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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Says No Tribal Gaming Compact Until Voters Have Say
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) says she will not entertain tribal gaming compact negotiations until voters express their support for gambling expansion. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, seen here this week taking questions from reporters following her State of the State address, wants to get voter input on gambling expansion. That includes a lottery, sports betting, […]
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Paradise Company Limited records dismal January gaming revenues
In South Korea and local casino operator Paradise Company Limited has reportedly announced that its aggregated gross gaming revenues for January fell by almost 61.8% year-on-year to approximately $24.44 million. According to a report from GGRAsia, the Seoul-listed firm revealed that the figure represented a 36.2% drop when compared to December’s finishing tally of about […]
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Wynn Resorts Limited abandons race for Yokohama casino license
American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has reportedly announced that it is still hoping to enter the nascent Japanese market despite deciding not to take part in the latest request for proposal (RFP) stage of Yokohama’s license bid. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Las Vegas-headquartered operator revealed that Japan remains on […]
read moreIndiana Moves to Revoke Ratcliff’s Gaming License, Says He Hid $900K Betting Account
The Indiana Gaming Commission is ready to proceed with revoking the license of long-time casino owner Rod Ratcliff. That’s according to documentation filed Tuesday in an Indiana court. Then-Centaur Gaming Chairman and CEO Rod Ratcliff (second, right) takes part in a ceremony before the 2018 Indiana Derby at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino. The Indiana […]
read moreLas Vegas Strip Stabbing Leaves One Man Hospitalized, Woman Arrested
One man was hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed in the neck near a Las Vegas Strip casino late Monday. A woman was taken into custody. Authorities secure the site of a stabbing near the valet area at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The stabbing resulted from a domestic dispute, police said. (Image: […]
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Gulfside Casino Partnership officially awarded fourth Arkansas casino license
In the southern American state of Arkansas and an entity known as Gulfside Casino Partnership has reportedly been given official permission to build and operate a new $254 million resort casino being envisioned for Pope County. According to a Wednesday report from the Arkansas Times newspaper, the five-member Arkansas Racing Commission initially awarded the license […]
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Playson extends European reach via GrandCasino Belarus launch
After rolling out its popular Playson CashDays series, February edition, Malta-based slots specialist Playson has now announced that it has partnered with Belarusian gaming company, GrandCasino. The comprehensive agreement will see a choice selection of Playson games go live with the online casino operator, to include 5 Super Sevens & Fruits: 6 reels and Diamond […]
read moreNew Jersey G-Shine Bloods Gang Leader Killed After Shooting Up Florida Sweepstakes Parlor
A reputed leader of the G-Shine Bloods gang in Trenton, New Jersey was shot dead by a security guard after he opened fire in a Florida gaming facility over the weekend. Bayshine Leary had a long criminal record that included shooting offenses back home in Trenton, New Jersey. (Image: Columbia County Sheriff’s Department) Columbia County […]
read moreJim Murren Blank-Check Firm Acies Merging with MGM-Backed Playstudios in $1.1 Billion Deal
Acies Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ACAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) started by former MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) CEO Jim Murren, is merging with social casino developer Playstudios, Inc. Former MGM CEO Jim Murren, seen here last year. His SPAC, Acies Acquisition, is merging with Playstudios. (Image: KTNV) The transaction values the mobile gaming outfit, which […]
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Singapore experiencing a steep rise in online gambling fraud
In Singapore and the last few years have reportedly seen unsuspecting victims lose in excess of $11.6 billion at the hands of scammers running ‘fake’ online gambling platforms. According to a report from GGRAsia, most online gambling is illegal in the former British outpost but some punters have been attempting to circumvent this prohibition by […]
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