Business
December 1, 2021
Alvin Chau Relinquishes Control of Suncity from a Macao Jail Cell
Alvin Chau announced that he was stepping down from his role as CEO of Suncity Group Holdings Limited in Macau. The billionaire made his announcement yesterday while sitting in a Macao jail on charges he ran a cross-border illegal gambling ring through his legal operations. Chau Out at Suncity Chau is facing multiple criminal charges […]
Industry
December 1, 2021
Melco Raises Concerns Over Macau’s Future Following Suncity Debacle
Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd’s Macau subsidiary stated in its third-quarter report that it could face increased risks from “interpretation and enforce” laws relating to gaming. Melco Resorts Finance Ltd is concerned that changes occurring in Macau’s gaming industry could cause issues for the entire market. Macau Gaming in Flux Melco Resorts Finance Ltd stated […]
Casino
November 30, 2021
Georgia Outlines New Gambling Rules, Blocking Ads and U-25 from Gambling
The government of Georgia has detailed new prohibitions on online gambling along with the suspension of advertisement and a new tax regiment. This comes at the behest of the country’s prime minister, Irakli Gharibashvili, who urged lawmakers to act on gambling last week. Gharibashvili has cited gambling-related harm as the reason why Georgia should seek to impose tighter […]
Casino
November 30, 2021
Betixon Plans Branded Content as It Enters Netherlands
Betixon has become the latest supplier to plant its flag in the fast-developing Dutch iGaming market. The company, which specializes in the delivery of leading online casino content and gameplay through numerous high-performing games, has received an official go-ahead from the country’s regulator. Dutch Market Welcomes Betixon As a result, Betixon will be able to […]
Casino
November 30, 2021
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Officially Renamed to Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Bally’s, the owner of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, has renamed the property Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. The news was announced on Monday and the main goal with this move is to align Bally’s growing brand with Dover Downs. Bally’s Purchased the Property in 2018 Dover Downs was purchased by Bally’s back in 2018. At […]
Business
November 30, 2021
Suncity Denies iGaming Involvement as Alvin Chau Investigation Expands
The saga involving Alvin Chau and Suncity Group, the company that he turned into the largest junket operator in the world, is only getting started. As investigations continue in China and Macau, and possibly elsewhere, there’s no telling how deep the impact will be. For its part, Suncity denies all of the allegations, although convincing […]
Legal
November 30, 2021
Everi Wants Legal Fight with Sightline Dismissed or Moved to Nevada
Everi Holdings replied last week to a suit in Texas federal court that was filed almost two months ago by Sightline payments. The Texas-based company is seeking to dismiss the case, or move it to Nevada. Everi Accused of Patent Infringement Sightline filed the lawsuit against Everi on September 30. It claims that Everi’s CashClub […]
Legal
November 30, 2021
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds December Election for Slidell Casino
After the Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday reversed a decision of an appeal court that could have prevented the vote from proceeding, the December 11 vote that will determine the fate for a proposed casino in Slidell-area will proceed. Slidell Casino Vote Moves Forward Last week, the Supreme Court halted all legal action in relation […]
Casino
November 29, 2021
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Ceremonial Groundbreaking to Be Held in December
The Mayor of Portsmouth, Virginia, confirmed the ceremonial event for Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which will be held on Tuesday, December 7. Further information as to what the ceremony might entail was not provided by the mayor, but it is known that the casino will be built on 57 acres of land. Rush Street Gaming Invested […]
Casino
November 29, 2021
Australian Criminals Launder $710M via Country’s Slot Machines
A reported $710 million (AU$1 billion) in ill-gotten money is passed through Australia’s pokies, the term used to describe the physical slot machines found across Australia’s many gambling venues. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, which worked on reporting the case with fellow publications 60 Minutes and The Age, pokies have been used as a […]