Casino
August 11, 2023
Okada Manilla Launches Marketing Campaign to Promote Destination
The Philippines-based resort will now promote itself through the “Okada Manila Go” initiative launched to coincide with surging financial performance across the group. Universal Entertainment Corp, the company that owns Okada Manila, saw H1 2023 sales go up by 40.8% to $548 million. Okada Manila Beckons to Local and International Players Okada Manila itself hit […]
Business
August 11, 2023
Star Entertainment Strikes Tax Relief Deal in NSW
Earlier this year, Star Entertainment Group, an Australian casino and hospitality company, had to slash hundreds of jobs and executive bonuses to deal with the underperformance of its properties and the tax hike in New South Wales. However, the company has now managed to reach a concession on casino duty rates with the NSW government […]
Industry
August 11, 2023
China Blocks $227M Payments Designated for Gambling in 2022
The country’s Payment and Clearing Association has confirmed that it had been able to block as much as $277 million worth of payments designated to illegal gambling platforms last year. The statement was part of an annual report on payments published on Thursday, but there was little actual detail as to what activities may have […]
Business
August 11, 2023
New Jersey Anti-Smoking Group Hails Efforts by Connecticut Casinos
A day after Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino confirmed in separate statements and interviews that they had no intention to bring back smoking to their casino floors, the Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects (CEASE), issued a separate statement in which they lauded the commitment shown by the two operates. CEASE Hails Another Anti-Smoking Measure […]
Business
August 10, 2023
NetGaming Supplies Games to BetMGM Casino in Michigan
Online gaming and betting giant BetMGM has enhanced its iGaming lineup with the addition of games from NetGaming. The creative casino games developer will supply the operator’s Michigan-facing business with games. According to the announcement, launches in other states are also planned. The BetMGM Casino in Michigan is notably the first online operator in the […]
Casino
August 10, 2023
Connecticut Tribal Resorts Determined to Remain Smoke-Free
The resorts in question, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, decided to opt out of indoor smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic, fearing that cigarette smoke could help the virus spread and infect more people. More than a year after the pandemic has been defeated, the resorts seem to show very little interest in bringing back smoking on […]
Casino
August 10, 2023
SOFTSWISS Says Crypto Gambling Market Remains Strong in H1 2023
The purpose of the half-year cryptocurrency report is to see how likely cryptocurrencies are to remain part of the gambling industry. The results have been so far promising, with cryptocurrency gambling posting a 16.5% year-over-year in the first half-year of 2023. Another Successful Period for Crypto Gambling There were 83.6% more crypto bets placed in […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Gambler Files Lawsuit against Ameristar Casino in Colorado
Counting cards is an activity that casinos disagree with, but it is often difficult to spot, prove and even prevent in some cases. While casinos obviously do not like players that count cards and may enforce penalties such as permanent bans, based on the rules in effect for each gambling property, the activity itself isn’t […]
Casino
August 10, 2023
Wynn Resorts Reports Strong Q2 Performance and Unveils UAE Resort Project
Wynn Resorts, a prominent player in the global hospitality and gaming industry, released its second-quarter financial results, showcasing robust growth in both North America and Macau. Wynn Resorts Reports Strong Revenue Surge and Resilience in Macau Market The company reported operating revenues of $1.60 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, marking a […]
Business
August 9, 2023
Flutter Enjoys Exceptional Performance for First Half of 2023
Globally-recognized sports betting group, Flutter Entertainment, released its latest interim results, highlighting strong growth in revenue, EBITDA and the number of average monthly players for the first half of 2023. Released Wednesday, the financial results outline details regarding the company’s performance for the six months ended June 30, 2023, pointing to a solid growth of […]
