Industry
January 10, 2025
Cage Wars Venue Shifts, Rivers Schenectady Rejects Political Role
After collaborating for years with Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady, Cage Wars hosted their last event at the venue on November 1, 2024. Despite the successful collaboration between the duo which dates back to 2018, Cage Wars is not going to return to the popular casino in an unexpected move that raised concerns about potential […]
Casino
January 10, 2025
Las Vegas Resorts Seek to Help Evacuees with Discounted Rooms and Services
Multiple casino hotels, including Resorts World, Commerce Casino, Treasure Island, South Point, Virgin, and others have been among the first to announce that they will assist evacuees by offering discounted rooms and boarding for people affected by the Californian wildfires that have gobbled up hundreds of homes, and razed to the ground entire living areas. […]
Industry
January 10, 2025
New Jersey Gaming Authority Proposes Tighter Reporting Rules for Operators
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has shown new rule changes to improve how gambling operators report their activities outside the state. These updates, which just finished a period for public feedback, include tougher rules for license holders to report their gaming operations beyond New Jersey. DGE Expands Oversight to Global Activities The […]
Industry
January 10, 2025
Light & Wonder Taps Insider Simon Johnson as iGaming CEO
Light & Wonder has continued to streamline its Asian operations following the appointments of Glenn Huybrecht as VP and managing director, Asia, whereas Ken Jolly will be now serving as VP of strategic development, Asia, with a new CEO of iGaming appointed as well. New iGaming CEO Set to Spearhead Light & Wonder’s Business Simon […]
Industry
January 10, 2025
Singapore Has Now Blocked 3,800 Illegal Gambling Sites
The government of Singapore has continued to enact strict measures against illegal gambling websites, with the government confirming that it has now blocked a total of 3,800 unlicensed gambling operators as of December 31, 2024. Illegal Gambling Sites Continue to Target Singapore Singapore offers online gambling but in limited and highly regulated form through the […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
The Coney to Invest $200M in the Community If It Secures a License
The developers behind The Coney, an ambitious casino proposal in Brooklyn, have promised to pledge $200 million to a Coney Island community trust, should they secure one of the limited downstate New York casino licenses. This money would bolster a variety of potential community initiatives, the project’s proponents argued. The Property Will Bolster the Economy […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
Wynn’s Hudson Yards Casino Faces Fierce Opposition from Local Communities
In a major setback to Wynn’s plans for a $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, Community Board 4 voted unanimously against a zoning change required for the project to go ahead. The joint-venture proposal by Related Companies and Wynn Resorts has drawn sharp criticism from residents and advocacy groups, who argue the development […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Commerce Casino Provides Support Amid California Wildfires
Commerce Casino and Hotel, a premier entertainment destination in Southern California popular for its state-of-the-art hospitality and strong ties with the locals, has responded to the devastating wildfires sweeping through the area by offering support to its employees, their families, and the broader community. “We Aim to Offer Comfort, Stability, and Peace of Mind” To […]
Poker
January 9, 2025
GGPoker to “Up the Ante” on Poker at Great Canadian Toronto
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, one of Canada’s biggest casinos, has unveiled a major partnership with poker specialist GGPoker. Under the agreement, the latter company will enhance the overall poker experience at the property, cementing its position as a leading destination for gaming. The Casino’s Poker Room Will Receive an Upgrade Per the agreement, GGPoker […]
Legal
January 9, 2025
New Hampshire: Recently Adopted Casino Policy May Result in Lawsuit
The owner of a business that is trying to open a casino in Keene, New Hampshire, may be taking legal action against the city. That is the case of Dorrie Masten, a business owner who in 2023 filed an application for a new charitable gaming facility in the city. However, her efforts were blocked by […]
