Industry
May 1, 2023
Labor Day Weekend in Macau Attracts 100K Daily Visitors
China’s special administrative region (SAR), Macau, is famous around the world for its flashy casinos providing gambling, as well as other forms of entertainment. Known as a gambling hub, the SAR was significantly impacted by the pandemic-related closures that implemented temporary closures and other restrictions a few years ago. Some three years since the start […]
Casino
May 1, 2023
Red Rock Lands on Top of Forbes’ Best Hotels List
The decision has surprised some but the ruling is a testimony to the hard work that the property has been putting in over the past months. The venue is located 12 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, but it still offers an exclusive experience to guests. The property is known for its excellent amenities that […]
Casino
May 1, 2023
Tech Expert Says Gateway Casinos Is on a Tough Road to Recovery
In mid-April, the operations of the major Canadian gaming and entertainment company, Gateway Casinos, were impacted by a cyberattack. The company announced an emergency shutdown on April 16 which at the time was described as a “system-wide malfunction.” In light of the security breach, Gateway decided to temporarily shut down the operations at all of […]
Industry
May 1, 2023
Flutter CEO Argues Against Anti-Gambling Campaigns Use of New Levy Funds
Flutter Entertainment, the world’s biggest listed gambling group and owner of Paddy Power, has expressed concerns that funds from a new statutory levy on operators could be used by campaigners to stop gambling in general. The Flutter CEO said that campaigners had already had the opportunity to make their cases and that people must be […]
Casino
May 1, 2023
NIGC Targets Apache Tribe’s Oklahoma Casinos in Enforcement Action
The tribal gaming regulator has said that has flagged what it considers to be multiple offenses committed by the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma dating back to 2013 and that have to do with the annual audits of gaming operations and the Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The infringements flagged by the regulator, are serious and they […]
Casino
May 1, 2023
BetMGM Wins Back-to-Back EGR’s Casino Operator of the Year in 2023
The accolade was granted to BetMGM at the EGR North America Awards 2023, and it constitutes an important achievement for the company after it won the same title back in 2022. The second silverware distinguishes BetMGM as the best North American online casino and positions the company as one of the most exciting entities on […]
Industry
April 28, 2023
Public Health Specialists and Anti-gambling Advocates Lambast UK’s White Paper
After the long-awaited Gambling Act white paper finally saw the light of day, many doctors, campaigners, and politicians quickly shared their disappointment in the proposed measures, calling for additional restrictions. Although the government has given itself a one-year grace period to iron out the final details, significant changes are unlikely. The Paper Does a Lot […]
Legal
April 28, 2023
Bet365’s Hillside Hit with $7.7M Penalty in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has issued a SEK65 million penalty to Hillside Sports and a SEK14 million penalty to Hillside Gaming, both operated by Bet365, with the total amount of the penalty amounting to $7.7 million at current exchange rates. Spelinspektionen Delivers New Penalties against Hillside The Swedish gambling regulator argued in a statement that the companies had […]
Casino
April 28, 2023
Rank Group Welcomes Changes to Land-Based Sector in White Paper
The latest company to comment on this seminal moment in the UK gambling industry is Rank Group. The company has welcomed the proposals and the forthcoming process of consultation that will collect further input and feedback and arrive at solutions that best reflect the needs of consumers. Rank Group Weighs In on Digital and Land-Based […]
Casino
April 28, 2023
BetMGM Welcomes Exclusive Buffalo Wild Wings Slot by Inspired
Inspired Entertainment has developed this dedicated title that is intended for BetMGM and its audiences in the United States. The new game comes as part of the evolving partnership between the two companies and will see the Buffalo Wild Wings slot introduced in New Jersey on BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino and Party Casino. In Michigan, […]
