Russian Lawmakers Plan to Force Bookmakers to Pay ‘Gambling Addiction Rehabilitation Tax’ Summary Russian lawmakers are advocating for a new tax to be levied on legal bookmakers, aimed at funding treatment for gambling addiction. The proposal, spearheaded by Artem Metelev, Chairman of the State Duma’s Youth Policy Committee, is set for debate by the end […]
Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has granted initial approval for the significant merger between IGT and Everi, which could reshape the gaming supplier landscape. The merger, valued at $6.3 billion and facilitated by Apollo Global Management, aims to combine IGT’s gaming operations with Everi’s technology. The […]
Clarion Gaming reveals new ICE Research Institute initiative Summary As ICE embarks on its Barcelona chapter, it has announced a significant program as part of the ICE legacy project. Clarion Gaming, in collaboration with Fira Barcelona, will invest annually to create a positive impact beyond the show floor. Source: Article URL Key Points The ICE […]
Sun International to drive GrandWest footfall with R600m shopping centre Summary GrandWest Casino, the largest casino in South Africa, is expanding its offerings with a new R600 million shopping centre set to cover approximately 22,000 m². This project, a collaboration between Sun International and developer Flanagan & Gerard, aims to enhance the mixed-use leisure and […]
Italy Gaming Reforms to Slash iGaming in Half Summary The Italian government is set to implement significant reforms in the gaming sector aimed at reducing the number of iGaming operators from 81 to a potential 33. This initiative follows a recent tender which saw a sharp decline in applications, reflecting a push for a more […]
Casino Workers Urge NJ Governor Candidates to Back Smoking Ban Summary A group of Atlantic City casino workers is intensifying efforts to eliminate indoor smoking in casinos. They are urging governor candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli to support a full ban on smoking within these venues. Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) is advocating […]
Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has granted initial approval for a major merger between IGT and Everi Holdings, a merger valued at $6.3 billion. This merger could potentially reshape the gaming supplier landscape, as Apollo Global Management guides the deal through regulatory scrutiny. Details about the […]
Clarion Gaming reveals new ICE Research Institute initiative Summary As ICE makes its move to Barcelona, Clarion Gaming has launched the ICE Research Institute (IRI), a crucial part of its legacy project. This initiative aims to create a long-lasting positive impact in the gambling sector through annual funding dedicated to research on prevention and sustainability. […]
Italy Gaming Reforms to Slash iGaming in Half Summary Italy is gearing up for major changes in its online gaming market, aiming to reduce the number of operators from 81 to potentially just 33. This move follows a tender process by Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, which saw fewer applications than before due to newly […]
Casino Workers Urge NJ Governor Candidates to Back Smoking Ban Summary A group of Atlantic City casino workers is stepping up its efforts to end smoking inside casinos. They are asking governor candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli to support a full ban on indoor smoking. CEASE Presses Sherrill and Ciattarelli to Support Smoke-Free Casinos […]
