Casino
July 26, 2021
Decision on Crown Resorts’ Future in Western Australia to be Delayed
It was initially thought that an ongoing investigation into Crown Resorts’ suitability as a casino operator in Western Australia (WA) would have been wrapping up soon. Then, an extension was given to the investigation as it became clear that the casino operator’s possible derelictions were more extensive than initially thought. As of the end of […]
Industry
July 26, 2021
Cashless Gaming Advances as Aristocrat, Everi Holdings Team Up
Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the notion that the virus could be transmitted across physical cash, casinos rapidly began integrating payment alternatives last year. Several options had been available for the past couple of years, but bringing them to gaming floors and other casino operations was a slow process. This is no longer the […]
Industry
July 23, 2021
Betpoint CEO Lahcene Merzoug: “The iGaming Industry Is No Longer a Wild West, We Have Social Responsibilities”
You may not know Betpoint Group but you surely know their brands. The company has developed some of the most memorable and compelling iGaming casinos, creating fresh gaming narratives, user experiences, and inspiring loyalty in customer bases. With names such as 21.com, JustSpin, Nitro Casino, NeonVegas, and many others, Betpoint Group is a well-known name […]
Casino
July 23, 2021
No Shortage of Saipan Casino Interest If Imperial Pacific Given the Boot
The fate of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) and its continued presence in Saipan hangs in the balance. If the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is concerned about the possibility of not finding someone to take the embattled casino operator’s place, those concerns can now be put to rest. Should casino regulators part ways with […]
Legal
July 23, 2021
Ontario Gambling Watchdog Sets New iGaming Rules
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission in Ontario created iGaming Ontario which was tasked with regulating the iGaming market that is set to roll out later on this year. Reportedly, the new gambling watchdog released new rules affecting gambling ads, as well as online slot games. Ontario’s New Gambling Watchdog Rolls Out iGaming Rules Earlier this […]
Casino
July 23, 2021
Star Entertainment Shies Away from Crown Resorts Takeover
Star Entertainment is no longer entertaining the idea of a Crown Resorts takeover. On paper dubbed a merger, any action by Star to integrate Crown’s operations into its own would have put the latter’s brass on notice that their days were numbered. However, seeing that Crown continues to face more scrutiny across Australia and may […]
Industry
July 22, 2021
Virginia Gives a Green Light to Permanent Casino Gaming Regulations
Casino gaming in Virginia moves a step further as the Lottery Board approves its permanent regulations proposal. Virginia Approves Permanent Casino Gaming Regulations Casino gaming in Virginia has moved a step further, asthe Virginia Lottery Board approved a permanent casino gaming regulations proposal. Initially constructed in haste, the casino regulations were approved by the Board […]
Business
July 22, 2021
SG Rolls out iGaming and Sports Products in FireKeepers Casino Hotel
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Michigan welcomes more tailored iGaming and sports betting content by Scientific Games as part of a new partnership. FireKeepers Casino Hotel Elevates Content Offer with Scientific Games Scientific Games Corporation has teamed with FireKeepers Casino Hotel to launch its range of online casino and digital sports betting products in Michigan. As such, the […]
Casino
July 22, 2021
Marina Bay Sands Halts Casino Operations in Singapore
As close as the world was to defeating COVID-19, the virus has proven to be more resilient than anticipated. Despite global vaccinations now being administered, there are pockets of outbreaks occurring that are causing stress levels everywhere to increase once again. The casino industry doesn’t want to have to suffer through another pandemic – nor […]
Casino
July 22, 2021
Station Casinos Ordered to Bring the Culinary Union to Red Rock Resort
Many businesses in all industries aren’t exactly fans of worker unions. They try to make them all appear like Jimmy Hoffa-esque organizations that are only self-serving, but unions often play a vital role in ensuring employees are treated fairly. Station Casinos has never been supportive of unionization efforts and, on more than one occasion, has […]