Las Vegas’ Circa Burned for $1.17 Million in Latest Casino Heist

In the latest of what has been a puzzling string of casino heists across the U.S., a Las Vegas man has been arrested and charged with conning the Circa...

Published July 3, 2023

Venetian, Palazzo Reach Labor Deal; “Big Table” Talks Continue

The Venetian and Palazzo (l.) recently became the last Strip properties to agree to labor deals, but there’s still a long summer ahead, as a multitude of other high-profile...

Published July 3, 2023

Texas Tribal Casino Thrives Following Supreme Court Ruling

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas could continue to operate its Naskila Casino (l.) in Livingston. The venue has created 825 jobs...

Published June 26, 2023

U.K. Dealer Crowned Champion at ECA Contest

The 15th European Dealer Champion, Alessandro Mesina (l.), was crowned on June 19 in Brussels, after 36 dealers vied for the title. They came from Europe’s top casinos. They...

Published June 26, 2023

Maltese Bill Shields Gaming Companies From Foreign Judgments

Some European countries want to stop the gambling operators of Malta from marketing to their citizens. Several have tried to enforce judgments in Maltese courts. Bill 55, passed by...

Published June 26, 2023

Rhode Island Legalizes Online Gaming

Rhode Island became the first state this year to enact a law authorizing online gaming, after a bill legalizing online slot and table games was signed by Governor Dan...

Published June 26, 2023

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Published June 26, 2023

IGSA Forms New Responsible Gaming Committee

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced the formation of a new responsible gaming committee.

Published June 26, 2023

Table Trac, Blackfeet Nation Partner for New Venue

Table Trac has expanded its partnership with the Blackfeet Nation to include the tribe’s latest venue, the Peak Restaurant, a satellite location to Glacier Peaks Hotel & Casino.

Published June 26, 2023

FBM to Introduce Asian-Themed Slots in Philippines

Gaming machine manufacturer FBM is awaiting certification of its new “Asian-inspired” slot machine, Jin Qián Link, which will make its debut at casinos in the Philippines.

Published June 26, 2023

Kambi Extends Sportsbook Partnership with LeoVegas

Kambi’s online sportsbook partnership with LeoVegas, which was first formed in 2016, has been renewed for a second time.

Published June 26, 2023

Analysts: Ontario’s iGaming Future Bright

The Ontario, Canada, iGaming industry has enjoyed a record first quarter of 2023 and a report showed that the market will continue to grow for the next decade.

Published June 26, 2023

Eclipse Gaming CEO Tim Minard Knighted

Eclipse Gaming’s Tim Minard (l.) was knighted by the Principality of Cappadocia as an honor to Minard’s philanthropy and entrepreneurship.

Published June 26, 2023

Suntrust Appoints New Director

Suntrust Resort Holdings has appointed attorney Alvin C. Go as a director. The former banking executive was elected to the board during a stockholders’ meeting on June 16.

Published June 26, 2023

Shin Hwa World Chairman Retires

Yang Zhihui (l.), chairman of Hong Kong-listed Shin Hwa World Ltd., has retired from the company’s board. Shin Hwa World, formerly Landing International, is the promoter of Jeju Shinhwa...

Published June 26, 2023

Ambrose So Steps Down from SJM Holdings

Ambrose So (l.), vice chairman, executive director and CEO of SJM Holdings, has retired. So spent nearly 48 years with SJM and was a trusted confidante of its founder,...

Published June 26, 2023

Gaming Veteran Michaels Launches Consulting Group

Jonathan Michaels (l.), a veteran of payments solution provider Sightline Payments and the American Gaming Association, has launched the consultancy Michaels Strategies to focus on gaming growth opportunities.

Published June 26, 2023

Gaming Funds Help Elk Grove Increase Public Safety Budget

Northern California’s Wilton Rancheria’s Sky River Casino (l.) is contributing $4 million more annually toward the town of Elk Grove. As a result, and the recent approval of a...

Published June 26, 2023

Board Tables Missouri Tribal Casino Resolution

A resolution supporting a proposed Osage Nation casino was tabled by the Lake Ozark board of aldermen. Earlier, locals had expressed concern over a lack of details about the...

Published June 26, 2023

Graton Tribe Begins $1 Billion Expansion

The largest casino resort in Northern California, Graton Resort & Casino (l.), has begun a $1 billion expansion. Graton Rancheria broke ground June 16 on the project, which will...

Published June 26, 2023