Cambodia’s government is vowing to impose tighter restrictions on the country’s casinos in preparation for passage of new gaming laws next year.

On Saturday, Cambodia Daily reported that Prime Minister Hun Sen had signed a sub-decree on November 27 that created two new Interior Ministry departments under the National Police’s central security department. One of these departments will be tasked with combating money laundering and other crimes at the nation’s gambling venues.

Casinos will be subject to this new “anti-commercial gambling department,” whose responsibilities will include the “research, investigation and suppression of money laundering offenses related to gambling in casinos and entertainment clubs.” The new body will also seek to prevent the undefined category of “targeted people forbidden from gambling” from entering gambling venues.

Cambodia is reportedly putting the finishing touches on new gaming legislation, which promises higher taxes, greater financial oversight and vague suggestions of centralizing online gambling payment processing through government-managed servers.

Billionaire Carl Icahn has reportedly begun searching for a buyer for his Trump Taj Mahal casino, just one day after New Jersey legislators passed a bill that severely restricted Icahn’s future options for the property.

On Tuesday, the New York Post quoted sources claiming that Icahn was “in dialogue with operators” regarding a sale of the Atlantic City casino, which closed its doors in October after failing to come to terms with the property’s unionized workforce.

The news followed Monday’s passage by the New Jersey Assembly of new legislation that would impose a five-year gaming license suspension on any operator that voluntarily closes an Atlantic City casino. The state Senate has approved the bill by a similarly wide majority, leaving only Gov. Chris Christie’s signature for the bill to become law.

Icahn had previously voiced concerns that the legislation was unconstitutional in that it is retroactive to January 2016 and therefore applied only to himself and not to the other four AC properties that have shut their doors since 2014.

Billionaire Carl Icahn has reportedly begun searching for a buyer for his Trump Taj Mahal casino, just one day after New Jersey legislators passed a bill that severely restricted Icahn’s future options for the property.

On Tuesday, the New York Post quoted sources claiming that Icahn was “in dialogue with operators” regarding a sale of the Atlantic City casino, which closed its doors in October after failing to come to terms with the property’s unionized workforce.

The news followed Monday’s passage by the New Jersey Assembly of new legislation that would impose a five-year gaming license suspension on any operator that voluntarily closes an Atlantic City casino. The state Senate has approved the bill by a similarly wide majority, leaving only Gov. Chris Christie’s signature for the bill to become law.

Icahn had previously voiced concerns that the legislation was unconstitutional in that it is retroactive to January 2016 and therefore applied only to himself and not to the other four AC properties that have shut their doors since 2014.

Poland‘s legislators have approved sweeping amendments to their country’s gambling laws

Last week, both of Poland’s legislative chambers gave their assent to changes to the Polish Gambling Act. Assuming Polish President Andrzej Duda puts his John Hancock on the document, the changes will take effect on April 1, 2017.

Most of the major changes have already been well publicized, including adding online casino, bingo and poker games to the existing online sports betting and lottery products. However, the new online options will be the sole responsibility of the Totalizator Sportowy state gambling monopoly, leaving international operators out in the cold. Again.

The bill offers means of combatting internationally licensed operators that continue to serve Polish punters by imposing domain- and payment-blocking of unauthorized gambling sites starting no later than July 1, 2017. While Polish-licensed betting operators will be allowed some advertising leeway, they are prohibited from advertising banking services on their websites.

Two online poker skins on Playtech’s iPoker network have struck a deal to begin sharing player liquidity.

In what’s being billed as a first for regulated European market operators, Finland’s RAY and Austria’s Win2Day have agreed to form a joint poker network allowing each site’s players to match poker wits against players in the other site’s country.

The deal was formally approved by the Finnish Ministry of the Interior on December 8. Slots operator RAY has been a Playtech client since 2010 while Win2Day joined the Playtech party this year. The deal follows Playtech firming up a new online casino content deal with FRV Finland, the new national gaming entity encompassing RAY, Veikkaus and Fintoto.

Playtech COO Shimon Akad expressed pride at being “the first company to provide two great brands with a poker network and series of leading products that will combine to form the first ever cross-border poker network.” (It must be noted that the ‘first’ claim applies only if you ignore all dot-com poker operators.)

The growing number of bitcoin remittances in the country has not escaped the ever watchful eye of Philippine central bank authorities.

Nestor Espenilla, deputy governor at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), told Bloomberg that the current volume of transactions involving digital currencies in the country is “rising very quickly” since they are cheaper and quicker compared to regular remittance channels.

“We are studying putting virtual currency exchange operators under a more formal regulatory framework,” said Espenilla, noting that the central bank is “concerned with potential money laundering and consumer protection.”

BSP, the sole authority that can issue money in the Philippines, has yet to regulate cryptocurrency. But early this year, Espenilla revealed that there has been a “sizable spike” in flows of virtual currency, particularly bitcoin.

