Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
Ladbrokes, Gala Coral to keep all brands post-merger
Ladbrokes delays releasing strategic review of lagging digital division due to merger talks with Gala Coral; all three brands to continue.
Baha Mar Ltd. sues Chinese state-owned contractor over delays
Developer Baha Mar Ltd. sues Chinese state-owned contractor China Construction America over delays in completing the $3.5b Baha Mar resort.
Macau confirms plan for full smoking ban in casinos despite operator protests
Macau gov't confirms full smoking ban plan, despite operators having spent millions constructing smoking lounges less than one year ago.
Bitcoin gambling site Primedice loses $1m in ‘Hufflepuff’ heist
Bitcoin online gambling site Primedice reveals that it was taken for $1m last year by a user who exploited an undiscovered software flaw.
Baha Mar Ltd. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The troubled $3.5m Baha Mar Resort & Casino has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing over $1b in debt.
Phil Mickelson linked to $2.75m connected with illegal sports betting bust
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson fingered as bettor who transferred $2.75m to intermediary working for illegal online sports betting operation.
UK gambling report offers last snapshot of pre-point-of-consumption tax market
UK Gambling Commission report offers final snapshot of UK market prior to implementation of 15% online point-of-consumption tax.
Mayweather v. Pacquiao, blackjack push Nevada gaming revenue over $1b in May
Nevada casino gaming revenue hits $1.003b in May, thanks to influx of punters for Mayweather v. Pacquiao and Rock In Rio music festival.