Penn National appoints marketing star Kaplowitz to board
Penn National Gaming has boosted its board of directors with the appointment of experienced marketing executive Marla Kaplowitz.Kaplowitz (pictured) serves as President and CEO...
Nevada casino occupancy cut to 25% from Tuesday
Permitted occupancy at Nevada casinos - already at 50 per cent due to COVID-19 - will be reduced further, to 25 per cent, governor...
New Ontario lockdowns see more casinos close
Parts of the Canadian province of Ontario have today been placed into a minimum 28-day lockdown, forcing Great Canadian Gaming to increase its list...
Detroit casinos facing $67m losses as COVID forces further closures
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order this week enforcing the closure of its casinos in the state for three...
William Hill shareholders vote to approve Caesars’ cash offer
Caesars Entertainment Inc and William Hill PLC have confirmed that during the shareholder meetings held yesterday, the latter's shareholders approved the recommended 272p cash...
Wind Creek and Betfred unveil Pennsylvania’s newest sportsbook
Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred USA Sports have announced the opening of the newest sportsbook in Pennsylvania at Wind Creek Bethlehem on Wednesday this...
Chile’s Pacífico Sur finalizes Sun Dreams acquisition
Nueva Inversiones Pacífico Sur Limitada has completed the process to acquire the casino operator Sun Latam SpA, known as Sun Dreams. The Chilean company,...
Illinois sportsbooks quickest to reach $300m milestone in US history
Analysts for PlayIllinois.com have cited a “perfect storm” in their assessment of Illinois’ latest sports betting returns as the state got off to the...
Buenos Aires authorities allow casinos to reopen at limited capacity
After eight months with no operations, casinos in the City of Buenos Aires reopened on Monday morning this week, but with limited capacity. The...
AGA commercial gaming revenue tracker reveals promising Q3 figures
According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), US commercial gaming revenue for Q3 2020 totaled $9.04bn, reaching 81% of the industry’s pre-COVID levels in...
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Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...
SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration
SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub...
SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits
SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect
SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...