Casino
September 16, 2021
Authentic Gaming Makes Entry into Promising Spanish Market
Award-winning supplier of live casino games Authentic Gaming has leveraged its international success to “hit the ground running” for its Spanish launch. Bringing Quality and Innovative Products for Spanish Players Authentic Gaming has expanded its operations to the Spanish gaming market as the company continues to scale its global footprint. As a result, the company […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
Macau Gambling Stocks Deteriorate Following Newly Announced Restrictions
The top gaming stocks in Macau lost $18.4 billion in market value today, Wednesday, September 15, which is a record-breaking number. The loss in market value is a result of the new tight restrictions on gaming operators that officials have announced. One of the changes, if approved, includes the constant supervision of companies by representatives […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
China Hits 10 Individuals with $900K Penalties for Illegal Gambling
Beijing has once again sent an unequivocal message to those who think they can flaunt the country’s draconian anti-gambling measures. China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchanges (SAFE) has confirmed that ten individuals have been issued cumulative fines to the tune of $900,000 in a case pertaining to illegally remitted funds for the purposes of gambling. The largest […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
Gambling Industry Veteran On Trial for 2019 College Bribery Scandal Ties
Gamal Abdelaziz, a gambling industry veteran of Egyptian-American origin, is currently put on a trial in Boston. The prosecution alleges that Abdelaziz has been involved in the bribery scandal of 2019 where certain reputable colleges were bribed into letting in the children of certain businessmen and celebrities. Operation Varsity Blues: A Short Backstory The bribery scheme was […]
Blockchain
September 15, 2021
Hashing It Out Ep. 11: Blockchain as a Solution for More Responsible Gambling
Know Now recently held a conference about social responsibility for gambling operators. During the event, the cryptocurrency and blockchain info outlet CoinGeek interviewed several people on how blockchain tech can revolutionize iGaming. In its series Hashing It Out, CoinGeek revealed what the industry experts’ opinions are. Peter Higgins: Blockchain Gives More Evidence for Dispute Solving One of the attendees whom […]
Casino
September 15, 2021
Crown Resorts Launches Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Guests and Staff
Responding to an increase in the COVID-19 cases in Australia, Crown Resorts is now requesting proof of vaccination from patrons prior to admission. Crown CEO Steve McCann confirmed the requirement for News Ltd., a local media outlet, and said that the policy is now in effect for the company’s facilities in Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne. Patrons and Staff Must Get the Jab […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
Macau Contemplating Putting a Stop to Casino Sub-concessions
When Macau first introduced legal casinos at the beginning of the century, three concessions were going to be allowed. Then, through some reshuffling and bureaucratic magic, three became six, with the latter three being authorized via sub-concessions. Now, as the city explores massive changes to its gaming laws, the idea of sub-concessions could go away […]
Casino
September 15, 2021
Colonial Downs Approved for New Casino Resort in Dumfries, VA
The city of Dumfries in Virginia could be getting a new casino resort soon, provided there are no last-minute surprises. A request by Colonial Downs Group Inc. to build a gaming property in the city has received approval from the Dumfries Planning Commission, jumping one of the few remaining hurdles toward becoming a reality. If […]
Industry
September 14, 2021
Stanley Mallin, the Creator of Caesars Palace, Dies at the Age of 98
Stanley Mallin, who is well-known to the public for building Caesars Palace with Jay Sarno, has sadly passed away at the age of 98, as reported by The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Sarno described Mallin as a quiet gentleman and these two icons are credited with the casino-hotel concept that Caesars adopted. Vegas gave them the […]
Casino
September 14, 2021
Explosion at Florida Casino Leaves 26 People Injured
On Monday morning, an explosion hit Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood during a fire suppression system servicing. The explosion left 26 people injured, as told by spokesmen from both the Seminole Tribe and Hollywood Fire Rescue. Thankfully, Hollywood Fire Rescue stated that all of the injuries were minor. Six were taken to the Memorial Regional […]