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MERKUR Gaming withdraw from ICE London 2022 claiming covid and brexit

Submitted by admin on Mon, 24/01/2022 - 18:15

Espelkamp/London. Following a decision made by its Board of Directors the Merkur Gaming Group has reluctantly taken the decision to withdraw from its planned participation as a major exhibitor at London’s ICE 2022 (April 12th to 14th 2022).

In informing the ICE organisers, Clarion Events, of this decision Merkur cited their view that, for a number of reasons, the Group’s substantial investment in ICE would be unable to show a positive return.

UK | FEWER THAN ONE IN FIVE PUNTERS WILLING TO LET BETTING COMPANIES CARRY OUT STRICT ‘AFFORDABILITY’ CHECKS AMID BLACK MARKET WARNING

Submitted by admin on Mon, 24/01/2022 - 13:58

Fewer than one in five punters would be willing to let betting companies access their bank accounts or wage slips in order to have a flutter, a new poll has revealed.

Four new GrandWest millionaires made

Submitted by admin on Fri, 21/01/2022 - 12:32

Close to R30-million paid out during the festive season

CODERE ADDS THE CERTIFICATED ONLINE GAMING LIBRARY OF ZITRO AT THE JURISDICTION CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Submitted by admin on Fri, 21/01/2022 - 01:11

Zitro Digital, the online business unit of the global gaming industry provider Zitro, continues to extend its presence in virtual casinos of LATAM, introducing Video Bingo Games and Slot Games for online casinos in regulated markets.

THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR 2022 IN ROARING STYLE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 21/01/2022 - 01:02

Commemorate the Year of the Tiger with a lion dance, giant art installation, Lunar New Year cocktails and more

Comment on Entain's Q4 results - Russell Pointon, Edison Group

Submitted by admin on Thu, 20/01/2022 - 11:39

Russell Pointon, Director at Edison Group, comments:

“Following a strong performance in Q4 21, Entain’s pre-tax profit for FY21 is anticipated to be in the range of £875m - £885m, which is higher than expected.

“Entain’s Q4 net gaming revenue was up by 4% in the period up until 31st December. Retail NGR was particularly strong, it surged by 60%, with an increase in betting activity at its shops as volumes returned to within 10% of pre-pandemic levels.

European Casino Association: ‘ICE London is an opportunity to reunite the industry after two years apart.’

Submitted by admin on Wed, 19/01/2022 - 19:03

The European Casino Association has confirmed its support for April’s rearranged edition of ICE London (12/13/14 April ExCeL London) describing the event as an “opportunity to bring together the land-based casino sector after a prolonged period of absence”.