Russia blocks another payment processor from dealing with int'l firms; Russian-licensed online sports betting traffic falls 30% in 2020.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
The gambling stories that made headlines during the week of June 23-29, 2013.
Shanghai online gambling bust; Korea TV host given eight months for online bets
Shanghai police break up a gambling ring funnelling gamblers to online sites; Korean TV host given eight months for online sports betting.
Universal resolves foreign ownership issue surrounding Manila Bay Resorts
Universal Entertainment appears to have resolved foreign ownership dilemma surrounding Manila Bay Resorts casino development.
Bwin.party pays $15m to settle Kentucky civil suit
Bwin.party has paid the Commonwealth of Kentucky $15m to settle a civil suit based on PartyGaming's pre-UIGEA dealings with Kentuckians.
Adelson-funded anti-online gambling site StopInternetGambling.com launches
StopInternetGambling.com, an anti-online gambling site funded by Las Vegas Sands, launches.
Nevada gambling regulator says Macau junkets, triads on the decline
Nevada gaming regulator A.G. Burnett tells Congress that Macau junkets and triads are on the wane, laments China currency controls.
Betfair loses £49.4m in FY results; Matchbook revamps site, preps mobile
Betfair posted a £49.4m pre-tax loss in its fiscal year ending April 30, 2013; Matchbook.com revamps exchange site, preps mobile offering
Bulgaria bolsters blacklist; Hungarian state operator takes the online lead
Bulgaria adds 20 names to online gambling blacklist, incl. William Hill, PokerStars and PartyPoker; Hungary online sports bet site launches