Casino
September 23, 2022
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges MGM Shortchanges Players for Millions
Shortchanging is when somebody is cheating by giving back less change than the transaction requires, so usually, we’re talking about a few cents or a few bucks at the very most. However, when it’s on the scale of an MGM gambling hall, that could mean potentially millions of dollars, as a new class action lawsuit […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves Wide Area Jackpot Systems
The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved a pitch by the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff, to link the state’s gambling machines with those from other states. This decision is possible thanks to a ruling against the Wire Act that briefly threatened to upset cross-border gambling during the Trump administration. New Opportunity to Bring Jackpots to […]
Casino
September 23, 2022
Smoking Ban Panel in New Jersey Falls Through after Casino Rep Withdraws
Smoking has been a hot-button issue and topic for casino workers in Atlantic City for more than a year now. Workers opposed to smoking on casino floors have staged a walkout outside the Hard Rock Casino after a scheduled panel discussing a proposed ban on smoking during a casino conference was snuffed out on Thursday. […]
Legal
September 23, 2022
Cambodia Arrests 150 Individuals Linked to Illegal Gambling Crimes
Cambodia is serious about bringing unregulated gambling under control, efforts that directly correspond to the country becoming a bigger pariah on traveling itineraries and being pressured by China, a trade partner, and local political hegemon, to clean up its act. Cambodia Puts the Crack on Illegal Gambling Operators and Human Traffickers As such, Prime Minister […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
Gaming Machine Trading Hours Breaches Cost NSW Hotel AU$40K
A New South Wales (NSW) hotel in the state’s Riverina region would have to pay almost AU$40,000 ($26,560) for breaching gaming machine rules repeatedly, Liquor & Gaming NSW revealed on its website. Operating Outside of Trading Hours Leeton Hotel in Leeton via its operator, Golden Crown Pty Ltd, and the hotel’s director Trent Middleton were […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
PGCB Fines Casinos for Underage Gambling and License Issues
On September 21, 2022, Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed three fines totaling $280,825 on two gaming companies, namely Mount Airy Casino Resort, in Poconos, and Pilot Travel Centers and PJF Southeast. The financial penalties were imposed following negotiations between the Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) and the infringers. Minors Not Allowed to […]
Business
September 22, 2022
Grosvenor Casinos Offers More than 500 New Jobs for Dealers
Grosvenor Casinos, the leading UK-based gambling operator, offers to create more than 500 new jobs, a new report suggests. The Leading Gambling Operator Launches Gaming Academy Program The company seeks to offer more than 500 jobs around the UK for people interested in starting a career as a casino dealer, a new report released by […]
Casino
September 22, 2022
MGCB: Internet Gaming, Sports Betting Gross Receipts Hit $154.9M in August
Commercial and tribal operators in Michigan reported strong revenue in August, judging by recent details released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), the gambling regulator in the state. Gambling Regulator in Michigan Reveals Results for August The regulator said Tuesday that the combined total gross internet gaming and internet sports betting receipts in August […]
Casino
September 22, 2022
Continent 8 Gets MGCB Approval for Gaming Cloud Launch
Continent 8 Technologies has been given green light by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to launch its proprietary Gaming Cloud and provide the solution to suppliers and operators in the Great Lakes state. Continent 8 Continues to Add More Gaming Cloud Continent8’s Gaming Cloud has already been launched successfully elsewhere in the North American […]
Legal
September 22, 2022
Gambling Watchdog in Slovakia Busts 54 Illegal EGMs
The gambling regulator in Slovakia announced it seized illegal electronic gaming machines (EGMs), after completing an operation that spanned across the country. Slovakian Gambling Watchdog Completes New Raid The Office for the Regulation of Gambling Games (URHH), the gambling watchdog in the country, said Wednesday it completed a nationwide raid. During the recent raid, the […]
