The government of Laos has called off the process to sell the contested Savan Vegas casino, according to one of the companies shortlisted for the tender.

Electronic gaming machines maker RGB International Bhd said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia that “the tender for sales process for the Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Lao People’s Democratic Republic was terminated by the government of Lao PDR.”

RGB International didn’t mention why the process was cancelled.

Back in March, U.S.-based private investment firm San Marco Capital Partners LLC came up with a shortlist of the candidates for the acquisition of Savan Vegas complex. Aside from RGB, which was part of a consortium, other parties named in the shortlist include Nasdaq-listed casino junket investor Iao Kun Group Holding Company Ltd., Hong Kong-listed casino services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd., Hong Kong-based casino and gaming hall operator Silver Heritage Ltd, European casino operator Groupe Lucien Barriere, and U.S.-based investment firm PGP Investors LLC.

The government of Laos has called off the process to sell the contested Savan Vegas casino, according to one of the companies shortlisted for the tender.

Electronic gaming machines maker RGB International Bhd said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia that “the tender for sales process for the Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Lao People’s Democratic Republic was terminated by the government of Lao PDR.”

RGB International didn’t mention why the process was cancelled.

Back in March, U.S.-based private investment firm San Marco Capital Partners LLC came up with a shortlist of the candidates for the acquisition of Savan Vegas complex. Aside from RGB, which was part of a consortium, other parties named in the shortlist include Nasdaq-listed casino junket investor Iao Kun Group Holding Company Ltd., Hong Kong-listed casino services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd., Hong Kong-based casino and gaming hall operator Silver Heritage Ltd, European casino operator Groupe Lucien Barriere, and U.S.-based investment firm PGP Investors LLC.

Euro Partners, the primary affiliate program of gambling software provider Playtech, has exited Canada for a second time.

According to a Grizzly Gambling report, Euro Partners’ online casinos will stop accepting players from Canada and also Australia starting May 1, 2016.

The network had already asked its affiliates “to inform people that Canadian players will no longer be accepted in their member casinos,” including Europa Casino, Titan Casino, and Casino Tropez. Euro Partners also warned its players to close their accounts before May 1, “after which time all player accounts will be frozen.”

This isn’t the first time Euro Partners withdrew from the North American country. In November 2013, the flagship Playtech operator sent a ‘Dear John’ letter to the Canadian market, telling players on sites such as Titanbet—Playtech’s sports betting operation—to withdraw their account balances as soon as possible without explaining why they’re leaving, leaving many to speculate that Playtech was concerned Canadian authorities were about to target internationally-licensed operators in Canada.

Euro Partners, the primary affiliate program of gambling software provider Playtech, has exited Canada for a second time.

According to a Grizzly Gambling report, Euro Partners’ online casinos will stop accepting players from Canada and also Australia starting May 1, 2016.

The network had already asked its affiliates “to inform people that Canadian players will no longer be accepted in their member casinos,” including Europa Casino, Titan Casino, and Casino Tropez. Euro Partners also warned its players to close their accounts before May 1, “after which time all player accounts will be frozen.”

This isn’t the first time Euro Partners withdrew from the North American country. In November 2013, the flagship Playtech operator sent a ‘Dear John’ letter to the Canadian market, telling players on sites such as Titanbet—Playtech’s sports betting operation—to withdraw their account balances as soon as possible without explaining why they’re leaving, leaving many to speculate that Playtech was concerned Canadian authorities were about to target internationally-licensed operators in Canada.

Forbes has released their 2016 ‘Most Valuable Soccer Teams’ list and Real Madrid lead the way valued at an estimated $3.645 billion. The Premier League dominates the list occupying six of the top ten spots.

Real Madrid is the most valuable football club in the world according to Forbes magazine. Forbes experts value The Galacticos at $3.645 billion, a 12% increase on 2015, pulling in annual revenue of $694m, and operating income of $162m.

The Spanish giants top the list thanks to the most valuable shirt sponsorship deal in world football signed at the turn of the year. Madrid and the German sportswear company Adidas signed a 10-year deal worth a staggering $1.6 billion. Add their sponsorship deal with their Fly Emirates package, and United Arab Emirates stadium deal and you have an impressive annual income of $192 million.

And they need every penny.

