The Americas
Becky Liggero Fontana discussed the U.S. election betting markets with Matthew Shaddick and he called this election the biggest betting event ever; As the clock ticks down towards Trump’s date with destiny we have put together all the scenarios and the ultimate betting guide to the U.S. election; Casinos industry bosses in the US sought government help to aide COVID-19 recovery as restriction bite. Poker heavyweights Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk are set to face-off in a heads-up showdown on WSOP.com; The Genting Group promoted the construction of a low-cost monorail system as a gateway into the Miami casino industry; Universal Entertainment is seeking new investment after re-negotiation of notes is rejected by backers, with the company now desperately searching for other payment models; Kindred Group has launched the first online casino products to feature NFL team branding; Las Vegas Sands is seeking a buyer for two of its most iconic casino brands in Vegas; San Diego tribal casinos are under suspicion for flouting pandemic safety protocols as local authorities clamp down on COVID violations; A Canadian national busted in casino sting revealed to be possible Chinese government operative; Twin River Worldwide Holdings acquired the Tropicana Evansville casino in a bargain buy, paying nothing up front in the deal;
Europe
Casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment is facing criticism in Cyprus after senior executives were granted citizenship under a controversial program; NatWest began trialling a 48-hour time-out program on gambling transactions, in a bid to curb problem gambling; Pokerstars.com is set to take the European tour event online on November 18th; A Ukraine gaming regulatory chief was revealed to be a former anti-terrorist soldier who participated in the 2020 Invictus Games; GVC Holdings sells UK and Ireland on-course bookmaking operations as they look to ease financial pressures from the pandemic; MansionBet extended betting partnership with U.S. sports giant DraftKings; UK gambling regulator came down hard on compliance regulation breaches for operators; Spanish football operators face tough time as football sponsorship comes under the microscope with new laws preventing gambling sponsorship set to be passed in Spain.