Aristocrat Finally Settles Big Fish Lawsuits
Australian slot machine manufacturer Leisure knows all about falling victim to terrible timing. The company has agreed to part with a settlement in the amount of $31 million in order to at long last put a class action lawsuit instituted ...Read More
Seneca Gaming Corp. Appoints Interim CEO
Native American-controlled Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) is looking for new ways in which to boost its stay-at-home-affected casinos and part of the change is not renewing current CEO Holly Gagnon’s contract, which is set to expir...Read More
Gold Rush Files Countersuit In Gaming Saga
Gaming terminal operator Gold Rush Gaming, Inc., appears to be calling shenanigans by way of a countersuit filed in an Illinois case involving a lawsuit filed Illinois gaming cafés chain Stella’s and Shelby’s. Gold Rush...Read More
Evolution Gaming Signs Deal With Golden Nugget
Specialist live casino and live dealer games supplier has confirmed having concluded a new partnership deal with the U.S. division of the Golden Nugget Casino group. What the deal effectively means is that Evolution Gaming will make avai...Read More
Safety 1st As Casino Rama Prepares To Reopen
Gateway’s Resort is in the process of preparing to reopen its doors to its players, the operator’s Rob Mitchell has said. Mitchell is the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment. An...Read More
Sheraton May Join Cascades Casino North Bay
If all were to go according to plan, the community of North Bay will eventually become the new home of not only the under-construction North Bay, but also of a 120-room Four Points by Sheraton hotel right next door. Plans surroundin...Read More
Cascades Casino Langley Remains Closed
Gateway’s Cascades Casino Langley may have to remain closed for a little while longer. No possible re-opening date has been announced by the operator as of yet, but the expectation is that casinos may be permitted to open somewhere ...Read More
BCLC GameSense Advisors Now On The Phone
Just because we’ve been ordered to stay at home unless it’s to leave the house for essential items like food or medicine, doesn’t mean we’re now at the mercy of our own devices when having to keep a healthy balance...Read More
Las Vegas Sands Pulls The Plug On Japan IR
Not only has Japan; albeit by no fault of its own; lost out on hosting the and Paralympic Games, but according to several market commentators, may lose out on the business of numerous potential gambling industry investors too – thi...Read More
AGS Cites Strong Approach To Rest Of 2020
Las Vegas-headquartered casino group has apparently discovered the secret to beating all odds. The firm recently documented the impact the current global economic crisis has had on its Q1 performance and has assured its investors that de...Read More
Peterborough Losing Out On Casino Income
The value of municipal casino allocations is often grossly underestimated. And now that casinos all over , and certainly all over the country, have been forced to closed down indefinitely in an attempt to protect not only their employees ...Read More
Yggdrasil Welcomes True Lab To YG Masters
Leading casino games developer Gaming’s YG Masters program appears to be growing exponentially, with the latest partner to have been added to the esteemed initiative this week confirmed by the developer as independent games develop...Read More
Police Confirm Major Hong Kong Gambling Bust
Police have confirmed having busted wide open a massive illegal gambling ring operated by a Hong Kong syndicate. The illegal organisation had allegedly prompted players to play everything from online Blackjack to and dice games on its ro...Read More
Leaked Lenovo Legion Footage Causes A Stir
Computer systems manufacturer Lenovo has been dabbling in mobile technology for quite some time now and has even released a couple of pretty swanky smart devices – including note pads, idea pads and of course full-on laptop systems....Read More
GCGC Working On A Re-Opening Strategy
The tenacity and determination shown by casino operators across the country has yet again borne witness to the industry’s commitment to the safety of its employees and of its players. No man; or for that matter, industry; is an isla...Read More
Starlight Casino London Construction On Hold
What was supposed to have been a new development right and ready to welcome its first customers by no later than the warmer months of 2021, will now in all likelihood have to bump up its opening-party plans by literally months into the fu...Read More
Las Vegas Casinos Look Into Protective Screens
When the going gets tough, the tough get down to formulating a new normal. casinos may not yet know the when of a possible post-ghost-town reopening, but they’ll be damned if they’re going to be caught without a how. Since co...Read More
OLG Municipal Allocations Are Pure Lifelines
Casinos across Canada’s provinces have shown support and heart to local communities during a time of unprecedented crises. Some have displayed massive hearts of light across hotel towers whilst others have opened their kitchens to s...Read More
Cascades Casino North Bay On Further Hold
Since the construction of a new casino complex isn’t considered a service humanity can’t do without (although die-hard gaming enthusiasts would disagree!), operator & Entertainment will have to wait a while longer yet bef...Read More
The Stars Group Rebrands BetStars
The Stars Group is slowly but surely building its brand into a name to be reckoned with. And since knowability is the name of the Fortune-500 game, the group’s recent rebrand applied to its online sports book BetStars – which...Read More
North Bay Accepting Road Reconstruction Bids
Not only will the community of North Bay benefit from regular cash allocations once Gateway Casinos & Entertainment’s new has been completed, but a project involving a major upgrade to the roads in the immediate vicinity of whe...Read More
