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California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

A new casino development south of Bakersfield, California, has received huge support during a public hearing held by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Wednesday. The Tejon Indian Tribe, in partnership with Hard Rock, is hoping to set roots through the $600 million project, as the 1,045-member tribe has no designated reservation. Draft Environmental Impact […]

Business

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

Exciting new partnership from Denver, Colorado was announced yesterday. The gaming leader BetMGM teamed up with the Denver Super Bowl Champion, the Broncos. BetMGM Partnered Up With Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos have teamed up with gambling company BetMGM on Thursday, July 9. According to the announcement, the sports betting industry leader BetMGM entered a […]

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MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

The MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts will finally re-open doors Monday, encouraging news for the casino’s patrons and employees. Well, not all employees, as roughly two-thirds of them will have to remain on the sidelines, at least for now, the casino hopes. The three casinos in Massachusetts that have been closed to comply with state […]

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Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

A casino license auction in Pennsylvania is due on September 2. The news came after Mount Airy Casino wasn’t able to fund its project and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board decided to auction it again. Lawmakers Put Back One Casino License in Pennsylvania for Auction The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that it […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight

In light of the mounting number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak will introduce a new ordinance that will temporary shutter specific businesses hosting slot machines and introduce specific restrictions as to the operations of bars and restaurants. New Directive in Nevada to Shutter Many Gaming Venues on Friday Nevada is preparing a […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]

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California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

Business

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

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MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

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Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

By Jerome García

Business

DraftKings’ Retail Sports Book Opens at Mardi Gras Casino

DraftKings announced today it will open a retail sports book in Colorado Friday, July 10, a temporary facility in the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk. The temporary location will be at the first floor of the casino and will feature 8 self-service betting kiosks, a cashier window and several large flat screened TVs spread […]

By Julie Moraine

Press

UKGC Calls for Changes on Online Slot Games Aiming at Safer Gambling

The Gambling Commission in the UK has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes for online slot games. With those changes the regulator is ultimately planning to reduce gambling-related harm. The GC Urges for Changes Making Online Slot Games Safer for Users July 9, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) started consultations regarding changes of the […]

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By Mike Johnson

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

By Jerome García

Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

By Fiona Simmons

Ohio Casinos Make Strong Return, Still Numbers Miss the Mark

Casinos and racinos in Ohio have restarted operations after a three-month hiatus. The industry is off to a strong start in June although results are still only half of last year’s results. Ohio’s Gambling Industry Makes a Strong Start in June Ohio’s casino and horse racing industry has taken a solid tumble in its results […]

By Mike Johnson

New York Casinos Shuttered, Main Prepares to Reopen

Maine and New York States will go their own ways in handling the novel coronavirus pandemic and the restart of the gambling industry in their respective jurisdictions. New York’s Casinos to Stay Shut for a While Longer New York has been one of the most heavily impacted states in the United States, experiencing the worst […]

By Mike Johnson

Lousiana Casinos to Let Go Another 1,150 Workers in August

Another 1,150 casino workers will lose their jobs, the Associated Press reported, citing data by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana to See 1,150 Workers Lose Their Jobs Louisiana casinos may have to lay off as many as 1,150 workers in several locations in August and what would be the next step in trying to cushion […]

By Julie Moraine

UKGC Report Shows Gambling Activity Going Up Slightly

A latest report by the UK Gambling Commission shows a slight increase in gambling activities. Revenue increase is also observed based on numbers from the most recent report. Updated UKGC Report Suggests Gambling Activity Increase The UK Gambling Commission released its latest report regarding gambling customer activity during lockdown. According to the report, increase is […]

By Mike Johnson

Morgan Stanley: Macau Casinos Face Worst Ever Quarter Results

The financial results from the second quarter of 2020 for the Macau casinos are yet to be announced but Morgan Stanley already painted a picture of doom and gloom, estimating the industry is on course for more than $1 billion loss in Q2. June Casino Revenue Down Last week the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, […]

By Fiona Simmons

NagaWorld Casino Reopens Doors on July 8, VIP Tables and Slots Available for Guests

Cambodia’s NagaWorld Casino will reopen doors on July 8. The operator has received a certificate, allowing it to resume operations. With that being said, the casino is still going to follow strict health and safety protocols. July 8 Marks the Day When VIP Tables and Slots at NagaWorld Start Operating NagaCorp Ltd has announced that […]

