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 […]
Legal
September 4, 2024
The Venetian Las Vegas Hit with Lawsuit after Alleged Scorpion Sting
A visitor to a popular Las Vegas Strip resort claims he was stung by a scorpion and has recently filed a lawsuit, seeking an assessment for his pain. The incident dates back to December 26, 2023, when Michael Farchi, an Angora Hills, California resident visited The Venetian. The unlucky guest was unpleasantly surprised by a […]
Casino
September 4, 2024
Bally’s and EPIC Team Up for Three-Year Responsible Gaming Overhaul
EPIC Global Solutions has teamed up with Bally’s Corporation for a big three-year project. They aim to shake up responsible gaming standards across the board. This team-up is set to make a big difference in both the US and the UK. The two companies want to make gaming spots safer and more fun by teaching […]
Casino
September 4, 2024
Bally’s and Palms Casino Expand Loyalty Rewards in New Partnership
Bally’s Corporation and Palms Casino Resort have joined forces giving Bally Rewards members new ways to earn and use points at the Palms, a famous casino away from the Strip in Las Vegas. This team-up comes at a key time for Bally’s, which just closed its old Tropicana property showing a change in how the […]
Casino
September 3, 2024
Alliance Global to Construct a $301M Integrated Resort in the Philippines
The Philippines is awaiting the construction of a new integrated resort, which is set to channel more tourists toward the archipelagic country. The project is the brainchild of Alliance Global Inc’s Travellers International Hotel Group Inc (TIHGI) and is set to begin construction in 2025. TIHGI Hopes to Channel Tourists Toward Its New Property Initial […]
