THE PHILIPPINES: EMERGING AS ASIA’S HUB FOR IGAMING AND BLOCKCHAIN
The South East Asian archipelago, the Philippines is emerging to be the region’s hub for iGaming, blockchain and AI by leading the establishment of regulatory framework and providing massive opportunities in the country for these industries to thrive in. Due…
SURVEY FINDS YOKOHAMA IR OPPOSED BY CITIZENS
A survey of Yokohama citizens about the prospect of an IR bid, conducted by Kanagawa Shimbun and JX PRESS, has shown that 63.85% oppose the bid. The most common reason for the public’s opposition was that, “A casino does not…
SOUTH AFRICA: BETTING TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Over the last decade, South Africa has established itself as the biggest gambling country on the African continent, according to figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers. In terms of revenue the rainbow nation is ahead of Nigeria and Kenya, with the market continuing…
NEW UK GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE OPENS
The UK’s first gambling addiction service outside of London has launched today (18 September), with problem gamblers now able to access care at a new facility in Leeds. The new NHS service, run by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation…
MACAU GAMING REVENUE PREDICTED TO CONTINUE DROP THROUGH 2019 END
Macau is suffering from a gaming drought that has resulted in 2019 being slightly weaker than expected. There isn’t much cause for alarm, given that the city’s casinos are still contributing significantly to Macau’s wallet, and a slump every now and…
IGAMING IDOL GALA AWARDS 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
The recently held 4th iGaming Idol Gala Awards in Malta has recognized yet again the crème de la crème of the iGaming space—this time not just individuals, but also deserving companies and their contributions. Graced by the industry’s gorgeous women…
ICE AFRICA TO PAVE WAY FOR CONTINENT’S TRAILBLAZING CUSTOMER DATA BOOM, ARGUES PARIMATCH AFRICA CEO
‘An unmissable opportunity for the entire industry to build a solid, sustainable foundation for the future of gaming,’ is how LashaGogiberidze, Chief Executive Officer at Parimatch Africa has described this year’s ICE Africa. Talking ahead of his panel debate on…
32RED’S UK FOOTBALL SPONSORSHIPS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
Online gambling operatorKindred Group’s online casino brand 32Red plans to use its UK football sponsorships to promote responsible gambling, even as footie fans say they don’t want their clubs sponsored by betting operators. On Tuesday, Kindred announced that the five 32Red-sponsored UK…
OVER 250 OPERATORS AT OLYMPIA LONDON FOR BETTING ON SPORTS
Held at Olympia London from 17-20 September, Betting on Sports is the largest dedicated sports betting conference in the world and provides the most extensive conference agenda of any event in the industry. SBC Founder & CEO Rasmus Sojmark commented: “This year’s Betting on…
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE VOWS TO PROTECT MACAU’S GAMING AND TOURISM INDUSTRY FROM HARM
Macau’s Chief Executive-elect, Ho Iat Seng, has promised to protect the future of Macau’s gaming and tourism industries while addressing historical issues related to the SAR’s concession and sub-concession arrangement. Speaking at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, one…