Rob Gronkowski To Trade Fox For Tom Brady
The show isn’t over for retired NFL footballer Rob Gronkowski. The 30-year-old former Patriots tight-end caused quite the stir when on Tuesday afternoon he made the shock announcement that he is officially coming out of retirement. ...Read More
Special Tribute Celebrates The Life Of Prince
Tuesday night on CBS would have been an emotional affair for fans of the legendary Prince and his . And to say that former Saturday Night Live comedian Rudolph, whose Prince cover-band Princess performed the tribute to the magnificent art...Read More
Penn National Announces Tropicana Sale Deal
Casinos all over the world are trying their best not to buckle under the financial pressure of extended closures. No income for extended periods of time means that many have had to furlough workers without pay. And those operators owning ...Read More
Casino Montreal Opens Kitchens For Charity
Quebec’s Casino Montreal, overseen by regulating authority and Crown corporation Loto-Quebec, may not be able to offer the usual in terms of high-quality and entertainment value to its surrounding communities, but that doesn’...Read More
Adelson Still World’s Richest Casino Tycoon
Even despite financial markets being at an all-time low right now, Las Vegas Sands founder and chairman Sheldon Adelson remains one of the richest men on earth. This is according to the latest version of ’s annual World Billionaires...Read More
Rivers Casino Staff Enter Into Furlough
Many U.S. have no more than a question of weeks’ worth of financial reserves remaining in their operational kitties due to ongoing lockdowns. New York’s Schenectady-based Rivers Casino & Resort recently became the latest ...Read More
Cosmopolitan Drops $500k Suit Against Kane
The ’s Evander Kane is no goodie shoes. In fact, he’s exactly the opposite. And so, when in November last year the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino in Last Vegas instituted a lawsuit against the left winger for some $500,000 in...Read More
Casino Operators On The Brink Of Bankruptcy
US casino operators are on their last reserves, reveals a recent report compiled by Macquarie Research. Most companies have, at best, 14.3 months remaining before running completely out of cash and available credit resources. Some have as...Read More
OLG Says Cash Allocations Will Continue
Regular casino cash allocations will continue to be paid by venues under the control of the , the Crown corporation this week said. This means that the municipalities of Ajax and Scugog will continue to benefit from cash payments payable ...Read More
Gateway Extends Layoff Benefits To June 30
What with all casinos across the country having temporarily shut down their operations in a joint effort to help fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus, it stands to good reason that temporary layoffs are now part of everyday life for...Read More
MGM Gives Jim Murren a $32M Handshake
CEO Jim Murren has officially resigned from his position at the head of the table at casino giant Resorts, thereby effectively prematurely ending his tenure by months. Murren’s $32 million-dollar handshake awarded by MGM Resorts In...Read More
Bruno Mars Pledges $1M To MGM Fund
Pop star Bruno Mars has donated $1 million to be divided between the Employee Emergency Grant Fund and the Children’s Medical Support Fund. The money was pledged to the MGM Resorts Foundation, which foundation is in charge of the t...Read More
Hotels & Casinos Lighting Up Hearts In Dark Times
There are now more than 1,500 confirmed cases of in Ontario alone. Industries all over the province are suffering severe economic consequences because of the Coronavirus-induced lockdown. And while some are able to continue to function a...Read More
Union Outraged By OLG Layoffs
Labour unions are calling on Canadian business owners and administrators to draw on any possible means available to them for the purpose of saving jobs and avoiding lay-offs as far as possible. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union h...Read More
Las Vegas Reels As Shutdown Continues
There are currently 219 casinos trading in Las Vegas. Hundreds of thousands of people are wholly dependent on the casino industry for daily survival. And now that the entire hatch has been closed following a shut-down order issued last w...Read More
ICE North America Postponed Due To Covid-19
It’s becoming more obvious now than ever, or at least since last year’s Coronavirus outbreak, that is in all likelihood going to be around for some months yet. The ongoing global pandemic has led to various events being postp...Read More
KED Project Now Plagued By The Coronavirus
Gateway’s controversial (KED) may see even more delays now that the global Coronavirus pandemic has caused a nation-wide commercial stand-still. Matters that were supposed to have been resolved during a meeting on May 5 were earlie...Read More
Online Casinos Booming During Covid-19 Lockdown
Staying home and national lockdowns are threatening to cripple various industries in many countries all over the world, with the sports betting industry not being the least of these in terms of the severity of the situation that is now un...Read More
Amazon’s Interest In Gambling Is Evident
Amazon’s recent talks with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over a possible bid for the UK National Lottery is possibly the clearest indication yet of the tech-giant’s interest in entering the global gambling industry. Local ...Read More
Great Canadian Gaming Venues Close Over Covid-19 Fears
Ontario’s has joined the nation-wide gaming Covid-19 facilities lockdown, and on Monday confirmed that it would be temporarily shutting down all gaming facilities under the corporation’s control. These include facilities in O...Read More
Loto-Quebec Closes Casinos Amid Health Panic
