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Massachusetts casino agrees $6.8 million settlement over wages violations

MGM Springfield has agreed a $6.8 million settlement in Massachusetts with the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division over wage violations at the casino.

Following a multi-year investigation, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) reached a settlement with MGM Springfield in the form of restitution and penalties for wage and hour violations.

The full [...]

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Australia’s gambling self-exclusion register nears 10,000 sign-ups

Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion register BetStop has received almost 10,000 registrations since going live in August.

The majority of registrants are under 40 years of age and the most common registration period is for a lifetime, according to the Ministry of Social Services, while more than 1,200 people have also been [...]

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Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs posts another record in third quarter of 2023

New York-listed gaming and racing operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reported a 49 per cent increase in net revenue to a record $572.5 million for the third quarter of 2023.

After record performances in the first and second quarters of the year, the third quarter benefited from a 120 per [...]

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Delaware iGaming wagers grow by 4% in September

Delaware’s iGaming wagers grew by 4 per cent to $39.3 million in September, on the back of a good table games performance.

Online table games wagers were up by 21 per cent to $17.0 million, helping to make up for a 7 per cent decline in video lottery wagers to $22.3 [...]

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Svenska Spel

Svenska Spel’s Q3 online revenue grows to SEK1.04 billion

Svenska Spel has reported a 1 per cent increase in net gaming revenue (NGR) to SEK1.97 billion for the third quarter of 2023, with online growth offsetting a decline from its land-based operations.

Revenue from Svenska Spel’s core lottery division rose 2 per cent to SEK1.21 billion in Q3, with growth [...]

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Connecticut reports record sports and iGaming wagers in September

Connecticut’s sports and iGaming wagering rose by 22 per cent to a new monthly record of $1.31 billion in September 2023.

Total sports wagers increased by 39 per cent to $181.0 million, with both retail and online betting posting monthly highs.

Online sports betting in Connecticut grew by 40 per cent to [...]

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Boyd Gaming

Online drives Boyd Gaming’s third quarter growth

US casino operator Boyd Gaming has reported a 3 per cent increase in revenue to $903.2 million for the third quarter of 2023, with its Online division contributing nearly 10 per cent of the total.

The Online growth helped to offset a 2 per cent drop in Las Vegas Locals revenue [...]

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Finland

Finland’s gambling reforms set for implementation in 2026

Finland’s liberalised and regulated gambling market is expected to open in 2026 under the government’s proposed timeline to end the current monopoly.

Finland’s Ministry of Finance said Tuesday that it aims to submit a proposal to parliament to reform the gambling market in the Spring of 2025, with the re-regulated market [...]

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Buzz Bingo widens full year loss as restructuring costs offset revenue gains

British land-based and online bingo operator Buzz Bingo has reported a 40 per cent increase in revenue to £195.1 million for its financial year ended 14 January 2023.

In its first full trading period since the Covid pandemic, retail revenue grew by 47 per cent to £165.4 million, benefiting from an [...]

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Flutter Entertainment

Flutter’s Sisal names Sian Carson as chief people officer

Flutter Entertainment’s Sisal subsidiary has appointed Sian Carson as chief people officer.

Carson began her career in Italy in the financial sector covering multiple HR roles at UniCredit Group, and joined Flutter Entertainment in 2013 with Sportsbet in Australia.

She then took on increasing responsibilities in London at various divisions of Paddy [...]

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Light & Wonder takes over full ownership of SciPlay

New York-listed gaming supplier Light & Wonder has taken over full ownership of social and casual gaming operator SciPlay Corporation.

After entering into a definitive agreement in August, Light & Wonder has completed the acquisition of the remaining 17 per cent equity interest in SciPlay that it did not previously own [...]

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The Cordish Companies approved to enter Louisiana gaming market

The Cordish Companies has received unanimous regulatory approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to develop a new land-based casino in Bossier City.

The approval clears the way for Cordish to finalize the acquisition of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City and begin its transformation into a Live! branded [...]

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