By Jerome García

Two New Tribal Compacts Signed in Oklahoma: Keetowah and Kialegee

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has negotiated two new tribal compacts with the Kialegee Tribal Town and Keetoowah Band of Cherokee, which are now subject to approval by the Department of Interior. Oklahoma Negotiates Two More Tribal Compacts With Oklahoma’s government and tribes at daggers drawn, Gov. Kevin Stitt seems to have made another headway by […]

By Jerome García

Cambodia Gives Green Light to Reopening Casinos

Shuttered since April 1, casinos in Cambodia are finally returning said the country’s prime minister Hun Sen through a spokesperson on Friday. Casinos in Cambodia Return after a Three-Month Hiatus Cambodia casinos will restart operations, the country’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen, confirmed on Friday. With operators now having an official green light by the government, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Twin River Completes Isle of Capri & Lady Luck Acquisitions

Twin River Holdings, Inc reported Thursday it completed the deal to acquire the Isle of Capri in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi, for a combined price of $230 million, subject to customary adjustments. Twin River Expands into Missouri and Mississippi The deal to acquire Eldorado Resorts’ subsidiary companies which own […]

By Mike Johnson

Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced

Curfew and closure of entertainment venues was introduced to Miami-Dade county following record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Effective from July 3, Miami-Dade Enforces 10 PM Curfew and Shuts down Entertainment Venues Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Thursday that some entertainment places will close starting from yesterday, July 3. […]

By Jerome García

Macau: Financial Intelligence Office Reports SRTs Decreasing

Casinos’ and other games of fortune operators’ in Macau number of submitted suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for the first half of 2020 fell significantly, showed an official report by the Financial Intelligence Office in the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Total number of reported cases for reviewing to the office amounted to 947, 31.2% down from […]

By Fiona Simmons

Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling New Report Says

According to the latest Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Visitor Profile report for 2019, gambling has been the primary reason for traveling to Las Vegas. Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling and Minimize Other Investment For a while now, Las Vegas hotels & casinos have been investing copiously in all sorts of attractions. […]

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Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight

By Julie Moraine

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Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit against AP May be Reopened by Nevada Supreme Court

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Nevada’s Face Mask Measure Complied with 76% State-wide

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By Julie Moraine

Business

California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

By Fiona Simmons

Business

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

By Jerome García

Business

DraftKings’ Retail Sports Book Opens at Mardi Gras Casino

By Mike Johnson

Business

Nevada Gaming Control Board: Eldorado-Caesars Merger Approved

By Julie Moraine

Business

Casinos Austria to Restructure Business in a €40m Cost Reducing Plan

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By Mike Johnson

Poker

GGPoker Shared Additional Information on WSOP 2020 Online

Updated event schedule as well as further details announced by Daniel Negreanu regarding upcoming GGPoker WSOP online events. 2020 WSOP Events Started Yesterday and Will Run through September 6 There is a total of 85 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet events planned for this year’s tournament edition. The events which feature bracelet prizes have […]

By Jerome García

Poker

Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up

By Julie Moraine

Poker

Postle’s Cheating Allegations Dismissed, King’s and Kuraitis Face Amended Complaint

By Mike Johnson

Poker

Pennsylvania Close to Approving WSOP/888poker PGCB Says

By Jerome García

Poker

PokerStars Postpones Its Players Championship 2020, Along with EPT Barcelona

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LeoVegas Q&A: From Tackling Regulatory Challenges to Gambling Addiction

By Mike Johnson

Insider

LeoVegas Q&A: From Tackling Regulatory Challenges to Gambling Addiction

We spoke with LeoVegas discussing a number of topics, including the regulatory climate in Europe, the United Kingdom and Sweden, compliance challenges, the prospect of breaking into new markets, and helping consumers staying on the right track. Read our full Q&A with one of the leading iGaming companies of our times. Q: Do you see regulations […]

By Julie Moraine

Esports

CS:GO Source 2 Engine Port Put on Hold Indefinitely

By Julie Moraine

Esports

Mr.Wizzard Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations, Evo Online Cancelled

By Julie Moraine

Esports

Hyper Scape AKA Prisma Dimensions: Release Date, Gameplay, Beta, and More

By Julie Moraine

Esports

“Trusted Launch” Is the New Anti-cheat Option by Valve for CS:GO

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The Best Gambling Anime – Top 5 Picks You Must Watch

Anime is one of the most popular forms of entertainment and an estimated 3.5% of the world population watches anime regularly. From Bleach to Naruto, to Death Note, there are hundreds of worthwhile shows to watch yourself. Today, we will talk about the best gambling anime out there and why we love it. Whether you love taking […]

By Luke Thompson

Is Gambling a Sin?

