Industry
September 21, 2023
Sweden Unveils Plans to Increase Gambling Tax
In 2019, Sweden reregulated its online gambling market, granting licenses to operators and enabling them to offer their services legally to customers in the country. At the time, a tax rate of 18% on gross gaming revenue (GGR) was applied, one that is relatively high when compared to other European countries. Yet, a new proposal […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Visitor Pockets $1M Jackpot
Hardly anything can compare to the thrill and excitement of winning a jackpot. While chances are slim, there are plenty of lucky winners who secure hefty prizes and this is precisely the case of one Horseshoe Casino Baltimore gambler. The property, located in Maryland, is popular as a premium entertainment destination for the region. Without […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Zolciak and Biermann’s Financial Challenges Stem from Gambling Addiction
Reality television stars Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are facing dire financial straits, with mounting debts and an impending foreclosure on their Georgia mansion, according to court documents filed by Biermann. Debts Pile Up for Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Amidst IRS Trouble In the documents filed in Fulton County Superior Court, Biermann, 38, revealed […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Queensland Sees Surge in Gambling Losses in 2022-2023
Gambling losses have reached an alarming milestone in Queensland, as the latest figures reveal that residents lost more than AUD5 billion ($3.2 billion) during the 2022-2023 financial year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. Electronic Gaming Machines Account for 63.2% of Queensland’s Gambling Losses The data, released by the Queensland government, has raised […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
Lucky Harry Reid International Airport Visitor Earns $650,000 Playing Slots
A lucky Texan woman has turned an airport gambling session into a $643,434.31 payday. Referred to as Brittany by the airport’s official X account, the woman will now return to her state richer than before. Brittany was visiting Nevada when she tried to test her luck by playing a slot by the Las Vegas terminal’s […]
Business
September 20, 2023
Gambling Sector in Pennsylvania Posts Strong August Results
The gambling regulator in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), releases monthly reports revealing details regarding the performance of regulated gambling operators in the state. Such reports include insights regarding the total revenue generated from all forms of gambling, including slots, table games, online gambling, sports betting, video gaming terminals (VGTs) and fantasy contests. […]
Legal
September 20, 2023
AC Police Arrest an Armed Woman Carrying Drugs outside Ocean Casino Resort
The Atlantic City police have arrested a woman carrying a gun outside the Ocean Casino Resort only to find out that she also carried multiple bags of heroin she might have intended to sell. Now arrested, the woman faces multiple years of jail time. Jadairah James is a 27-year-old local who already has a track […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
Dragon Gaming Releases Blackjack Perfect Pairs & 21+3
The developer of premium games for the online gambling industry, Dragon Gaming, expanded its offering with the addition of a new table game. The company confirmed Wednesday it released Blackjack Perfect Pairs & 21+3, an engaging new title that spices up its popular Blackjack Deluxe game. The latest table game offers an RTP of 99.5% […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
UNLV and Boyd Gaming Team Up for Hospitality Innovation
The leading American gaming and hospitality company, Boyd Gaming Corporation, announced a new initiative that seeks to promote hospitality innovation in Southern Nevada. The company confirmed recently that it finalized a lease and sponsorship agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Under the terms of the collaboration, Boyd Gaming will bring its Boyd […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
North Carolina Governor Rejects Controversial Casino-Medicaid Deal
In a bold move, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has firmly rejected a controversial plan put forth by Republican state lawmakers. The plan aimed to tie the long-awaited expansion of Medicaid to an ambitious proposal to significantly expand casino gambling within the state. Medicaid Expansion Jeopardized as Governor Cooper Slams Casino Pairing Gov. Cooper’s decision […]