Crown Corporation Loto-Quebec has, amid the panic caused by the , officially closed all four of the casinos and both of the gaming halls under its control in the province of Quebec. The announcement was made by Loto-Quebec spokesper...Read More
MGM Suspends Buffets Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
A global coronavirus panic is in full swing. Markets are struggling to keep head above water and German Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing for a worst-case scenario, firm in the belief that what with there being no therapy nor immunity...Read More
Aria Sued By Former Employee Over Tip-Pool
March 2018 saw the Fair Labour Standards Act (FLSA) amended to the extent that casino operators were no longer permitted to pool the tips earned by general employees with tips earned by senior staff, i.e. managers and supervisors. This wa...Read More
Casino Rama Wants Smoking-Friendly Gambling
It’s a fact that many gamblers are also smokers. Regardless of how any outside party may view the act of either gambling or smoking, or both, that smokers will smoke (whether they’re gamblers or no) remains a given. Smokers ar...Read More
Great Canadian Gaming Posts Stellar Report
has released details about its financial performance for the 12-month period leading up to December 31st, 2019. It’s good news all round for the operator thanks to a 15% revenue spike. Quarterly improvement proved a char...Read More
Casino Rama Implements Covid-19 Safety Measures
The new novel (Covid-19) is running circles around containment attempts. But the fact that attempts to stop the spread of the virus have without a doubt put a bit of a lid on the capacity of the virus to spread necessitates intense conta...Read More
Nova Scotia To Take Anti-Harm Steps Over VLTs
, or VLTs, are once again firmly and controversially under the regulatory looking glass. And in an effort to divorce itself from any future ramifications or negative consequences Nova Scotia is stepping up to the plate by way of a propose...Read More
KISS-Themed Casino Headed For Mississippi
1970s American rock band KISS wants to develop a themed around the group’s rock ‘n roll antics, and they want to do it in Mississippi. If the band’s negotiations with a local casino development company do pan out, fans ...Read More
3 Cops Injured At Encore Boston Harbor
It’s only fun and games until it’s not. Which appears to have been what had gone down this past weekend at ’s Encore Boston Harbor. The fun and games managed to get out of hand to the extent of law enforcement having had...Read More
Caesars Casinoless Resort Coming To Arizona
The Caesars Entertainment Corp. group is looking to expand its brand by venturing anew into the world of hotels and hospitality. The group recently announced the upcoming development of its first US-based non-gaming . Caesars Republic is ...Read More
Chances Kelowna’s Expansion Plans are Approved
The City Council in Kelowna, British Columbia, has just voted to approve the expansion to the metropole’s popular Chances Kelowna casino. While its owners welcome the decision, main rival Playtime Casino has expressed its discontent...Read More
Oklahoma Player Refused Winnings By Casino
Most of us have dreamt about winning big on the and finally being able to do all the things we would otherwise never have been able to do. A gambler from Oklahoma now claims that exactly that had happened to her at the local Newcastle Ca...Read More
Loto-Quebec Wants To Streamline Reporting
Crown Corporation is on a mission to streamline its financial reporting model. And even though it does seemingly make sense to want to simplify systems in order to make revenue reports more abridged and to the point, there is a negative ...Read More
Cullen Comm Shocked By 20 Years of BC Crimes
When former Mountie Peter German first caused the money laundering confetti to rain down all over British Columbia some 3 years ago, it could be argued that even he would not have foreseen the exact nature and scope of the mess that would...Read More
Loto-Quebec Introduce New Video Slots To 2 Casinos
Video slots have made for a phenomenal addition to a contemporary bustling modern-day casino industry. Interactive features, high payouts and super-fast action have all combined to turn video slots into firm gaming entertainment favourite...Read More
All Eyes On Cullen Commission Of Inquiry
What with the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into having officially regained traction this February 24th, BC locals are wide-eyed with interest regarding what is expected to become a “big reveal” once the second phas...Read More
Pragmatic Play Spooks With New Mysterious Slot
It’s not even Halloween and is treating players to a spooky slots adventure. The award-winning developer has just released its new Mysterious slot, and it’s a Victorian haunted house adventure to die for. Set against a shadow...Read More
Woodbine’s Mohawk Million Race Fully Booked
is headed into a year for the books. Not only will Woodbine this year be hosting the 161st edition of the Queen’s Plate, but event organisers have also just confirmed that all -9 of the available spots in this year&...Read More
MGM Ramps Up Security Following Massive Hack
The personal data of more than 10.6 million people to have stayed at resorts during the period leading up to the summer of 2019, is confirmed as having been breached. Even though no credit card information was successfully accessed by th...Read More
Eddie DeBartolo Presidentially Pardoned
It’s seemingly unachievable to even begin to imagine what $400,000 would look like when laid out on a table in $100 bills. That’s four thousand $100 bills, to be exact. It also happens to be how former San Francisco 49ers owne...Read More
Macau Casinos To Re-Open Subject To New Rules
Some may argue that its way too soon, but Macau casinos are expected to reopen for business within the next couple of days following a 15-day period of no trade for fear of the possibility of further spreading the deadly . But the propose...Read More
New Yorkers Boosting New Jersey Betting Revenue