Another week of total, non-stop mayhem and we are nowhere closer to figuring out who the real top teams in the league. Seattle, Dallas and New England are the only teams that have clinched their division and there’s just two more weeks to go. This is absolutely awesome. The best part? Games on Christmas Day! All other games are on Christmas Eve Day (December 24th) starting at 1pm EST and 4pm EST.

1. New England Patriots (12-2 SU and 11-3 ATS)

If Brady wins a fifth Super Bowl with this otherwise no-name team, then the conversation about him being the GOAT is simply over (if it isn’t already). And yes they deserve to be favored by every measure.

Next Game: NYJ at New England -16.5

NetEnt, leading provider of online gaming solutions, today announces that its award-winning games are live and available on the regulated online casino market in Bulgaria.

A selection of NetEnt’s thrilling games have been launched with the largest gaming operator in Bulgaria, National Lottery Bulgaria, marking yet another regulated market entry in Europe for NetEnt. National Lottery Bulgaria has a strong position on the land-based gaming market, especially within scratch-cards, which is the most common type of game in Bulgaria. Following a recent re-regulation in the country, the operator has now introduced an online casino offering for the first time, with NetEnt as exclusive partner.

“Expansion on regulated markets is an important part of our growth strategy and I am very pleased that our popular online games are now live and available in Bulgaria. We look forward to supporting National Lottery Bulgaria in growing their online casino business and I am convinced that their players will enjoy our entertaining premium games,” says Enrico Bradamante, Chief of European Market Operations and MD of NetEnt Malta Ltd.

“As a market leader in Bulgaria, National Lottery is always delivering the best possible products to its customers. We recognize NetEnt as a stable partner, producing high quality games fitting perfectly into our gaming concept for entertainment. National Lottery Bulgaria’s customer base has over 2 million registered players and we hope that all of them will enjoy our new product,” says Milen Ganev, CEO of National Lottery Bulgaria.

NetEnt, leading provider of online gaming solutions, today announces that its award-winning games are live and available on the regulated online casino market in Bulgaria.

A selection of NetEnt’s thrilling games have been launched with the largest gaming operator in Bulgaria, National Lottery Bulgaria, marking yet another regulated market entry in Europe for NetEnt. National Lottery Bulgaria has a strong position on the land-based gaming market, especially within scratch-cards, which is the most common type of game in Bulgaria. Following a recent re-regulation in the country, the operator has now introduced an online casino offering for the first time, with NetEnt as exclusive partner.

“Expansion on regulated markets is an important part of our growth strategy and I am very pleased that our popular online games are now live and available in Bulgaria. We look forward to supporting National Lottery Bulgaria in growing their online casino business and I am convinced that their players will enjoy our entertaining premium games,” says Enrico Bradamante, Chief of European Market Operations and MD of NetEnt Malta Ltd.

“As a market leader in Bulgaria, National Lottery is always delivering the best possible products to its customers. We recognize NetEnt as a stable partner, producing high quality games fitting perfectly into our gaming concept for entertainment. National Lottery Bulgaria’s customer base has over 2 million registered players and we hope that all of them will enjoy our new product,” says Milen Ganev, CEO of National Lottery Bulgaria.

20th December, 2016 (Tel Aviv) – Gaming marketing optimisation specialist Beehive has launched a new online portal to share its latest insights, news and innovations to marketers across the gaming industry.

Beehive Community, which is free to access at http://community.beehivebi.com/, features expert analysis from the Beehive team on the issues that marketers working in gaming face every day.

Among the early posts are a guide to smart player clustering and a post explaining the importance of an intelligent and focused data strategy.

Adi Dagan, CEO of Beehive, said: “We have always believed that as well as offering market-leading products and services, it is important to share our expertise with customers, and that is why we have launched Beehive Community.

20th December, 2016 (Tel Aviv) – Gaming marketing optimisation specialist Beehive has launched a new online portal to share its latest insights, news and innovations to marketers across the gaming industry.

Beehive Community, which is free to access at http://community.beehivebi.com/, features expert analysis from the Beehive team on the issues that marketers working in gaming face every day.

Among the early posts are a guide to smart player clustering and a post explaining the importance of an intelligent and focused data strategy.

Adi Dagan, CEO of Beehive, said: “We have always believed that as well as offering market-leading products and services, it is important to share our expertise with customers, and that is why we have launched Beehive Community.

20th December, 2016 (Tel Aviv) – Gaming marketing optimisation specialist Beehive has launched a new online portal to share its latest insights, news and innovations to marketers across the gaming industry.

Beehive Community, which is free to access at http://community.beehivebi.com/, features expert analysis from the Beehive team on the issues that marketers working in gaming face every day.

Among the early posts are a guide to smart player clustering and a post explaining the importance of an intelligent and focused data strategy.

Adi Dagan, CEO of Beehive, said: “We have always believed that as well as offering market-leading products and services, it is important to share our expertise with customers, and that is why we have launched Beehive Community.

