Legal
March 2, 2023
Star Entertainment Group Provides $101M for Fines and Penalties
As a result, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has prompted The Star to provide for fines and penalties of AUD 150 million ($101 million) in its financial report for the half-year which ended on December 31, 2022. Star Entertainment Could Be Slapped with Fines of up to $1B As part of its financial […]
Business
March 2, 2023
Nevada Operators Enjoy Strong 2023 Start with $1.27bn Gaming Win
The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), released its latest report, outlining the financial performance of nonrestricted gaming licenses for January. Judging by the new report, the operators enjoyed a stellar start to the year, with the total gaming win hitting $1,272,955,068 in January 2023. A year-over-year comparison to January 2022 […]
Insider
March 2, 2023
GamCare and Consumer Protection
Q: Are gambling companies overall getting better at protecting consumers? What we have seen over the past few years is more investment and resources being applied to player protection. Yet we know there is still a long way to go. In 2021, we conducted a survey with YouGov, and it was clear that the public […]
Insider
March 1, 2023
Striking the Balance between Player Freedom and Consumer Protection
Getting the right balance between player freedom and consumer protection arguably remains the holy grail of the gambling industry. I’ve always felt that having what I call a ‘healthy tension’ between regulators and industry is needed to ensure industry continues to raise standards in responsible and safer gambling whilst allowing industry freedoms to innovate and […]
Industry
March 1, 2023
Snoop Dogg Partners with Crypto Casino Roobet
Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto casinos, is thrilled to announce that it will be partnering with international superstar Snoop Dogg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roobet (@roobet) Snoop Dogg – music legend, entrepreneur, and newly-appointed Chief Ganjaroo at Roobet – will be partnering with […]
Legal
March 1, 2023
Brooklyn Park Bingo World Detonation Man Pleaded Guilty
A 42-year-old man from Washington, DC, who was arrested in August after setting a large detonation at a bingo hall in Brooklyn Park, is facing up to 25 years in jail and $250,000 in fines after pleading guilty to using a destructive device. Guilty to Destructive Device Charge Andre Richardson, who faced 14 charges for […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Baha Mar Casino Updates Slots Products with QCI Platform
The new partnership inked between Baha Mar Casino, the largest and most luxurious casino in the Caribbean and San Diego-based Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) started on February 21, 2023. Baha Mar Casino Hitting the Refresh Button on Its Slots According to the terms of the agreement, the casino’s current slot games will go through an […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
MGM Resorts, BetMGM & Everi Launch Omnichannel Slot MGM Riches
Using their powerful synergy, the S&P 500 global gaming and entertainment company and the leading sports betting and iGaming operator have created a unique slot experience for US players. Called MGM Riches, the slot game will enable players to engage in both online gameplay using BetMGM‘s iCasino platform available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Everi Restructures Production Efforts in New Vegas Facility
As a leading US gambling equipment manufacturer, Everi maintains a presence in several states. However, rising costs have pushed the company to consolidate its operations in a new state-of-the-art facility located in Las Vegas. Everi’s new hub will be significantly more energy-efficient and employee-friendly while retaining its focus on operational effectiveness and excellent customer service. […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Atlantic City Cannabis Lounge Near Casinos Moves Forward
The approval by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) effectively means that the lounge is now issued with the necessary permits to move forward and arrive in the touted Atlantic City Tourism District, provided the property clears matters with the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. New Jersey has also been trying to further […]
