Casino
June 16, 2022
Relax Gaming Enters Spanish Market with Entain
Relax Gaming and Entain are broaching new ground together as both companies are seeking to improve their standing in the Spanish market. In fact, this is a first for Relax Gaming which has obtained approval from the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego or DGOJ to go ahead and launch 30-odd of its award-winning games. […]
Casino
June 16, 2022
Novomatic Americas Brings Kathleen McLaughlin as VP of Sales and Marketing
NOVOMATIC Americas has finetuned its executive lineup once again with the addition of Kathleen McLaughlin as VP of corporate North American sales and marketing. This appointment reflects the company’s broader ambitions to strengthen its presence in the North American market and create bigger added value for its own operations and customers. McLaughlin Well-Poised to Boost […]
Casino
June 16, 2022
Colombia Busts Illegal Gambling Operations in Two Departments
Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, continues to step up its efforts against illegal gambling operations throughout the country. The latest moves focus on businesses operating out of Risaralda and Quindío, two departments that seem to have attracted a lot of black market business. Two Venues Raided by Regulator and Police Authorities The regulator targeted physical venues, […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
Crown’s Acquisition by Blackstone Will Breathe New Life into the Brand
The Federal Court of Australia has approved the takeover of beleaguered casino operator Crown by The Blackstone Group, a US-based private equity giant. This approval clears the final hurdle before the $6.5 billion acquisition, which will conclude on 24 June. The takeover has already secured the other required approvals from Victoria, Western Australia, and New […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
OKTO to Power Cashless Payments for London Hippodrome Casino
Payments provider OKTO announced today an agreement with London Hippodrome Casino that will add the OKTO.WALLET solution to the Hippodrome Casino Members mobile app and make the casino the first in the UK to go cashless. First UK Casino to Go Cashless OKTO’s entry into the land-based casino market in the UK via integration with […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
River North Residents Demand to Make Bally’s Casino More Agreeable
In May, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot considered Bally’s Corporation to be the most suitable operator for the upcoming $1.7-billion casino in the city. The news came after the mayor originally denied reports that the corporation had won the battle against Hard Rock International and Rush Street Gaming. Not all residents took the news of a […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
Man Steals $7,000 Purse to Gamble, Another Embezzles $300K Victim Funds
Gambling addiction can be devastating and not just for the people who suffer directly from it, as with any addiction, people are ready to steal to fuel their problem behavior. The Stolen Purse The Pahrump Valley Times made public another case that seems to stem from problem gambling. A theft report came in on June […]
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June 15, 2022
Plaza Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Adds Smoke-Free Gaming Space
Las Vegas also seems inclined to pursue a healthier future for its casino floors. This is the message sent by the Plaza Hotel & Casino which will not pull the plug on smoking entirely but would rather introduce a designated gaming area where the practice would be forbidden. Adding Smoke-Free Gaming Areas in Casinos in […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
Queensland Probe of Star Threatens Tourism District Project
The newly-launched investigation into The Star in Queensland bears repercussions for the state’s tourism beyond gambling. As Star Entertainment will have to prove its license sustainability while attorney general Shannon Fentiman investigates the property, there are other considerations for Queensland in general. Tourism to Boost Local Economy, But Casino License Necessary One such is the […]
Casino
June 15, 2022
ASA Bans Paddy Power Ad for Prioritizing Gambling at Expense of Family
The Advertisement Standards Authority has banned a Paddy Power commercial that showed a person choosing to gamble over going about their daily duties. The TV spot showed a young man who was playing the Wonder Wheel game on the website with his family present but him glued to the screen of a smartphone. A Faux […]
