Casino
October 17, 2024
Openbox Secures Boldplay’s Full Creative Content
Openbox Holdings, the company behind OpenBox Gaming, has announced that it has acquired Boldplay, a prominent online casino studio. The studio has developed a number of excellent games, including Splatzz, Mummified Mysteries, Arriba, Swan House, and more. Openbox Taps Boldplay to Strengthen Content Momentum As a result, OpenBox Gaming will now leverage Boldplay’s content in […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Bovada’s US Exit Likely Hits iGaming Revenue the Hardest
Bovada, one of the best-known iGaming and sports betting brands in the United States, and beyond, has faced a slew of challenges in the US market where local regulators have served the company with cease-and-desist letters, which have forced the operator to wind down activities in affected states. Bovada’s Biggest Loss Is from Online Casino […]
Casino
October 17, 2024
AI-Powered Gun Detection System Snubbed at Nevada’s Casinos
As Nevada has experienced several high-profile security incidents across its casinos, including a stabbing earlier this year at the Red Rock Casino, which injured two employees and led to the death of the perpetrator, the need for better security has been articulated by operators, lawmakers, and the general public. Earlier this week, a private company […]
Business
October 17, 2024
Las Vegas Sands Owner Miriam Adelson Donates $95M to Pro-Trump PAC
Dr. Miriam Adelson, billionaire and owner of the Las Vegas Sands, has contributed $95 million to the pro-Trump Preserve America PAC during the third quarter of 2024, a substantial boost to the former president’s re-election campaign. Adelson’s Support Key as Trump Campaign Lags Behind Harris in Fundraising The donations, made between July and September, bring her […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
IGT Wins $5.3M Tender to Supply Tech to LET’s Manila Project
Gaming tech & content leader International Game Technology (IGT) has won a $5.3 million tender to supply its cutting-edge gaming equipment to LET Group Holdings’ new casino project in Manila. The former company’s experience and rich suite of products were major factors in the successful tender. The Supplier Will Empower the New Casino As per […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
Private Company Steps up to Bolster Security Staff Shortage at Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas has historically attracted criminals. Yet, from its early days tied to the Mafia to present-day incidents that are now thankfully isolated cases, Sin City has prioritized security. More Security to Beef Up Vegas Casinos and Streets However, an incident from earlier this year, when a man stabbed two Red Rock Resort employees in […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
More South Korean Teens Seek Help as Casino Gambling on the Rise
Information shared by the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) and reported by The Korea Times, a local media outlet, has indicated that over the past four years, gambling addiction counseling among teenagers in the country has doubled with more underage individuals seeking help for this type of behavior. Demographics of Pathological Gamblers Now Skew […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
VGCCC Slaps Crown Resorts with $1.3M Fine over Self-Exclusion Failures
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it has slapped Crown Resorts with an AUD 2 million ($1.34 million) fine for self-exclusion violations. According to the authority, the Australian operator had allowed hundreds of self-excluded players to place bets at its local casino. The Breach Was Due to System & Control Failures […]
Legal
October 15, 2024
Arkansas: Court Partially Blocks Challenge to Anti-casino Measure
Voters in Arkansas approved four casino licenses back in 2018. While three casinos have been established already, the fourth license, the one in Pope County, was tangled in a prolonged legal battle. Now, a Supreme Court decision helped partially resolve the hurdle. The State May Lose Millions If Issue 2 Receives Approval On Monday, the […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Lisa Vanderpump Expands Her Real Estate Empire with $5M Las Vegas Mansion
Reality TV star and restaurant owner Lisa Vanderpump has added another big property to her real estate collection by buying a $5 million mansion in Las Vegas. Vanderpump Adds $5M Golf Course Estate to Her Las Vegas Portfolio The fancy house sits on a golf course and offers wide views of the desert around it. […]
