Industry
December 4, 2024
Betsson, Back on Finland’s Payment Blocking List
At the start of the year, Finland blacklisted Betsson subsidiary BML Group, turning it into the pioneering Malta Gaming Authority-licensed company to face such action. Then, Finnish banks and payment providers were ordered to block payments to the operator after the Helsinki Administrative Court fined the group €2.4 million ($2.51 million) for allegedly targeting the […]
Casino
December 4, 2024
MGM Resorts Las Vegas Properties Up Parking and Resort Fees
Starting today, Wednesday, December 4, MGM Resorts International will charge more for its Las Vegas properties. Resort fees at the Bellagio, Aria, Vdara, and Cosmopolitan in the city will go up to $55 per day, up from $50 previously. Daily Resort Fees Go Up on the Strip, and MGM Won’t Be Last In the meantime, […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Man Drives SUV Off Casino Parking Garage Roof in Evansville
A guy in Evansville, Indiana, is in big trouble after a strange and damaging event at Bally’s Casino. Police say Jeremiah Oldham drove his SUV off the seventh floor of the casino’s parking garage on Monday morning. His vehicle crashed into the roof of the nearby Executive Conference Center. Man Charged with Felonies After High-Speed […]
Casino
December 3, 2024
Resorts World Must Respond to AML Allegations by December 9
Resorts World Las Vegas has a week to respond to a multi-count disciplinary complaint claiming that the property facilitated money laundering. The casino property’s response originally had to be submitted earlier but the local regulators approved a request for an extension of the response period. The Response Period Had Been Extended According to the Nevada […]
Legal
December 2, 2024
Serial Thief Returns to Jail After Stealing from AC Casinogoer
A 65-year-old man from Atlantic City is being held in jail after stealing from a Resorts Atlantic City patron. The man has a history of crime, which his lawyer blamed on social issues that must be addressed. The Man Is Believed to Have Stolen Money from a Casino Patron Michael Taylor who has been convicted […]
Casino
December 2, 2024
Salem Approves $160M Casino Development at Rockingham Park
The Planning Board in Salem, New Hampshire, has given conditional approval to a $160 million casino project at the former Lord & Taylor location in The Mall at Rockingham Park. After long talks and a 5-2 vote, the big project will start next year. Salem Casino Plan Backed by Officials Amid Resident Praise and Concerns […]
Casino
December 2, 2024
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Is a Resounding Success
Hard Rock’s new gaming & hospitality property in Bristol has turned out to be very successful, sparking optimism about the company’s future in Virginia. Conveniently located right next to the border with Tennessee, the $500 million venue has attracted thousands of people in its two weeks of operation. The New Property Welcomed Over 100K Guests […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
UK Mobile Games Found Violating Loot Box Disclosure Rules
A new BBC study shows many popular mobile games in the UK do not inform players about loot boxes in their ads. This lack of honesty has raised concerns about keeping customers safe as people often compare these kinds of games to gambling and say they target those who are prone to addiction. UK’s Loot […]
Casino
November 29, 2024
Tilman Fertitta Buys New York’s Famous Keens Steakhouse for $30M
Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire from Houston, has expanded his hospitality empire by acquiring the well-known Keens Steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan for $30 million. Fertitta, who owns the Houston Rockets NBA team and heads Landry’s, called the famous restaurant a “New York jewel” and promised to maintain its rich history. Historic Keens, Iconic for Its Mutton […]
Business
November 29, 2024
Blackstone Plans Spain IPO for Cirsa in 2025
Blackstone, the US-based private equity firm, is getting ready to put some of its shares in the Spanish gambling company Cirsa on the Madrid stock exchange at the start of 2025. IPO Planned as Blackstone Eyes €700M to €1B Market Valuation The company wants to float 20% to 25% of Cirsa, with people thinking it […]
