Business
March 6, 2023
Aussie Pokie Tycoon Acquires Major Stake in Star Entertainment Group
The company has been facing financial difficulties and a drop in its share prices. Mathieson, with his sharp business acumen, has seen a long-term potential for growth and development in Star Entertainment Group and invested a whopping AUD142 million ($96 million) to acquire his stake in the company. Bruce Mathieson plans long-term investment in Star […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
Las Vegas Resort Faces Legionnaires’ Disease Probe
The health authorities are investigating the cases and have asked the hotel to assist with the inquiry. Legionnaires’ Disease Caused by Contaminated Water Droplets The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, is collaborating with the Health District by notifying all guests who have stayed at the hotel since December 16, 2022, both past […]
Legal
March 6, 2023
KSA Slams Five Operators with Fines Surpassing $27M
The KSA, the Dutch Gaming Authority, announced last week it imposed five fines against operators after uncovering they offered games of chance to players in the country without a license. Overall, five different companies faced penalties that in total surpassed €26 million ($27.7 million). The regulator confirmed that the fines against the providers were announced […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
Caesars Shared Visualizations of Its Upcoming Casino in Nebraska
Gambling giant Caesars Entertainment is preparing to foray into Nebraska with a new Harrah’s casino. The company, which announced its plans in 2021, has now shared an official visualization of the property. The Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino will mark Caesars’ entry in the state. It is made possible by the company’s agreement with […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
IAG: Victorian Regulator Prepares for Worst Case Scenario in Crown Melbourne Saga
Crown Melbourne the Victoria-based property, which is currently under a special supervision regime, is expected to be restored to full operations early next year. Before this happens, however, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission would have to decide on the operator’s suitability first. VGCCC Prepares for Transition-out Plan Should Crown Melbourne fail, though, the […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
Ruby Seven Studios to Boost Social Casino with IGT
Ruby Seven Studios and IGT have reached the agreement on Thursday and the former will now add a number of IGT’s flagship titles to its social casino library, including games such as Wolf Run Eclipse, Wheel of Fortune, and Top Dollar Premium, to name a few. IGT’s Acclaimed Products Now Power Ruby Seven’s Social Experiences […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
Macau Sees Dip in Gambling-Related Crime in 2022
In an address last week, Wong Sio Chak who serves as the SAR’s secretary of security, provided new numbers on crime in Macau and explained that the illegal activities specifically linked to gambling fell significantly in 2022. Gambling Crime Subsides in 2022 as Tourist Numbers Fall Overall, 371 cases were registered in 2022, down from […]
Casino
March 6, 2023
Wynn Resorts Wants to Build “Las Vegas Strip” in the UAE
The Al-Marjan island which will be hosting the upcoming casino resort which may not be the only property in the vicinity, as Wynn seeks to evoke a Las Vegas vibe to the future venture. Wynn Resorts Confident in the Success of “Vegas Strip” in UAE According to company filings, Wynn Resorts has already registered “Arabian […]
Lottery
March 4, 2023
Ocean Downs Casino Punter Wins $11K, Tops It with $100K Lotto Win
A common saying goes that “lightning never strikes the same place twice” but not for a 31-year-old woman from Maryland who managed to win big twice within less than 12 hours. Pink Is the Lucky Number A nursing assistant and a mother of four, the woman who wished to remain anonymous and played under the […]
Insider
March 3, 2023
Can the Gambling Industry Be Sustainable?
The gambling industry, like any other, has the potential to be sustainable, if it is managed and regulated properly. But what does ‘sustainability’ actually mean? Let’s first try to agree on its meaning before finding out whether it can indeed be sustainable. Sustainability is not the same as corporate social responsibility or ESG (environmental social […]
