Poker
October 30, 2023
Borgata Confirms November 14 Start of Poker Fall Mini-Series
After it was temporarily impacted by the unprecedented cyberattack against MGM Resorts, the Borgata Poker Mini-Series were rescheduled to November. The cyberattack against the leading gaming and entertainment company impacted its retail operations, including the ones at Borgata Atlantic City. Moreover, the hackers’ attack impacted the BetMGM rewards website. Despite the cyberattack, Borgata has announced […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Two Maine Casinos Reopen as Suspected Mass Shooter Found Dead
A mass shooting on Wednesday has taken the life of 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. The suspect for the crime, identified with initials R.C., injured 13 more after he opened fire on two local businesses. After trying to hunt him down for days, law enforcement confirmed Friday that the suspect was found dead near a […]
Industry
October 30, 2023
Ukraine Takes a Leaf off Las Vegas Book to Oust Russian Influence
The country, which recently reformed its gambling framework, has received an invitation from the US Gaming Control Board in Nevada to help it oust Russian influence from the industry completely. Ukraine Seeks Input from Las Vegas to Pare Down Russian Influence The Ukraine’s Gambling and Lottery Regulation Commission is expected to work with counterparts […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Microsoft Ties Recent MGM, Caesars Attacks to Octo Tempest
A new report by Microsoft has tied the recent cyber attacks against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International to a broader hacker collective known as Octo Tempest. The attack was perpetrated by another collective, Scattered Spider, but they have been working with the notorious establishment that has been known for many successful attempts on wealthy […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
North Carolina Lawmakers Wrestle with Casino Legalization in Budget Showdown
In the closing chapters of this year’s state budget negotiations, the legislative arena buzzed with intensity as lawmakers in North Carolina wrestled over the unexpected proposal to legalize four casinos within the confines of the nearly $30 billion state budget. North Carolina Lawmakers Challenge $1.5 Billion Casino Investment Proposal The controversial addition pitched as a […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds License Revocation for Pope County Casino
The ambition of two companies, to wit Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends Resort and Casino, to bring a new gambling property to Pope County, Arkansas has gone on for years. The businesses have tried it all – playing nice and playing hardball, but locals have not bucked and have remained mostly firmly opposed to the […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
VICI’s Bet on Non-Gambling Pays Off, Acquisitions Continue
The property company has continued to build up its portfolio of options, introducing a $433 million sale-leaseback arrangement with Mechanicsville, Virginia’s Bowlero Corp, and 38 of the bowling centers operated by the latter. The company has been building its revenue steadily, with the company raking in serious results in the third quarter and reporting $556.3 […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
PointsBet Canada Welcomes Brooke Hilton as Head of Casino
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its casino offerings and driving profitability by fiscal year 2025, PointsBet Canada has appointed Brooke Hilton as its new Head of Casino. Hilton, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the North American regulated iGaming industry, brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. […]
Casino
October 27, 2023
MGM’s Bellagio Fountain Club to Offer Premium Experiences during F1 Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International has teased more details about the experience Bellagio Fountain Club will offer during the F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. The club is set to take “center stage” during the highly anticipated race and will host a Winner’s Stage event. Set to take place from November 16 to 18, the Formula […]
Legal
October 27, 2023
MGM Springfield Pays $6.8M Settlement over Wage and Hour Violations
MGM Springfield has agreed to pay $6.8 million to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to settle recently discovered violations. As it turns out, the casino resort has been violating the state’s wage and hour laws for a long time. The AGO learned that MGM Springfield failed to pay minimum wage to tipped employees. In […]
