Business
December 3, 2021
Golden Nugget Owner’s Attempt to Break SPAC Agreement Falls Flat
FAST Acquisition is a blank-check business that agreed to merge with Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment in February. However, the Texas billionaire and owner of the Golden Nugget casino brand is trying to break that deal. This could be the beginning of a legal dispute. Fertitta Balks at SPAC In February, the parent companies of the […]
Legal
December 3, 2021
AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines
The American Gaming Association has urged the federal government not to allow illegal gambling machines to be manufactured. In a letter to the Justice Department, Bill Miller, AGA President, and CEO wrote that “support and resources from the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies are critical to eliminating illegal gambling devices from our […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Market Could Add New Options This Month
Five Maryland casinos are closer to launching retail sports betting. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), the regulator is planning to conduct soft launches at the properties. All five were granted licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) on November 18. Maryland Making Progress With Sports Betting It took […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
Macau Confirms Closure of Suncity VIP Rooms in the City
Macau’s gaming regulator has confirmed Wednesday night that all VIP gaming rooms operated by Suncity Group, a junket operator in Macau, have been closed. Alvin Chau, the now-former head of the junket operator, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly organizing illegal gambling, including online gambling, via the Philippines, China, and other countries. Suncity Grinds to […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
South Korea Implements Inbound Travel Quarantine Due to Omicron
South Korea has been forced to reintroduce travel quarantine requirements. These rules apply to all South Korean citizens and cover all arrivals between December 3 and December 17. Omicron Starts to Cause Disruptions As the Omicron COVID-19 variant begins to be reported in South Korea, the 10-day quarantine is being implemented. Five cases were reported […]
Business
December 2, 2021
GAN Launches Ainsworth Products at TwinSpires through SuperRGS
GAN Limited has revealed that it has completed the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited online gaming content to Churchill Downs Incorporated’s TwinSpires, through its dedicated SuperRGS aggregation platform. GAN follows up on an earlier agreement with Ainsworth to obtain exclusive online rights over the latter’s online games. GAN’s acquisition of Ainsworth was motivated by the former’s desire to expand in the US […]
Casino
December 2, 2021
Las Vegas Close to Introducing Its First Tribal-Owned Casino in History
The Nevada Gaming Control Board contributed to a historical moment to the gambling industry in Las Vegas as it recommended a tribe from California to be the first one to have a casino when it purchases the Palms. The final approval will be in the hands of the Nevada Gaming Commission on December 16, but […]
Casino
December 2, 2021
Pace-O-Matic Claims Ban on Skill Machines Spikes Illegal Gambling
Skill game producer Pace-O-Matic has reported an increase in the number of outlawed skill games offered in Virginia since the ban on skill game machines was imposed on July 1. Prior to being outlawed in the state, skill or “gray” games were a regular sight in many bars, restaurants, and convenience stores. However, they were operating in […]
Industry
December 2, 2021
Connecticut’s First Monthly Results of Betting Are In
The first month of online gambling and sports betting in Connecticut is over, and the results are in. The state has much to be happy about as it has been able to collect $1.7 million on tax with $366 million wagers placed across the state. Much of the action was fueled by online casino gaming, […]
Business
December 2, 2021
Aristocrat Acquisition of Playtech Still on Course to Complete in Q2, 2022
Australian gaming manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. is closer to the acquisition of Playtech plc. Playtech has confirmed that the sale of its financial division, Finalto, will proceed as intended after shareholders gave their approval on Wednesday. The company is divesting the division to Gopher as it prepares to be acquired by Aristocrat. Finalto Sale Paves […]