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India: Goa and Sikkim casinos given green light to reopen at 50% capacity

Casinos in Goa and Sikkim will restart operations from November 1st, under government imposed regulations, in bid to kickstart tourism activity Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated, “Casinos will start from November 1. We have given them permission. They will have to follow all the SOPs as issued to them by the Home Department. They…

SkillOnNet launches Turbonino Pay N Play casino

Market leading platform provider goes live with a second Pay N Play brand in Germany, Sweden and Finland in as many weeks Exciting times for powerful online casino platform SkillOnNet as it launches Turbonino, its second Pay N Play Trustly player registration and verification product, already well established in countries such as Sweden, Finland and…

Get ready for an African adventure with Lightning Box’s Kalahari Safari

Lightning Box is hitching a ride across the African wilderness in its new game Kalahari Safari The latest title from the Sydney-based studio, which will be exclusive to Betsson for two weeks, sees players make their way through the sandy savannah to pick up the big wins on offer.

Las Vegas Sands puts $6 billion price-tag on Strip properties

The organisation’s estate consists of the Venetian and Palazzo resorts, the Sands Expo and Convention Center, and 19 acres where the MSG Sphere is being built Preliminary talks between Las Vegas Sands Corporation and an investor could lead to the sale of the Las Vegas Strip Gaming and Convention operations in a deal worth in…

DPW halts Imperial Pacific International hotel and casino project in Garapan

The Department of Public Works ordered IPI to draw up work “immediately” as it was in violation of the Building Safety Code The Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has ordered Imperial Pacific International to halt works on the hotel and casino project in Garapan as it was in…

Kenyan lawmakers greenlight mobile money payment services for gambling

Mobile money platforms are now allowed as modes of payments for gambling operators The Kenya National Assembly’s Sports, Culture and Tourism Committee amended the Gaming Bill 2019 to allow mobile money platforms as modes of payments for gambling operators. The country has about 58 million mobile money subscribers. The minimum amount for an online gambling bet…

Kenyan lawmakers greenlight mobile money payment services for gambling

Mobile money platforms are now allowed as modes of payments for gambling operators The Kenya National Assembly’s Sports, Culture and Tourism Committee amended the Gaming Bill 2019 to allow mobile money platforms as modes of payments for gambling operators. The country has about 58 million mobile money subscribers. The minimum amount for an online gambling bet…

MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia reported to be stepping down

Unconfirmed reports claim that neither Heathcliff Farrugia nor MGA’s chief officer for authorisations, Karl Brincat Peplow will seek to renew their contracts once their term is up It has been reported by Maltatoday  that Heathcliff Farrugia, CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, has made an internal announcement to staff that he will not be renewing…

Delta Corp – India’s largest casino and hotel operator acquires 45% stake

Delta Corp invests an estimated $2.1 million in Waterways Shipyard Pvt Ltd, expected to be completed by December 31 India’s largest Casino and hotel operator, Delta Corp Ltd, will acquire a 45% stake in Waterways Shipyard Pvt Ltd, in Udupi, Karnataka, on India’s west coast.

A quantum leap in regulation for the gaming industry as IAGR and IGSA herald collaboration

“We strongly believe that collective dialogue with regulatory authorities on an international level is crucial to enhance regulatory oversight while driving efficiencies for operators and suppliers.” The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) have announced a collaboration aimed to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of gaming regulation internationally.