Business
February 10, 2025
Bally’s Wraps Up $4.6B Deal with Standard General
Bally’s Corporation has now sealed its much-awaited deal with Standard General and Queen Casino & Entertainment setting a new benchmark in the gambling world. The $4.6 billion transaction gives Standard General, already the biggest stakeholder in Bally’s, an even tighter grip on the casino company. Bally’s Finalizes Deal with Queen Casino, Issues $500M in Notes […]
Casino
February 10, 2025
Dutch Couple Breaks Record for Most Casino Visits in 24 Hours
Armijn Meijer and Dominique van der Geer placed their names in The Guinness Book of World Records by visiting 110 casinos in 24 hours. Old Record for Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours Falls Armijn Meijer and Dominique van der Geer, a couple from the Netherlands, just set a new world record for most casinos […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Cedar Rapids Secures Long-Awaited Iowa Casino License
After over a decade of perseverance, Cedar Rapids has been awarded its coveted casino license by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC.) The historic decision, approved by a 4-1 vote on Thursday, paves the way for the development of the Cedar Crossing Casino on the west side of the Cedar River at the former […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Macau Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Network
The Judiciary Police of Macau uncovered an illegal gambling syndicate that utilized mobile phones and advanced communication devices to stream live VIP room gambling sessions. Authorities believe that the operation’s high-tech equipment points to links to a mainland Chinese criminal syndicate that recruited participants for “under-the-table gambling” through WeChat groups. The Group Ran a Well-Developed […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Man Pours Gasoline on Las Vegas Casino Floor, Threatens to Set Fire
A bizarre incident occurred on the casino floor of Binion’s Gambling Hall, after a man entered the premises, and managed to pour gasoline on the gaming floor, threatening to set himself on fire. Man Threatens to Set Fire to Casino, Leaves Abruptly He was later arrested outside the property and remained in jail as of […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Legal Battle Erupts Over Planned California Casino on Alleged Massacre Ground
Two Native American tribes and a community group are suing to stop a tribal casino project in Northern California. They have taken their case to a federal court in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit argues that the chosen casino site called Strawberry Fields is historically and culturally important as it is allegedly located where the 1846 […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Royal Caribbean Drops Wine Bar in Favor of Non-Smoking Casino
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas is getting a few things sorted out during a regular maintenance docking in Cadiz, Spain. The three-week drydock, however, is not going to just see nuts and bolts replaced, but a few designer and commercial choices enacted by the company. Royal Caribbean Decking Out Freedom of the Seas with […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Leaders Discuss the Future of Tribal Gaming under Trump
Native American gaming leaders are wary of Trump’s second term as president, fearing that it might impact their businesses. The billionaire has been an outspoken critic of tribal gaming, critiquing the vastly different rules they have to adhere to. Governmental Shifts May Mean Trouble for Tribal Gaming At a recent Indian Gaming Association (IGA) webinar, […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Svenska Spel Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Gambling amid Privatization Debate
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, has posted a 93.9% healthy revenue share for the fourth quarter of 2024, retaining its positive Q3 results. For the full year, the operator recorded a 1.5% rise in its healthy revenue share, representing revenue from players who gamble responsibly and have a low risk of gambling issues. The […]
Casino
February 6, 2025
Dutch Union Warns of Holland Casino Redundancies amid Industry Turmoil
In a troubling development for the Netherlands’ gambling sector, the trade union De Unie has issued a stern warning regarding impending redundancies within the head office of state-owned gambling operator Holland Casino. This anticipated restructuring comes after increasing financial pressures, including increased gambling taxes and tightening regulations, leading to severe operational challenges. Holland Casino Employees […]
