UKGC Begins Second Round of White Paper Consultations

The U.K. Gambling Commission is soliciting feedback on proposed financial penalties and key event reporting in its second round of consultations on the white paper recommendations. The 13-week consultation...

Published December 25, 2023

AUSTRAC to Focus Heavily on Gaming in 2024

Australian financial watchdog AUSTRAC has listed the gaming industry as one of its areas to monitor in 2024, following a number of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing fines and...

Published December 25, 2023

Cashless Gaming Trial Expanded in NSW

An upcoming trial of cashless gaming in New South Wales has been significantly expanded, according to the state government.

Published December 25, 2023

Curaçao Gaming Bill Goes to Parliament

Lawmakers in Curaçao are now reviewing legislation to determine how gambling in the Caribbean island will be regulated in coming years. The new regulations will include changes in license...

Published December 25, 2023

Tabcorp Beats Out Competition for 20-Year Victorian License

One of Australia’s biggest gambling companies, TabCorp, was recently awarded a 20-year license in Victoria, beating out several companies.

Published December 25, 2023

Crown Melbourne Implements Time, Loss Limits for All Machines

Moving forward, all patrons who play EGMs at Crown Melbourne will be required to set time and loss limits before playing, as part of sweeping anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

Published December 25, 2023

Macau Legend Takes a Loss on Laos Casino

Macau Legend has announced it will sell its Savan Vegas casino in Laos (l.) for $39 million—$6 million less than the original asking price. The buyer is Japanese businessman...

Published December 25, 2023

Mohegan Inspire Casino to Open by February

The casino at the Mohegan Tribe’s new Inspire Entertainment Resort should open just in time for the Lunar New Year holiday, starting February 9. The resort opened earlier this...

Published December 25, 2023

Bally’s Chicago To Stay Open 24/7

Starting Wednesday, December 27, Bally’s Chicago (l.) will be open 24/7. Officials also announced Bally Rewards members will have access to free or discounted parking, shuttle service will be...

Published December 25, 2023

New Jersey iGaming Sets Records in November; In-Person Lags

New Jersey’s iGaming and sports betting set records in November, but casinos saw mixed results.

Published December 25, 2023

Illinois Hard Rock Seeks 400 More Employees

Hard Rock plans to hire 400 employees for its permanent Hard Rock Rockford (l.) in Illinois, set to open in late August 2024. Currently 350 employees work at the...

Published December 25, 2023

FBI Announces Tool to Combat Ransomware of MGM Cyberattack Group

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a tool that will disrupt the ransomware used in the recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International.

Published December 25, 2023

Culinary Reaches New Deals with Mirage, Tropicana

The Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 unions have agreed to terms with the Mirage and the Tropicana on new five-year labor agreements covering about 2,000 workers...

Published December 25, 2023

Polistina will Introduce Compromise to NJ Smoking Ban

New Jersey state Senator Vince Polistina (l.) says he will introduce a compromise bill to ban smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, with accommodations for slot players to...

Published December 25, 2023

The New Phenomenon of Hybrid Gaming

The complicated web of the U.S. gaming industry makes it difficult to usher in new innovations on a consistent basis. However, industry veteran Bruce Merati (l.) argues that the...

Published December 18, 2023

GGB Magazine Announces its 25 People to Watch for 2024

GGB’s annual list of movers and shakers is one of the gaming industry’s highest honors. This year’s edition features high flyers from every facet of the industry, including Fontainebleau’s...

Published December 18, 2023

Saipan Casino Operator Must Pay License Fees or Face Revocation

Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has been given until the end of December to remit more than $60 million in past-due license fees. IPI has filed a lawsuit,...

Published December 18, 2023

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published December 18, 2023

Grupo Caliente Adds More than 100 Zitro Games

Grupo Caliente has added more than 100 new Zitro games to its library, including Fu Frog and Fu Pots.

Published December 18, 2023

Three Rivers Resort Installs AGS-Exclusive Table Games Floor

Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon recently overhauled its casino floor to include all AGS table game products.

Published December 18, 2023