New Yorkers are as it turns out, full-on into online and mobile sports bets. No surprises there. The latest market statistics show that New York-based sports bettors spend between US$203 million and US$286 million betting on New Jersey mo...Read More
Vancouver Model At Work In The US Too
There’s no place like home. Except maybe Vancouver. It’s just a pity that the cost of living in one of the greatest of Canadian cities, and certainly even in the world, has become so exorbitant that its now incredibly pricy to...Read More
Chances Kelowna Ready For Massive Expand
Chances Kelowna is ready to take on the future of pure entertainment in gaming head-on. The BCLC-operated casino is now pushing hard to have card table games incorporated as part of its entertainment portfolio. Now that City Council&rsquo...Read More
BCLC Conference To Focus On No-Harm Future
The BCLC fully committed to a future that is complete free from gambling harm. And future-proofing the gambling industry against the dangers posed by problem gambling will to this end be the main focus of the upcoming New Horizons in Resp...Read More
Caesars Windsor A Boost To Mental Health
The promotion of mental health in Windsor is about to receive a massive financial boost thanks to a new Social Prescription Program offered by the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County being made possible by an investment by none other than Cae...Read More
Awkwafina To Star In New Baccarat Film
Phil Ivey plays cards. Poker cards. And sometimes even cards. But the true brains behind the operation that would ultimately become one of the most notorious edge-sorting schemes in the history of the US casino industry is somebody ...Read More
Canadian Court Rules On Taxable Tips
Canada may not impose taxes on winnings generated by gambling activities but according to recent court ruling, the same doesn’t apply when it comes to tips earned by local casino workers. The reason for winnings not being taxed is t...Read More
Nevada Gaming Report Full Of Surprises
Nevada’s casinos appear to have for the most part recovered from 2018’s collective dismal financial situation caused at the time by s forced reorganisation, pending bankruptcy. This certainly appears to be the case considering...Read More
Traffic Prompts Hard Rock Ottawa Change
Expected to attract players from as far east as Hawkesbury and as far north as the Ottawa River, the soon to be expanded Hard Rock Casino Ottawa is perfectly primed to become a true landmark. The original plans for expansion involved exte...Read More
QTech Announces Epic Media Merger
Major mergers have been known to be the stuff that landmark expansion deals are made of. The latest news populating casino news headlines is a confirmed merger of exactly such a nature and significance, being the merger between leading re...Read More
Woodbine Mohawk Park Ready For Million Race
Woodbine Mohawk Park is amped and ready to turn 2020 into a simply fantastic harness racing year. And to get things going, is this year hosting a brand-new harness racing event expected to shadow all others. Those interested in making ha...Read More
Cascades Casino Construction Nearly Complete
The word is out and everyone’s excited. ’s Cascades Casino North Bay is at long last ready for a grand opening this summer. This is a venue that has been a very long time coming, with first ground broken as far back as May las...Read More
Rapper Nelly Involved in Mohegan Sun Casino Brawl
Rapper Nelly is no stranger to making news headlines for all the wrong reasons. The latest grubby news on the airwaves involves an incident involving the famous “Hot in Herre” rapper getting involved in a heated confrontation ...Read More
Celeb Gambler Gorodetsky Guilty Of Fraud
When big-time celebrity sports better and gambler Robert Gorodetsky appeared before Chicago Federal Court Judge Elaine Bucklo on February 5, his was a silhouette far removed from the grandiose persona portrayed by the one and same up to n...Read More
Coronavirus Causes Macau Casino Shutdown
In an attempt to stop the deadly Coronavirus; now declared an international crisis; from spreading from spreading to the point of international disaster, gambling authorities have now ordered a complete closure of all Macau-based casinos...Read More
Pickering Casino Set For April Launch
Leading local operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is the winning entertainment team behind the new scheduled to open as early as April this year. The operator has now confirmed that construction is on track and that the residents ...Read More
Dealer Schools Currently Thriving In Japan
Japan’s emerging industry may not be all smooth sailing or budding roses, but this hasn’t stopped a handful of dealer schools from popping up like mushrooms all over the country. Despite the various scandalous stories involvi...Read More
Vegas Casino’s Poised To Go Cashless
The benefits of cashless gaming are too many to mention and casinos appear to be catching on in a big way. The Palms Casino Resort, along with Red Rock Casino & Resort, were the first to gambling venues to have given Automatic Cashle...Read More
NY Governor Suggests VLT Allocation Cuts
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced by way of the release of a proposed executive NYC budget for 2020 that some significant changes may very well have to be implemented to the current revenue allocations generated by Video Lotter...Read More
Synergy Blue to Launch Arcade-Style Games
is gearing up to improve Canada’s gaming offerings even further thanks to its recently signed content deal with Bet Rite. Players across the nation will soon be able to enjoy all-new, premium gaming opportunities because of the exc...Read More
Taxpayers Have Been Footing NY Casino Bills
The taxes and allocations payable by land-based operators are largely defined by tax and gambling legislation implemented by each individual US state. The main element taken into account by each state is that taxes and specifically alloc...Read More