Since the dawn of time man has pondered the question – are we good or bad? What is our inherent state of being and is it our actions that define us or rather the traits of our character that we are born with? This has proved too much of an issue to solve and man […]

By Melanie Porter

What Are Affiliate Marketing Programs and How Do They Work?

A quality product would speak for itself, but in the age of ubiquitous advertising, marketing has become an essential part of leveraging your brand’s power. Competition has been steep and to meet the needs of brands today, affiliate marketing has been born. But what is affiliate marketing and how does it work? Put simply, affiliate […]

California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight

Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

DraftKings’ Retail Sports Book Opens at Mardi Gras Casino

UKGC Calls for Changes on Online Slot Games Aiming at Safer Gambling

Kenya Overturned Controversial Tax Paving SportPesa’s Way Back

Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight

Borgata and Phil Ivey Will Settle the Infamous Baccarat Case

Ladbrokes, Coral and Betdaq Leave Oddschecker Price Grid

California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

Restart of Gaming Machines in West Virginia Brings Record Revenues

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up

GGPoker Shared Additional Information on WSOP 2020 Online

Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up

ESPN: A Regulator Probe Opened into MGM $250K Betting Error

Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

ESPN: A Regulator Probe Opened into MGM $250K Betting Error

Hyper Scape AKA Prisma Dimensions: Release Date, Gameplay, Beta, and More

Clash Royale Clan Wars 2 Update to Be Released in August

CS:GO Source 2 Engine Port Put on Hold Indefinitely

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2

Ohio Casinos Make Strong Return, Still Numbers Miss the Mark

New York Casinos Shuttered, Main Prepares to Reopen

Lousiana Casinos to Let Go Another 1,150 Workers in August

UKGC Report Shows Gambling Activity Going Up Slightly

Morgan Stanley: Macau Casinos Face Worst Ever Quarter Results

NagaWorld Casino Reopens Doors on July 8, VIP Tables and Slots Available for Guests

Two New Tribal Compacts Signed in Oklahoma: Keetowah and Kialegee

Cambodia Gives Green Light to Reopening Casinos

Twin River Completes Isle of Capri & Lady Luck Acquisitions

Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced

Macau: Financial Intelligence Office Reports SRTs Decreasing

Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling New Report Says

Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight

Borgata and Phil Ivey Will Settle the Infamous Baccarat Case

Spain Submits Gambling Overhaul Plan to EC, Seeks to Suspend Gambling Ads

Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit against AP May be Reopened by Nevada Supreme Court

Nevada’s Face Mask Measure Complied with 76% State-wide

California: New Indian Casino Project Received Public Support

BetMGM Teamed up with Denver’s three-time Super Bowl Champion Broncos

DraftKings’ Retail Sports Book Opens at Mardi Gras Casino

Nevada Gaming Control Board: Eldorado-Caesars Merger Approved

Casinos Austria to Restructure Business in a €40m Cost Reducing Plan

GGPoker Shared Additional Information on WSOP 2020 Online

Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up

Postle’s Cheating Allegations Dismissed, King’s and Kuraitis Face Amended Complaint

Pennsylvania Close to Approving WSOP/888poker PGCB Says

PokerStars Postpones Its Players Championship 2020, Along with EPT Barcelona

LeoVegas Q&A: From Tackling Regulatory Challenges to Gambling Addiction

CS:GO Source 2 Engine Port Put on Hold Indefinitely

Mr.Wizzard Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations, Evo Online Cancelled

Hyper Scape AKA Prisma Dimensions: Release Date, Gameplay, Beta, and More

“Trusted Launch” Is the New Anti-cheat Option by Valve for CS:GO

The Best Gambling Anime – Top 5 Picks You Must Watch

Is Gambling a Sin?

What Are Affiliate Marketing Programs and How Do They Work?