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Cambodian Union Leader Imprisoned for Strike Related to NagaWorld

Chhim Sithar, president of a union representing workers from the NagaWorld casino complex in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh, has been sentenced by a local court to two years in jail, for what the criminal code calls “incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security”. The sentence was announced on Thursday, reported several international news […]

ANJ: France’s Gambling Market Achieves Record €12.9B in 2022

France’s national gambling authority, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), published its 2022 market report, showing disparities across the different verticals. Brick-and-Mortar Gambling on the Rise Gross gaming revenue for the year reached a record €12.9 billion ($13.9 billion), posting an increase of 20% compared to 2021, spearheaded by operators holding exclusive rights (La Française des […]

“The SIGA Model in Action” Presented by Canadian Gaming Summit

Patricia Cook, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, and Desiree Gervais, Vice President of Human Resources, of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, will discuss SIGA’s introduction to the digital gaming market and pioneering approach to regulatory agreements and revenue-sharing models, during an exclusive Keynote Fireside Chat at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit. The “First Nations partnerships: the SIGA […]

Genting Malaysia narrows loss in 1Q, records revenue of US$494 million

International casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd recorded total first-quarter revenue of just above MYR2.28 billion (US$493.7 million), up 32.7 percent from the prior-year period. Judged sequentially, group-wide revenue was down 6.2 percent, according to a Thursday filing to Bursa Malaysia. The group reported first-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of MYR592.9 […]

Lottomatica Introduces Instant Highlights and Smart Stats Overlays for Tennis as Pioneers

Stats Perform announced that it has agreed to supply Italy’s leading sportsbook, Lottomatica, with a selection of tennis solutions. Thanks to the deal, Lottomatica’s Goldbet and Better brand will be able to benefit from Instant Highlights and Smart Stats Overlays. Tennis is the latest sport to be covered by these solutions, just as announced by […]

Aristocrat’s H1 Financials Shine as They Benefit from Aggressive Expansion

Global gaming solution provider Aristocrat Leisure has reported positive financial results for the first half (H1). The company’s focus on diversifying its portfolio through strategic acquisitions is already paying dividends, ensuring fiscal stability despite macroeconomic pressures. North American operations performed exceedingly well, justifying further investments in the region. Revenue Growth Retains Its Momentum Aristocrat’s H1 […]

Newport World Resorts’ GGR increases by 36% YoY in 1Q

The owner and operator of Philippine casino and leisure complex Newport World Resorts (pictured), in the capital Manila, said first-quarter overall revenues rose 62.9 percent year-on-year, to PHP7.90 billion (US$140.9 million). First-quarter gross gaming revenues increased by 36.2 percent during the period, to just above PHP8.89 billion, according to a Tuesday filing. Net profit for […]

Spillemyndigheden Reports Many Danes Begin Gambling Prior to Reaching 18 Years of Age

The Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, has published data about its StopSpillet helpline. The helpline was launched in 2019 and has so far received thousands of people with gambling problems. Since launching, StopSpillet has received almost 2,500 inquiries via phone and chat, helping many problem players receive the help they need. The helpline is designed to […]

Singapore’s Visitor Count Increases by 14% Sequentially in 1Q

Visitor volume to Singapore grew by 13.7 percent sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, to 2.9 million, according to data issued by the city-state’s tourism board. Measured in year-on-year terms, it was up by more than 1,000 percent, as Singapore had approximately 246,000 visitor arrivals in the first three months of last year, with […]

Continent 8 Technologies Arrives in Kentucky Prior to Sports Betting Launch

Continent 8 Technologies, a provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and security solutions, has launched in Kentucky ahead of the launch of sports betting in the state. This is in line with the company’s first-to-market strategy. Kentucky continues to move closer to the legalization of online sports betting. The bill that would make wagering legal […]