Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
Russian bookies face the axe; online gambling legislation due in February?
Russian betting shops facing possible closure by 12 regional governments; online betting legislation expected by February?
New Jersey suspends PokerStars’ gaming license application for two years
New Jersey regulators suspend review of PokerStars' online gambling license application for two years due to lingering Black Friday charges.
Angela Leong rubbishes US committee stance on junket operators
Macau legislator Angela Leong On Kei rubbishes US committee stance on junket operators; Dore Holdings to focus on financial services.
Atlantic City casino revenue up second straight month; Atlantic Club $25m min. bid
Atlantic City casinos post rare back-to-back monthly gaming revenue gains, but only because Hurricane Sandy depressed last year's totals.
Bitcoin value plummets after China bars banks from Bitcoin dealings
China's central bank issues warning to banks not to deal with Bitcoin transactions, causing Bitcoin value to shed 25% in a few hours.
Taiwan delays casino legislation debate as Matsu residents rally for survival
Taiwan postpones casino debate as politicians demand more time to study issue; Matsu residents say casinos are necessary for survival
Amax losses mount; Iao Kun’s margins slump; Sands’ junket won’t pay the rent
Macau junket operator Iao Kun's two bad months; former Amax associate owes them $60m; Sands evict junket operator for not paying the rent.
Bulgaria approves threefold reduction in online gambling tax
Bulgaria's parliament approves threefold reduction in online gambling tax rates to encourage more operators to seek Bulgarian licenses.