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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Business
November 6, 2019
Seneca Gaming Corporation and Kambi PLC Agree on Sportsbook Deal
Sports betting kiosks and player account management to make entry in New York after Kambi PLC and Seneca Gaming Corporation agree on a sportsbook deal. Kambi PLC and Seneca Gaming Corporation Partner in a Sportsbook Deal Seneca Gaming Corporation and Kambi Group PLC have entered a partnership that’ll see the former get player account management […]
Business
November 5, 2019
Gambler Who Threatened Athletes Gets 18-month Prison
Addison Choi has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to having threatened 45-odd athletes with murder. Addison Choi to Serve 18-month Prison Sentence Notorious sports bettor Addison Choi was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, after he pleaded guilty to several charges of threatening professional athletes with murder. Choi admitted that […]
Casino
November 5, 2019
Lucky Gambler Hits Jackpot ($4m) Twice in 18 Months
Rolf Rhodes won $4,000,000 after playing an instant Jackpot scratch-off game. The win comes only 18 months after Rhodes won a million in another jackpot game. Rolf Rhodes Wins a Million-dollar Jackpot Again, 18 Months after Winning Another One They say opportunity knocks once in a lifetime but for Rolf Rhodes, it knocked for the […]
Business
November 4, 2019
GVC Selects Former William Hill Executive as New Chairman
JM Barry Gibson will take over as non-executive chairman at GVC after his appointment. Gibson will replace Lee Feldman after holding the position for 11 years. GVC Appoints Gibson as New Chairman JM Barry Gibson is the new GVC non-executive chairman. His appointment takes effect immediately and will replace long-serving (11 years) Lee Feldman, who’ll […]
Business
November 2, 2019
Dwindling Visitor Numbers Hurt Macau Gaming Revenues
Macau gambling industry losing the edge as gross gaming revenues fall for the period between January and October compared to the same period last year. Gross Gaming Revenues in Macau Fall as Visitor Numbers Drop Dwindling visitor numbers have hurt Macau’s gaming revenue after a 3.2% drop recorded in October. The drop as reported by […]
Business
November 1, 2019
NatWest to Offer Help to Gambling Addicts in Partnership with GamCare
NatWest and GamCare partner to offer counseling services to gambling addicts The program will be rolled out at 13 NatWest branches and later to all 700 branches if successful The partnership received support from the government through Secretary of State for Digital Culture, Media and Sport, Nicky Morgan NatWest and GamCare to provide face-to-face counseling […]
Business
October 31, 2019
‘Mattress Mack’ Counts Losses After Astros Loses to Nationals in World Series
Mattress Mack’s wallet suffered a serious dent after the Astros lost in the final game of the World Series. Mclngvale had placed a series of bets in the border of $13 million on the Astros to win. Mattress Mack Loses Over $13 Million After Astros Loses to Nationals in Game 7 The World Series Game […]
Business
October 30, 2019
MGM Resorts International Partners with Yahoo Sports in Online Betting Deal
MGM Resorts International and Yahoo Sports announce historic partnership The deal will see the Las Vegas company integrate its sports betting platform to Yahoo Sports’ website The deal is the latest in a string of partnerships involving MGM MGM Resorts International has entered a historic partnership with Yahoo Sports, owned by Verizon Media, in a […]
Business
October 29, 2019
Suncity Group to Spend Up to HK$35 bln for Japan IR
Suncity Group to spend between HK$30 billion and HK$35 billion (US$3.8 billion to US$4.5 billion) on an integrated resort in Japan The resort will be in Wakayama and will embrace the nature that surrounds the city Casinos Austria set to be the first international company to submit an IR business concept in Nagasaki Suncity Group […]
Business
October 28, 2019
AAEC Vs (LVS) US$12bln Lawsuit Pushed to 2020
A $12 billion lawsuit filed by Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), against Las Vegas Sands Corp has been moved to September 2020. AAEC $12bln Lawsuit Postponed to 2020 A filing by the Las Vegas Sands Corp indicated that a MOP96.4 billion (US$12 billion) damages lawsuit lodged against them by Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), Limited […]