Casino
May 17, 2021
Former Canadian Gaming Minister Tap Dances in Money-laundering Investigation
As British Columbia (BC), more than a decade later, still tries to get to the bottom of a massive casino money-laundering saga, it seems that there are more questions than answers being raised. The government-led inquiry, dubbed the Cullen Commission, into how hundreds of millions of dollars could have been allegedly laundered right under regulators’ […]
Casino
May 17, 2021
Crown Resorts Might Be Seriously Considering Merger with Star Entertainment
It appears that The Blackstone Group is going to have to head back to the boardroom if it wants to make a play for Crown Resorts. After Star Entertainment Group stepped in with a proposal that would see Crown and Star merge, Blackstone tried to sweeten the pot, but it apparently isn’t enough. Crown’s board […]
Casino
May 17, 2021
Lakeside Inn and Casino, Casualty of COVID-19, Sells for $13.3 Million
The Lake Tahoe casino scene became a little smaller a year ago when the Lakeside Inn and Casino closed due to COVID-19. Locals who enjoyed the gambling property had hoped that it would one day be able to re-emerge, but when an auction was held this past March to sell much of the property’s equipment, the writing was on the wall. […]
Casino
May 14, 2021
Boyd Welcomes Back Patrons in Las Vegas at 100% Capacity
As COVID-19 measures begin disappearing in Las Vegas and Nevada, Boyd Gaming announced that it is returning to 100% capacity operations for its gaming floors in the state. Full Capacity for Boyd Gaming’s Casino Properties in Las Vegas Now Reality Boyd Gaming is the latest casino operator to ramp up its operational limit to 100% of […]
Casino
May 13, 2021
Aggregator Relax Gaming Receives UK Gaming Supplier License
Gibraltar subsidiary of iGaming aggregator and content supplier Relax Gaming was granted gaming supplier license by the UK Gambling Commission, the company announced in a press release today. New Growth Opportunities The approval for one of the world’s strongest markets for online casino games will open up new opportunities for Relax Gaming’s suite of quality […]
Casino
May 13, 2021
Ocean CEO Terry Glebocki Becomes President of CANJ
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has named Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki, its new president. Terry Glebocki Is the New President of CANJ The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has named its new president, Terry Glebocki, a veteran in the industry and CEO of Ocean Casino Resort. The news of her […]
Casino
May 13, 2021
MGM Ready for a Full Return in Vegas, Including Additional Fees
As pockets of new COVID-19 cases pop up around the world, there has still been significant improvement in battling the pandemic. The casino industry has been waiting a year to be able to return to normal and, although some parts of the industry are still going to have to wait a little longer, Las Vegas […]
Casino
May 12, 2021
New Jersey Bill Would Clarify How State Gaming Revenue Is Presented
According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), Atlantic City’s casino market is running strong. However, dissecting the results provided by the department, a discrepancy emerges. While the numbers reflect gross gaming revenue (GGR) last year of over $2.88 billion for the nine casinos and two sports gambling racetracks, this isn’t totally accurate. […]
Casino
May 12, 2021
Alaska Wants Facebook Gambling Groups Sent into Permanent Hibernation
Online gambling is a great alternative to land-based casino runs for a number of reasons. It allows the gambler to enjoy some entertainment while lounging around on the sofa, ensures social distancing is never a problem and provides a certain amount of anonymity that new gamblers find attractive. There’s something to be said about being […]
Casino
May 11, 2021
Casino Expansion Plans in Florida Not on the Table for the Near Future
Despite having spent over a million dollars trying to impress lawmakers in the state, Jeffrey Soffer’s hopes of moving his Florida casino are almost nil. Soffer is behind the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach and was hoping to be able to shift his casino license to the […]