Sweden Targets Twitch for Ads of Illegal Online Casinos

An investigation has uncovered that Twitch is allowing its Swedish influencers to carry advertising of black market casinos that target Swedes. It disclosed that most influencers promote unlicensed casinos.

Published April 8, 2024

Italy’s Gaming Reorganization is Sensitive to Regional Differences

Italy’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) is clashing with some autonomous regions’ executives over implementing the new Gambling Reorganization Decree. The regions want local requirements respected.

Published April 8, 2024

Majority of Canadians Want Sports Betting Ads Gone

The thing about the sports betting poll from the neighbors to the north is how clear cut it was. The majority of those polled want nothing to do with...

Published April 8, 2024

Playtech Claims Mexican Client Won’t Pay for Services

Playtech, a supplier of online gaming software is suing its largest client, Caliplay for refusing to pay for services. The Mexico-based company has outstanding fees of €122 million ($132,213,840)...

Published April 8, 2024

Macau Legend Sale May Close April 15

After several delays, the sale of Macau Legend’s Savan Vegas casino (l.) in Laos could be complete by April 15. The buyer is Japanese businessman Shundo Yoshinari.

Published April 8, 2024

Manila IR Opening Pushed Back to 2025

Westside City, an integrated resort now under development in Manila, Philippines, will not open this year as planned. According to Suntrust Resort Holdings, the complex will debut early in...

Published April 8, 2024

Macau Government Pushes RFID Gaming Tables, Chips

Officials in Macau want more gaming operators to install radiofrequency identification-enabled tables and chips to track player data. RFID can provide information on every bet for enhanced industry monitoring....

Published April 8, 2024

Thai Assembly Votes for IRs

On March 27, members of Thailand’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize casino resorts in the kingdom. If the measure passes, analysts say the first integrated resorts could...

Published April 8, 2024

NCLGS President Targets Online Ads

National Council of Legislators from Gaming States President Shawn Fluharty (l.), West Virginia Minority Whip, told Casino Reports online gambling advertising that targets problem gamblers is a serious problem.

Published April 8, 2024

Wynn: Still No Plans for Former New Frontier Site

The site of the former New Frontier casino on the Las Vegas Strip has sat vacant for nearly 20 years now, and that streak will likely continue for the...

Published April 8, 2024

Full House Delays Waukegan Construction

Full House Resort’s American Place Casino Resort in Waukegan, Illinois is on hold pending the state Supreme Court’s ruling on a lawsuit brought against Waukegan and the Illinois Gaming...

Published April 8, 2024

Kentucky Gaming Bill Awaits Beshear’s Signature

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (l.) is expected to sign a bill establishing the new Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Department...

Published April 8, 2024

888 Sells Some U.S. Assets to Hard Rock

The international sportsbook company 888 Holdings has begun a phased exit from its U.S. operations. The company’s exit will be Hard Rock Digital’s gain. It may also enable its...

Published April 8, 2024

Illinois Proposal Would Add VGTs to Chicago

A proposal from an Illinois lawmaker would end the city of Chicago’s ban on slot machines and video poker machines legal elsewhere under the state’s 2009 VGT law, after...

Published April 8, 2024

Investors Advise Against Bally’s Takeover Bid

Prominent venture capitalists said Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim’s takeover bid is “woefully undervalued” and “jeopardizes the completion of the Chicago project,” for which Bally’s has a “funding gap” of...

Published April 8, 2024

Queens Councilman Backs Cohen Casino Plan

Queens Councilman Francisco Moya (l.) has endorsed the $8 billion proposal of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen in the competition for a New York City casino license.

Published April 8, 2024

Treasure Island, Insurer Headed to Trial in Covid Coverage Dispute

An insurance dispute between Treasure Island (l.) and its insurer AFM will in fact head to trial after a federal judge ruled that the language of the casino’s policy...

Published April 8, 2024

Alabama Gambling Bills Head to Conference Committee

In Alabama, a conference committee will try to reach a compromise on a gambling package that would create a state lottery, require a compact with the Poarch Band of...

Published April 8, 2024

Pappageorge: Culinary to Continue to Pursue New Growth in 2024

The Culinary Union had itself a great 2023, and 2024 has already proved fruitful. According to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge (l.), however, more is still to come for the state’s...

Published April 8, 2024

Atlantic City Dealers, Union Sue Over Smoking

An organized group of Atlantic City casino dealers and the union representing them, the United Auto Workers, are suing the state of New Jersey to end the loophole allowing...

Published April 8, 2024