Casino
January 29, 2025
GLI Promotes from Within with Andrea Bossard Appointed as VP, Engineering
Gaming Laboratories International, a global testing lab, has announced that it has appointed Andrea Bossard as its new VP, Engineering, her second promotion over the past year. She is stepping up from her current position of Senior Director, Engineering, in the latest company appointment which has focused on promoting well-seasoned insiders to more consecutive roles […]
Casino
January 29, 2025
Brazil Poised to Pass Land-Based Casino Law
At the turn of the year, Brazil ushered in a new age of regulated gambling, which effectively saw the rollout of interactive sports wagering and online casinos. Yet, the country has stopped short of expanding casinos to the land-based vertical, something that may be changing before long, with a tentative date set for the summer […]
Business
January 29, 2025
Penn Entertainment Takes the Lead in Gaming Industry’s DEI Efforts
Penn Entertainment has grabbed the top spot in the newest All-Index report from the All-In Diversity Project, a yearly survey that looks at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work across various industries, including the gaming industry. This recognition shows Penn‘s dedication to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace setting an example for other operators to […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
Council of Europe Takes Aim at Protecting Youths from Gambling
The Council of Europe has raised concerns over the proliferation of gambling in Europe and the adverse effects the activity may be having on youths across the region. To this end, the advisory body has set in motion a new project that is designed to specifically address these worries and seek to protect youths from […]
Casino
January 29, 2025
Macau Braces for Record Casino Revenues During Chinese New Year Festivities
Macau is getting ready for a huge wave of tourists as the Chinese New Year holiday starts on January 29 ushering in the Year of the Snake. The eight-day break is crucial for the city’s gambling and hotel sectors, with experts predicting all-time high visitor numbers and robust growth in earnings. Macau’s Luxury Hotels Experience […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down $50M Illegal Online Casino
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities conducted a surprise raid on an underground online casino in the city of Dnipro reportedly generating over $50 million in annual turnover. The illegal business was allegedly led by the son of an unnamed fugitive businessman under international sanctions. This occasion marks the first high-profile crackdown since Ukraine updated its gambling […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Tysons Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Casino Project
At the beginning of the year, we reported on Scott Surovell’s decision to introduce Senate Bill 982 (SB 982), aimed at giving the green light to a casino project in Tysons, Fairfax County. The bill was referred to the Committee on General Laws and Technology. According to a new survey, the public is not keen […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
Thailand Claims It Didn’t Mistreat Gambling Tycoon Facing Extradition
Thailand has rejected accusations of mistreating She Zhijiang, a gambling tycoon detained in Bangkok and fighting extradition to China on allegations of running illegal online gambling operations across Southeast Asia. China-born She, who claims the charges are politically motivated, alleged in a letter from his lawyers to Interpol that he has endured “inhumane treatment” in […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Casino Moratorium Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
Earlier this month, a casino moratorium proposal in Iowa picked up speed. The bill called to restrict the awarding of new casino licenses for the next few years and if approved, may threaten the future of a proposed Cedar Rapids project that awaits approval from the state’s gambling regulator, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
Police Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Florida Seizes 1,000 Slots, $1M
Florida’s cops have cultivated an unfailing reflex to spot, investigate and bust illegal gambling operations. Small or big, several such illicit activities have been brought to heel by the work of dedicated law enforcement officers. New Major Illegal Bust Goes After Sprawling “Arcade” Network Now, though, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PSBO) has something […]
