Casino
May 13, 2024
Labor Dispute Resolved as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Union Resume Talks
After 700 workers from Culinary Union Local 226 organized a strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that lasted 48 hours, the standoff is now over. The strike, which started on May 10, aimed to put pressure on Virgin Hotels Las Vegas executives to sign a new five-year contract which will provide employees with better wages […]
Business
May 10, 2024
GAN Optimizes Operating Expenses in Q1 but Reports Revenue Decrease
The leading North American business-to-business (B2B) technology provider, delivering real money iGaming solutions and leading online betting operator, GAN, released its latest financial results Thursday. The company disclosed details regarding its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 or the three months ended March 31, 2024. The recently released results, pointed to a decrease […]
Business
May 10, 2024
Bragg Maintains Positive Momentum, Posts Revenue Growth in Q1
Late in March, the global provider of iGaming technology and solutions, Bragg Gaming Group, released its 2023 results, pointing to strong growth. At the time, the company also updated its guidance and targets for 2024. At the same time, the company reiterated its intention to review strategic alternatives. With the review, Bragg seeks to identify […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
IRS Is Considering Raising the Slot Gaming Tax Form Threshold
A Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal could change how slot machine players’ winnings are taxed, raising the tax form threshold. Under the current system, casino winnings are considered taxable revenue. In fact, winning more than $1,200 playing slots will automatically trigger a W-2G tax form. This threshold has remained unchanged since 1977 but a […]
Sports
May 10, 2024
Tribal Sovereignty Takes Center Stage in California Sports Betting Debate
A panel discussion at the SBC Summit North America brought up the issue of sports betting in California. The emphasis fell on the role of tribal sovereignty in shaping the future of sports betting legalization in the state. Both tribal operators and betting companies participated focusing on various aspects of the contentious topic. From Opposition […]
Business
May 10, 2024
Brightstar Announces $1.1bn Acquisition of PlayAGS, Stock Price Jumps
The global company, offering a diverse range of entertaining gaming experiences that resonate well with audiences across the globe, AGS (PlayAGS), announced it entered into a definitive agreement to go private via an acquisition by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners (Brightstar). Details regarding the new business combination emerged Thursday with AGS’ Board of Directors unanimously […]
Sports
May 10, 2024
Manchester United vs. Arsenal 2024 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester United vs. Arsenal could be the game that will decide the outcome of the 2023-24 English Premier League. If the Gunners don’t win on Sunday, May 12, they might lose the title race to Manchester City. That said, they’ve got the motivation to win all three points from their trip to Old Trafford, but […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Alabama Legislature Fails to Pass Gambling Bills as Session Concludes
May 9 marked the end of the legislative session in the state of Alabama and, consequently, the failure of the highly controversial gambling bills, which the Senate did not pass. Alabama’s Gambling Bills Stalled After House Approval Despite the gambling bills’ successful passage at the Alabama House on April 30, their positive progress was stopped […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Local Virginia Resident Strikes $1.3M Jackpot at MGM National Harbor
On May 5, the lights of MGM National Harbor shone brighter than ever as a local Virginia resident, who has decided not to disclose his/her identity, grabbed a whopping $1.3 million jackpot payout after playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The fortunate player got a winning royal flush in diamonds, which helped him/her score the largest payouts […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
Former Congressional Candidate Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
Daniel Rodimer, a former congressional candidate from Nevada, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a murder charge stemming from the death of Christopher Tapp, an Idaho man fatally injured in a Strip hotel room. Rodimer, 45, a former professional wrestler who ran for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district in 2020, was indicted by a grand jury […]