Aspire Global Partners With Authentic Gaming
Authentic Gaming is a leading games and Live Roulette specialist developer and has just confirmed having entered into a world-wide partnership service agreement with none other than esteemed casino games platform provider, Aspire Global....Read More
Elk Gaming Releases Hit It Hard 90’s Slot
The 90’s was an era among eras, and many think back fondly of how they used to “hit it hard” on the dance floor. The good news is that thanks to the creative genius at Elk Gaming, 90’s fans can now relive exactly t...Read More
Yggdrasil Teases Splitz-Mech Temple Stacks Slot
It’s an exciting time indeed for the team at . The leading developer is getting ready to launch for the very first time its new Publishing division of business at this year’s ICE London, and has just unveiled its very first sl...Read More
Yggdrasil Gaming To Launch Publishing Division
It’s almost time for ICE London and is ready to launch right off the mark with a promise to customers of their being able to grab hold of the “keys to its kingdom”. What Yggdrasil is bringing to the table this year is a...Read More
Akwesasne Mohawk’s Sportsbook Now Open
New York-based tribal gaming operator Akwesasne Mohawk Casino launched its much-anticipated sportsbook on January 17th and it’s an operation rolled out in partnership with none other than Canadian gaming giant, the Stars ...Read More
Federal Prison Time For Baccarat Cheats
There’s been a duo of working the Maryland block and its not Ivey and edge-sorting partner in crime Yin Sun. The FBI recently confirmed certain details of how Chenguang Ni and dealer Ming Zhang in 2017 conned a Maryland casino out ...Read More
Genting Hands Out Donations To NY Lawmakers
Asia-based casino giant is as it turns out so eager to this year witness a massive expansion on especially the New York casino and betting front, that its willing to put its money where its mouth is as far as contributions go. The group ...Read More
Wazdan Announces 9 New Slots
is preparing to hit a new-games homerun in celebration of the start of a new year. The developer/supplier will not only be showcasing three new slot titles at the upcoming ICE London gaming expo but has also announced that it will soon b...Read More
Quickspin Launches Its First Slot For 2020
It’s a spine-tingling combination of tropical island adventure meets the grim face of the reaper, its developed specifically for viewing and playing in portrait first mode, and its without a doubt what we would classify as being &ld...Read More
Gateway’s Sarnia Casino To Reopen Jan 30th
Some exciting news was announced earlier on last week and that’s that the official re-opening date of , which is situated at Ontario’s Hiawatha Horse Park, a premium horse racing and entertainment center preferred by people fa...Read More
Harrah’s Reno To Halt Casino Operations
The merger of is in all likelihood the biggest reason behind the legendary Harrah’s Reno preparing to cease all casino and gaming operations later this year. The iconic casino has been around for some 82 years and is currently oper...Read More
IIGET Dead And Buried Due To B.C. Fail
The fact that industry watchdog Integrated Illegal Gambling Enforcement Team (IIGET) was declared dead and buried in 2009 is now being blamed on B.C.’s budding money-laundering industry, and also indirectly, on the . The manner in w...Read More
NetEnt Connect Enjoys International Support
NetEnt’s new content aggregation platform Connect may be new to the online games aggregation network scene, but that doesn’t mean that numerous top international operators have let the news slip through the cracks. The top ca...Read More
SkillOnNet Now Offers Relax Gaming Titles
That SkillOnNet is fast clawing its way up the popularity ladder is no secret. The casino software provider’s tireless expansion efforts are beginning to pay off in a big way and its quickly becoming a one-stop-shop for everything f...Read More
Vegas Teachers Call For Casino Tax Hike
Las Vegas may be best known for its and legendary Strip, but it’s easy to forget that the region is also home to a fully functioning community. A community focused on the quality of the local...Read More
MGM’s Flagship Grand Casino Is Sold
When first announced its intentions of including the real estate on which its flagship Grand Casino proudly stands tall on the Las Vegas Strip in a slew of sales aimed at lightening fixed assets load, it all seemed almost too drastic a m...Read More
Quickspin Ready To Shine At 2020 ICE London
It’s the start of a new year and this means one thing and one thing only. It’s time again for the internationally acclaimed gaming and innovation expo of the year, 2020 ICE London. This year’s expo show promises to be bi...Read More
Genting Staff Accused Of Discrimination
Rupaul Race finalist Leo Loren, better known by stage-name Baga Chipz, may wear make-up, but that doesn’t mean that the entertainer appreciates being referred to as a “fella in make-up” by casino door staff, let alone be...Read More
Encore Boston Accused of Replacing Staff With Robots
When Boston’s Harbour Casino first opened its doors in the Greater Boston area in June last year, much excitement prevailed. Excitement mainly due to the promise of the many new job opportunities that the newest business in the reg...Read More
Court May Have Been Misled in Kingsway Saga
The name Tom Fortin is one that has become synonymous with the controversial Greater Sudbury’s Entertainment District (KED) topic of conversation, and not exactly in the most honourable of ways either, especially not following rece...Read More
Starlight Casino London To Break Ground Soon
Its all systems go now for new Starlight Casino London. Following months of elaborate planning, the official ground breaking ceremony is at long last set to take place by no later than the end of the month. The $75 million Wonderland Sou...Read More
