Industry
January 20, 2025
Thailand’s Mulled iGaming Foray Might Attract Crime Syndicates
Experts are wary about Thailand’s rapid foray into the world of gambling, arguing that it may provide criminal groups with an outlet to launder money. Such cases wouldn’t be without precedent either, considering the Philippines’ recent gripes with gambling-related crime. Thailand Wants to Expand Its Gaming Thailand is currently working hard to legalize integrated […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Short Circuit Sparks Devastating Fire at Casino in Mexico
A casino in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, owned by the Spain-based casino and entertainment company, Grupo Codere, recently burned down in what is seen as an accident. Authorities See the Fire as an Accident Rather than a Deliberate Act The devastating fire that resulted in the destruction of Royal Yak Casino together with a […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Works Fast on Birchwood Casino Project
A total of eight acres of land, known as the Ondola Allotment, located in Birchwood, Alaska, is expected to be the home of a new casino offering a range of gambling activities. The project would be built and run by Marnell Gaming, a recognizable casino developer based in Las Vegas and famous for its projects […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Phil Ruffin Wants to Sell Circus Circus Casino as North Las Vegas Strip Evolves
Phil Ruffin, an experienced casino owner and friend of President-elect Donald Trump, is getting ready to possibly sell the well-known Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Ruffin Eyes Profit on Las Vegas Strip’s Prime Real Estate Ruffin bought the property for $825 million in 2019 and now thinks it is worth $5 billion […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
IGT’s Games Mint Four More Millionaires in December
International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in the provision of gaming content and technology to gambling operators, announced that its flagship games have awarded four seven-figure jackpots in December. Four Players Won Big with IGT According to IGT’s announcement, its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slot games minted four new millionaires in the final […]
Legal
January 17, 2025
Nevada Regulator Denies Paying $40K to Patrons in Casino Disputes
Disputes between casinos and patrons are normal, and most of the ones that grab headlines usually have to do with glitchy software that denies a seven-figure payout to (un)fortunate players. Players Seek to Cash Out on Parlays on Concluded Games Yet, the Nevada Gaming Control Board is usually busy settling much smaller amounts, with the […]
Legal
January 17, 2025
Fraud Case Against Concord Casino Owner Hits Snag in New Hampshire
One of the lawsuits against Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino and former New Hampshire senator, recently hit a snag. Gross Negligence Halts Theft Lawsuit The former senator has been subjected to separate lawsuits, one alleging fraud and the other one claiming theft. However, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s (NHAG) office lawsuit alleging theft […]
Casino
January 17, 2025
Jury Awards $133K to Man Fired by Casino for Refusing COVID Vaccine
The legal battle of a man who sued MGM Grand Detroit for firing him over his refusal to take a COVID-19 jab has finally reached a just conclusion, with the plaintiff awarded $133,000 by a federal jury that sided with him against his former boss. The man cited his belief as the reason for refusal, […]
Casino
January 17, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson Opposes Bally’s $300M Tax Break for Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation aims to get a big tax break for its $1.7 billion River West casino project, but Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson does not like this idea. The company’s plan, if it gets the green light, could lower Bally’s property tax bill by almost $300 million in the next ten years. Alderman Villegas Advocates for […]
Casino
January 17, 2025
Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Hits Record High in 2024, But Challenges Persist
Atlantic City’s gambling industry reached a new high in 2024, with a total revenue of $5.7 billion beating the previous record of $5.2 billion. When sports betting revenue from horse tracks is added, the overall total goes up to $6.3 billion. Casino Operators Express Concerns Despite Revenue Surge Even with these big numbers, casino operators […]
