Casino
October 10, 2023
Pickering Casino Security Guard Fatally Shot during Thanksgiving Festivities
A senseless act of violence marred the Thanksgiving celebrations in Pickering as a security guard was fatally shot early on October 9 at the Pickering Casino Resort. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Michael Ferdinand, was on duty when multiple gunshots were fired inside the casino premises around 5:05 a.m., according to Durham Regional Police. Swift […]
Casino
October 10, 2023
Pennsylvania Debates Future of Skill Games Amidst Corporate Clash
A heated debate unfolded in front of the Pennsylvania Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee last week as lawmakers, casino industry representatives, and skill game advocates clashed over the potential regulation of so-called “skill games.” The controversial terminals, resembling slot machines but requiring player skill, have flooded bars, clubs, gas stations, and convenience stores […]
Industry
October 9, 2023
Sightline Vows to Showcase Innovative Solutions at G2E
The leading digital payments provider and developer of mobile apps, powering the betting and online gambling casino sector across the United States, Sightline Payments, announced it will showcase its innovative products at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2023. The fintech company revealed that its latest solutions and products address the current demand and ensure operators […]
Casino
October 9, 2023
Twitch and Kick Star xQc Vows to Stop Gambling After Announcing $5M Win
French-Canadian online streamer who started his career as a professional Overwatch player, Félix Lengyel, whom you might know as xQc (ex xQcOW), has made an announcement that sparked plenty of heated conversations in the streaming community. The Twitch and Kick streamer said he was planning on giving up gambling after he shared a link with […]
Casino
October 9, 2023
Light & Wonder Rolls Out Games by Authentic Gaming for BetRivers
The leading provider of games, powering iGaming operators across the globe, Light & Wonder, expanded its position in the United States. The company unveiled Monday that it has gone live with Premium Live Dealer by Authentic Game for the first time in the US. Thanks to the launch, customers of Rush Street Interactive’s brand, BetRivers […]
Casino
October 9, 2023
Bally’s Chicago Casino Sees Strong Start, Aims for Long-Term Success
Bally’s Chicago Casino, housed within the historic Medinah Temple, has made an impressive debut in the city’s bustling River North neighborhood. Despite being in operation for just three weeks, the casino attracted over 80,000 visitors and generated approximately $6.7 million in revenue, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally’s Chicago Emerges as […]
Industry
October 9, 2023
Looming Strikes Cast a Shadow Over Las Vegas Amid Stalled Union Talks
As contract negotiations between Las Vegas hospitality unions and major casino-resort operators continue to stagnate, concerns are mounting over potential strikes that could disrupt the city’s bustling hospitality industry. Tensions Rise in Sin City as Vegas Unions Hit a Standstill in Talks Despite ongoing talks, there has been little progress in addressing these demands. Union […]
Casino
October 6, 2023
NGCB Rules in Favor of Trespassing Winning Player at the Casablanca Mesquite
The Casablanca Hotel-Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, will need to pay over $2,000 in slots jackpots to Rhon Wilson, a player who was previously kicked out of the venue, but decided to violate the trespass statute, re-enter the casino, and keep gambling. He Did Now Pay for His Drink Originally, Wilson was escorted out of the […]
Legal
October 6, 2023
Judge Rejects Reconsideration Motion in Lawsuit against Ameristar Casino
In a significant turn of events in the ongoing legal battle between Joseph Shiraef, a skilled card counter from Georgia, and Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk, a judge recently dismissed a motion to reconsider Shiraef’s case. The lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that Shiraef was unlawfully detained by the casino staff and subsequently confronted by […]
Casino
October 6, 2023
S&P Global Says Australian Operators Shouldn’t Count on Chinese Tourists for Revenue
Australia’s casino gaming market has long depended on rich Chinese tourists for some extra income. With gambling prohibited in most of China, Australia has long been a preferred destination for gambling tourism. However, China’s recent hurdles with COVID forced this revenue stream to shut down for a while. While the zero-COVID policy is no more […]