NetEnt Announces Live Roulette Upgrades
Creating an already-fantastic product isn’t enough; at least not when you’re a major global casino games giant like AB. The developer/supplier recently announced a massive and exciting new update to its existing live dealer po...Read More
Casino Charlevoix To Celebrate 25yr Anniversary
Canada’s Casino Charlevoix opened its doors to the public an impressive 25 years ago. To mark the fact that it is this year a quarter of a century in operation, the casino will be celebrating having served its players for so long by...Read More
Casino Mogul Donates Millions To Australian Wildfire Relief
Aussie billionaire, Crown Resorts casino mogul and well-known businessman James Packer and his family have donated some $2.75 million in the hopes of supporting fire fighters currently attempting to stop the monstrous ...Read More
Gordon Ramsay To Launch Branded Casino Games
Hell’s Kitchen Group owner and potty-mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is supposedly planning on launching a series of casino games and online casino offerings based on and themed around his Hell’s Kitchen restaurant and ce...Read More
Vegas Strip Operators Boosting Society
Las Vegas today isn’t the same Las Vegas of the 1950s. In fact, it’s a much more mindful and responsible Strip shining brightly against the night sky than what was the case some 50 or 60 years ago and according to Nevada&rsquo...Read More
New CEO At NY Resorts World Venues
It’s no secret that New York’s gambling playing field is just about as unforgiving as it. What with 4 commercial casinos and no fewer than 7 tribal ones each desperately trying not to succumb to the ongoing canniba...Read More
Massive Illegal Betting Ring Bust By OPP
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Woodbine Announces 2023 Jimmy Freight Stakes
Jimmy Freight is the only millionaire son of champion racehorse Sportswriter, and was retired in late 2019 after a very illustrious career with total earnings of CA$1,457,405.00. Now the bay’s progeny will compete in...Read More
BC Opens Independent Gambling Control Office
The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch of British Columbia is about to become the autonomous Independent Gambling Control Office, thanks to an amendment to Canada’s existing Gaming Control Act. The change comes as a direct resu...Read More
Online Casino Predictions for 2020
Technology is developing at an incredible rate, and this growth is affecting almost every industry. Online casinos are no exception, and as the decade draws to a close many insiders are looking ahead to what next year ...Read More
2019’s Biggest Slots Payouts
2019 is drawing to an end, and it has certainly been a busy year for online casinos and their players. Some truly remarkable jackpots have been won so far this year – and there are still a few weeks left, so more cou...Read More
Cheating Baccarat Dealer Heads To Jail
Former Maryland Baccarat dealer Ming Zhang had supposedly bitten off more than what he was able to chew when he first decided it a good idea to supplement his income by conspiring to transport stolen funds. The 32-year...Read More
Google To Allow Online Gambling Ads In US
Google has announced that recent updates to its gaming advertising policies in the US includes an update that will allow the 4 US states to advertise online casino games and offerings. The states included in Google’s...Read More
Mohegan Gaming Celebrates Niagara Success
The “plan” truly has come together for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. The tribal operator has released its financials for 2019’s Q4 and it’s definitely a very far cry from the type of revenue that was prev...Read More
Mobile Tech Making a Major Impact on Gambling
Managing weight and health, dealing with work documents, and sharing news on social media sites are now all daily activities that are possible in mobile browsers and on apps. As well as these and services for almost ev...Read More
Why Live Dealer Casinos Are Becoming So Popular
The continued growth in popularity of live dealer casinos has been one of the biggest gaming trends in 2019. Just one example was Evolution Gaming’s reporting that its annual revenue rose by 38% to €245.4m in 2018,...Read More
Cascades Casino Chatham Boosts Business
Stories about how gaming operators and casinos have literally changed the financial fates of entire communities for the better are often found to be doing the rounds. The good news is however mostly delivered in drips ...Read More
BCLC’s GameSense Now In Two More Languages
The BCLC has announced that going forward, its proprietary GameSense program will be available not only in English, but also in Cantonese as well as Mandarin, at pre-selected casinos. GameSense is available across the ...Read More
Study Reveals Gambling Habits Set By Age 20
A UK-based study commissioned by GambleAware tapping into long-term health research data accumulated by the University of Bristol indicates that by the time the majority of young people have reached the age of 20, they...Read More
Microgaming Unveils New Slots Throughout December
Microgaming is officially in a festive mood and to anyone whose idea of a perfect Christmas is gaming content, this holiday season is going to be nothing short of spectacular. Boredom is indeed nowhere to be found this...Read More
Blackstone Sews Up Bellagio Deal
It’s by now no secret that MGM Resorts International has sold its famous Bellagio Casino property to Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust. The $4.25 billion deal was announced as recently as October 25 and is offi...Read More
New Las Vegas – From Surprising To Shocking
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Or so the old saying goes. But something rotten has blown our way and its obvious that whatever was supposed to “stay” in Vegas, hasn’t. Bad news spreads faster than a runawa...Read More
