Casino
May 29, 2025
Bally’s RI Asks for Extra Marketing Funds as Officials Mull Over Smoke Ban
Rhode Island’s two commercial casinos are seeking more state benefits as officials consider banning indoor smoking. The casinos argue that this measure would balance out the money they would lose if the ban goes into effect. Rhode Island Considers Ending Casino Smoking Rhode Island’s two Bally’s Corporation-owned casinos are seeking state benefits as a ban […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
High Roller Eyes Ontario’s iGaming Market Next Despite Competition
High Roller Technologies, the company behind the High Roller and Fruta online casinos, will be expanding to the iGaming market in Ontario, bringing 5,000 games in tow and looking to carve out a share of one of the world’s most contested markets. High Roller Brings “Elegance” to Ontario iGaming Market Commenting on the decision to […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
Aristocrat Gains Momentum on Slot Growth and M&A Outlook
A better-than-expected performance in April has renewed optimism in gaming manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure, according to Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman. After two sluggish months, gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the U.S. bounced back last month, giving Erman reason to believe Aristocrat’s momentum is just getting started. Slot Machine Proceeds and Gambling Revenue, Up Slot […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
Culinary Union Lands Big Deals with Two Major Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Las Vegas hospitality workers just got a big win. The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 have sealed new contracts with Resorts World Las Vegas and The Cosmopolitan. These three-year deals will cover almost 4,500 workers. Union leaders say these agreements are some of the most important in the union’s 90-year […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
New York City Council Halts Bally’s Bronx Casino Project
The New York City Council has stopped a plan to build a large Bally’s casino complex in the Bronx. Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Council chose not to vote on a crucial bill that would have pushed the project forward. This pause leaves the casino proposal uncertain just weeks before an important state deadline. Plans […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
Norsk Tipping in Hot Water over Minor Gambling
Norsk Tipping, the only gambling operator in the country, and a state-owned monopoly, is in fresh trouble with the regulator, Lotteritilsynet, which is investigating claims that minors were allowed onto the gambling platform and placed wagers with it. A total of nine questions were placed to the operator, who will have two weeks to respond […]
Industry
May 29, 2025
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Fires Many Dealers as Industry Slows Down
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a new big name on the Las Vegas Strip, has let go of many table game dealers in a recent round of job cuts. The resort has not given an exact number, but people who know what is going on think it might be as many as 60 workers. Fontainebleau Layoffs […]
Sports
May 29, 2025
Manitoba Court Wants Bodog Out of Canadian Province
Manitoba has become the latest Canadian province to take issue with the operations of offshore iGaming and sports betting operator Bodog. Previously, the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) filed an injunction with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, representing the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC), requesting that II Nido Ltd, the operator of Bodog, and Sanctum […]
Casino
May 28, 2025
Ancient Luxor Tomb Finds Spark Talks About Las Vegas Luxor’s Future
The Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is one of the most popular such venues in the US, with its distinctive ancient Egyptian theme and iconic 30-story glass pyramid structure. However, many casino goers might not know it is based on a real ancient Egyptian city, which has recently hit the news once more […]
Casino
May 28, 2025
Lightning Strikes Twice as Ontarian Wins Two Jackpots in a Row
An incredibly lucky Canadian has won two huge jackpots in the span of a week, walking out some CAD 2 million richer. Both jackpots were won from a game exclusive to BetMGM Ontario, once again demonstrating the operator’s commitment to helping players win big. Lucky Ontarian Wins Two Jackpots in a Week The lucky Ontarian […]
