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Casino
November 21, 2024
Horseshoe Online Casino Debuts in New Jersey, Enhancing Caesars’ Reach
Caesars Entertainment has rolled out the Horseshoe Online Casino in New Jersey. This November 20 launch brings the brand to its fifth market in less than two months. The platform now joins Caesars’ existing digital offerings across North America, which include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario. Matt Sunderland Discusses Horseshoe’s New Jersey Launch The […]
Legal
November 20, 2024
Paralyzed Customer Sues Dotty’s for Misleading Marketing
An elderly woman from Oregon has taken Dotty’s to court after suffering a devastating injury at one of its slot machine parlors in Oregon. According to the complaint the property misguided customers by claiming that it is a safe place for gaming. The Plaintiff Was Left Paralyzed The Gallo Crawford, 64, who is taking Dotty’s […]
Insider
November 20, 2024
SGW 2024 and the Impact of Gamification on Responsible Gambling
Gamification has become a crucial aspect of the sector, designed to encourage engagement and increased play. However, it is essential to ensure that these tools do not promote excessive use. David Richardson, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Better Change; Catie Di Stefano, Marketing Director at Smartico; Michal Imiolek, CEO at Wazdan; and Kaska Pysz, Head […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
More Victims Speak Out After Cruise Casino Tragedy
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of an Australian man who took his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino. Shane Dixon jumped to his death as the ship owned and operated by P&O Australia approached Sydney Harbour at around 4 AM on May 6. The father of three had […]
Business
November 19, 2024
Wind Creek Hospitality and McGregor Family Ink Acquisition Deal
Two major players in Alabama‘s hospitality and tourism industry, Poarch Band of Creek Indians-operated Wind Creek Hospitality and Birmingham Racecourse and Casino and VictoryLand Casino owners, the McGregor family, have announced inking a new deal. Namely, Wind Creek has agreed to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse, with the expected closing time for the transaction set for […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Defendants Admit Guilt in Officer’s Death at Batavia Downs Gaming
On Monday, two individuals admitted their involvement in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello at Batavia Downs Hotel & Casino, located roughly 35 miles west of Rochester, N.Y. this spring. The charges arose from a violent confrontation that unfolded on March 10, leading to legal consequences for both defendants. Guilty Pleas M.E. […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Jumps, Surpasses Land-Based Gaming
New Jersey has published information about the local gaming sector’s performance in October, once again recording iGaming revenue growth. While the land-based casino sector experienced a slight decline, online gaming recorded record-breaking metrics. iGaming Continues to Excel Per the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement’s official report, iGaming continued to excel, surpassing the revenue recorded […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Recent Report Warns of Public Health Risks from Online Gambling Boom
The growth of online gambling is causing concerns about public health, and experts are urging quick united action from governments worldwide. New Research Reveals Significant Risks and Financial Impact on Consumers A new study from The Lancet Public Health Commission points out that the quick growth of the gambling industry driven by easy online access […]
Business
November 18, 2024
Fertitta’s Wynn Investment Viewed by Analysts as Confidence Not a Takeover
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta from Houston, who has made smart investments in hotels and entertainment now owns almost 10% of Wynn Resorts. He bought a lot more shares making him the biggest individual owner of the casino company with a stake even bigger than that of Elaine Wynn. Experts Caution Against Jumping to Conclusions About Fertitta’s […]
Casino
November 15, 2024
CEASE Hopes GOP Support Could Help It End In-Door Smoking in New Jersey
Political capital is important, and the Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects or CEASE already enjoys friends in high places. Brian Bergen, the Assembly Republican whip, has become the latest figure to throw his weight behind CEASE’s cause, which wants to see an exemption that allows casinos to offer in-door smoking on their gaming floors ended. […]