Industry
January 4, 2022
California Tribes Call Out Cardrooms on Belated Lawsuit Against 2022 Ballot Measure
Tribal casinos in California continue to adjust to the way the industry evolves. Part of this adjustment is fending off various lawsuits that try to disrupt what, in their opinion, is progress. The latest head-butting involves all major Californian tribal operators, who are hoping to push the California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement […]
Industry
January 4, 2022
Brazil: Gambling Legalization Would Bring $3.5B in Annual Tax
It was back in 2018 when Brazil legalized sports betting. While the activity is expected to bring some tax proceeds, it is yet to launch. On the other hand, the country still hasn’t legalized casino gambling, despite extensive lawmakers’ efforts last year. A Lawmaker Predicts That Gambling Legalization Would Bring Benefits According to one of […]
Industry
January 4, 2022
Ontario Casinos to Close as New COVID-19 Lockdown Emerges
Casino employees in Ontario, Canada have experience with lockdowns, although they probably wish they didn’t. They’re about to go through another one, as the province looks to prevent COVID-19 from taking over. Hundreds of workers could be affected by the closures. Ontario Back on Lockdown Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement yesterday that the […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Morocco Looks for Next National Lottery Operator
Morocco’s State Lottery is on the lookout for a new operator that can continue to develop the product offering, strengthen the lottery’s operational results, and generally create new offers that entice even more customers into taking a chance. Eight-Year Contract on the Line The state-owned company in control, La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Manila Casinos Back on Lockdown as COVID-19 Threat Rises
Last October, after repeatedly dealing with COVID-19 issues, Manila finally found some relief. The Philippine city was the last to be able to lower its threat level, from 3 to 2, which gave area casinos a little breathing room. It was short-lived, though, as the threat level is being returned to 3. For the next […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Macau Sees Significant GGR Growth as 2021 Winds Up
Macau was able to find some solid ground in 2021, despite ongoing global issues with COVID-19. The level of activity for the year wasn’t where the casino hub thought it would be, but it was a huge step in the right direction. As the pandemic continues to cause problems, whether Macau will see more growth […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Bet365 Boss’ Charity Donations Slow Down a Bit as Reserves Grow
A new article by The Guardian has taken aim at Denise Coates, the billionaire owner of betting firm bet365. Usually, the coverage the media provides focuses on Coates’ social activities or her laudable entrepreneurial success, as the business she built is one of the biggest taxpayers in the United Kingdom. Coates’ philanthropist endeavors are generous […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Rich Goldman Announced Solaire Profit Sharing Agreement Void
Rich Goldman Holdings, a company involved in junket operations as part of its leisure and entertainment business, announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) that the profit share agreement with a venture partner related to junket business at Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila had been terminated. Agreement Terminated Rich […]
Industry
December 30, 2021
$100,000 Lottery Winner Pulled All the Stops to Cash the Prize
If you win big from the lottery, the first thing you need to do is make sure you do not lose the winning ticket even if this means going to extremes like Pamela Lunsford of Rosman who won $100,000 from the North Carolina lottery. Three Out of Three The 60-year-old woman claimed to have taped […]
Industry
December 30, 2021
MGM Resorts Tweaks Testing Protocols for Unvaccinated Employees
MGM Resorts has been one of the most patient companies when it comes to unvaccinated employees. It has also been one of the most adamant when it comes to enforcing vaccination rules and testing protocols for those who opt out of getting the jab. Now, MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle penned a new letter to Las […]