Industry
May 7, 2024
Counterfeiter Flees Australian Justice after Using Fake Chips
A Chinese national made a daring escape from Sydney’s The Star casino after attempting to use $34,000 worth of counterfeit casino chips, according to police reports. The perpetrator was reportedly testing the waters in preparation for a more ambitious defrauding attempt. This incident matches other recent counterfeit chip sightings in high-profile establishments, hinting at the […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
Costs for Caesars’ Danville Casino Increase Exponentially
The leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment company, Ceasars Entertainment, started the work on its permanent casino in Danville, Virginia, a few years ago, in 2022. Ahead of the opening of the resort, planned for this December, the cost of the project has significantly increased. While initially, Ceasars anticipated an investment of approximately $400 million, the […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association Unveils New Membership Program
The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) announced recently that it will be launching a new membership initiative at SBC Summit North America. With the help of the program, RGAA wants to keep fostering a stronger community of affiliate companies while at the same time prioritizing consumer protection. RGAA Expands Membership to Strengthen Integrity and Consumer […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
April Was a Suboptimal Month for Maryland’s Casinos
The revenue generated by Maryland’s casino operators has experienced a significant decline, according to the latest report. As it turns out, the state’s six casinos generated approximately $163.2 million in revenue from table games and slots – a figure that represents a decrease of $11.6 million year-on-year. The gaming industry’s contributions to the state reflected […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Over 320,000 Missourian voters have signed a petition seeking to greenlight a casino at Lake of the Ozarks. After four consecutive failures to get the casino question on the ballot, the matter may finally be put to voters. For context, the Missouri constitution only allows casinos to be constructed near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
xQc Calls Out “Losers” Who Are Upset with His Gambling
Twitch and Kick streamer Félix Lengyel, or as he is known for his online handle, “xQc,” has blasted people who have repeatedly brought up his tendency to stream gambling for the “kicks of it,” accusing the former Overwatch professional player of opportunistically accepting deals with crypto gambling platforms and casinos and expose his followers to […]
Blockchain
May 6, 2024
Man Tied to Alleged ZKasino Scam Arrested in the Netherlands
Authorities in the Netherlands have been alerted to the possibility of the ZKasino scam being conducted out of the country. As a result, a person who is related to the online gambling platform, has been arrested. The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has confirmed that a 26-year-old man was arrested on April 29, and […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
Cambodia Upholds Prison Sentence for Casino Worker Leader
Cambodia’s Supreme Court has not shown leniency in the case of a labor union leader who organized one of the longest-running strikes against the country’s biggest casino, with the detainee, Chhim Sithar, alleging that NagaWorld laid off workers illegally and attempted to bust the union’s efforts to fight back. No Reprieve for Determined Union Labor […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Macau Police Arrest 5 Casino Fraudsters, Seize Fake Chips
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected to be related to a cross-border criminal syndicate. The criminal organization, according to the authorities, uses counterfeit chips in casinos in Macau. The arrests followed a recent report from a casino in the Cotai area where a customer exchanged fake chips for money. After the […]
Legal
May 3, 2024
Indiana Man Hid Casino Winnings to Avoid Paying Child Support
A man from Indiana could land in prison for trying to hide his casino winnings and avoid paying back child support. The player, Lance Halderman, tried to collect his winnings via another person to avoid having the sum seized. According to reports, the 44-year-old had previously had his winnings seized for back child support. This […]
