The GI Newswire: 9 September 2024

Danske Spil gross gaming revenue reaches DKK2.55bn for H1

Operator Danske Spil has reported its financial results for the first half of 2024.?Overall, total gross gaming revenue reached DKK2.55bn ($379.30m) during the period, representing an increase of 3% year-on-year, while profit after tax went up by DKK85m to a figure of DKK1bn. The company partly credits the improvements to high pools in lotteries, especially the Eurojackpot, as well as the positive effect of a product change for Lotto last year. And, despite the slight decrease in revenue for Danish License Games, Euro 2024 saw an increase in the number of customers showing an interest in Oddset’s products. Read the full story here.

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AGA projects $35bn in legal NFL wagers for 2024 season

As the 2024 NFL season kicks off, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its first-ever legal handle estimate for the league's season. The AGA projects that American adults will wager $35bn with legal sportsbooks throughout the season, marking a significant increase from the estimated $26.7bn wagered during the 2023 NFL season. This projected growth is attributed to the continued expansion and maturation of the legal sports betting industry across the United States. Read the full story here.

Other stories from North America:

• First Fanatics Sportsbook retail location in New Jersey opens at Ocean Casino (Read)
• Betsson confirms US B2C exit (Read)
• Court ruling maintains smoking in Atlantic City casinos despite worker pushback (Read)

Atlaslive and Shacks Evolution join forces

Supplier Atlaslive has announced a new partnership with African-led iGaming studio Shacks Evolution. This collaboration aims to bring new games to users and expand Atlaslive’s content offerings. Off the back of the partnership, Atlaslive partners will now have access to a broader range of casino games, courtesy of Shacks Evolution. Read the full story here.

Thai Government to proceed with casino plan

Thailand's plans for a mega entertainment complex housing casinos will proceed, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.?The statement was quoted by Thai news media, as Amornvivat announced the decision after the conclusion of a public hearing, where 80% of attendees agreed with the plan. The Government's proposed entertainment complex project, which included a casino, was also mentioned when the ‘Casino Bill’ draft was released for public feedback back in August. Read the full story here.

Other stories from Asia-Pacific:

• MGM China co-organises Responsible Gaming Community Carnival (Read)
• Hong Kong Jockey Club 2023/24 racing turnover falls 3.1% (Read)
• Philippines intensifies surveillance after POGO hub raid (Read)
• Star Entertainment faces trading suspension amid corporate culture concerns (Read)