Industry
February 18, 2025
North Carolina: 58% of Residents Favor Casinos on Non-Native Lands
Currently, North Carolina’s gambling laws are quite restrictive, only permitting casinos on native tribal lands or aboard gambling cruise ships more than three miles off the coast. However, all that could soon take a different turn, with lawmakers considering the possibility of expanding casino options within the state. 58% Support for Casino Expansion During discussions […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
PA Gambler Fails to Collect $57K Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion
A gambler in Pennsylvania was lucky enough to hit a jackpot while visiting Parx Casino in Bensalem. However, the man couldn’t enjoy his win as he was denied the winnings considering that he is on the state’s gambling self-exclusion list. Instead of Jackpot, Gambler Receives Trespassing Citation That’s the case of a 46-year-old man, whose […]
Casino
February 18, 2025
Thailand Makes Changes to Casino Bill to Deal with Public Concerns
Thailand is tweaking its plans to make casinos legal inside entertainment complexes. It is bringing in tougher rules as more people speak out against the idea. Thai Government Pushes Casino Reforms, Aims for Global Gaming Market Share The government wants to strike a balance between making money and addressing social issues. At the same time, […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
New Jersey iGaming Expanded, Sports Betting Slowed Down in January
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published data about the performance of Atlantic City’s nine casinos. According to the authority, January marked a stable start to the year despite a slight drop in total gaming revenue. The change was attributed to a decrease in sports betting that was partially offset by a […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Detroit: City Offers Aid After Child Freezing Tragedy at Casino
Earlier this month, we reported that an accident claimed the lives of children at the parking garage of a casino in Detroit, Michigan. That’s the case for a young boy and an infant girl who froze to death while sleeping in a van at the Hollywood Casino Hotel at Greektown parking garage. Now, a new […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Nostalgia Attracts Players, Top Mechanics Keep Them Hooked
Casinos are famous for choosing to focus on versatility when curating their collection of slots. Online libraries hosting thousands of titles usually cover anything and everything, from games with unique graphics to titles featuring pioneering mechanics and big jackpots. However, a specific category stands out in particular. We are talking about games that evoke nostalgia, […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Breaking Down the 2025 NY Casino License Race and Bidders
Leading gaming and hospitality giants, joined by real estate developers, all interested in securing a casino license in New York are looking forward to the success such an opportunity may bring. While there are currently 11 proposals, filed by major players and coalitions, there are only three downstate licenses up for grabs. If There Are […]
Casino
February 17, 2025
Virginia’s Gaming Commission Faces Uncertain Future Amid Budget Negotiations
Plans to set up a new gaming authority in Virginia have run into unexpected roadblocks leaving the project up in the air. Virginia Lawmakers Clash Over Future of Gambling Regulations Lawmakers first pushed to create the Virginia Gaming Commission (VGC), a regulatory body to keep an eye on the state’s growing gambling industry. However, instead […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
ACMA Moves Against Offshore Gambling Sector in Australia
Australia has been on the offensive against the offshore gambling market. With sportsbooks and casinos, along with suppliers and affiliates repeatedly targeting the country, the local regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has continually cracked down against the sector on a per-case basis. ACMA Cracks Down on More Illegal Gambling Sites The overall […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Pro Gambler “Lord Lester” Jailed for a Cruise Company Scam
R.L., also known as “Lord Lester” was convicted of fraudulent trading and concealing criminal property following a nine-week trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Court Convicts So-Called Lord Lester R.L., a professional gambler from Luton, England, was recently sentenced to five years in jail for scamming nearly 200 people with fake cruise holidays. The man, who […]
