in Legal Battle With Mexican Gaming Partner Grupo Caliente
In a significant legal development for Playtech, Caliplay, a prominent Mexican online casino and sports betting entity operated by Grupo Caliente, has initiated legal proceedings to break up with its technology gaming partner. The two have been embroiled in a dispute for...
Australia’s Casinos Shouldn’t Expect Influx of Asian Gamblers to Boost Revenue
There's a chance that Australia's casinos may eventually be able to count on Chinese gamblers, who were once heavily involved in supporing the country's gaming economy. However, if analysts with S&P Global Ratings are correct in their predictions, that won't happen soon....
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Kenny Pickett Expects to Play in Week 5
Quarterback Kenny Pickett will play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week despite a knee injury, which knocked him out of the game in a 30-6 loss against the Houston Texans in Week 4. The Steelers (2-2) host the first-place Baltimore Ravens (3-1)...
Belgium Moves to Require ID Checks for Gamblers
In a move aimed at fortifying gaming regulations and intensifying efforts against underage gambling, Belgium's Federal Council of Ministers has given the green light to new restrictions on land-based gambling. The approved measures will mandate electronic ID verification for all retail, leisure,...
Cashless Gaming Not a Hit With All Gamblers, New Research Claims
Cashless gaming is found at casinos around the world, including in Las Vegas, and some regions, like New South Wales, Australia, want to make it mandatory. But new research shows that many gamblers aren't yet ready to jump on the cashless bandwagon....
Flutter to Close 21 Underperforming Paddy Power Betting Shops
Flutter is planning to shut down 21 Paddy Power betting shops. The move comes as Ireland is closer to major gambling reforms. Paddy Power plans to close 21 underperforming shops, mostly serving bettors in Dublin, Ireland's capital. The entire list includes shops...
Philippines’ Stalled Emerald Bay Casino May Have Found a New Backer
PH Resorts Group Holdings, a prominent gaming firm in the Philippines, has had a difficult journey in developing its latest property in the country. However, that may be changing, as it recently inked a nonbinding agreement with AppleOne Properties, marking a significant...
Singapore’s Gambling-Linked Money Laundering Breaks the $2B Mark
Singapore continues to grapple with a significant money-laundering scandal, with investigators uncovering evidence that suggests the illicit funds involved could now exceed $2 billion. The scandal is intricately linked to the illegal gambling industry, raising concerns about the effectiveness of financial regulatory...
Colombia’s Gambling Ecosystem is Becoming More Profitable
Gambling in Latin America continues to increase, and Colombia is reaping the rewards. Despite what some financial analysts are calling a recession in the country, Colombia's gambling ecosystem added over 15% to last year's revenue. Across the first eight months of the...
Massachusetts Casino Trips Funded by Condo Fraud
A local official in Massachusetts was sentenced to three years probation last week for improperly using condo funds for stops at Plainridge Park Casino. Cheryl S. Sullivan, 69, a former chairperson of the Dedham, Mass. Board of Tax Assessors was sentenced last...
