Newsom Signs California Sweepstakes Ban Bill Into Law Summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 831 into law, banning sweepstakes-style casinos in the state effective 1 January. The bill passed the legislature unanimously and was supported by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, which argued sweepstakes platforms infringed on tribal gaming rights. Industry groups urged […]
Former A-League Star Ulises Dávila Pleads Guilty to Match-Fixing Summary Ulises Dávila, the 34-year-old former Macarthur FC captain and 2021 A-League Men Player of the Year, has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to facilitating and engaging in conduct intended to corrupt the outcome of a betting event. The charges relate to a scheme during […]
Unibet faces Dutch drama of €75m consumer claim Summary Dutch consumer-claims organisation Dynamiet has filed a collective compensation claim worth about €75m against Unibet Netherlands, representing 2,500 players who lost money on Unibet before the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) took effect on 1 October 2021. The action, led by Dynamiet cofounder Deepak Thakoerdien, targets Kindred […]
Evolution introduces Ezugi as second US live dealer brand Summary Evolution has rolled out Ezugi as its second live dealer brand in the US, with titles such as EX Baccarat and Ultimate Auto Roulette now live in New Jersey, streamed from Evolution’s Atlantic City studio. The company plans to broaden Ezugi’s US footprint with a […]
Colombia to launch new Keno game built on blockchain Summary Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos has awarded a concession for a new national Keno game that will use blockchain technology to issue tickets. The initiative is expected to generate COP485bn (around €107m) for the country’s health sector over the next five years and forms part of […]
G2E closes 25th anniversary edition with 25,000 attendees exploring the future of gaming in Las Vegas | Yogonet International Summary The 25th Global Gaming Expo (G2E) wrapped at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, drawing roughly 25,000 professionals from over 120 countries. Organised by RX in partnership with the American Gaming Association (AGA), the show […]
Scientific Games Wraps Up Lotto New Zealand’s Retail and Digital Overhaul Summary Scientific Games has completed a major modernisation of Lotto New Zealand’s retail and digital systems, upgrading technology across around 1,100 retailers and overhauling the lottery’s online platform. The project used SG’s Momentum ecosystem and SYMPHONY central gaming system, deployed WAVE Contour point-of-sale terminals, […]
Cory Zeidman to Serve 46 Months in Prison over Bogus Sports Tipping Scheme Summary Cory Zeidman, a poker professional and 2012 World Series of Poker bracelet winner, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for running a fraudulent sports betting tipster operation. Zeidman ran the service from 2004 […]
Ainsworth’s CEO told to withdraw Nevada licence application Summary Ainsworth Gaming Technology (AGT) has said the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recommended its board withdraw CEO Harald Neumann’s application for a Nevada gaming licence. Neumann, who has led AGT since 2021 and previously held an NGCB licence, was due to meet the board on 11 […]
Intralot and Bally’s reach ‘milestone’ €2.7bn acquisition completion Summary Intralot has completed the acquisition of Bally’s Corporation’s International Interactive business in a cash-and-shares transaction valued at €2.7bn. The deal comprises €1.53bn in cash and €1.136bn in newly issued shares in the combined Intralot, giving Bally’s a 58% majority stake. Robeson Reeves (Bally’s CEO) will lead […]
