Industry
August 22, 2022
California’s GOP Supports the Democratic Party in Opposing Prop 27
The Republican Party in California has shown its support to the Democratic Party in what’s seen as a rare display of bipartisan support in opposing the initiative to legalize sports betting in the state. Prop 27 is supported by numerous big operators such as FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings. Prop 27 Received Everything but a Warm […]
Industry
August 22, 2022
BGC Pleads for Help as Energy Costs Hurt Casinos
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), industry body for UK betting and gaming, is concerned about the rising cost of living. The Council contacted the British government, asking it to take action. BGC Is Concerned about the Soaring Energy Prices The BGC noted that the higher costs of energy have dramatically affected the hospitality sector. […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
The Star’s Shares Drop Despite the Reported Success in FY2022
The Star Entertainment has released its report which states that the company’s shares are in the red as they dropped by 0.86%. This development comes shortly after the company released its financial results for the 2022 fiscal year. Several Major Changes Took Place in FY2022 Several changes took place in FY2022, which may have caused […]
Industry
August 22, 2022
Study: 5.8% of Global Adult Population Has Gambling Problem
Dr Simone Rodda from the Auckland University of Technology has co-authored a new study which considered results from other studies that focus on understanding problem gambling and how accessible treatment services are. According to Dr Rodda’s conclusions, most people suffering from gambling problems are unlikely to access such options at all. Understanding Problem Gambling and […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
The Star to Pay $320K Jackpot to Gambler with Disability
The Star has lost a case in a Sydney court as the law sided with David Joe, a gambler with disability who asked a friend of his to help him operate gambling machines which led to a jackpot back on October 25, 2019. Since then, the casino had refused to pay out the $285,000 jackpot, […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
40 Vietnamese Casino Workers Swim to Freedom from Cambodia
Cambodia has had a poor track record with human trafficking. Many overseas workers have been arriving to the country in the hopes of securing a job – some have been lured by fraudsters who assured them that employment was already waiting for them. However, many have fallen victim to human traffickers to the point where […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
Missouri Gaming Commission Receives Almost 100 Complaints on Illegal Slot Machines
Since the beginning of 2022, the Missouri Gaming Commission has received almost 100 reports on slot machines being used illegally in the state. Missouri Tries to Tackle the Massive Spread of Illegal Gaming Machines Across the State The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Missouri authorities have been struggling with handling the spread of illegal gaming […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
Temporary Casino in Grand Island’s Fonner Park to Open in November
A temporary casino is about to open at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, which will be operational for a couple of years until a permanent integrated casino resort is build around the current race track. The Temporary Casino to Open in November 2022 Elite Casino Resorts has announced that it will start construction of […]
Casino
August 19, 2022
Macau Residents Fall Victim to Southeast Asia Casino Job Scams
The Chinese Judiciary Police has received reports of five cases of Macau residents being tricked into working illegal jobs involving fraudulent activities or human trafficking in various countries in Southeast Asia. Young Macau Residents Are Tempted with High Salaries to Work Dubious Jobs Abroad Macau residents are being tempted with casino jobs paying suspiciously high […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Gaming in Michigan Grows for the First Time in Months
Financial reports from Michigan’s tribal and commercial operators showed a recovery in the state’s gambling market, which was on the decline for the past three months. July’s gross online gaming revenue increased 8% compared to the previous month, reaching $148.2 million. The sum also marks a 32.4% year-to-year increase, alleviating concerns that the negative trend […]
