Industry
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Says Chicago Could Lose $74M and 1,050 Jobs if Video Gambling Ban Is Revoked
Bally’s Corporation has expressed concern about the possibility of ending Chicago’s ban on video gambling, warning that it could lead to job cuts and loss of state revenue. Chicago Mulls Over Ending the Video Gambling Terminals Ban Chicago has for years prohibited the video gambling terminals players usually associate with bars and suburban restaurants. Last […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Woman Steals $113K from Armored Vehicle Meant for Casinos
A woman in Las Vegas, Regina Valenzuela, was arrested on Monday, September 29, and taken to the Clark County Detention Center. She is suspected of having stolen $113,000 or more from an armored truck at the company where she worked. Money Is Missing, So Is the Employee for the Day The money was earmarked for […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
The Legend of the Seas to Get Casinos on Two Decks
Royal Caribbean is determined to keep scaling up its casino experience on board its ships. The company has now confirmed that its latest and incoming ship, the Legend of the Seas, will feature a two-level casino gaming venue that will be decked out with slots and table games. Casinos Are Occupying More Space on Cruise […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Gregorio Araneta Sells Majority Stake in PhilWeb
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
New Self-Assessment Tool Developed by the Malta Gaming Authority
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently launched a new online self-assessment tool for gamblers. Available in both English and Maltese, it has been designed to give those with gambling tendencies the ability to assess their conditions. The free-to-use tool has been developed with the help of multiple organisations, including Sedqa, Caritas Malta, the OASI […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Keeping a Promise: Springfield Wants Back $3M in Casino Funds
As reported by WWLP-TV, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is urging Governor Maura Healey to reinstate $3 million in casino mitigation funds that were cut from the state budget. The money, which comes from a $20 million pool meant for western Massachusetts communities, has long helped Springfield manage the costs of hosting Metro Center-based MGM […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
New York Nears Pivotal Moment in Downstate Casino Race
New York’s high-stakes casino competition is entering its final stage as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is almost ready to select up to three winners from four remaining contenders. The outcome, which is due to be revealed in December, will determine the future of downstate gaming, creating new job opportunities and attracting billions […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Fines theScore
theScore, one of the most prominent licensed sports betting operators, has been hit with a financial penalty by Ontario’s gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The fine is CAD 105,000 (around $75,300) was issued because of the case of a high-risk player who was allowed to gamble through CAD $2.5 million, […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Jewellery Store in Cotai Exposed as Front for Gambling Cash Network
Macau law enforcement has exposed a jewelry store in Cotai that served as a cover for unlawful currency exchange and loansharking activities connected to gambling. The crackdown resulted in the capture of four people, including the store’s manager, two staff members, and a mainland Chinese individual suspected of enabling illegal loans. Macau Police Raid Reveals […]
