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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....
Flutter Entertainment Buys Italian Operator Sisal for $2.2 Billion
Flutter Entertainment is finishing 2021 on a high note. The global gaming company has added Italy's online gaming platform Sisal to its portfolio in a $2.2-billion deal. The acquisition of the operator gives it substantial access to the Italian gaming market. Flutter...
Bundesliga International to Keep Sportradar Around for Another Five Years
Sportradar and Bundesliga International have agreed to extend their existing partnership. The sports content and technology company will offer Bundesliga content to a global audience through the continuation of the relationship. Bundesliga International follows Germany's Bundesliga, the top soccer tier in the...
Cashless Gaming Arrives in Spain Through Operator Recreativos Martin
Spain has become the latest country to embrace cashless options for gambling. Recreativos Martin is the first Spanish operator to include cashless gaming through a deal with Okto. Cashless gaming has a strong foothold in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the US....
Japan’s IR Plans Begin to Come into Focus Following Recent Announcements
Japan's integrated resort (IR) market is slowly beginning to come into focus. There are still a number of issues open, but advances by Osaka and Nagasaki are clearing the air. By January, everything should be on the table. Nagasaki continues to be...
NagaWorld Weekend Strike in Cambodia Does Little to Disrupt Operations
Employees went on strike at Cambodia's NagaWorld over the weekend. However, their actions had little impact on the casino resort's operations. It's now back to the drawing board for the workers. NagaWorld, the NagaCorp casino resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been...
Thailand Illegal Gambling Site 123plus Busted, Nearly $3M in Assets Seized
Police in Thailand have lately had their hands full with illegal gambling operations. A major gambling ring operating throughout the country was just broken up today, but that wasn't the only one. Another operation was taken down Monday night. It seems like...
Entain Helps Send Speed Skater Niall Treacy to the Winter Olympics
Entain is sending a speed skater to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The global gaming and sports betting company is sponsoring Niall Treacy's run for the gold through its partnership with SportsAid. The 2022 Winter Olympics are still scheduled to be...
Elys Game Tech Expands Newgioco Brand in Italy Through New Playtech Deal, US Next
Elys Game Technology is diving deeper into the Italian iGaming market. The gaming and sports betting technology company announced today a new partnership with Playtech. The company's Newgioco brand will now include content from the gaming software development company. Elys continues to...
New Zealand Gaming Co. Gets Golden Nugget Roulette Wheel Back Thanks To Ruse
Thieves fell for a ruse that has allowed New Zealand's Las Vegas Functions to recover merchandise stolen last week. Among the objects was an iconic roulette wheel that was previously part of the Golden Nugget's ensemble in Vegas. If you're going to...