Casino
May 2, 2023
Coney Islanders Rally against $3B Casino Project
According to Brooklyn’s Community Board 13, a gambling establishment would conflict with the area’s reputation for family-friendly entertainment and exacerbate its existing challenges. The consortium behind the project attempted to alleviate concerns, calling the Board’s actions premature. However, limited New York licenses mean the project may never get off the ground regardless of locals’ opinions. […]
Industry
May 2, 2023
NZ Court Orders Man to Forfeit Money from Illegal Gambling
Currently, gambling activities in New Zealand are controlled by the Department of Internal Affairs in the country. To operate legally, gambling operators need to be authorized by or under the Gambling Act of 2003. The gambling regulator, similar to other countries, ensures that licensees follow the rules and seek to eliminate illegal gambling operations. Usually, […]
Casino
May 2, 2023
UAE Might Greenlight Gaming in 2023, MGM Resorts Hopes
MGM Resorts International, a global gaming and hospitality giant, is currently eyeing the situation in the United Arab Emirates, where Wynn Resorts is building a multibillion-dollar property. The country previously claimed that it will not legalize gambling in spite of the aforementioned property but MGM Resorts thinks otherwise. The company is hopeful that either Dubai […]
Casino
May 2, 2023
Hub88 Introduces iGaming Content from SlotMatrix via New Deal
The leading provider of integration platforms powering iGaming operators, Hub88, announced a new partnership agreement. The company confirmed Tuesday it joined forces with the leading provider of unique and exclusive online gambling content, EveryMatrix. Under the terms of the new deal, Hub88 taps into the entire portfolio of content within EveryMatrix’s online casino aggregation platform […]
Casino
May 2, 2023
Caesars Confirms Plans to Integrate Horseshoe’s Jubilee Tower
The famous and trusted gaming and entertainment company, Caesars Entertainment, confirmed its plans for a massive renovation of one of its Las Vegas Strip properties, Paris Las Vegas. On Monday, the company unveiled details regarding a renovation with a price tag surpassing $100 million. The ambitious plan will see the company integrate Horseshoe’s Jubilee Tower […]
Casino
May 2, 2023
Casino Player Alleges Golden Nugget, Newark Cheated in Craps
This is the opinion of a New York court which reviewed the case of state local Wayne Chan who sued the casino property in September 2021 after he lost $469,125 at the casino’s craps games. The incident dates back to 2018 and 2019, and the company denies wrongdoing. High Roller Gambler Fights Casino in Court […]
Blockchain
May 2, 2023
Crypto Platform Diverted $9.6M to Gambling Sites in BC
The crypto trading platform is said to have been misleading its customers by feeding them a false narrative about investment and storing private funds securely. In reality, argues the BC Securities Commission, the platform has been diverting money to gambling websites. False Pretenses, Very Real Consumer Pain ezBtc is alleged to have kept the ruse […]
Business
May 2, 2023
MGM Resorts Outlines of Its Best First Quarters in Q1 2023
MGM Resorts reported its first-quarter results in 2023 on Monday, arguing that the numbers were some of the best quarterly performance that the company has posted in its history. Las Vegas Strip Resorts and MGM China have both driven a strong performance for the company owing to increased business volume and travel activity. MGM Resorts […]
Business
May 1, 2023
Thomas Schoen Joins Wynn as President of Wynn Al Marjan Island
Wynn Resorts, the global gaming and entertainment company, announced a senior-level appointment on Sunday. The company confirmed it selected president for its multi-billion-dollar integrated resort project in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), called Wynn Al Marjan Island. For the strategic role, the company selected Thomas Schoen, an industry veteran with more than three […]
Industry
May 1, 2023
Florida Gambling Regulator Cracks Down Illegal Slots
Two years ago, in May 2021, legislators in Florida inked a new gambling compact with the Tribal operators in the state. This effectively allowed the Tribes to have nearly exclusive rights over the operation of most gambling activities, including slots. Although two years have passed, there are still arcade venues around Florida that offer slots […]
