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| Kindred crosses the Atlantic |
Malta-based online gambling operator Kindred Group finally joined in the scramble for U.S. sports betting revenue after signing a partnership deal with Hard Rock International’s new Atlantic City casino.
Kindred and Hard Rock were vague on the specifics of the deal.
The deal will span an initial five-year period, with an option to renew for another five years. Kindred U.S. senior VP Manuel Stan said that Hard Rock “will give New Jersey customers an absolutely great sports betting and gaming experience,” while Hard Rock International’s senior VP of online gaming Kresimir Spajic said that they are hoping Kindred’s “international experience and commitment to innovation” will translate into a significant success in New Jersey.
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Innovation comes from regulated markets opening up
In this interview with CalvinAyre.com’s Becky Liggero, Bede Gaming Ltd. founder Michael Brady explains how regulations and compliance limitations are pushing lottery operators to innovate.
| FROM COINGEEK.COM |
First regulated Bitcoin Cash futures now available
UK-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto Facilities has launched Bitcoin BCH-USD futures which will allow investors to “broaden investment opportunities and hedge risk more effectively.”
| GLOBAL ROUND UP |
| ASIA |
Macau gov’t grants remaining licenses for The 13 Hotel
The Macau Government Tourism Office issued the licenses needed for the hotel’s operations but casino operations won’t commence until March 31, 2019.
Interpol hails Asian crackdown on 2018 FIFA World Cup wagering
The International Police Organization lauded its allies in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand who helped in ensuring that the least amount of people had fun during the 2018 World Cup.
| NORTH AMERICA |
Two Pennsylvania casinos slapped with six-figure fines
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino and the Valley Forge Casino Resort were fined after the state’s Gaming Control Board saw that the venues committed “various infractions.”
New York poker room madam, alleged drug trafficker freed on bail
Geeta Singh and her accomplice David Diaz were arrested in a sting operation for leading several poker games which reportedly brought in “tens of thousands of dollars” each night.
| SOUTH AMERICA |
Argentina casino link to Hezbollah money laundering probe
Argentina Police raided a number of casinos and hotels in Puerto Iguazú as part of an investigation on the illicit activities of Assad Ahmad Barakat who has alleged ties to Hezbollah.
| FACT YOU NEED TO KNOW |
In 1980, seven employees of Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas were suspended after they reportedly took bets on when their patients would die. Nurse Jani Adams was even indicted by a Nevada grand jury in connection to the betting incident for allegedly cutting off oxygen from one of the patients.
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BetConstruct attends the Entertainment Arena Expo
The company will demonstrate their sportsbook, RNG and live casinos, virtual sports, and retail solutions at the Entertainment Arena Expo in Bucharest, Romania from September 3-5.
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