The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.
—Harry Golden
14th August 2018  
 
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The Story

Figures from gaming news outlet Agimeg showed that Italian sports betting operators had a combined retail and online revenue of €114.3m in July, up 32.4% from the same month last year.

 

The sports betting growth in Italy could soon be just a fond memory.

For the year-to-date, overall betting revenue is up 43.3% to €852m, while online betting is up 43.5% to €361.5m. Virtual betting brought in revenue of €21m while online casino revenue grew 26.7% year-on-year to €56m. The government’s share of this bounty totaled nearly €168m. All these growth will soon be erased once the new prohibition on all forms of gambling advertising kicks in on January 1, 2019.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bitcoin Cash is the new Neteller for online poker players

In this interview with Stephanie Tower, Global Poker CCO Jonas Odman explains why Bitcoin Cash is the cryptocurrency of choice for a growing number of poker players.

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  ASIA

China LotSynergy wins $200m court ruling over state-owned firm

China LotSynergy (CLS) was awarded a nearly $200m court victory after another company used CLS’ 41,500 video lottery terminals without paying the required remuneration.

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Melco casino staff protest over pay, working conditions

Employees of City of Dreams Macau staged a protest to demand a 14th month pay, a revamp of the casino’s promotion system, and the implementation of the smoking ban inside casinos.

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  EUROPE

Greece opens consultation on Hellinikon resort casino license

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is one step closer towards opening the €8b integrated resort in Athens after opening the public consultation for the project.

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  NORTH AMERICA

CG Technology’s third trip to Nevada’s regulatory woodshed

The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that the technology company was ordered to pay $250k in connection with a variety of infractions, like allowing punters outside Nevada to place wagers.

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The Stars Group makes second pit stop in Pennsylvania with Mt. Airy deal

With The Stars Group partnership, casino operator Mt. Airy is set to offer a range of online gambling games like sports betting and poker.

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  WORD OF THE DAY
 

Tilting — A term which describes a state of emotional frustration due to poor performance during a competitive video game. This could push a player to lose focus and play increasingly worse.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Serbian market update with Zoran Puhač at European Gaming Congress

Gaming expert Zoran Puhač will share the latest trends and insights about the Serbian market and legislation during the inaugural edition of European Gaming Congress.

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Congratulations to Wilson Lim for winning the Asian Poker Tour Main Event! The Singaporean poker player picked up the $243,324 first prize and a $30,000 PokerStars Platinum Pass for January’s PokerStars Poker Champions tournament.
 
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