Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s list of permitted wagers. This move comes as two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians — Luis Ortiz and All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase — have been placed on administrative...
Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta has decided to put his ambitious plans for a luxury casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip on hold, citing a potential conflict of interest with his substantial stake in Wynn Resorts. Fertitta, now also serving as the U.S. ambassador to Italy, owns a notable 13 million shares in Wynn Resorts, which equate to approximately 11.85% of the company. Given this...
Online casinos have one shot to make a good impression on visitors. According to UX research, most people decide whether they’re going to stay with an online casino or leave within the first 10 minutes. The opening moments are critical to turn one-time players into repeat members. Throughout this page, we’ll discuss why a fast and friction-free sign-up process is...
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported a historic gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $43.9 billion for the fiscal year 2024, marking a $2 billion increase from the previous year. This record-breaking performance represents a 4.6% overall growth across the tribal gaming industry. Record-Breaking Year for Tribal Gaming Revenues “This year’s GGR reflects not only the resilience of the tribal gaming industry, but also...
Macau’s casino industry is thriving, as the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) reports that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached a remarkable MOP 22.13 billion (USD 2.73 billion) in July 2024. This marks a 19% increase compared to the same month in the previous year, setting a new record for post-pandemic performance. Casino Performance Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels July’s results also reflect a surprising boost...
Star Entertainment, the Australian casino operator, has suffered a significant setback with the failure of its deal to sell its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino and hotel development. The agreement was intended to help the struggling company alleviate its financial troubles, but after months of negotiations, the Hong Kong-based partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium, terminated...
Former NBA standout Gilbert Arenas was taken into federal custody this week on charges tied to a high-stakes illegal poker ring that allegedly operated out of a luxury mansion he owned in Encino, California. The indictment also implicates five other individuals, including a man federal prosecutors identify as a suspected figure in an Israeli organized crime syndicate. The 43-year-old Arenas,...
A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assembly Bill A5971 with the intent to ban sports betting operators from offering “micro-bets.” This form of betting allows gamblers to place wagers on immediate, game-specific outcomes, such as the result of the next play or pitch...
The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023), currently under debate in Kenya’s National Assembly, has sparked intense discussions among lawmakers. The Bill aims to overhaul the country’s gambling sector by introducing tighter regulations to govern betting, casinos, prize competitions, and public lotteries. One of the most notable proposals is the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, which would replace the Betting...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the first use of Adams’ veto power on a land-use issue during his tenure. The vote, which took place on July 14, was a clear blow to...