Controversial Bookmaker 1xBet Secures 5-Year National License in Nigeria
The Cyprus-based online bookmaker 1xBet has secured a National License to operate in Nigeria. The license, which expires in 2025, has been issued by the... Read more
Massachusetts Regulator to Search for New Director, Edward Bedrosian Steps Down on January 10
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is in for a new Executive Director after its current top staffer, Edward Bedrosian, announced his intentions to step down from his... Read more
Wheeling Island Remains without Operational Betting App as Busy Sports Season Approaches
The Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack in West Virginia headed into the new year without operational sports wagering due to issues with its Bet Lucky mobile... Read more
New Competition Drives Drop in Revenues for Connecticut Casinos in 2019
Gaming revenue at Connecticut’s two casinos has declined in 2019 due to the increased competition from new gaming operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Although... Read more
Recent Performance of Genting Singapore Raises Concern about Possibly Slowing Singaporean Gambling Sector in 2020
Over the last few years, Singapore has risen as a great destination location for affluent gamblers who are willing to access various gambling services and excellent... Read more
Oklahoma Gambling Venues May Be Deemed Illegal as of Jan. 1 as Governor’s Negotiations with Tribes Fail
The gambling industry in Oklahoma is now facing great uncertainty as the gaming compacts between the state and the native Indian tribes are set to expire... Read more
Gamblers Depart Cambodia Ahead of Gambling Ban, Licensed Casinos’ Number Rapidly Drops
The Cambodian Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that some gambling venues have already ceased operation due to fear of the looming inspections that await them. Earlier... Read more
Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Watchdog to Question Former Jubo League Leader over Illegal Gambling Allegations
The former leader of the Bangladesh youth organization Awami Jubo League Sheikh Fazlur Rahman Maruf was summoned by the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to... Read more
Dutch Gaming Regulator Combats Illegal Gambling with €3.5 Million in Fines for 2019
In an attempt to combat illegal operations of offshore betting and gambling firms, the Dutch gaming regulator has imposed fines of €3.5 million in 2019... Read more
Compulsive Gambler Sues Canada’s Caesars Windsor Casino after Losing $260,000
A compulsive gambler is now suing one of the largest casino resorts in Canada, Caesars Windsor, for allegedly letting him lose over CA$342,000 (approximately... Read more