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China Starts Online Tool for Citizens to Report Illegal Online Gambling

China has expanded its efforts to clamp down on cross-border gambling with the state now launching an online platform where citizens can report individuals suspected of running online gambling. Chinese Ministry of Public Security Calls on Citizens to Report Gambling Ramping up measures against unauthorized online gambling, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security has created […]
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Casino

Card Room in Sacramento Closes Only 3 Days after Reopening, Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19

Parkwest Casino Lotus in Sacramento, CA closed after only a few days of operations due to the positive COVID-19 test of an employee. Other amusement venues were cleared to restart operation on June 12, but following strict health and safety protocols. COVID-19 Positive Employee at Parkwest Casino Lotus Leads to Closure of Cardroom A card […]
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Business

Evolution Gaming Offers £1.68bn NetEnt Buyout, Executives Agree

A new B2B online casino giant may soon be born with Evolution Gaming making an offer to acquire 90% of NetEnt’s shares for estimated £1.68 billion. NetEnt’s board of directors has recommended shareholders to accept the move. NetEnt Feels Confident to Accept Evolution Gaming’s Offer Leading live dealer supplier Evolution Gaming Group AB has extended […]
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ARC Deemed Commissioner Butch Rice’s Vote on Pope County Biased

Monday’s ARC meeting found commissioner Butch Rice’s vote as biased and now the ARC will need to find a way to resolve the situation for the race of casino license in Pope County. While the race between the Gulfside Casino Partnership and Cherokee Nation continues, commissioner Rice said he: “did not cast anything intentionally to […]
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German Regulator Softens the Tone with Online Casino and Poker

The Regional Council of Darmstadt was effectively forced to reconsider its enforcement policies regarding online casino and poker operators in the country, after a test court case brought by an operator successfully challenged a prohibition order issued by the regulatory body under the Third Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling. The council is now […]
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Poker

Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up

Cardrooms in Las Vegas saw a good turn up over the weekend with The Venetian hosting a tournament and properties such as Caesars Palace, South Point, and Bellagio seeing a good number of players coming to play. Poker Rooms in Las Vegas Register Good Player Turn Up During Weekend Poker rooms in Las Vegas have […]
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Casino

Pala Casino Resumes Live Events with Outdoor Concerts

Pala Casino Spa & Resort will be the first venue in San Diego area to resume staging concerts, starting June 28, shows a recently published list of 12 scheduled events that would take place at Pala’s outdoor Starlight Theater. The concerts that will start with singer Trish Toledo and complete September 6 with Mariachi Divas […]
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Casino

Atlantic City Casino Workers Demand Healthcare Benefits from Gambling Firms

With casino workers in Atlantic City facing the danger of losing their health coverage, members of Unite Here Local 54 have protested, demanding from gambling firms to show support and help them cover their health benefits. Casino Workers Call for Healthcare Support from Gaming Giants Unionized casino workers in Las Vegas are beginning to simmer […]
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Casino

Arizona Gila River Gaming Shutters Casinos Shortly After Reopening Them

Tribal operators in Arizona have been shutting down their casino business en masse amid spiking cases of COVID-19. The Gila River Gaming is the latest tribal operator to do so on Thursday. The company’s casinos will remain shut for two weeks. Gila River Gaming Casinos Follow Tribal Example and Suspend Operations Arizona was excited to […]
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Mandatory Loss Limits and Minimum Spin Speed Among New Regulations Proposed by UKGC

Following an update on the Industry Challenges initiative, the UKGC has proposed new measures towards safer gambling. Gambling Industry “Challenges Initiative” Receives an Update The UK Gambling Commission has posted an update on its “Industry Challenges” initiative. The initiative, which was launched back in October, now has an updated paper published by the UKGC. The […]