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April 20, 2022
Macau’s Gambling Revenues Continue to Drop Amid COVID-19 Hurdles
While the COVID-19 pandemic has winded down in the Western world, China is experiencing a new wave of COVID-related hurdles. The situation has hugely affected the special administrative region of Macau, leading to a 25% drop in its gross gaming revenues (GGR). Macau’s Results for April Are Expected to be the Lowest since September 2020 […]
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April 20, 2022
Real Dealer Studios Strengthens Presence on the Swiss Market With Pasino Deal
In an attempt to further increase its presence and consolidate its leading position in the Swiss iGaming market, Real Deal Studios sealed a deal with Pasion, a fast-growing operator in the country. The gaming studio will integrate a number of flagships and highly appreciated RNG games with the operator. Swiss Players Will Enjoy Unique Hollywood-Inspired […]
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April 20, 2022
Mexico Gaming Regulator Potentially Linked to Extorting Casinos
Fraud is well-documented in the casino and gambling world. Sometimes, it’s nefarious parties that try to launder money through casinos that are happy to turn a blind eye if there is enough money coming in as was the case with Crown Resorts in Australia. In other instances, it may be the casinos participating in some […]
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April 19, 2022
Pragmatic Play Expanded SA Footprint via Hollywoodbets
Online casino game content supplier Pragmatic Play announced today a new agreement with Hollywoodbets that will expand its presence in the South African online casino market. Premium Entertainment and Real Value Experiences The partnership with premier sports betting operator Hollywoodbets will see Pragmatic Play’s entire portfolio of slot games available through the online casino offering […]
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April 19, 2022
Gila River Resorts & Casinos Chooses NBA’s Jae Crowder As First-Ever Brand Icon
Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) has chosen NBA star Jae Crowder to sign its first professional athlete deal in history. The endorsement partnership will start with Phoenix Suns’ 31-year-old starter hosting the Summer Oasis Pool Party. Why GRRC Chose “Bossman” Crowder As First Brand Ambassador Using the voice of this president and chief marketing […]
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April 19, 2022
Former Indiana Casino Executive and State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Charges of Tax Fraud
On Monday, April 18, Indianapolis state lawmaker and casino executive John Keeler pleaded guilty several hours before his trial’s beginning in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. In September 2020, he was accused of funneling casino cash to a political action committee related to the Marion County Republican Party. Per the […]
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April 19, 2022
Sands China Let Go of 3,000 Non-local Workers since the Start of the Pandemic
Sands China’s president, Wilfred Wong has stated that Sands China has fired more than 3,000 non-local workers since the start of the pandemic. Although he did not reveal the number of local workers that were laid off, he confirmed that 75% of the current employees are Macau residents. Non-local Workers Number in Macau’s Six Concessionaires […]
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April 19, 2022
Cashless Gaming Card in NSW Hits Snag, New Solution Offered
New South Wales is still intent on making sure that gambling in the state is safer for consumers. Yet, an idea to introduce a cashless gaming card may have been put on the backburner as the government is looking into alternatives. One is the use of opt-in digital payments. Cashless Gaming Still Can’t Get Traction […]
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April 18, 2022
Okada Manila Goes Ahead with Early Online Gambling Launch
The Philippines once shunned interactive gambling, but the country realized how useful the additional revenue can be in the absence of tourists and land-based gambling. While some still fear the social ills brought on by expanding online gambling would far outweigh any gains, the short-term seems to be reassuring for the country. This is why […]
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April 18, 2022
Regulators Are Concerned About How Crypto Casinos Expose Users to Harm
While most states are yet to approve online casino gambling, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency has allowed crypto casinos to flourish. Here is how this market’s intricacies affect gambling, according to NBC News’ Kevin Collier. Crypto Casinos Are the Pick of Many Bettors As of now, only six states have regulated online casino industries. However, […]