Insider
September 1, 2021
FunFair Games COO Lloyd Purser: “The Future of Social Interactions in iGaming”
Real-time interactions are the path to success for the iGaming industry, argues FunFair Games COO Lloyd Purser who draws parallels with existing success stories in video gaming. To elicit the most social interactions, engagement within the games needs to be high, adds Purser. Community-based play will be of growing importance to the future of casino […]
Business
August 31, 2021
South Lake Tahoe Casinos Partially Halt Due to Caldor Fire
South Lake Tahoe casinos have started to close down their gaming operations as the Caldor Fire gets worse. South Lake Tahoe Operators Partially Close Operations As of Monday, South Lake Tahoe operators of four big casinos have begun closing parts of their gaming operations after fire officials in California have ordered evacuations of residents up […]
Casino
August 31, 2021
Iowa Casinos Could Ease Licensing Requirements for Employees
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working tirelessly on easing up licensing requirements for employees. Iowa Wants Fewer License Requirements for Casino Workers The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working with casinos licensed in the state on a plan to try and relax licensing requirements for some workers. According to Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian […]
Casino
August 31, 2021
Relax Gaming to Supply PokerStars with Award-Winning Content
Leading iGaming aggregator company Relax Gaming has struck a landmark partnership with PokerStars, a betting, gaming and entertainment brand with a global presence and access to numerous markets around the world. PokerStars Expands Content Offerings As a result of the partnership, PokerStars will be able to choose from over 50 content developers, all accessible through Relax Gaming’s dedicated […]
Casino
August 30, 2021
California and Six of Its Tribes Sign New Gaming Compacts
Last Tuesday, August 24, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced that he had signed new tribal-state gaming compacts with six of the local tribes. According to Newsom himself, the compacts display the concerned bodies’ commitment to create and maintain resilient and amicable relations, push for developments in the tribal economy and self-sufficiency, and establish a strong […]
Casino
August 30, 2021
Crown Decimated VIP Clients to Avoid Further Compliance Probes
A due diligence review of existing customers at an Australian land-based casino operator saw the number of VIP clients being more than decimated. VIP Clients Reviewed Crown Resorts announced it banned from its casinos more than 250 out of around 1,800 local high-rollers, as the high spenders failed to identify the source of their gambling […]
Casino
August 30, 2021
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort Increases Salaries for Vaccinated Employees
As vaccination efforts have been going at full bore in the US, most businesses have fallen in line with a pro-vaccination stance. While few have discriminated outright against unvaccinated employees, the benefits for those choosing to vaccinate have increased. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is one of the gaming businesses that seeks to encourage the type […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
Last Week Saw a Number of Changes in the Global Gaming Ecosystem
There’s no such thing as a sure-thing in gambling, but one bet that is guaranteed to pay out is on the gaming industry itself. There’s never a dull moment in the gaming ecosystem and, as more attention is paid to the industry around the world, it’s safe to say that things are just heating up. […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
New Casino for the Philippines Confirmed After Moratorium Lifted
The COVID-19 has caused economic hardships on every level and it doesn’t look like things are ready to get back to normal yet. The Delta variant is continuing to cause issues, but the pandemic has also helped open the doors to new gambling opportunities that perhaps would have never been explored before. The Philippines, previously […]
Casino
August 27, 2021
Caesars Increases Its Stake in Horseshoe Baltimore With a New Deal
Nevada-based casino and hotel company Caesars Entertainment is now the owner of 76% of the Horseshoe Baltimore casino, following a recent deal where Caesars acquired a minority interest from an undisclosed joint venture partner. Caesars Now Owns 76% of Horseshoe Baltimore Although Caesars didn’t comment on the monetary aspect of the deal, it did announce […]