VICI Properties, the owner of four Alberta-based casinos in Canada, has successfully completed the acquisition of Century Casinos' real estate holdings The transaction was for CAD 2217 million (roughly $1626 million) VICI Properties will own four casinos under the terms of the agreement: Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St..

Governor Andy Beshear spent $20 at Churchill Downs, site of the legendary Kentucky Derby, to celebrate the beginning of legal sports wagering in Kentucky The Democratic governor's wager, which includes a parlay on the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville football teams outperforming oddsmakers, marks the start of legal sports..

According to recent rumors, Brazil is getting closer to adopting casino legislation This discovery has arisen as part of the debate over the proposed sports betting laws that is presently being debated in the National Congress Deputy André Fufuca, who has close ties to Chamber President Arthur Lira (PP), has been in the forefront of the effort..

Pragmatic Play, a leading iGaming content supplier, has expanded its worldwide reach through a relationship with William Hill, a subsidiary of 888 Holdings Pragmatic Play will supply William Hill with its live casino portfolio under this new deal, improving the UK-based operator's live casino products for its British audience Pragmatic Play's..

Amelco, a well-known provider of sports betting, casino, and lottery goods and solutions, has made a huge step forward by introducing its full iGaming suite in New Jersey This strategic expansion intends to increase the company's footprint in the United States and enable it to serve additional operators with comprehensive solutions Amelco's..

The operator behind the Irish National Lottery, Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), is now grappling with a hefty $160,900 fine The country's lottery watchdog slapped this fine after detecting that PLI sidestepped its licensing parameters This stern action originated from a thorough scrutiny of PLI's dealings Delving into its operations, the..

Betsson, fresh from its debut in Serbia, has outlined its plans to grow further through strategic acquisitions The gambling group successfully issued bonds worth EUR 75 million, approximately $804 million, to aid its merger and acquisition (M&A) pursuits This bond issue comes under a broader scope allowing the company to raise up to EUR 250..

Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), has launched an inquiry into claims that he and former Pagcor board members were involved in the disappearance of a PHP75 million (£10 million/€12 million/$13 million) performance bond According to local media sources, Tengco and other former Pagcor..

The UK government's recent move to reverse a proposed ban on gambling advertising has sparked a heated controversy Stuart Andrew, the UK minister for sport, gaming, and civil society, defended the decision during a tense hearing before the culture, media, and sport committee He noted "little evidence" to imply that gambling advertising caused..

The highly anticipated inauguration of Japan's first casino resort, located in Osaka, has been postponed, with the new estimated debut date set for around fall 2030 When the development plan was presented to the central government in April 2022, it was projected for autumn or winter 2029; however, this delay is owing to the plan only gaining..

Red Rake Gaming, a leading gaming content supplier, has reached a critical milestone in its development throughout the iGaming market in the United States The business has successfully obtained a license that will allow it to debut its gaming goods in Pennsylvania, signaling a watershed point in its expansion plan Red Rake Gaming sees..

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced major modifications to the Seventh sector Code for Socially Responsible Advertising (IGRG code), tightening advertising standards in the UK gaming sector These improvements are in line with the upcoming UK white paper and are intended to strengthen consumer protection and raise awareness about..

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, issued strong warnings to numerous gambling firms in August for breaking the country's new limitations on untargeted gambling ads In response to complaints that several online gambling operators were putting ads on public billboards and bus shelters in contravention of the new restrictions,..

HungryBear Gaming, a game design and development studio based in the UK and Canada, has introduced a customized sports betting version of its Slot Masters multiplayer game exclusively for Ladbrokes The new product, aptly named "Clash of the Day," leverages the same free-to-play tournament mechanics that underpinned the success of the original..

Genius Sports, a leading data, technology, and broadcast partner bridging the worlds of sports, betting, and media, has announced a significant extension of its exclusive data partnership with Brazil's National Basketball League (LNB) This extended partnership comes on the eve of the new basketball season scheduled to commence on October 21,..

Multinational gaming company Codere has made its mark in Mexico City with the launch of its inaugural Poker Room, along with the introduction of the Codere Poker Series brand The new Poker Room is situated within Casino Codere Meneo in Colonia Nápoles At the inauguration ceremony, which featured live music performances, Director of Operations..

LeoVegas Group, a leading player in the iGaming and betting industry, has successfully completed the acquisition of Push Gaming, enhancing its technological prowess The acquisition marks a significant step forward for LeoVegas Group, boosting its slot content offerings and overall potential in the industry Push Gaming, known for its..

SkyCity Entertainment, a prominent casino operator in New Zealand, has reported that the country's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has applied to temporarily suspend the license of its subsidiary, SkyCity Casino Management (SCML) This development has had a significant impact on SkyCity Entertainment's shares, resulting in an 185% drop in..

The UK Gambling Commission, responsible for overseeing gambling activities in the country, has taken action against online gambling operator In Touch Games Limited The regulator announced the suspension of In Touch Games Limited's license, impacting several of its online gambling brands, including bonusbosscouk, drslotcouk, and..

Jim Murren, former CEO of MGM Resorts International, has been named Chairman of the newly founded General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates This appointment is a huge step forward for the UAE as it establishes its gaming business and builds its first casino resort, the Wynn Al Marjan Island The $39..