Forbes has released their 2016 ‘Most Valuable Soccer Teams’ list and Real Madrid lead the way valued at an estimated $3.645 billion. The Premier League dominates the list occupying six of the top ten spots.

Real Madrid is the most valuable football club in the world according to Forbes magazine. Forbes experts value The Galacticos at $3.645 billion, a 12% increase on 2015, pulling in annual revenue of $694m, and operating income of $162m.

The Spanish giants top the list thanks to the most valuable shirt sponsorship deal in world football signed at the turn of the year. Madrid and the German sportswear company Adidas signed a 10-year deal worth a staggering $1.6 billion. Add their sponsorship deal with their Fly Emirates package, and United Arab Emirates stadium deal and you have an impressive annual income of $192 million.

And they need every penny.

The shortlisted nominees for the Asia Gaming Awards are out! And it’s time to make your pick.

The tenth edition of the Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), which will be held on May 17 through 19th at the Venetian Macau, will see the inauguration of the Asia Gaming Awards. It’ an event jointly organized by Asia Gaming Brief and the Innovation Group.

The awards aims to celebrate operators, regulators, suppliers and service providers for their outstanding contributions to the land-based and online casino industries.

A total of five nominees have been shortlisted per award category and the next step next step is for peers to choose a favorite in any or all ten categories.

The shortlisted nominees for the Asia Gaming Awards are out! And it’s time to make your pick.

The tenth edition of the Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), which will be held on May 17 through 19th at the Venetian Macau, will see the inauguration of the Asia Gaming Awards. It’ an event jointly organized by Asia Gaming Brief and the Innovation Group.

The awards aims to celebrate operators, regulators, suppliers and service providers for their outstanding contributions to the land-based and online casino industries.

A total of five nominees have been shortlisted per award category and the next step next step is for peers to choose a favorite in any or all ten categories.

I’m convinced the twenty year-old iGaming affiliate industry is one of the best in the world and its still thriving.  Some of today’s biggest and best affiliates have been working in the industry for over a decade now, including super affiliate Roo Wright, Co-Founder of BingoPort.co.uk and several white label bingo operations.

Wright sold his prospering online bingo business to Gaming Realms in 2014 for 10.5 million pounds and figured it was time to retire.  Two years later Wright has found himself back in the iGaming affiliate industry because quite frankly, he just couldn’t stay away.

The drive behind his return was not monetary, rather it was his passion for the industry, the amazing friends he’s made along the way, the chase of search engine rankings and the undeniable fact he is a serial entrepreneur.

What I find most inspiring about Wright’s return is his belief the iGaming affiliate industry is still full of opportunity as opposed to the common notion our industry is saturated, especially in the UK.

I’m convinced the twenty year-old iGaming affiliate industry is one of the best in the world and its still thriving.  Some of today’s biggest and best affiliates have been working in the industry for over a decade now, including super affiliate Roo Wright, Co-Founder of BingoPort.co.uk and several white label bingo operations.

Wright sold his prospering online bingo business to Gaming Realms in 2014 for 10.5 million pounds and figured it was time to retire.  Two years later Wright has found himself back in the iGaming affiliate industry because quite frankly, he just couldn’t stay away.

The drive behind his return was not monetary, rather it was his passion for the industry, the amazing friends he’s made along the way, the chase of search engine rankings and the undeniable fact he is a serial entrepreneur.

What I find most inspiring about Wright’s return is his belief the iGaming affiliate industry is still full of opportunity as opposed to the common notion our industry is saturated, especially in the UK.

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands has agreed to pay Nevada regulators $2m to settle a complaint regarding its failure to abide by the terms of its gaming license.

Last month, Sands paid $9m to get the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to drop its probe into Sands’ funneling of millions of dollars to a Chinese consultant for extremely murky purposes. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) filed its own complaint against Sands over questionable transactions.

The NGCB issued a statement saying Sands was facing two counts of violating the terms of its Nevada gaming license. In addition to the Chinese consultant payments, the complaint also involves Sands’ 2013 non-prosecution deal with the US Department of Justice over Sands’ dealings with a casino high-roller who allegedly moonlighted as a methamphetamine supplier.

Despite having just filed its complaint on Wednesday, the NGCB said it had already reached a settlement under which Sands will pay a fine of $2m in exchange for neither admitting nor denying the NGCB’s allegations. The settlement needs to be confirmed by the Nevada Gaming Commission at its next meeting on May 19.