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Sports Information Services Adds Gaming Betting Platform To Poland’s Betfan
Sports Information Services (SIS) has partnered with Betfan to offer its SIS Competitive Gaming esports betting on the latter's platforms. The agreement with the Polish sports betting operator will allow SIS to supply livestream images, commentary, and data with betting triggers. As...
Crown Resorts Recruits Simon McGrath to Oversee Crown Sydney
Crown Resorts is hoping an industry veteran from outside the casino operator's ranks will help put it on the right track. The beleaguered company has hired Simon McGrath, Accor Pacific's boss, to oversee its Crown Sydney operations, as well as the luxury...
1×2 Network Makes Danish iGaming Market Debut
Danish players now have access to the most popular slots from 1x2 Network & Iron Dog Studio brands. That's thanks to 1x2 Network's rapid expansion throughout Europe in the past 12 months. 1X2 Network's Denmark debut was part of the British gaming...
Imperial Pacific Losing Ground in Saipan as License Structure Likely to Be Changed
The failed casino operator behind Saipan's Imperial Palace is close to the end of its operations. This week, the US District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands granted a motion to appoint a limited receiver. It also ordered all gaming equipment owned...
Australia’s Aristocrat Not Letting Rival Bid Stand in the Way of Playtech Acquisition
Aristocrat said today it will continue to pursue its announced plan to acquire Playtech plc. That's despite the UK's online platform provider receiving a rival takeover proposal from one of its largest shareholders. Playtech made it clear that it received a request...
Crown Resorts Continues Corporate Makeover Amid Investigation
Amid acknowledgments of "significant cultural weakness" during ongoing hearings about Crown's suitability as an operator, the company announced a new Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer. The first person to fill the role will be Danielle Keighery, soon to be the former...
Merkur Adds Oryx Gaming to Czech Republic Footprint
Merkur is looking to enhance its operations in the Czech Republic by bringing in an online gaming platform with a strong global presence. Oryx Gaming will provide its platform and content to the operator in a new deal that was announced this...
Lithuania Approves New Tax Regime on Lottery Sales to Fund Olympic Sports
Lithuania's government has approved a new bill that may not make a lot of people happy. Starting next year, licensed lottery operators and agents must include a 13% tax on every ticket they sell. The funds from the tax will fund national...
Macau’s 2022 GGR Predicted To Be Half of 2019’s Performance
Macau's attempts at recovering from the damage caused by COVID-19 are going to take longer than expected. According to the government's updated budget, the city's gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2022 is expected to be MOP130 billion (US$16.2 billion). That's less than...
Denmark Sports Bettors To Be Carded Starting Next Year
Denmark's gaming regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has been busy lately. Beginning next summer, a law will require all sports bettors to be carded every time they place a wager at a retail establishment. A playing card is not required for scratch cards or lotto...
