Casino
May 4, 2022
Ontario Regulator Issues Penalties to BetMGM and PointsBet
Ontario is now a month into its regulated online gambling market, and it has already meted out two penalties to companies that have colored around the lines. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or AGCO for short issued financial penalties to both BetMGM Canada and PointsBet. Regulator Fines PointsBet and BetMGM in Ontario AGCO […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
MGM China Reports 9% Revenue Drop in 1Q2022 Due to Travel Restrictions
The top developer and operator of gaming venues and resorts in the Greater China region MGM China Holdings Limited (MGM China) have reported its Q122 results. According to data provided by its parent company MGM Resorts International, MGM China recorded a revenue of $268 million in the first quarter of the year that ended on […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Lighters Off: Rivers Philadelphia Casino Bans Indoor Smoking
While the heated smoking ban debate tied to Atlantic City casinos is still pending a decision, another casino in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania decided to embrace the smoke-free policy. The said policy was originally established by state representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic for safety purposes. While the policy currently exempts gaming floors from the […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Google, Facebook & Apple Respond to Gambling Lawsuit
Consumers have stated that Google, Facebook (now known as Meta), and Apple earned billions of dollars from online casino chip sales and their stance is that the companies invoke a defense based on Section 230 Communications Decency Act. The Suit Was Filed in 2021 The aforementioned three companies received a lawsuit in November 2021 and […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
MGM Aims to Commence Work on the Osaka IR in 2023 If Given the Green Light
MGM Resorts International has set a planned date for the foundation work of its casino resort in Osaka, Japan. According to the chief executive and president of the company, Bill Hornbuckle, if Japanese authorities give MGM the green light, work is set to commence at the end of 2023. The Resort Will Likely Open at […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Kalamba Games Gains Access to Big Time Gaming Megaways
Kalamba Games has become the latest licensed partner to Big Time Gaming and will gain access to the acclaimed Megaways mechanic which will now be implemented in the developer’s existing portfolio of titles. The Megaways mechanic is the exclusive property of Big Time Gaming, but the company has been happy to lease it to other […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Pragmatic Play to Launch Stake.com Branded Live Studio
Pragmatic Play and Stake.com will be pushing the envelope of live casino gaming with a new bespoke product the partners have revealed. Pragmatic Play, which has an extensive footprint in the development of various igaming products, and has built some of the most compelling live casino games will collaborate with the world’s leading cryptocurrency betting […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Greentube Adds Gaming Content to PokerStars’ Italy Website
Greentube continues to expand its content footprint. As the interactive gaming division for Novomatic, the company is definitely in a strong position to do so, as more gambling companies are putting a greater emphasis on digital acquisitions and expansion in the interactive gaming sector. Even PokerStars, a brand traditionally known for its card games, is […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Crown Resorts Wants to Better Understand New EMG Tax Levy
Crown Resorts has accepted its fate that for better or for worse it will have to prove its reputation as a reliable gaming giant in Australia once again. The next two years will be challenging, but it all seems to be going well. However, the company is not exactly sure it understands the motivation behind […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
NSW Inquiry: Former Star CEO Bekier Conceded VIP Failures
A New South Wales (NSW) inquiry into Star Entertainment’s suitability to hold a casino license was told by the company’s former CEO Matt Bekier that he felt let down by senior management. Unmitigated Risk of Money Laundering The royal commission-style inquiry led by Adam Bell SC was prompted by information that Star Entertainment has been […]
