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January 22, 2020
AI Facial Recognition And Its Application In The Casino Industry
The rapid development in technologies present real opportunities for many businesses to reshape operations and, even some of the most controversial ones such as AI facial recognition and machine learning, the subject for discussion among executives, analysts and lawyers from the casino industry during the recent day-long primer in the UNLV Boyd School of Law, […]
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January 22, 2020
German Casinos Reach 2007 Gross Gaming Revenue Rates in 2019
After 12 rocky years, the German brick-and-mortar casino industry is finally in an upswing, posting solid 25.6% year-over-year increase in their gross gaming revenue (GGR) and catching up to 2007 levels. German Casinos Begin to Improve, Reach 2007 Levels German casinos revenue has reached a record number unseen in over a decade, with operators posting […]
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January 18, 2020
Problem Gamblers and Addicts in Minnesota Research Underway
The state of Minnesota is still trying to pinpoint the exact number of problem gamblers and introduce treatment and well-being options to help clamp down on problem gambling. Yet, this measure contrasts with the fact that problem gamblers drive up to 33% of all gambling revenue in the state. Minnesota Tries to Put Its Finger […]
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January 16, 2020
China Ministry of Public Security Targets Illegal Gambling
The Chinese government continues to actively hunt down illegal gambling operators and black-market rings. A new set of measures coordinated by the Minister of Public Security is coming into effect, bringing multiple departments together. China Reveals New Measures to Stop Illegal Gambling China is going to step its efforts on fighting illegal gambling activities both […]
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January 15, 2020
Missouri Senate: Illegal Gambling Terminals to Shut Down
Missouri is stepping its efforts to crack down on what it considers illegal gambling terminals throughout the state. Yet, the governor, senate and Missouri Highway Patrol are at odds over the issue. Lawmakers in Missouri to Clam Down on Illegal Slot Machines Missouri lawmakers will step up their efforts to crack down on unregulated slot […]
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January 13, 2020
Japanese Government Pushes Forward With Integrated Casino Resorts Project
The casino bribery scandal in Japan is still gathering momentum, with 1 arrested and 5 more under strong suspicion of having collected funds from the Chinese company 500.com to grease the skids of its bid, but the ruling coalition seems unimpressed, pushing forward with its plan to legalize at least three casino integrated resorts. The […]
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January 12, 2020
Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia has yet to signal a clear stance on casino expansion in the state ahead of an anticipated discussion of proposed gambling legalization bill, SB1126, in the state’s General Assembly. Virginia Gov. Remains Ambiguous about Gambling Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has confirmed he is open to the idea of legalizing the […]
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January 11, 2020
Miki Shimoji Latest Japanese Official to Face Consequences of IR Influence-Peddling
The latest of a series of events surrounding the ongoing bribery scandal in Japan, that had started in late December around a casino resort opening project, has to do with a relatively small party: Nippon Ishin no Kai. This political minnow has opted to expel their House of Representatives member Mikio Shimoji, instead of accepting […]
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January 10, 2020
Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019
After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]
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January 8, 2020
Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns
The city of Chiba has become the latest place in Japan to officially drop out from the integrated resort (IR) race, citing more pressing, environmental issues as a priority. Chiba Decides to Step Out of IR Bidding Process The Japanese city of Chiba has dropped out of the race for an integrated resort (IR), the […]