Bloomberry Resorts appoints Gregory Hawkins as new President and COO Summary The Board of Directors of Bloomberry Resorts has appointed Gregory Francis Hawkins as Director, President, and Chief Operating Officer. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, Hawkins previously served as acting COO since February and will manage operations at Solaire Entertainment City and Solaire […]
New EU Deal Protects Gibraltar’s Gambling Industry, Says Trade Minister Summary Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar’s trade minister, has announced that a new agreement between the UK and EU has safeguarded Gibraltar’s gambling industry. This accord is crucial as it prevents potential tax revenue losses and job cuts that could have arisen from unresolved border checks between […]
Westgate Casino Marks Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday With Revamped 1,226sqm Las Vegas Villa Summary The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has unveiled the newly renovated Imperial Sky Villa in honour of Elvis Presley, coinciding with what would have been the icon’s 90th birthday year. This revitalised villa is a tribute to Presley’s enduring legacy, […]
NSW Premier says no intention to allow poker machines at Crown Sydney Summary NSW Premier Chris Minns has made it clear that there will be no introduction of poker machines at Crown Sydney. This announcement follows reports of discussions between Crown and the Gaming Minister regarding potential exemptions allowing poker machines, a privilege currently held […]
Germany Interstate Treaty update could solve deposit limit and IP blocking struggles Summary The update to Germany’s Interstate Treaty aims to tackle issues such as deposit limits and restrictions on online gambling operators. Key figures from the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) and experts are pushing for clarity around affordability checks and more competitive market conditions. […]
Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has addressed recent investigations into CEO Harald Neumann. These investigations, launched in 2019 by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, have included over 100 associates, including Neumann and Novomatic AG. Ainsworth, aware of these investigations since August 2019, has kept gaming […]
New EU Deal Safeguards Gibraltar’s Gambling Industry Summary Trade Minister Nigel Feetham has announced that a new agreement between the UK and EU will protect Gibraltar’s crucial gambling sector. He emphasized that without this deal, jobs and tax revenue from the industry could have faced significant jeopardy due to border control uncertainties with Spain. Source: […]
NSW Premier says no intention to allow poker machines at Crown Sydney Summary NSW Premier Chris Minns has firmly stated that there are no plans to permit poker machines at Crown Sydney. His announcement comes after discussions between Crown and the Gaming Minister concerning potential changes to existing gaming regulations that currently favour The Star […]
Germany Interstate Treaty Update Could Solve Deposit Limit and IP Blocking Struggles Summary The proposed update to Germany’s Interstate Treaty on Gambling could tackle issues related to deposit limits and IP blocking, as discussed by DOCV and legal experts. The GGL is considering amendments to existing rules, aiming to clarify the confusing regulations currently in […]
Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has addressed recent media articles regarding investigations launched in 2019 by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA). The investigations involve over 100 individuals, including CEO Harald Neumann and the company’s controlling shareholder, Novomatic AG. Ainsworth became aware of the WKStA […]
