Casino
November 16, 2021
Resorts World Manila Finally On the Rebound
According to Alliance Global Group (AGI), gross gaming revenues (GGR) at Resorts World Manila (RWM) increased 53% year-on-year and 46% quarter–on–quarter to Php4.9 billion ($97.5 million) in the three months to September 30, 2021. AGI holds 56.8% of RWM operator Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., while Genting Hong Kong holds 39.2%, and the rest is […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
PressEnter Rebrands Affiliate to Reflect Group Identity
PressEnter Group continues to introduce changes to its structure with the rebranding of its 21 Partners division to reflect the name of the new company. As a result, PressEnter Partners will be the new name the company will use to handle the affiliate side of the business for its various established casinos, including UltraCasino, NitroCasino, […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Microgaming Sells Quickfire Platform to Games Global Ltd
Microgaming has announced that it will be unloading the world-famous Quickfire distribution business and portfolio. This includes the platform’s jackpot games which will be shifting ownership under Games Global Limited’s banner. The change of ownership will include the host of games studios across multiple jurisdictions, Games Global mentioned in a LinkedIn release. This operation is expected to complete in the […]
Legal
November 15, 2021
Arkansas Restaurant Employee Killed After Winning at Casino
An employee at a restaurant in Arkansas is under scrutiny after being accused of shooting a co-worker after the victim won a prize at a casino located nearby. As the Gentry, Ark. Police Department reports, officers were called at La Huerta restaurant on Wednesday at 11:030 am. They investigated a victim being shot at the […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
UAW Member to Appear in Court in Case of $2M Embezzlement
Another hearing is set for today in the case of Timothy Edmunds, a Michigan local representative for United Auto Workers, who has been detained and charged with embezzling $2 million from the fund’s money. He is set to appear in court today as he is currently “temporarily detained,” which means that he may still be […]
Industry
November 15, 2021
Nebraska Set to Charge $1M for Casino Licenses
Nebraska is edging closer to introducing casinos at racetracks. During a hearing of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, a 67-page document containing the rules of a framework for legalizing casinos was introduced with up to six licensed tracks eligible to open casinos. This includes Lincoln, and while the rules are in their preliminary stage, […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Valley Forge Casino Adds Infrared Cameras to Catch Irresponsible Parents
While casinos cannot always be held accountable for their patrons’ behavior, this doesn’t mean they would not want to do the right thing anyway. Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort is one of those facilities that is taking matters into its own hands to deliver on a more responsible gambling experience even when adults fail to. The casino […]
Legal
November 15, 2021
New Jersey Lawmakers to Discuss New PILOT Program for Gaming Revenue
Monday’s New Jersey Senate Committee meeting will consider a bill to exclude iGaming and sports from the casino payment in lieu of tax calculations. The bill also seeks to reduce 2022 PILOT payments to $110 million. New Jersey Contemplates Gaming Taxes Sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, the Senate version (S4007) is similar to a […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Report Probes Crown Perth’s “Speak Up” Company Culture
Trouble for Crown Casinos seems to be never-ending. Now, a new report has highlighted concerns about Crown Perth’s treatment of staff members and company culture, with people close to the matter alleging that the casino creates an environment where not every voice is heard. ABC News cited an expert report by the Perth Casino Royal […]
Industry
November 15, 2021
Wakayama Residents Not as Hot about an IR as Previously Thought
Support for an integrated resort (IR) in the Japanese prefecture of Wakayama may not be as great as once assumed. Residents from Wakayama are organizing a petition for a referendum about the prefecture’s proposal to develop an integrated resort. ABC TV reports that the resident groups believe that IR should be a major concern for […]