Month: June 2023
Rhode Island has legalized online casinos as fast or faster than any other state
State-licensed online casino games will soon be available in Rhode Island, just months after the idea was informally circulated. RI is the smallest state in the United States with a land area less than 50 miles by 50 miles in each direction. It was the 13th colony and the first to declare independence in 1776. […]
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Allwyn posted tremendous revenue growth in the first quarter due to the acquisition of Camelot
European lottery leader Allwyn Entertainment has posted a dramatic year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter, up 80% year-on-year, thanks in no small part to its recent acquisition of well-known British lottery brand Camelot. 80% is more precisely 81.4% and represents the total of 1.58 billion euros, although the company’s UK results fell […]
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Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Opens June 20th, iGaming Accelerates 350%
Great Canadian entertainment has announced that the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will open on June 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. local time. The highly anticipated opening adjacent to Woodbine Racetrack will open a massive 300,000 square foot arcade and offer all the Las Vegas-style amenities Canadians have come to expect from a legacy lottery-casino […]
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No agreement on how many jobs would go to locals as part of Coney Island’s casino offering
As the bidding and licensing process for new casinos in and around New York City intensifies, let’s take a closer look at some of the potential local implications. At least one new casino will open under the New York State Casino License Tender designation, with two additional full casino licenses potentially going to existing lottery […]
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Lottery operators in the Netherlands face hefty fines for advertising games classified as “gambling” by the KSA
Since change is the only constant in the game world, things seem to stay the same within certain parameters according to specific goals and ambitions. When a regulator decides to protect its citizens from harm from external forces, especially if that regulator is a member of the European Union – but also in general – […]
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ComeOn has launched a bespoke live Nordic Ruby Lounge dealer selection for its Nordic-facing websites
The ComeOn Group has announced the launch of one new Selection Live dealer casino in Scandinavia under the brand name Nordic Ruby Lounge. The leading bespoke gaming studio joins the rest of the Ruby Lounge portfolio launched within the brand with Evolution Live Gaming in March 2022. The live studio offers players in the Nordic […]
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IGT is exploring the possibility of spinning off sports and digital gaming assets
Casino equipment manufacturer and digital gaming content provider International Game Technology Plc (IGT) has announced that its Board of Directors has “Evaluation of possible strategic alternatives” for the Group’s global Gaming and PlayDigital segments: “to unlock the full value of the IGT portfolio.” “IGT’s Board of Directors is considering a wide range of potential alternatives, […]
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Rhode Island appears to be on track to launch online casinos on January 1st
The legislators of The Rhode Island Senate has passed a bill that allows the state to open up one or more online casinos. The planned opening date is on January 1, 2024. The games would be regulated by the state lottery agency (RILOT) and the game servers would be located in one or both of […]
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The Malta Gaming Authority has released its 2022 annual report and finances
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its 2022 Annual Report and Accounts. The move and similar moves by government agencies are widely viewed as efforts to provide clarity on the mission and transparency of operations. In this regard, Malta has been more successful over the years, at least as far as the information provided […]
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For nearly a decade, intercounty rulings have shown that games of skill (“slots”) are legal in Pennsylvania
While almost a decadeJudge after judge decided that The Skill Games of Pennsylvania known by the name Pace-O-Matic are legal in the Commonwealth. However, prosecutors and agents at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Alcohol Enforcement and Enforcement (BLCE) appear keen to find a lawyer to side with them on the “chance vs. ability” issue and help […]
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