Ontario Racetrack at Risk

In Innisfil, Ontario, Canada, Gateway Casinos requested a zoning change to build a new gaming facility before Georgian Downs’ (l.) lease expires by early 2028. If the request is...

Published June 17, 2024

Casinos Could Raise $7.5B for Brazil, Says Senator

Senator Irajá Abreu, the Brazilian lawmaker who is rapporteur of the bill that would legalize gambling, says it could transform the country’s tourist trade. It will also, he says,...

Published June 17, 2024

Australian Ban on Credit Cards for iGaming Takes Effect

Australian bettors can no longer use credit cards, cryptocurrency or other credit-related products for iGaming, as a blanket ban took effect last week after being approved by lawmakers late...

Published June 17, 2024

Minority Investor Buys Controlling Stake in Korean Casino

An investor in MegaLuck Company Ltd., operator of MegaLuck Casino (l.) in South Korea, has acquired a majority stake in the company from New Silkroad Culturaltainment. Yu Cheng Kuo...

Published June 17, 2024

Macau Cracking Down on Casino Freebies?

The Macau government reportedly has asked casino concessionaires to stop offering perks like free food and drink to their customers. Why? The practice is supposedly taking a bite out...

Published June 17, 2024

Thai PM Pushes Ministry to Finish Casino Study

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is pressing Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat to complete a study on legal casinos, with a possible goal of getting an industry up...

Published June 17, 2024

Alliance Denies Potential Misconduct from Former Newport Execs

The abrupt exit of Newport World CEO Kingson Sian, COO Hakan Dagtas and CFO Bernard Than have sparked rumors of “potential financial misconduct.” Parent company Alliance Global denies this.

Published June 17, 2024

Casino Resort at Niagara would be Taller Than Anything in City

A two-tower, 58-story hotel, residential and casino complex has been proposed for Niagara Falls, New York. The complex would be the tallest building in the resort city.

Published June 17, 2024

Charges Against Colorado Casino Heist Suspect Dismissed

Charges of theft against a Monarch Casino cage employee who delivered $500,000 to a scam artist have been dismissed, the judge holding that she thought she was following a...

Published June 17, 2024

Arkansas Regulators Reject Gulfside Application

The Arkansas Racing Commission rejected Gulfside Partnership’s Pope County gaming license application because it lacked a letter of support from the local government. Cherokee Nation Entertainment remains the sole...

Published June 17, 2024

Illinois Hard Rock Opening August 29

The Hard Rock Casino (l.) in Rockford, Illinois will open with a “guitar smashing” gala on August 29. The new venue will feature 1,300 slots, 60 table games, poker...

Published June 17, 2024

LVCVA Agrees to New Sale Agreement for North Strip Plot

Las Vegas officials have approved an amended sale agreement for a 10-acre plot on the north side of the Las Vegas Strip. Instead of a single purchase, the land...

Published June 17, 2024

Boyd Eyeing Penn?

The appointment of a new member to the board of Boyd Gaming has sparked rumors that the company is considering a takeover/purchase of rival Penn Entertainment. But there are...

Published June 17, 2024

New York Lawmakers Pass Casino Bid Deadlines

The New York Legislature has passed a bill that sets hard deadlines for submissions and approvals of three downstate casino licenses through next year.

Published June 17, 2024

GameCode emerges as top contender in new slots after Michigan and New Jersey launch

GameCode, June 5

Published June 10, 2024

Zitro Introduces Latest Gaming Innovations at G2E ASIA 2024

Zitro, June 6

Published June 10, 2024

TransAct in Talks with Potential ‘Strategic Partners’

TransAct Technologies Inc. has announced its board is creating an independent committee to consider “strategic, operations and financial alternatives” for its business.

Published June 10, 2024

Flutter Completes Transition to NYSE, CFO Steps Down

Flutter Entertainment, owner of FanDuel and other international online and sports betting brands, has completed its move to the New York Stock Exchange, and Rob Coldrake was named the...

Published June 10, 2024

Michigan High Court To Hear Case Against BetMGM

Jacqueline Davis believes she won $3.2 million on an online slot on BetMGM’s site. The sportsbook says Davis didn’t win because the game had a glitch. The Michigan Supreme...

Published June 10, 2024

Bressler Named Interim CFO of Bragg

Finance veteran Robbie Bressler (l.) was named interim chief financial officer of Bragg Gaming Group, following previous stints at Bally’s Corp. and Gamesys Group.

Published June 10, 2024