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Las Vegas Sands Divest Retail Portfolio, Focuses on Macau Instead
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Las Vegas Sands Divest Retail Portfolio, Focuses on Macau Instead

Las Vegas Sands has divested $6.25 billion from its retail portfolio, selling its flagship Las Vegas Strip resort and convention complex and refocusing the company’s efforts on Macau and Singapore.  Sheldon Adelson’s passing has called for a change of policies, which now focuses on the company’s more lucrative business operations in Asia. With Macau and Singapore […]
Google to Finally Allow Android Gambling Apps in Play Store
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Google to Finally Allow Android Gambling Apps in Play Store

A long-debated topic, Google will finally allow gambling apps to return on the company’s Play Store, after the tech-giant decided to re-introduce Android apps used for real money gambling in 15 countries, and the United States. The move comes in light of increasing regulatory measures that have allowed gambling in numerous jurisdictions, including in over […]
Entain Appoints Jette Nygaard-Andersen as CEO amid Failed MGM Bid
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Entain Appoints Jette Nygaard-Andersen as CEO amid Failed MGM Bid

Outgoing Entain CEO Shay Segev will be replaced by a worthwhile successor with non-executive board member Jette Nygaard –Andersen officially stepping in the position effective immediately. Segev is withdrawing from the company shortly after taking the reins over in November for a position in DAZN which will explore new opportunities for him and amid a […]
Kentucky Court Reinstates $1.3bn PokerStars Penalty
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Kentucky Court Reinstates $1.3bn PokerStars Penalty

Settled in 2018 by the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the state’s Supreme Court has reinstated a ruling against PokerStars and its parent company, Flutter Entertainment, to the tune of $1.3 billion. The company will have to pay $870 million fine and a 12% compound annual interest based on the decision of Justice Samuel Wright who […]
Evolution Employee Redundancies Lead to GWU Industrial Action
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Evolution Employee Redundancies Lead to GWU Industrial Action

Evolution’s abrupt decision to make redundant over NetEnt 300 employees has prompted criticism, dismay and support from the industry, including an industrial action from the General Workers’ Union. 300 NetEnt Employees Lose Jobs to Redundancies in Post Evo-Merger Two of the most prominent names in the iGaming world, to wit NetEnt and Evolution Gaming Group, […]
Las Vegas Off-Strip Properties Fare Better Than Counterparts
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Las Vegas Off-Strip Properties Fare Better Than Counterparts

The Las Vegas Strip has seen a steep decline in revenue in October year-over-year whereas local casinos continue to weather the pandemic much better. Southern Nevada Casinos Stay Strong Despite Pandemic Las Vegas casinos seem to be recovering at a different pace as the pandemic drags on and drains businesses’ purses. Yet, for casino companies […]
Sheldon Adelson Eyes Casino Legalization in Texas
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Sheldon Adelson Eyes Casino Legalization in Texas

Texas has been one of the states to resist the legalization of casino gambling for quite some time. Now, this may be changing as Las Vegas Sands Corporation founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson has taken interest in the state politics and expressed support for a potential expansion of gaming. Adelson is known as a benevolent […]
William Hill Approves Caesars $3.7bn Takeover Bid by Caesars
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William Hill Approves Caesars $3.7bn Takeover Bid by Caesars

During an extraordinary shareholder meeting on Thursday, November 19, William Hill shareholders voted with an overwhelming majority in support of Caesars Entertainment’s $3.7 billion bid to take over the company’s U.S. assets. The meeting was the final hurdle within the company necessary for the deal to move forward notwithstanding regulatory approval from the Competitions and […]
Las Vegas Strip Rio Casino Resort Plans a Return in December
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Las Vegas Strip Rio Casino Resort Plans a Return in December

Caesars is preparing to restart the off-Las Vegas Strip Rio Casino Resort, said chief executive Tom Reeg on Thursday. With 2020 proving difficult, Caesars managed to keep most of its 56 gaming properties open, with just the Rio having to suspend operations. Now, Reeg believes that the resort can restart operations as early as next […]
Google and Apple Hit with Class Action for Gambling Apps
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Google and Apple Hit with Class Action for Gambling Apps

Tech giants Google and Apple face class-action lawsuits in several states for allegedly promoting illegal gambling by distributing gaming apps which are casino-style gambling apps. The apps allow users to make in-app purchases of app currency to be able to continue to play. In Alabama, separate cases filed October 21 in federal court claim the […]