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April 9, 2021
Tribal Complaint Could Derail Online Casinos in Alberta
Residents of Alberta, Canada, welcomed an online casino, Play Alberta, last October that is operated by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (ALGC). Not only was it part of a larger trend seen in the gaming industry that is moving from brick-and-mortar properties to virtual ones, but it was also a great way for Alberta to collect […]
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April 8, 2021
Sale of Crown Resorts Appears Ready to Advance, But Maybe Not to Blackstone
Once a reining giant in Australia’s casino market, Crown Resorts has found itself spiraling downward the past couple of years. The casino operator has acknowledged it made a series of missteps, including not preventing money laundering at its properties, and is facing scrutiny across the country. As the saga continues to unfold, Crown’s board has […]
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April 7, 2021
Denied by Betfred Jackpot Win Payment of £1.7M Finally Paid
Andy Green, a 54-year-old online casino player from Lincolnshire, finally received his winnings from Betfred, following the decision in his favor from the High Court in London. Happy Ending for the Lucky Winner The ruling issued by High Court Judge Mrs Justice Foster put an end to the legal battle over a jackpot win of […]
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April 7, 2021
MGM Resorts Remains Only Suitor for an Osaka Integrated Resort
It might be taking longer than expected, but Japan’s attempt to bring integrated resorts (IR) to the country is moving forward. There are several cities still vying for position as one of the first three to be selected to host a major casino, and Osaka remains at the top of the list. As anxious as the city is to […]
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April 6, 2021
Carousel Group and Maxim Ink Partnership to Launch MaximBet
Global lifestyle brand, Maxim, inked a strategic partnership with Carousel Group. Under the new agreement, the two companies will launch an innovative sports betting and casino brand MaximBet. Carousel Group Inks Partnership with Maxim Licensed sports betting and casino operator, Carousel Group announced on Monday that it inked a strategic partnership with the global media […]
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April 5, 2021
Nevada’s Casinos to Stay Restricted until Most Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 has essentially decimated Nevada’s ability to generate revenue. With a long history of relying heavily on the lucrative gambling industry, the Silver State came to an abrupt standstill when the coronavirus pandemic seeped across state lines last year. Casinos were initially forced to shut down completely before a slow rollout began, ultimately leading to […]
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April 1, 2021
Macau March GGR Report Showed No Signs of Industry Recovery
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China Macau released revenue figures from games of fortune for March, posting gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP8.31 billion ($1.04 billion). Far from Pre-Closure Levels March GGR represented an increase of 13.6% to the MOP7.31 billion the gaming industry in Macau generated […]
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April 1, 2021
No, Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Not Getting a Casino
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, home to the four-time FIFA World Cup champion Real Madrid soccer team, is currently getting a massive facelift. $800 million is being invested in renovating and updating the 74-year-old icon, and reports began surfacing last week that the new facilities might include a casino and possibly other gambling options when the upgrade is completed. […]
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March 31, 2021
Virtualsoft Reinforces Booongo Position in Latin America
Booongo’s dedicated games will be coming to the websites of Virtualsoft partner operators across the Latin American region. Booongo Gets a LatAm Boost through Virtualsoft Partnership Virtualsoft will offer partners access to Booongo games, a prominent developer of slots titles, as part of a new distribution deal both companies struck to continue their push across […]
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March 31, 2021
Lightning Box Launches on 32Red via Microgaming Integration
Facilitated by Microgaming, seven Lightning Box games will now appear on Kindred Group-owned 32Red Casino. Lightning Box Games to Appear on 32Red Casino 32Red Casino has expanded its portfolio of award-winning games with player-favorite products by Lightning Box, the Australian iGaming developer, and supplier. The integration was facilitated thanks to a Microgaming’s aggregation deal. As a result, […]