Casino
June 11, 2025
Young Australian Man Appears in Court Over AU$2M Online Gambling Scam
A 23-year-old man from Sydney appeared in Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday, facing multiple charges related to an alleged AU$2-million online gambling scam he is accused of operating. According to investigators, the man set up the scheme and then handpicked gamblers who were willing to spend “considerable amounts.” The investigation into the alleged scam began […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Friends Walk into Casino, Place Single Number $100K Bet, Win $3.6M
A group of gamblers arrived at a casino to quickly turned into an online sensation. How? The friends appeared to head straight for a roulette table and stream the whole thing. They plonked down $100,000 on a single number and won! The payout, $3.6 million, was immediately awarded to the cheering and roaring bustle of […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Estonia May Agree to Reduce Remote Gambling Tax
Estonia is moving in the opposite direction – towards slashing its remote gambling tax, although nothing is certain. Yet, the current coalition between the Reform Party and Eesti 200 could suggest that this will happen, but not before 2028. Estonia Does the Unthinkable – Considers Lowering Gambling Tax The partners have tentatively suggested that the […]
Casino
June 11, 2025
South Korea Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operation That Targeted Teens
South Korean authorities have busted an illegal gambling ring that targeted school children and adults, and that generated a total of $18.2 million in placed wagers at the very least. Police said that they have arrested multiple individuals who were able to entangle at least 100 middle and high school students as gamblers. Gambling Operation […]
Casino
June 11, 2025
Everi-IGT Merger Boosts Outlook, Fitch Maintains Rating
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Everi Holdings’ BB- long-term issuer default rating, highlighting that the company is on track to emerge stronger following its upcoming merger with International Game Technology (IGT). At the end of March, Fitch also reaffirmed MGM Resorts’ BB-rating, reflecting the company’s EBITDA leverage. Positive Outlook for Everi The ratings agency that offers forward-looking […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Circa to Host Slotapalozza, the World’s Biggest Slot Party
Circa Resort & Casino, the “ultimate entertainment experience providing a flexible atmosphere where guests can enjoy luxurious, awe-inspiring amenities”, is going all-in on slot machine fun next month with Slotapalozza,. The property, known for hosting the world’s largest sportsbook, has prepared a full day of celebrations revolving around the slot aficionado set for July 19. […]
Casino
June 11, 2025
Las Vegas Live Stream Fight Ends in Deadly Double Shooting Near Bellagio
A fatal clash between two rival online personalities turned ugly Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip, killing both a well-known YouTuber and his spouse. Police say the attack, which happened in front of the Bellagio fountains, stemmed from a long-running internet dispute. Vlogger Arrested After Double Homicide on Las Vegas Strip Streamed Live The […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
IGT Awarded Three Jackpots of Over a Million in May
International Game Technology (IGT), a leader in gaming content and solutions, announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks series has awarded three more jackpots in May. According to the company, three separate players, including two US citizens and one Canadian, won jackpots of over a million dollars. Three Huge Jackpots to Three Lucky Players […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Macau to Axe 11 Satellite Casinos Amid Economic Diversification Efforts
Macau’s casino operators are set to close 11 satellite casinos, in line with the government’s continued effort to diversify the special administrative region’s economy and end its reliance on gambling. Affected employees will be redeployed across concessionaires’ main properties. Macau to Close 11 Casinos Macau’s ambition to minimize its economic reliance on gambling continues as […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Maine Revisits Online Casino Bill Backed by Tribes
Maine lawmakers are once again considering whether to open the door to online casino gaming or not, and the debate is, as expected, a heated one. During a special legislative session set to adjourn on June 18, legislators will revisit LD 1164, a bill that would make online casinos legal in the state through exclusive […]