20th December, 2016 (Tel Aviv) – Gaming marketing optimisation specialist Beehive has launched a new online portal to share its latest insights, news and innovations to marketers across the gaming industry.

Beehive Community, which is free to access at http://community.beehivebi.com/, features expert analysis from the Beehive team on the issues that marketers working in gaming face every day.

Among the early posts are a guide to smart player clustering and a post explaining the importance of an intelligent and focused data strategy.

Adi Dagan, CEO of Beehive, said: “We have always believed that as well as offering market-leading products and services, it is important to share our expertise with customers, and that is why we have launched Beehive Community.

Mellieha, Malta (December 2016)- 1Click Games has entered into a partnership with leading virtual games specialist Kiron Interactive with the aim to attract an ever-growing virtual gaming community.

Following a seamless integration with 1Click Games platform, Kiron’s Betman Online remote game server, will be delivered across 1Click Games’ online casino network and its retail client base. 1Click games customers will have access to the full Betman Online virtual gaming portfolio with a total of 10 games currently, including; horse racing, football, greyhound racing, car racing, archery, cycling, slot cars and table tennis. Additional sports  will be made available by the first quarter of 2017, providing additional entertainment to 1Click Games sports betting customers.

Maxim Terehovich, CEO at 1Click Games, says: “We are delighted to enter into this partnership that will strengthen our offering and further drive our growth. Kiron’s virtual sports games are highly interesting for our clients – retail and online operators. We are looking forward to successful partnership, increase in player engagement and revenue.”

Steven Spartinos, CEO at Kiron Interactive, says: “We are excited to partner with 1Click Games and make our products available to their B2B customers across new territories. We are confident that our games will provide their players with a unique innovative virtual gaming and betting experience while also delivering an attractive complimentary revenue stream.”

Extends License with Endemol Shine Group Through 2019

Expanded Content to Feature a New Slot Machine Based on the Hit TV Game Show in 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (December 2016) Can you beat the banker? GSN Games, a worldwide leader in social casino games, today announced the expansion of Deal or No Deal™ content, with a new game coming to GSN Casino mobile in 2017. The expanded content is part of a long-term, multi-platform license extension with global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Endemol Shine Group for the Deal or No Deal license, a partnership that has been valued by GSN Games since 2009” said Dan Wiegenfeld, senior vice president and general manager of GSN Casino. “The addition of a new Deal or No Deal game provides even more content based on a fan-favorite entertainment brand and a top-quality gaming experience for our mobile players.”

Extends License with Endemol Shine Group Through 2019

Expanded Content to Feature a New Slot Machine Based on the Hit TV Game Show in 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (December 2016) Can you beat the banker? GSN Games, a worldwide leader in social casino games, today announced the expansion of Deal or No Deal™ content, with a new game coming to GSN Casino mobile in 2017. The expanded content is part of a long-term, multi-platform license extension with global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Endemol Shine Group for the Deal or No Deal license, a partnership that has been valued by GSN Games since 2009” said Dan Wiegenfeld, senior vice president and general manager of GSN Casino. “The addition of a new Deal or No Deal game provides even more content based on a fan-favorite entertainment brand and a top-quality gaming experience for our mobile players.”

Extends License with Endemol Shine Group Through 2019

Expanded Content to Feature a New Slot Machine Based on the Hit TV Game Show in 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (December 2016) Can you beat the banker? GSN Games, a worldwide leader in social casino games, today announced the expansion of Deal or No Deal™ content, with a new game coming to GSN Casino mobile in 2017. The expanded content is part of a long-term, multi-platform license extension with global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Endemol Shine Group for the Deal or No Deal license, a partnership that has been valued by GSN Games since 2009” said Dan Wiegenfeld, senior vice president and general manager of GSN Casino. “The addition of a new Deal or No Deal game provides even more content based on a fan-favorite entertainment brand and a top-quality gaming experience for our mobile players.”

The Czech company CASEXE has recently announced about their intentions to launch a new type of casino complemented by the virtual reality. According to the specialists of the company, this promising development will fill the niche currently thought to be vacant on the gambling market. The general popularity of the VR/AR casino trend will keep increasing.

After some unsuccessful attempts of various developers to create virtual reality, the VR industry itself has undergone a new turn of evolution within the advent of technically advanced gadgets. Virtual reality literally trickles through almost every sphere of people’s lives. And virtual casinos are not an exception to the rule.

These days, the developers of online casino software are turning to VR technologies, day by day launching more and more exclusive products. The VR roulette, recently presented by Microgaming at a high-tech exhibition in the USA, is an illustrative example of advanced VR technologies.

Gamblers, plunged into the virtual reality, are able to move freely through gambling rooms, interact with different objects, and talk to the rest of visitors. All of the said above enables players to experience the full presence effect while they gamble virtually.