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iGaming industry news directly from Operators, Affiliates, B2B platforms. Industry updates about Casino and Sportsbook Affiliates and Operators.

Norway
Is Norway Ready to Replace Its Gambling Monopoly with a Licensing Model? Norway has long taken a unique approach to gambling — one that sets it apart from most of Europe. While countries around
is norway ready to replace its gambling monopoly with a licensing model
Betr
MIXI to take over PointsBet with off-market plan After a failed scheme vote, MIXI activates Plan B - an off-market takeover of PointsBet at AU$1.20/share, pending regulatory approval and 50.1%
mixi to take over pointsbet with off market plan
Canada
Canada cancels digital tax to support iGaming growth Canada has officially canceled its proposed Digital Services Tax (DST), bringing relief to iGaming companies and opening new opportunities in the growing
canada cancels digital tax to support igaming growth
Vietnam
Vietnam approves a $2 billion casino resort in Van Don Vietnam has approved a $2 billion integrated casino resort project in Van Don, as the country indicates a more commercially-focused approach to
vietnam approves a $2 billion casino resort in van don
New Zealand
TAB becomes the only legal online sports betting operator in New Zealand New Zealand granted TAB NZ exclusive rights to provide online racing and sports betting, banning offshore operators from accepting bets from the
tab becomes the only legal online sports betting operator in new zealand
Star Entertainment Group
Star Entertainment’s DBC deal faces termination On June 30, Star Entertainment received official notice from its joint venture partners to terminate the agreement, effective in five business days.
star entertainment's dbc deal faces termination
Hard Rock
Hard Rock executive Alex Pariente under investigation Hard Rock International has suspended Alex Pariente, its corporate senior vice president of casino and hotel operations, following serious concerns about company
hard rock executive alex pariente under investigation
ELA Games
Juicy Crystal: ELA Games Releases New Luxury Title ELA Games, a dynamic game development studio, brings a fresh yet luxurious take on classic slots with its latest release, Juicy Crystal.
juicy crystal ela games releases new luxury title 2