Industry
August 16, 2024
Channelization Rates in Portugal Suffer as Gamblers Turn to Illegal Gambling
According to the Portuguese Association of Online Betting and Gaming (APAJO), the country is facing a significant interest in betting on unregulated websites by consumers. Based on a recent survey called Online Gambling Habits of the Portuguese, 41% or 2 in 5 gamblers, tend to bet with websites that have not obtained the necessary license […]
Industry
August 15, 2024
Fired MGM Resorts Workers File Lawsuits over Vaccination Requirement
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic several years ago disrupted businesses across the globe. The impact of traveling restrictions and reduced capacities for indoor venues affected the gaming and hospitality industry and even the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, was impacted. In 2021, when a vaccine was approved, MGM Resorts International was the […]
Industry
August 15, 2024
xQc Tells a Concerned Friend to Stop Bugging Him about “Gambling Addiction”
xQc, the popular Kick streamer, has had a heated conversation with a friend of his, JesseSMFI, a Twitch streamer, during a live broadcast. Hosted on Kick, xQc and JesseSMFI were talking about various topics, until at one point, the Twitch streamer brought up the subject of gambling addiction, and cutting right to the chase, asked […]
Casino
August 15, 2024
Catena Hit by Google Updates in Q2 Results
Catena Media reported a 14% year-over-year drop in revenue during the second quarter earnings call, posting €12.8m in revenue. The company has been undergoing a rapid adaptation period, faced with numerous technical challenges traced back to Google’s changing algorithms that have hit some of the best-established affiliate companies in the sector. Catena Grapples with Past […]
Industry
August 14, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Couple Face Violent Attack after Jackpot Win
A couple from Riverview, Florida, saw a lovely date night turn into a horror movie after they were attacked, shot and robbed by masked thugs. The couple went out for a bite and then stopped at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The young man joked around that he needed to win some money […]
Casino
August 14, 2024
Thai Academics Argue Future Casino Resorts to Cause More Harm Than Good
As Thailand is on track to advance a bill that would introduce the first casino resorts in the country, academics have cautioned that the potential societal costs may be too steep to bear, and outstrip the theoretical windfall from tax levied on casino floors. Thai Academics Doubt Good That Will Come Out of Casino Resorts […]
Casino
August 14, 2024
Hard Rock Closes Temporary Rockford Casino Ahead of Permanent Venue Opening
During the construction of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent casino location, Hard Rock operated in Rockford, Illinois, from a temporary location on 610 N. Bell School Road. Ahead of the opening of the permanent casino, the leading gaming and entertainment company confirmed the closure of the temporary location. The temporary venue closed its doors […]
Sports
August 14, 2024
Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers to Join the Danville Casino
The casino, which is due to open by the end of the year, is being built at the Dan River Inc’s textile campus’ former grounds, and a temporary pavilion has already been launched under the Caesars Virginia brand. Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers Right Now The temporary location is currently staffing 430 team […]
Business
August 14, 2024
Entain’s Incoming Boss Readies to Step Down from Galaxy Gaming’s Board
An industry veteran, Gavin Isaacs, is preparing to step in at the helm of Entain, one of the largest betting and gaming companies worldwide. To ensure that he pays his undivided attention to the company, Isaacs has now confirmed that he will take an exit from Galaxy Gaming’s Board of Directors on August 30. Isaacs […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Machine Gun Kelly Admits to a $50K Blackjack Loss in Vegas
Many celebrities enjoy engaging in gambling activities. Actors, famous singers and not unexpectedly, social media influencers, may place a bet every now and then. While some prefer to brag about their big bets, others enjoy their flutter without taking a picture of their poker chips. During a recent visit to Sin City, Machine Gun Kelly […]
