Legal
February 12, 2024
SkyCity Risks Civil Proceedings Because of AML Failures in New Zealand
SkyCity Entertainment’s SkyCity Casino Management (SCML) brand has found itself in hot water in New Zealand as the local Department of Internal Affairs prepares to launch civil proceedings against the operator. The case is set to be filed in four days and stems from alleged AML violations. According to the department, the gambling company has […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Wynn Plans to Start Hotel Tower Construction for Al Marjan Project
The development of the hotel tower of Wynn Al Marjan Island, Wynn Resorts’ multi-billion-dollar hospitality and entertainment resort, is expected to commence soon. The ambitious project, located on the Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), represents a $4 billion investment. Previously, Wynn Resorts spoke about the project, explaining its plans to build […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
WinStar App Developer’s Database Leaks Online, Suggests Report
A Nevada software startup, powering the world’s biggest casino, left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, a newly released report reveals. Currently, WinStar World Casino and Resort, a premium casino and entertainment destination in Thackerville, Oklahoma, owned by the Chickasaw Nation, takes pride as the world’s largest casino in terms […]
Casino
February 12, 2024
Wyoming Contemplates Online Casino Expansion with New Bill
Wyoming legislators are embarking on a new frontier of gambling as they introduce House Bill 120, which seeks to legalize and regulate online casino gaming in the state. Wyoming Lawmakers Lead Charge in Online Casino Licensing The bill, spearheaded by Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy Newsome, and Tom Walters, marks a significant step following […]
Casino
February 9, 2024
Mets’ Owner Steve Cohen Unveils $8bn Casino Plan for Citi Field Area
Considering the resounding success of mobile sports betting in New York, leading industry operators showed interest in securing one of the state’s three new downstate casino licenses. The fierce competition was joined by industry giants, including Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts International and several other bidders. Overall, nearly a dozen bidders joined the […]
Casino
February 9, 2024
Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Exclude Richmond from Casino Consideration
In a decisive move following Richmond voters’ rejection of a casino proposal for the second time, Virginia lawmakers have unanimously voted to permanently remove the city from consideration as a potential casino site. Richmond’s Removal from Casino Eligibility Sealed by 100-0 House Vote The Virginia General Assembly, in a bipartisan effort, passed bills aimed at […]
Casino
February 8, 2024
Petersburg Casino Momentum Increases as Senate Passes Bill 628
The plan to establish Petersburg, Virginia, as the state’s fifth city to host a casino has inched one step closer to realization. The odds have increased as the Virginia Senate cleared a bill that would possibly greenlight a casino in the city. Senate Bill 628 seeks to redefine the criteria for a host city and […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Five Armed Thugs Rob Casino Employee in Bellevue, Washington
It is not uncommon for casinos or casino visitors to become victims of robberies. Considering that retail gambling venues often operate with large sums of cash, this makes them attractive to criminals, some of whom are willing to pull off scams while others engage in violent crimes such as robberies with the help of firearms. […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
North Macedonia Clears Law Keeping Gambling Away From Schools
The freshly passed bill in North Macedonia that would prevent casinos, gambling establishments, and betting shops from functioning in a radius of less than half a kilometer of elementary schools and high schools has received criticism from the sports betting sector. Representatives have warned about the massive number of jobs (10,000) that would be lost […]
Casino
February 8, 2024
BetFIRST Joins Groupe Partouche to Launch Online Casino in Belgium
BetFIRST, a leader in Belgian sports wagering, unveiled a new online casino brand called betfirstcasino.be. The new gambling site was launched in partnership with Groupe Partouche’s Middelkerke Casino. According to the announcement, betfirstcasino.be leverages Middelkerke Casino’s recently-acquired A+ casino license to offer online gambling in Belgium. Moreover, the launch aligns with betFIRST’s ambition to solidify […]
