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Casino

The Crown Sydney VIP Casino Finally Opens Doors

After considerable difficulties and a major corporate makeover on August 8 Crown Resorts is finally opening its VIP casino at its AUD 2.2 billion ($1.6 billion) integrated casino resort the Crown Sydney, which was opened and commenced operations back in December 2020. The company faced delays in opening the casino not least because of investigations […]
The Crown Sydney VIP Casino Finally Opens Doors
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Casino

Philippines Court Lifts Freeze on Funds of Chinese Junket

An appeal from the Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) was rejected by the Court of Appeals in the Philippines after the court confirmed its own decision on April 29 to lift the asset preservation order (APO) against a Chinese casino operator that has operations in the Philippines, which was issued in connection with the cyber […]
Philippines Court Lifts Freeze on Funds of Chinese Junket
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Industry

New Round of Public Casino License Bids Commences in Macau on July 29

A new public tender round for casino concessions for the next 10-year period is being launched by the Macao SAR Government on July 29 and will last for 48 days until September 14. Main Focus Is Attracting Foreign Clients Public bidding for casino concessions will start on July 29 and continue for 48 days during […]
New Round of Public Casino License Bids Commences in Macau on July 29
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Legal

SEK 10M Claim Filed Against Kindred Subsidiary in Sweden

Swedish entrepreneur and Odd Molly founder Per Holknekt has submitted a major lawsuit to Stockholm District Court against the parent company of Unibet, Kindred Group, together with a claim for over SEK 10 million ($986,263). Holknekt Speaks Openly About His Gambling Addiction 62-year-old Per Holknekt has been struggling with gambling addiction for a long time. […]
SEK 10M Claim Filed Against Kindred Subsidiary in Sweden
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Casino

H12022 Online Gambling Revenue Suggests Michigan Soon to Surpass New Jersey

The state of Michigan is hot on the heels of New Jersey in terms of profits from online gambling, the announcement of the two state’s latest gambling revenue results has revealed. Based on the trajectory the two states are following since the launch of online gambling in their respective jurisdiction, Michigan is very likely to […]
H12022 Online Gambling Revenue Suggests Michigan Soon to Surpass New Jersey
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Casino

Man Imprisoned for 6 Years for Robbery Driven by Gambling Addiction

A middle-aged man received a prison sentence of six years after robbing a pawnshop located in the vicinity of South Korea’s Kangwon Land casino back in December 2021. The 50-year-old allegedly lost all his money in the casino and tried to recover some of his funds through the robbery. The Man Shows No Remorse Judge […]
Man Imprisoned for 6 Years for Robbery Driven by Gambling Addiction
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Business

Malta’s Kombi Group Reports 19% Decrease in Revenue Year-on-Year

Malta-based B2B sports betting technology provider Kambi Group reported yet another positive quarter marked by revenue of €34.7 million ($35 million). However, there was a year-on-year decline as a result of the numbers being readjusted because of the DraftKings migration, the change of regulations in the Netherlands, and less sports events during the period from […]
Malta’s Kombi Group Reports 19% Decrease in Revenue Year-on-Year
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Sports

Tote Gains Valuable Experts with Two New Non-Executive Directors

UK Tote Group, the operator of British horse racing bookmaker Tote, has just enriched its board of directors with the valuable entrepreneurial experience and extensive business expertise of Lord Spencer of Alresford and Mark Holt, who are taking up positions as the company’s non-executive directors. Lord Spencer and Holt are going to help the company […]
Tote Gains Valuable Experts with Two New Non-Executive Directors
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Casino

Red Rock Major Upgrade Brings in Famous Thai Restaurant and More

The luxury integrated casino resort Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, located off the Las Vegas Strip, is expanding its culinary array with a major makeover adding new venues, which will be offering exotic cuisine, a casino bar, cocktail lounge and an upgraded pool lounge. Red Rock Expands with New Thai and Greek Restaurants Red […]
Red Rock Major Upgrade Brings in Famous Thai Restaurant and More
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Sports

The Big Step Asks Premier League to Ban Gambling Ads

The Big Step, a campaign fighting to put a stop to all advertising and sponsorship in soccer coming from gambling, has published an open letter on its website authored by 100 people, which are victims of gambling harm, urging the 20 Premier League soccer clubs to support a shareholder’s vote on a ban on gambling […]
The Big Step Asks Premier League to Ban Gambling Ads