Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month. The venues have been closed since March as part of the national effort to slow the spread of Covid-19. They were dealt a blow when the Government announced they would not be allowed to […]

YGAM Chief Executive Lee Willows reflects on some of the key topics to emerge from three reports published last week and highlights the valuable contribution the charity is making.    “Last week was a significant week for everyone connected the gambling industry. Reading the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) annual progress report; The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report and […]

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to give the green light for British casinos to finally re-open later this month in order to boost Treasury coffers and help kickstart the economy. The venues were dealt a huge blow last month when ministers ruled that they could not open their doors again on 4 July, having been closed since the […]

Casinos across the globe are working tirelessly to re-open safely to provide peace of mind for their staff and players, ensuring they are properly protected. TCSJOHNHUXLEY has been focused on this during the pandemic, launching the Care & Protect range of products designed specifically for live gaming requirements. From Play Safe Shields for table games to chip sanitization products, the […]

Ministers have been urged to respond positively to all the steps taken by casinos to ensure they can re-open their doors safely in July. Betting and Gaming Council chief executive Michael Dugher said it was clear the venues had “pulled out all the stops” after visiting Rialto Casino in the heart of London. The sector – which employs more than […]

Scientific Games and Caesars Entertainment have extended their existing digital sports betting partnership in preparation for the relaunch of the 2020/21 major league sports seasons. The move comes following recent mobile sports wagering launches in Pennsylvania and Indiana and the launch of online casino gaming in Pennsylvania. “We’re delighted with our partnership with Caesars Entertainment. We’re working side by side, […]

Scientific Games has announced that Eileen Moore Johnson will join the global gaming entertainment company as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Moore Johnson will oversee the company’s global human resources organisation and report directly to Scientific Games President and CEO Barry Cottle. A well-respected gaming industry leader, Moore Johnson joins Scientific Games from Caesars […]

LG Business Solutions USA has introduced a new vivid, transparent OLED display with cutting-edge touch-screen technology for an engaging digital signage experience that blends in beautifully with its environment. The new 55-inch LG Transparent OLED Touch Display, (model 55EW5TF) uses projected capacitive (P-Cap) film technology for a highly responsive, accurate touch experience while still allowing significantly greater transparency than conventional […]

To elevate the guest experience at the Hoiana Suncity gaming and entertainment venue, VISCO Joint Stock and ihD Ltd. has deployed state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional audio-visual (AV) and background music (BGM) solutions. Hoiana is the first beachfront integrated resort in Central Vietnam and had its preview soft opening on June 28, 2020. The impressive casino and resort consists of a cutting-edge […]

A Chilean investment company, Nueva Inversiones Pacifico Sur (IPS) wants to acquire a 50.1% controlling stake in Sun International With an offer of R22 per share, it believes that it has put a compelling price on the table It is also willing to offer the owner of Sun City a bridge loan to help it deal with short-term liquidity problems and […]