Kindred Group reveals share of revenue derived from high-risk gamblers as company vows to reduce figure to zero by 2023.
NetEnt leans on Red Tiger, UK & US to offset Swedish decline
NetEnt reports strong UK and US market growth offsetting declines in Sweden and Norway, while Red Tiger contributions boost revenue by one-quarter.
Française des Jeux pandemic survival plan: cut €80m in costs
French lottery and betting operator Française des Jeux to cut €80m in expenses to survive the slowdown in business caused by COVID-19.
Japan losing patience with its crowded pachinko parlors
Japan's government is losing patience with pachinko parlors not observing social distancing policies under the country's pandemic emergency order.
Singapore extends lockdown until June 1, Genting preps pay cuts
Singapore extends COVID-19 lockdown to June 1 after infections soar; Genting preps first group-wide pay cuts in company's 55-year history.
World Series of Poker postpones 2020 event on COVID-19 concerns
The World Series of Poker organizers finally bow to the inevitable by postponing the 2020 event until sometime in the fall due to COVID-19 concerns.
United Arab Emirates welcomes first fatwa-approved lottery
Emirates Loto launches fatwa-approved lottery offering jackpots that dwarf existing lotteries, which are only available at airport duty-free areas.
Rank Group relies on digital growth to offset retail closures
Rank Group reports revenue rising 5% in three months ending March 31 as digital growth helps offset shutdown of UK and international venues.
Vegas mayor tells Nevada guv to reopen casinos, stop “killing us”
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman demands Nevada governor reopen casinos closed by pandemic; casino execs mull Macau-style restrictions to allow reopening.