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Casino
May 2, 2022
Donaco International Ltd Set to Reopen Star Vegas in Cambodia
Donaco International Ltd has announced that it will continue its operations at Star Vegas as it awaits final approval from the government of Cambodia. Star Vegas is located in the vicinity of the border with Thailand, in a city called Poipet. Star Vegas Closed Its Doors in April 2021 After reporting losses of AU$530,000 ($373,000) […]
Business
May 2, 2022
Genting Singapore Officially Appoints Tan Hee Teck as the New CEO
Tan Hee Teck, the COO of Genting Singapore, has been promoted to CEO by the company. Genting shared the news on Sunday and Teck, who has been serving as COO since 2010 will be able to use his knowledge and experience to take the company to the next level. Teck Was Assessed by the Board […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Nick Xenophon Wants Total Ban on Gambling Sponsorships for Clubs, Limited Air Time for Ads
In spite of the current ban on gambling ads during live broadcasts of sports events prior to 8:30 PM that has been in place since 2018 in Australia, sportsbooks have continued to make their way to their targeted and fully engaged audiences. The restrictions imposed on sports betting ads during G-rated programs in specific time […]
Business
May 2, 2022
MGM Resorts International Offers to Buy LeoVegas for $607 Million
MGM Resorts International has made a massive move to solidify its position in the global online gambling market. The casino operator offered $607 million to purchase one of the world’s most reputable online casinos – LeoVegas AB. By purchasing the Swedish gaming company, MGM is looking to increase its profits and influence in the European […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Aristocrat Makes First Dig for Biggest Project in Past 5 Years
All is well with Aristocrat Technologies’ bid to continue growing its footprint in the United States. But to deliver on its ambitious goals, the company is looking to add more boots on the ground with the first dig for its new manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada taking place on Friday. The new production unit will […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Indian Man Ends Life over $46,000 Gambling Debt
A 39-year-old man in Chennai, India has ended his life over a gambling addiction that has grown so severe that it forced him to desperate lengths. P Prabhu of Vigneshwara Nagar amassed a crushing debt to the tune of INR3.5 million ($45,788) which left the man, who used to work at MNC and was earning […]
Sports
May 2, 2022
Thai Party Wants to See Gambling Legalized in the Country
Thailand wants to see its gambling industry expanded or, at least, this is what the Kla Party wants to achieve over the coming months. According to the party, there is a good reason to want and legalize gambling in the country. First and foremost, it would prove a vital lifeline for the economy and will […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Pokimane and xQc Talk Gambling Addiction, Sponsorships and Mizkif
After speaking about his gambling addiction, a week ago, Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel revealed further details about his condition in a bid to bring more awareness about what gambling addiction does to a person. Recently, xQc stated that he was addicted to everything he did, but he was one of those “fortunate” enough to be able […]
Industry
April 29, 2022
PointsBet’s Q3 FY22 Report Revealed Solid Growth
Australian-based sports betting and gaming operator PointsBet released today its third quarter report for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 posting a 54% increase in turnover. Markets picked up the news and PointsBet shares rose by double digits in morning trading. Quarterly Financial Results PointsBet’s turnover reached nearly AU$1.4 billion ($1 billion) in the reported quarter […]
Casino
April 29, 2022
Yakuza Members Arrested for Shaking Illegal Casino in Tokyo
The organized crime control division within the Metropolitan Police Department in the Japanese capital announced it had arrested four gang members for racketeering an illegal casino in Tokyo. Suspicion of Profiting from Illegal Gambling The four men among which a former YouTuber were arrested for collecting money for protection from an illegal gambling den which […]