Casino City’s Friday Five: Massive fines and sports betting edition
Two weeks ago, Massachusetts made the announcement that a sports betting bill passed. Yesterday, we had an announcement from Kansas about its launch date for sports wagering, just in time for the start of the NFL season.

UKGC hits Entain with record-breaking fine
Entain Group will pay £17 million for failures at its online business LC International Limited and its Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Limited operation.

Industry leaders to address East Coast Gaming Congress on gaming industry issues
Twelve casino industry leaders will discuss the future of the industry at the East Coast Gaming Congress and NextGen Gaming Forum, which will be held 21-23 September, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.

Relax Gaming debuts in Spain with Entain launch
Relax will provide three of Entain’s brands, bwin.es, partypoker.es and partycasino.es, with 30 of its award-winning games, including fan favorites such as Temple Tumble, Beast Mode and Money Train 2.

Entain announces acquisition of BetCity
The company has agreed to acquire the entire share capital of BetEnt B.V. from Sports Entertainment Media B.V. for an initial consideration of €300 million and deferred contingent consideration of up to €550 million.

Entain awarded Advanced Safer Gambling Standard
The group has been awarded the Advanced Safer Gambling Standard by GamCare for evidencing the highest standards of player protection and social responsibility in its UK online and land-based activities.

Playtech launches new bespoke live game show
Well Well Well and Rainbow Rewards will showcase new bonus rounds, including– Buckets of Gold, Rainbow Pays and Magic Reels – a new wheel mechanic which allows customers to see all the enhanced win potentials.