Casino
June 18, 2021
Great Canadian Reopens Halifax and Sydney Properties
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation’s Halifax and Sydney properties were closed since April this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the operator revealed that it reopened both properties on Wednesday this week. Shut Back in April, GCGC’s Halifax and Sydney Properties Reopen Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced on Tuesday that it will reopen its […]
Casino
June 18, 2021
Las Vegas Sands Hopes to Find Аllies as It Fights $12-billion Lawsuit in Macau
The case pitting Las Vegas Sands (LVS) against a former business partner is finally getting underway in a Macau courtroom. Marshall Hao, a Taiwanese businessman behind Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), is suing the casino operator over what he asserts is a breach of contract linked to LVS’s entry into the Macau gaming industry. It’s […]
Business
June 17, 2021
New Jersey Gaming Revenue Increases in May, Says Report
A new report released by the gaming regulator in New Jersey reveals that gaming revenue in May reached $374.2 million. This represents an increase of 290.4% when compared to the same period last year. NJ Regulator Reveals Gaming Revenue Report for May 2021 A new report released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement in New […]
Industry
June 17, 2021
PGCB Approves Consent Agreements, Collects $284,000 in Fines
Six consent agreements totaling $284,000 in fines and non-monetary sanctions to casino and gaming license holders were approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) during its meeting Wednesday. Boyd Gaming and Penn National were among the gaming operators which reached consent agreements with the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel to pay financial sanctions for […]
Casino
June 17, 2021
Resorts World Las Vegas Set to Enter New Era of Cashless Payments for Customers
In a bid to address the issues from the COVID-19 pandemic, Resorts World Las Vegas is set to unveil a cashless wagering ecosystem when the casino opens on June 24. Customers will be able to play table games, slots and dine at the resort without using cash or credit cards. The 4-billion dollar casino is tipped to be the most […]
Casino
June 17, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Scene Only Partially on the Rebound as Some Casinos Still Closed
Nevada may never be the same following the COVID-19 pandemic. After suffering months of zero or near-zero revenue amid tight health restrictions, the state began fully returning to normal at the beginning of this month. However, a number of long-time gambling properties remain shuttered as their owners determine what’s next. Some are likely to try […]
Casino
June 16, 2021
Menominee Casino Resort in Wisconsin Taken Down by Cyberintruders
A casino outside Kenosha, Wisconsin is still busy assessing the damage after hackers reportedly broke into its system. The Menominee Casino Resort became the latest target of cyberintruders when it was targeted last Thursday, but the property didn’t announce the issue until this past Monday. While the resort doesn’t believe customer data may have been […]
Insider
June 16, 2021
Authentic Gaming Founder Jonas Delin: “We Are Super Agile and Eager to Experiment”
The live casino vertical is one that started somewhat slow but held an enormous potential from the very beginning. Today, companies such as Authentic Gaming define the market by creating new and compelling games. Authentic does not focus on imitating successful products in the market, but rather, the company seeks to create tailored and unique […]
Business
June 15, 2021
Oaktree’s Structured Facility Bid to Crown Upped to AU$3.1B
Oaktree, a private equity firm based in the US, revised its initial offer to Crown Resorts related to the purchase of shares held by Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH), the troubled casino operator announced in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Tuesday. CPH Stake Buy Back In April, the investment fund offered a funding […]
Legal
June 15, 2021
Montana Robber Who Beheaded Casino Patron Receives 65 Years in Prison
Donald Ray Cherry, 34, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing Myron Wesley Knight. The crime dates back to 2017, when Cherry together with Jeffery Glen Haverty, killed and beheaded Knight at a campsite near a casino in Billings, Montana. Montana Resident Receives 65-Year Prison Sentence Montana resident was sentenced to 65 years […]