Tilman Fertitta is considering an initial public offering of his expansive Golden Nugget gaming and Landry’s restaurant businesses, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. ...
Former LA Deputy Mayor, Billionaire Chinese High Roller Indicted in $1.5 Million City Hall RICO Case
The sprawling corruption case centered around a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme allegedly masterminded by Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar took a new twist Tuesday, as new defendants were added to the mix. ...
Sahara Las Vegas Ready for 2021 ‘Pandemonium,’ Reveals Forthcoming Attractions
Sahara Las Vegas, like every casino on the Strip, as well as across the nation, endured a most difficult year. And though 31 days remain in 2020, the resort is already looking forward to 2021. ...
Macau gaming revenues continuing slow recovery
The 39 casinos in Macau reportedly saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for November fall by 70.5% year-on-year to slightly over $845.15 million due in large part to the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming citing official information from the enclave’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau ...
Tak Chun Group initiates voluntary redundancy payment program
In Macau and prominent casino junket operator Tak Chun Group has reportedly announced the initiation of a program that is to see it offer one-off cash payments to staff members who voluntarily agree to resign. According to a report from GGRAsia, the voluntary redundancy move from the Macau-headquartered firm caps off an eleven-month period ...
Playson further expands presence in Italy’s igaming market via BLOX Ltd content deal
Playson has partnered with startup gaming and content aggregation platform provider, BLOX Limited, in a deal that will see a selection of its collection of slots distributed to the igaming company’s operator network. The agreement includes such hits as Zeus: Thunder Reels, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win and the recently released Solar King, while ...
Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited apathetic to Chinese ‘blacklist’
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the boss for beleaguered casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has reportedly expressed his indifference concerning China’s ‘blacklist’ of overseas tourist destinations. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, Donald Browne serves as Chief Executive Officer for the operator behind the temporarily-shuttered Imperial ...
Play‘n GO heralds the premiere of its New Year Riches video slot
A little over a week after premiering its 24K Dragon video slot and Swedish online casino games developer Play‘n GO has now returned to announce the launch of its new five-reel and 20-payline New Year Riches innovation. The Vaxjo-headquartered firm used an official Saturday press release to state that its latest three-row video slot ...
DraftKings partners with Detroit Pistons for daily fantasy sports, iGaming and betting
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has become the exclusive official daily fantasy sports partner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Detroit Pistons, as well as an official sports betting and iGaming partner of the team. Announced Monday, the new deal gives the Boston-based sports betting company access to Pistons logos and trademarks and includes DraftKings-branded ...
Quickspin releases new Big Bad Wolf Christmas Special online slot featuring the perfect holiday touch
Big Bad Wolf is a popular character in online slot games created by top-rated developer Quickspin. The first game was launched back in 2013 and over the years, has remained a popular choice among players. This Christmas, the developer decided to go back to its fun character and create a holiday-themed title. Launching today, ...
Day 1A of GGPoker’s WSOP Main Event Concludes with 62 players moving forward
After it was announced that the WSOP Main Event was going to take place this year, players were ready. While the United States section has not started yet, the international portion of the event is underway. The 2020 WSOP $10,000 Freezeout Main Event just finished up the starting day at GGPoker with 246 players ...
Macau GGR Decline Slows as Mainlanders Continue to Return
Macau gaming revenues dropped 70.5 percent year on year in November, according to official figures. Under anything approaching normal circumstances this would be an intolerable decline for the world’s richest gambling hub. But amid a global pandemic, it’s a move in the right direction. ...
Chicago Area Grocer Gets a Year in Federal Prison for Bookmaking, Tax Evasion
A 63-year-old meat market owner from suburban Chicago was sentenced to a year in prison by a federal judge Monday for running an illegal bookmaking operation and failing to report nearly $4 million in income from the sports betting enterprise. ...
Colorado Sports Wagering Handle, Tax Receipts Notch Records in October
For the sixth consecutive month, Colorado’s sports betting handle hit all-time highs in October, and tax revenue finally went along for the ride. ...
Bettors Couldn’t Pass on No-QB Denver Broncos in Sunday NFL Game
Drivers can’t help but look at a car accident. Likewise, bettors couldn’t help but wager on the New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos game on Sunday. ...
Gaming Tech Companies Settle Alleged Hacking, Copyright Infringement Dispute
A South Carolina-based gaming technology company has settled out of court with the North Carolina-based competitor it accused of selling hacked versions of its games, Biz Journals reports. ...
Former New York Gov. David Paterson Urges State to License Downstate Casinos
Former Democratic New York Governor David Paterson is calling on state lawmakers and his successor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), to begin the bidding process for three downstate casinos. ...
Successful October for Rhode Island sportsbetting market
In the small American state of Rhode Island and lottery officials have reportedly detailed an increase of 76% year-on-year in aggregated sportsbetting revenues to $4.4 million as associated handle swelled by 22.6% to $34.7 million. According to a short report from iGBNorthAmerica.com citing official data from the Rhode Island Lottery, last month’s revenue figure ...
Microgaming launches Aurum Signature Studios’ created slot Jungle Mega Moolah exclusively at Kindred Group
Microgaming has joined forces with Maltese online casino and sportsbook operator Kindred Group to bring fans a new title, Jungle Mega Moolah, developed by Aurum Signature Studios, the latest addition to the Isle of Man-based gambling software company’s growing network of exclusive independent game designers. Available now exclusively to Kindred Group, the bespoke game ...
Spokane Tribal Casino Resort Announces Expansion Plans, But Convention Center on Hold
A tribal casino resort near Spokane, Washington, is moving forward with its expansion plans, but a previously announced convention center will remain on hold. ...
ZenSports Applies for Sports Betting Licenses in Tennessee and Virginia
ZenSports, which seeks to establish its sports betting marketplace in the United States, has filed for licenses Tennessee and Virginia. ZenSports cofounder and ...
Investigation Continues in Death of Tony Hsieh, the Former Zappos CEO Who Helped Revive Downtown Las Vegas
The investigation into retired Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death continued early this week. The 46-year-old Hsieh, who spent millions helping transform downtown Las Vegas, died Friday after injuries in a Connecticut house fire. ...
Oryx Gaming debuts in Swiss market via Grand Casino Luzern content deal for mycasino.ch
Slovenian provider of omni-channel turnkey solutions, Oryx Gaming, has made its debut in Switzerland’s newly regulated iGaming market after signing a content agreement with Grand Casino Luzern online brand mycasino.ch. The new partnership is a continuation of the Bragg Gaming Group (TSXV:BRAG) brand’s growth strategy into global regulated jurisdictions, including Switzerland where Grand Casino Luzern ...
Wynn Resorts Limited being sued for a second time in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts and the former owner of the Suffolk Downs horseracing facility has reportedly again filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Limited over allegations that the American casino operator violated state laws to win the license for its Encore Boston Harbor facility. According to a Friday report from The Boston Globe newspaper, Sterling Suffolk ...
Canada well on its way to legalizing single-game sportsbetting
In Canada and proposed legislation that would amend the criminal code so as to legalize single-game sportsbetting nationwide has reportedly passed its second reading before the House of Commons. According to a Wednesday report from SBC News, Bill C-218 was authored by Brian Masse from the left-leaning New Democratic Party and is now undergoing ...
