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MGM Resorts has partnered with Playtech for a live casino offering that will stream directly from the MGM Grand and Bellagio properties in Las Vegas. The MGM Live games, which include single and double-zero roulette and baccarat, will be available to operators in regulated markets outside of the US, Playtech said. Speaking to iGaming Business, Playtech COO Shimon
Taking a look at some of the latest monthly US state results, iGB analyses a year-on-year rise in sports betting revenue in Kansas during May and growth in the land-based casino market in Detroit, Michigan. Sports betting revenue in Kansas was 10.1% higher at $9.8m (£7.7m/€9.1m) in May. As for Detroit, revenue from land-based casinos
Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. DC Lottery chief resigns, takes new job Connecticut Washington City Paper reporter Alex Koma broke the news that DC Lottery Office of Lottery and Gaming chief
Conquer Technology establishes gambling division to take on operator risks in small-scale tech innovation Former UK Tote product director and UK industry veteran Jamie Hart is seeking to streamline integration efforts for operators in his newly established role as head of gambling at UK technology consultancy Conquer Technology. Hart, who also spent time as an
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB updates you with the stories you may have missed over the last few days. On Thursday (6 June), the Rhode Island senate voted to increase the outstanding credit per player to $100,000 (£78,697/€92,973). The house is now expected to review the bill this week. The amended bill passed
Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of John Borghetti, the former boss of Virgin Australia, as its new chairman with effect from 1 July. Borghetti will replace William McBeath, who is stepping down as chairman after taking on the role in July 2022. McBeath will continue as an independent non-executive director of Crown. An experienced
The Donerail Group, a shareholder of Penn Entertainment, is calling for the company to sell assets amid strategic interest. Significant shareholder Donerail sent a letter to the Penn board of directors and board chair David Handler. In the letter, Donerail urged the company to sell assets to generate “meaningful and certain” value creation for investors.
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined three venues a collective AU$60,000 (£31,221/€36,696/$39,694) for breaching their permitted opening hours. The VGCCC found patrons continued to play the pokies at the three Victoria casinos outside of opening hours. The commission said it takes such offences “seriously”, choosing to utilise available enforcement action by
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has rejected speculation that it could build and open a new land-based casino in Thailand, despite the country edging closer to opening a legal gambling market. Reports emerged this week suggesting that Enrique ‘Ricky’ Razon, Filipino billionaire and chair of Bloomberry, could consider expansion in Thailand. The article on Bilyonaryo.com says Razon has shown
Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. PA, MA issue fines On 22 May the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that it had fined Wind Creek Bethlehem $125,000 (£98,089/€115,156) for allowing minors onto
