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September 3, 2021
RSI Launches Live Dealer Studios in NJ and PA for BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse
BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse, both operated by Rush Street Interactive (RSI), have upped their live casino game by adding dedicated live-casino studios for players in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The new studios should provide players with a broad range of live dealer gaming titles and allow them to comfortably explore a constant variety of new additions. […]
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September 3, 2021
Casinos in Boracay Could Come Sooner than Expected
Just days after a moratorium on new casino construction in the Philippines was lifted, two projects are possibly in the works. One is a resort that was forced to stall due to COVID-19 and the moratorium, while the other is a new property. Expected launch dates haven’t been revealed; however, with the idea that they […]
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September 3, 2021
Venezuela Set to Bring Casinos Back to Life after 10-Year Closure
Changes are coming to Latin America as the region continues to look for economic prosperity. However, Venezuela is among the countries that has been hit hardest due to decades of mismanagement. Grocery stores with no food on the shelves, massive unemployment and rampant inflation have crippled the country even more. It now looks like Venezuela’s […]
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September 2, 2021
Atlantic City Has Decided: No More Tobacco in New Jersey Casinos
New Jersey’s laws that allow smoking in the state’s casinos may soon be a thing of the past. On August 25, the Atlantic City Council voted in favor of Senate Bill 1878 that aims to completely ban indoor smoking and finally resolve what many considered to be a problem. Involved Parties Lay Down Their Arguments and Concerns Although local casinos were […]
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September 2, 2021
Macau’s GGR Drops in August, but Recovery Could Be Coming
As Macau continues to struggle with its COVID-19 recovery, the numbers are much lower than previously expected. New bouts of the coronavirus, including through the Delta variant, are hurting efforts to rebound and August didn’t bring much relief. According to analysts, September won’t be any better, either, but October could finally result in a welcome […]
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September 2, 2021
Tribal Casino Fight in Texas Gets Backing by the Justice Department
Texas has long been opposed to gambling and doesn’t want it in the state in any form, unless it produces massive amounts of money for the government, such as what is found through lottery options. Bingo and social poker clubs are acceptable, although some lawmakers would like to have them eliminated, as well. Not even […]
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September 1, 2021
Peergame Adds Blackjack to List of Games by Popular Demand
Peergame responds to player requests for blackjack and introduces the game to clock in over 1,000 rounds per hour in the first 15 hours of play. Blackjack Proves Immediate Success with Peergame Players Blockchain and crypto gaming platform Peergame has introduced blackjack to its portfolio of games. The website now features the 4-deck version of the […]
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August 31, 2021
Iowa Casinos Could Ease Licensing Requirements for Employees
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working tirelessly on easing up licensing requirements for employees. Iowa Wants Fewer License Requirements for Casino Workers The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working with casinos licensed in the state on a plan to try and relax licensing requirements for some workers. According to Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian […]
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August 31, 2021
Gambit-Addicted Travel Agent Ruins Business by Stealing $670,000
Annette Roberts, a 58-year-old travel agent for the Travel and Cruise North East company in Wangaratta, has pleaded guilty to stealing over half a million to fund her severe gambling addiction. She used the money from customers who had canceled their vacations instead of refunding them. Fueling a Severe Addiction Roberts was highly addicted, with her playing […]
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August 31, 2021
Relax Gaming to Supply PokerStars with Award-Winning Content
Leading iGaming aggregator company Relax Gaming has struck a landmark partnership with PokerStars, a betting, gaming and entertainment brand with a global presence and access to numerous markets around the world. PokerStars Expands Content Offerings As a result of the partnership, PokerStars will be able to choose from over 50 content developers, all accessible through Relax Gaming’s dedicated […]