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Mark Tricano, who led the opening of the new Fontainebleau resort on the Strip, has joined Station Casinos as senior vice president of operations. A new challenge for Tricano Mark Tricano, a veteran casino executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry, has taken a new role at Station Casinos, the leading operator…

Betsson Group, a leading online gambling operator, has announced its return to the Dutch iGaming market with two new acquisitions. The company has bought Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, a licensed online casino operator, and Holland Power Gaming B.V., a game development studio that supplies exclusive content to Holland Gaming Technology. The total value of the…

GAN Limited, a leading provider of online gaming and sports betting solutions, has recently announced the appointment of Seamus McGill as its new Chief Executive Officer. McGill, who had been serving as the interim CEO since September 2023, will also remain on the company’s board of directors. GAN’s Transition and Growth GAN Limited, formerly known as…

The French gambling giant La Francaise des Jeux SA (FDJ) has announced its intention to buy the Swedish online gaming operator Kindred Group Plc for 27.95 billion kronor ($2.7 billion) in cash. The deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, will create a European gaming champion with a strong…

Florida regulators have ordered three fantasy sports operators to stop offering their services in the state by March 1, citing violations of the state’s gambling laws. The operators are Underdog Fantasy, PrizePicks, and Betr, which offer pick’em-style contests that resemble proposition betting. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) sent cease-and-desist letters to the three companies…

The Concord Casino, a charitable gaming venue owned by former state senator Andy Sanborn, is up for sale after being ordered by state officials to close down and find a new buyer. The casino, which was accused of fraudulently obtaining and misusing federal COVID relief funds, has been suspended from operating for at least six…

Ontario has become the first province in Canada to launch a regulated online gaming market, opening up new opportunities for operators and players alike. The new market, called iGaming Ontario, is overseen by a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and aims to provide a safe and legal alternative to the…

DraftKings, the leading online sports betting and gaming company in the US, has announced its acquisition of Jackpocket, the first and only licensed lottery app in the country. The deal, worth $750 million, is expected to boost DraftKings’ revenue and customer base, as well as enhance its position in the online gaming industry. What is Jackpocket…

The MGM Grand Las Vegas, one of the largest and most iconic resorts on the Strip, is holding off its remodeling plans until the final designs for the Oakland A’s stadium are revealed. The resort wants to create a connection between its main entrance and the $1.5 billion ballpark, which is expected to be built…

The SBC Summit Rio, the largest event for the betting and gaming industry in Latin America, will host a special meet-up for sports teams and sponsors on March 6. The meet-up, called SBC Resenha FC, will take place at the Pragmatic Play Networking Bar and Lounge, and will offer an exclusive opportunity for delegates to…