Casino
September 6, 2024
Danish Gambling Authority Shuts Down 79 Unlicensed Sites
At the end of August, a court decision allowed Denmark’s Gambling Authority (DGA), Spillemyndigheden, to block 79 illegal gambling websites. Danish Gambling Regulator Blocks 162 Illegal Gambling Sites in 2024 The recently blocked unlicensed gambling websites included online casinos, sports betting, and skin betting platforms that targeted Danish citizens even kids and young adults. This […]
Industry
September 6, 2024
Grattan Institute Urges Australian Government to Tackle Record Gambling Losses
A recent study by the Australian think tank Grattan Institute calls on Australia’s government to take strong steps to reduce gambling-related problems pointing out that Australians lose more money per person on gambling than any other country. Pokies and Online Betting Drive Australia’s Highest Gambling Losses The study called A Better Bet: How Australia Should […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Thailand Casino Legalization Wins Overwhelming Public Support
Thailand is pressing ahead with plans to set up its first-ever official casinos as part of a broader push to legalize gambling and create a mega-entertainment complex. This move marks a significant shift in policy for a country where most forms of gambling are currently illegal. The government has decided to push ahead with the […]
Casino
September 5, 2024
Saracen Casino Wants Online Gambling Law Changed, Rival Opposes
Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino Resort is looking to amend the legislation in Arkansas that currently prohibits online gambling. Rival casino Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort located in Hot Springs firmly opposes the change, claiming it would have devastating effects on the number of visitors to land casinos as well as state taxes. Play Saracen Mobile App, […]
Business
September 5, 2024
Star Entertainment’s Financial Woes Deepen despite Queens Wharf Opening
The troubles for The Star Entertainment, Australia’s leading casino operator, continue after its recent suspension from trading on the ASX, the country’s primary stock exchange. The unexpected move came after the operator missed the deadline to submit a financial report last week. The announcement came just after the company opened its new venue in Queensland, […]
Casino
September 5, 2024
Lawyer Accused of Stealing $1.8M from Client’s Trust to Gamble
A civil lawsuit filed in Polk County Florida, accuses attorney Jason Penrod of Family Elder Law of taking almost $1.8 million from a trust fund. This fund belonged to the children of a deceased client. The lawsuit claims Penrod lost the money gambling at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. Lawyer Admits to Moving […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Children of Atlantic City Casino Workers Unite Against Secondhand Smoke
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a group that fights for smoke-free workplaces in Atlantic City’s casinos, has started a new ad campaign targeting New Jersey lawmakers. The campaign called “Kids of CEASE,” shows children of casino workers who worry about their parents’ health because of long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. The ads first appeared […]
Business
September 4, 2024
MGM Resorts Raises Debt Sale to $850M from $675M
The global gaming and entertainment company that offers best-in-class hotels and casinos, MGM Resorts International, announced it decided to increase its debt sale from $675 million to $850 million. In a statement on Thursday, the company confirmed that it plans to raise more money through debt than initially expected. As a result, MGM confirmed it […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
University of Bristol Says Operators Advertise Irresponsibly, AGA Disagrees
The US gambling sector’s social media ads don’t always follow the sector’s industry code, according to a new report cited by The Guardian. While university academics implied that operators are not always playing by the rules, the American Gaming Association (AGA) insisted that the experts have misunderstood what constitutes advertising. University of Bristol Says Operators […]
Casino
September 4, 2024
Boyd Gaming to Propel the Development of Norfolk Casino
Despite several years of delays related to a proposed Norfolk Casino by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, the project may finally break ground at some point next year with the establishment of a temporary venue followed by the development of a permanent casino, city documents reveal. Previously, the casino project in Norfolk, Virginia had a price […]
