All Articles by David Cook

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has reported record pre-tax profits of €167m for the full year 2014, an increase of 21%. That is one of a range of successful figures for…

International online gambling operators will soon be able to apply for a licence in Portugal, following the approval of new legislation by the Council of Ministers on Thursday. The new…

A bill has been introduced in Pennsylvania that would allow online gambling in the state. Democratic Representative John Payne, who is also chairman of Pennsylvania’s House Gaming Oversight Committee, has…

Operator Ladbrokes has reported a 44% decrease in pre-tax profit for the full year 2014, on the same day it confirmed 60 shop closures. The pre-tax profit of £37.7m is…

Nevada sportbooks will be allowed to offer wagers on the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, following a vote held by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday.…

Pinnacle Sports shareholders have been informed that a controlling stake in the operator has been sold to an anonymous investor. Alternative Trading Partners (ATP), a Las Vegas-based boutique mergers and…

Provider Playtech has posted record annual revenue and record earnings on the back of acquisitions and partnerships for the full year 2014. A 24% increase in revenue to €457m has…

A new $82m deal has been struck between the now closed Revel casino and developer Glenn Straub. The agreement is the second to have been reached between the two parties…

Provider BetConstruct has reached an agreement with MetroPlay that will see the operator offer a sports-betting product based upon its sportsbook. MetroPlay has added a sportsbook as part of its…

William Hill Australia is to rebrand its Sportingbet business as William Hill, the operator has confirmed. Users who attempt to access the Sportingbet website will be automatically transferred to williamhill.com.au.…