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2019’s Biggest Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Wins
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Microgaming Increases Table Games Offering
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North Bay To Implement Lower Speed Limit
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Apple Reveals Its Best Of 2019 List Of Apps
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Hard Rock Intl To Roll Out PlayersEdge
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Gateway & OLG Confirmed As Awards Sponsors
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Top Canadian Online Casinos In 2019
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2019’s Top Canadian Land-Based Casinos
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Chances Mission To Become Playtime Casino
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NGCB Responds To Steve Wynn’s Exempt Claims
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Former Tribal Chief Acquitted Of All Gambling Charges
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Woodbine Rolls Out Dilawri Valet Service
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Gateway To Host Job Fair For Casino Sarnia
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Play’n GO Ramps It Up With 4 New Bingo Games
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Man Charged With Stealing $200k From Casino
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Caesars Windsor Goes Green With Bullfrog
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Steve Wynn Responds To NGCB Application
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Caesars-Eldorado Merger Gets The Nod
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Unlikely Vandal Arrested At MGM Springfield
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Casinos Sarnia Expected To Open In January
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Floyd Mayweather Eyes Japanese Casino Market
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Microgaming Unveils Rising Royals Slot
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First-Phase Launch for Taza Exchange
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Woodbine CEO Pledges to Retired Racehorses
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BCLC Declares GameSense Roll-Out A Success
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New Volatile Slot Released By Microgaming
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Bragg Gaming Enjoys Q3 Revenue Surge
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Cascades Casino Delta Aims for 2020 Opening Date
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Wynn Resorts Blames Elaine for Smearing Steve
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Play’n GO Unleashes Doom Of Egypt Slot
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BCLC Declares GameSense Roll-Out A Success
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NetEnt’s CEO Comments On Q3
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O.J. Simpson Wants To See Cosmopolitan Casino Pay
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Casino Rama’s 2019 Career Expo A Big Hit
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SG Corp Drives A Hard Q3 Bargain
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NY’s Catskills Racks Up Losses For Empire
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Cascades Casino Sparks Traffic Conversation
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Slot Machine Revenue Breaks Nevada Records
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Wazdan Has Big Slot Plans For SIGMA 2019
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Bobby Baldwin To Chair And Manage The Drew
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Great Canadian Gaming Celebrates Top Q3
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Manitoba Chiefs To Form Gaming Authority
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Ex BIA Chair Claims Threats By Sudbury CAO
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Evolution Gaming’s Monopoly Wins EGR Game of the Year
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MGM To Sell Off Flagship Grand Property
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KED Absorbing CA$500k In Legal Costs
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NetEnt Gets Ready To Unleash Reel Rush 2 Online Slot
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Elements Casino Chilliwack To Re-Open Soon
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Ex-Casino Staff Embarrassed By Dirty Money
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Hard Rock’s 1st Guitar Shaped Hotel A Smash Hit
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Moulin Rouge Casino To Remain No-Man’s Land
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Revenue Slump Reported At Kawartha Downs
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PGA Set To Join 2020 Sports Betting Market
Not unlike the position held by NASCAR and many other sports disciplines, PGA Tour big-boss Jay Monahan believes in the power of sports betting when it comes to gambling attracting more fans to venues and events. To th...Read More
Stakelogic Signs Up With Big Time Gaming
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Hard Rock Sets Sights On Vegas Return
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Cuomo Calls Time On Niagara Falls Debate
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Casino Contributions Support Municipalities
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Konami Gaming To Roll Out Facial Recognition Tech
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Wynn Resorts Accused Of Spy Tactics
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Wynn Encore Boston Casino President Resigns
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Gateway Rethinks North Bay Traffic Circle
