World Gaming News

Gaming Commission CEO departs after two years

• Dec 7, 2022

The chief executive of the Bermuda Gaming Commission has moved on after two years.

Top German state court: PokerStars must pay back €58k in pre-treaty losses

• Nov 11, 2022

The Köln Higher Regional Court has ruled that Pokerstars must reimburse a player’s losses because online casino was not yet legal in the state at the time the losses occurred.

Gambling in Asia seems to be at a crossroads

• Oct 11, 2022

At one time Macau and Asia were printing money for casino companies, but the pandemic and new rules have soured many operators on gambling in the Far East.

Government completes tender opening process, all seven companies tender documents confirmed valid

• Sep 19, 2022

Seven companies submitted bids for Macau’s casino gaming concessions on September 14th and on Friday all were approved for bidding.

Operators challenge German sports betting proximity ban

• Sep 14, 2022

The constitutional court in the German state of Baden-Württemberg will hear a case from four operators challenging a ban on operating sports betting facilities in the same building as casinos and gaming halls.

Paraguay seeking exclusive sports betting operator

• Sep 11, 2022

Paraguay is seeking an operator to partner with the country to offer sports betting.

MGM Resorts receives necessary clearances for LeoVegas purchase

• Aug 23, 2022

MGM Resorts International has announced it has received the necessary governmental clearances for the purchase of LeoVegas.

British bookmaker 888 Holdings profit slumps as inflation bites

• Aug 15, 2022

British bookmaker 888 reported a fall in its first-half interim profit likely caused by tightened UK online gambling safety measures and the cost-of-living crisis.

MGM Resorts expresses Thailand interest but wary on significant Macau investment

• Aug 5, 2022

MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has outlined the company’s interest in a potential integrated resort development in Thailand should a push to legalize casinos become a reality.

LatAm now Betsson’s largest market amid European decline in Q2

• Jul 27, 2022

Betsson disclosed revenue of €186.3m (£158.9m/$189.5m) from its second quarter results, which saw Latin America become its largest market - while revenue in western Europe fell by almost 40%.

UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns with white paper imminent

• Jul 8, 2022

Chris Philp, the minister in the UK government responsible for gambling, has stepped down with the country’s Gambling White Paper imminent, and revealed that the document is currently “with No 10 for final approval”.

Bet-at-home UK license suspended as Commission undertakes review

• Jul 8, 2022