Casino
June 23, 2022
The Dispute Over Okada Manila Continues in Court
The fight for control over the Okada Manila casino resort continues as the Philippines Supreme Court has issued a court order obliging Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada to reply to a motion for clarification filed by the parent company of Tiger, Resort Leisure & Entertainment’s (TRLEI). The motion disputes the reinstatement of Okada on the TRLEI […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
UNITE HERE Workers Get Support from Atlantic City Council to Avoid Strikes
Two strikes against Atlantic City casinos were scheduled for July 1 and July 3 and the City Council is trying to help avert them. Atlantic City Unanimous Vote Supporting Workers UNITE HERE members in Local 54 in Atlantic City (AC) were scheduled to strike on July 1 and July 3. The casino workers are going […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
Bragg Expands Dutch Content Offering with Fair Play
Earlier this week, Swintt launched on the Dutch gaming market with the help of Fair Play. Now, ORYX Gaming, a company by Bragg Gaming Group, has done the same, taking its content live at the casino. Bragg Secures Another Content Alliance in the Netherlands This is a part of Bragg Gaming’s larger strategy to double […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
New Osaka Committee Seeks Support to Stop IR Project
Some Osaka residents really do not want to see an integrated resort built anywhere near the prefecture or capital city. A new group established by members of Osaka city council, calling itself “No! Osaka IR/Casino,” seems determined to do its utmost and oppose the prefecture’s bid for the multi-billion project that promises to transform the […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
Star Sydney Appoints New Hospitality General Managers
The Star Sydney has a clear message to send to Australia’s regulators, which is that it will play by the rules come what may. In continuing to adjust its executive lineup, the property has appointed two new general managers who will be in charge of operations in New South Wales. Hospitality Front and Center at […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
St. Helena’s Sheriff Office Employee Steals $35K to Gamble
The St. Helena Sheriff’s Office has made the news, but not with a crackdown on unlawful elements – or at least not completely. The Sheriff’s Office instead reported that one of the employees had been arrested on felony theft and malfeasance. The culprit reportedly stole $35,000 from the department and used the money to fuel […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
Server Error Costs xQc $800K in Gambling Winnings
One moment you are being paid more than $800,000 playing The Wild Machine, a slot game by Pragmatic Play, and the next your money is gone just like in the anecdotical South Park episode. Twitch streamer xQc stood helplessly as he witnessed a 500 Internal Server Error bury his winnings into the irretrievable recesses of […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
PAGCOR Still Trying to Collect $42.7M from POGOs
The goal of PAGCOR, the Philippines’ gaming regulator, has always been to raise sufficient funds to pour back into various social programs. Now, though, a new audit indicates that the watchdog may have not collected as much as PHP2.33 billion ($42.7 million) from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) over the past five years. PAGCOR Still […]
Casino
June 22, 2022
Gambling Granny Escapes Prison for Bilking $650K in Benefits
An elderly woman from The Bronx was sentenced to five years in probation for bilking the federal government with over $650,000. She will also have to pay back the money under the plea bargain most of which she had lost at the casino. Second Degree Grand Larceny Carmen Soto, 77, was spared a prison sentence […]
Casino
June 22, 2022
Groove Inks Content Distribution Deal With Spinomenal
iGaming aggregator with a bulging portfolio counting 5000+ games from over 60 suppliers Groove has signed a content distribution partnership with Spinomenal. Groove has agreed to spread out the provider’s Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensed games across the European continent. What will the new deal mean for both parties? While Spinomenal is looking forward to […]