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Google Set To Lift Online Casino Ad Ban
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MGM Finds A Successful Bellagio Buyer In Blackstone
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Novomatic Puts On Impressive Show At G2E
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River Rock Casino Rolls Out Safety System
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NetEnt Live Partners With Anti-Fraud Specialists
Let it not be said that NetEnt isn’t going all out on the anti-fraud front. The casino games development giant has enlisted the services of an anti-fraud expert called Live Fraud Solutions in order to protect its new...Read More
Tribes May Soon Benefit From BCLC Income
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Grand Blue Heron To Open Hotel In 2020
Port Perry’s Great Blue Heron Casino will be hosting the ribbon-cutting ceremony in commemoration of the opening of a brand new hotel in July 2020. The casino is constantly looking for new ways to expand on its curre...Read More
IGT Invited To Join Esteemed Steering Group
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Larry Flynt Gets Green Light To Fight Casino Ruling
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Woodbine To Host 2nd Stronger Together Event
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Red Tiger Gaming Launches Hourly Jackpots
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Microgaming Unveils New Boom Pirates Slot
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BCLC Goes All In On Trump Novelty Bet
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NetEnt Launches Live Perfect Blackjack
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Stars Group & Flutter Announce Merger Talks
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Wynn Resorts Slapped With Class Action Suit
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Player Wins $1 Million In Catskills Promo
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Sleight Of Hand Casino Cheat Caught In The Act
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BC Attorney General Fights Dirty Money War
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GiG Calls It A Day On In-House Development
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Standardbred Horse Expo Returns To London
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Cosmo Drawn Into Kevin Hart Sex Tape Affair
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Fox Bet Is Off To A Platinum Start
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Mohegan Sun Sues Eugene Melnyk For CA$900k
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New Details Emerge About Bellagio And Grand Sale
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Caesars Entertainment Donates $1M To NCRG
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Aristocrat Nabs $3M Castle Hill Settlement
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Wynn Wants To Build World’s Biggest Casino
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Evolution Gaming Granted Pennsylvanian Licence
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Virgin Reveals Hard Rock Design Partners
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Fox Bet Launches In New Jersey
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Woodbine Prepares To Celebrate Melmich
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Hard Rock Criticized Over Summer Promo
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SAHARA Las Vegas Returns
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Seneca Dead-Set On Non-Payment Of Its Dues
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Gateway Announces Edmonton Job Cuts
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Playtech Celebrates Record Jackpot Payout
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Parq Vancouver Welcomes Reprieve
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Japan acted in the best interests of its citizens when it approved the long-awaited IR Resorts Bill that could see the first of the country’s land-based casino resorts open their doors by as early as 2020. Now, its once again lookin...Read More
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If the title “Caveman Bob” sounds like a Flintstone-style blast from the past, then that’s because its exactly what it is. It’s the title of a brand new slot developed and released by Relax Gaming; a studio famous ...Read More
Wynn Resorts To Retain Massachusetts Licence
Wynn Resorts founder and former CEO Steve Wynn’s sexual misconduct shenanigans continue to haunt the company, despite the fact that the casino and entertainment group has publically denounced its founding father to the point of bann...Read More
Lucy Hammett’s Latest – National Parks Bingo
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A mystery male singer – and apparently one not very good at singing – is ruining Bingo nights at Darfield Community Centre. Senior citizens at the centre in the UK are complaining about what they refer to as a “terrible ...Read More
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Great Canadian Gaming (GCG) has been looking to sell some the shares owned in Great American Gaming for a while now. The company appeared to be going this way and that on the issue of who to be offloading to, and one can only assume that ...Read More
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Caesars Entertainment Ready For Sale
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Japan To Use Facial Recognition Tech To Fight Problem Gambling
When the announcement finally came that Japanese lawmakers had given the green light for the development of not one, but three Integrated Resorts, each including a fully functioning casino, many were surprised. But we knew that, consideri...Read More
MGM Looks To Tech To Cut Staff Costs
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