Bally’s Corporation has expressed concern about the possibility of ending Chicago’s ban on video gambling, warning that it could lead to job cuts and loss of state revenue. Bally’s Corporation Chicago’s ban on video gambling Chicago Mulls Over Ending the Video Gambling Terminals Ban Chicago has for years prohibited the video gambling terminals players usually…
A woman in Las Vegas, Regina Valenzuela, was arrested on Monday, September 29, and taken to the Clark County Detention Center. She is suspected of having stolen $113,000 or more from an armored truck at the company where she worked. Las Vegas Regina Valenzuela Monday September 29 Clark County Detention Center. Money Is Missing, So…
Royal Caribbean is determined to keep scaling up its casino experience on board its ships. The company has now confirmed that its latest and incoming ship, the Legend of the Seas, will feature a two-level casino gaming venue that will be decked out with slots and table games. Royal Caribbean Casinos Are Occupying More Space…
Corey Zeidman, a poker pro who has won the 2012 World Series of Poker bracelet, has admitted guilt in a case involving a fraudulent sports betting ring. In December 2024, the man pled guilty to wire fraud but was only sentenced this week. Corey Zeidman 2012 World Series of Poker Now, Zeidman will have to…
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the…
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion)…
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses…
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently launched a new online self-assessment tool for gamblers. Malta Gaming Authority Available in both English and Maltese, it has been designed to give those with gambling tendencies the ability to assess their conditions. gambling tendencies the ability to assess their conditions The free-to-use tool has been developed with…
As reported by WWLP-TV, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is urging Governor Maura Healey to reinstate $3 million in casino mitigation funds that were cut from the state budget. Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran Governor Maura Healey reinstate $3 million in casino mitigation funds The money, which comes from a $20 million pool meant for…
Bally’s Corporation, the worldwide casino-entertainment company that operates 19 casinos, has officially completed the sale of its international interactive division to Intralot S.A., combining the business with Intralot’s global lottery and gaming operations. Bally’s Corporation sale of its international interactive division Intralot S.A. Liquidity Growth and Faster Global Expansion The deal, originally announced through a…
