UAE Mulls Casino License for Each Emirate

The United Arab Emirates are considering granting a casino license to each of the seven emirates. This would encourage more tourism in the UAE while limiting gambling’s proliferation. Sharia...

Published November 13, 2023

With New Attractions to Come, Macau Still Reliant on Gaming

As Macau works to add non-gaming attractions, casinos are still the main draw. Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) predicts that the city will generate $26.8 billion in gaming...

Published November 13, 2023

After Data Breach, MBC Warns Patrons to Guard Accounts

Marina Bay Sands (l.), one of two integrated resorts in Singapore, is the latest major casino property to fall victim to hackers. Last month, “unauthorized” actors got hold of...

Published November 13, 2023

PAGCOR Could Generate $1 Billion in Taxes in ’24

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has earmarked millions more in gaming revenues to the national budget for 2024, taking its total contributions into the billion-dollar range.

Published November 13, 2023

Stockton University Announces New Gaming, Esports Programs

Stockton University recently announced it will offer a new eight-week gaming operations course as well as a new esports degree program that is a partnership with nearby Camden Community...

Published November 13, 2023

California Casino Linked to TB cases

Health officials in California’s Contra Costa County have warned that persons who entered California Grand Casino (l.) in Pacheco in the last five years may have been exposed to...

Published November 13, 2023

Ohio Casinos, Racinos Set September Record

September set a new record for the casinos and racinos in Ohio. The record extends to table games and slots. Overall 11 locations took in $191.9 million.

Published November 13, 2023

Donald Trump Jr.: Bally’s Paid $60 Million to Lease Casino Land

Donald Trump Jr. testified in the civil fraud trial involving his father’s businesses that Bally’s Corporation paid $60 million to lease the Trump Golf Links Ferry Point land for...

Published November 13, 2023

Michigan Bill to Quash Illegal Slots Could Affect Arcade Games

A bill from Michigan Rep. Cynthia Neely was created to crack down on illegal slot machines in the state. But as written, it could also make arcade games—such as...

Published November 13, 2023

Proposed North Carolina Casino Spurs Resident Disapproval

The battle between residents and the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors has heated up over a proposed casino in a North Carolina town.

Published November 13, 2023

Venetian, Palazzo to Allow Smoking at Table Games

The Venetian and Palazzo recently updated their policy to allow smoking at all table games. Non-smokers may request a smoke-free table on a case-by-case basis.

Published November 13, 2023

PA Smoking Bill to Move

In Pennsylvania, a bill that would close the loophole in the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 that allows indoor smoking in casinos is set to move in the...

Published November 13, 2023

Striking Detroit Casino Workers Seek ‘Bill of Rights’

As the Detroit casino strike nears its first month, union leaders are asking for greater protections for picketers, including the right to assemble freely, be safe from traffic and...

Published November 13, 2023

Richmond Voters Reject Casino Referendum, Again

A vote last week to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia didn’t go the right way for developers. Almost 60 percent of the turnout rejected the plan that would...

Published November 13, 2023

Can Macau Compete in a Crowded Sports Market?

In the quest to end its reliance on gaming for tax revenues, Macau is exploring its potential future role as a sports hub. Casino operators are already mounting large-scale...

Published November 6, 2023

Automation Impacts Striking Detroit Casino Workers

Among the issues raised by striking Detroit casino workers is the impact of automation on their jobs. Cocktail servers and housekeepers said new technology like Smart Bar and HotSOS...

Published November 6, 2023

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Published November 6, 2023

Kambi, LiveScore Group Ink New Partnership

Kambi and LivesScore Group have formed a new partnership that will see Kambi’s sportsbook power the group’s LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet online sportsbook brands globally.

Published November 6, 2023

Bally’s Posts Record Revenue; Will Slash Jobs

Bally’s Corporation reported record revenue of $632.5 million for the third quarter, but with a bottom line still showing a net loss of $61.8 million, the company will slash...

Published November 6, 2023

Konami and Xalient Partner On Facial Recognition

Konami Gaming, Inc. and Xalient Inc. are partnering to launch SYNK Vision, a facial recognition technology that could eliminate the need for magnetic player tracking cards.

Published November 6, 2023