Paddy Power Betfair Acquires 51 Percent Stake in Adjarabet

Renowned gaming operator Paddy Power Betfair has recently expanded its reach into the regulated gambling market in Georgia through the acquisition of a controlling 51 percent stake in Adjaraet, a leading betting and gaming operator in the state. The deal is estimated to have been worth at least €101m which is equivalent to £88.3m or […]

Japanese IR Plans Still up in the Air as Melco is Looking to Hire

Ho Yau Lung believes that a new immigration reform in Japan could set his plans for the country in motion. He has high hopes for the recently proposed immigration bill that passed the house last November. If enacted, the bill will allow businesses to hire foreign workers, which shapes up to be the one thing […]

Atlantic City Online Gambling Revenue Is Up 30%

NJ Online Gambling Revenue Is Up 30% New Jersey’s online gambling market has seen some impressive numbers this year. A recent report has shown that there has been a 30% increase in revenue from this time last year, an impressive rise worth $26.8 million. The state’s land-based market has also continued to improve, invalidating concerns […]

Vikings Coming to Online Casinos Nov 22

Back in February, NetEnt announced that its team of developers were working on a slot game based on the hit television show, Vikings. Since then, not much else was said, but the company has now attached a release date to the upcoming title – so, players can look forward to playing Vikings on November 22, […]

NetEnt to Provide Online Casino Games to NJ’s Churchill Downs

NetEnt is one of the leading online games developers in Europe, and the company is now ready to take over the American online gaming market. Over the past few months, the company has been making its way into New Jersey online casinos and has added yet another partner to its roster: Churchill Downs. Another Great […]

MLB Speaks Up About Sportsbetting

Almost every major sports league has spoken out about the new laws that have allowed states to offer sports betting to their players. The NHL, NFL and NBA have all commented on the development but the MLB has stayed quiet – until now. Major League Baseball has finally issued a statement about the newly legalized […]

The Stars Group Testing New VR Poker Product

Virtual reality poker is about to be the next big thing in the online poker world. Recently, The Stars Group announced that its new PokerVR product is undergoing testing, and will soon be available to public – allowing poker players to engage in cash games in tournament in a completely virtual setting. About PokerVR The […]

NZ Government Launches Plan to Help Problem Gamblers

Problem gambling is becoming a major issue in New Zealand, and the local government wants to do something about it. Recently, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a consultation on its future strategy to prevent problem gambling rates from rising and minimize gambling harm. Feedback from this consultation will shape the direction of the […]

CBS To Avoid Sports Betting Mentions During NFL Games

The Supreme Court has paved the wave for legalized sports betting across the country. While gaming operators are eager to get started launching their products, there is some concern over how betting will be portrayed in the media. This week, CBS held an NFL media day during which Sports Illustrated writer Jimmy Traina noted that Sean […]

Planet Oasis to Open New eSports Arena

eSports is a burgeoning market in the gaming industry around the world, and we are seeing some big brands react in a big way. Many prestigious venues across the country have opened up eSports arenas, and Planet Oasis is next. Soon, Columbus, OH will be home to one of the biggest eSports venues in the […]