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Danish gambling revenue rises to DKK590m in May

Gambling revenue in Denmark rose by 3 per cent to DKK590.4 million (€79.2 million) in May, with sports betting showing the best monthly performance.

Denmark’s sports betting revenue grew by 13 per cent to DKK209.5 million. Mobile betting was the largest channel with revenue of DKK122.2 million, followed by retail betting [...]

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Codere Group appoints Gonzaga Higuero as new CEO

Spanish betting and gaming operator Codere Group has appointed Gonzaga Higuero as its new CEO.

Higuero joins Codere from the Health Transportation Group (Ambuibérica-Emeru), the leading health transport operator in Spain and the second biggest transport operator in Europe.

During his time there, he led the company’s refinancing process and turnaround, including [...]

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Canada

Manitoba gambling regulator names Gerry Sul as CEO

Canada's Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) has appointed Gerry Sul as president and chief executive officer.

Sul has been serving as interim president and CEO of the Canadian provincial gambling regulator since January following the departure of Manny Atwal, who left to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.

“We are very [...]

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Merkur opens first UK casino in Aberdeen

Gauselmann Group has opened its first Merkur branded casino in the United Kingdom in the Scottish city of Aberdeen.

The new Merkur Casino features four roulette tables, two blackjack tables, two electronic roulette products and a machine offering which comprises 20 of the latest B1 jackpot machines from the likes of [...]

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Admiral secures title sponsorship of Women’s Bundesliga

Novomatic-owned betting and gaming operator Admiral has been named as the official title sponsor of ÖFB Frauen-Bundesliga, the top division of Austrian women’s football.

The new three-year deal begins on 1 August and will see the sports betting provider continue its affiliation with Austrian football, having been a partner of the [...]

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William Hill

Play’n GO enters land-based gaming market with William Hill

Online slots developer Play’n GO is now also a land-based supplier following the release of its first game in the United Kingdom.

The company’s massively popular online slot Book of Dead is now available to players at approximately 100 William Hill betting shops in the UK, with the rollout set to [...]

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Novomatic partners Tecnet in Philippines

Austrian gaming giant Novomatic is looking to expand its presence in the Philippines after signing an agreement for Tecnet Asia to become an official distributor of its products.

The new distribution and service agreement covers Novomatic's electronic table games, video slots and casino management solutions in the country.

“The partnership with [...]

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Britain’s NHS to open seven new gambling clinics

Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) will open seven new gambling addiction clinics this summer to increase support for people experiencing gambling-related harms.

The NHS said it was “adapting to new healthcare needs” and rapidly expanding the support services for thousands of people after revealing that around 1,400 patients were referred for [...]

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Light & Wonder CFO Connie James to step down next month

New York-listed gaming supplier Light & Wonder has begun a search for a new chief financial officer (CFO) to replace Connie James, who will be leaving the company on 25 August.

James is stepping down as executive vice president, CFO, Treasurer and corporate secretary to pursue another opportunity that will allow [...]

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Las Vegas Sands signs up Minjee Lee as first female brand ambassador

New York-listed casino operator Las Vegas Sands has announced eight-time LPGA Tour champion Minjee Lee as the company's first female brand ambassador.

Through the new partnership, Sands and Lee will highlight the developmental and leadership skills athletics can bring to young women, while promoting women's golf at the company's global resorts [...]

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Norsk Tipping begins search for new CEO

Norway's state-owned gambling and lottery operator Norsk Tipping is looking for a new chief executive to replace Thor Gjermund Eriksen.

Eriksen only took up the position as CEO last September, but has informed newly elected Norsk Tipping chairman Sylvia Brustad that he will be leaving the company later this year to [...]

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Nevada gambling revenue drops 1% in May

Gambling revenue in Nevada dropped by 1 per cent to $1.29 billion in May, with sports betting one of the best performing sectors during the month.

Sports betting revenue was up by 11 per cent to $30.1 million, on total wagers of $527.4 million. Mobile betting revenue increased by 6 per [...]

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