Say what you want about the Las Vegas Grand Prix being a huge pain in the ass for the city. Complain about the traffic… the construction… the massive headaches and confusion. Criticize the removal of trees at Bellagio… or the rotunda at Caesars. It will all fall on deaf ears. But why? Well, why do
Month: November 2023
Two major casinos in New South Wales (NSW) have agreed to pay more in taxes after negotiations with the state government. The tax rates for Crown Sydney and The Star will increase from 17.91% to 20.25%, backdated to July 1st, 2023, after the two agreed on the govt. proposal on Monday night. In return, the
After reaching a tentative union contract last week with Downtown Detroit’s three casinos, workers at MGM Resorts International’s casino in the city have now rejected the proposed five-year labor deal, extending their month-long strike, according to union officials on Monday. Unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit remained on strike on Monday, Nov. 20, after
Aiming to assist New Yorkers struggling with gambling issues, a new initiative was announced on Monday by the New York Council on Problem Gambling. In partnership with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Gaming Commission, a Voluntary Self-Exclusion Support Program (VSE) is being introduced, described as a free
November 21, 2023 Season 11 of High Stakes Poker concluded Monday night with Episode 14, which was a continuation of last week’s lineup that saw Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot make his HSP debut. The game may have seemed familiar to those who follow PokerGO’s shows, and that is because it was shown on live-stream in
The world of iGaming is vast and covers the massive online gambling industry. It and its faucets have experienced a radical transformation in recent years thanks to one key player. We are of course referring to cryptocurrencies, one of the most popular topics nowadays. Through the integration of cryptocurrencies, iGaming has shifted a lot for
It appears as though the legal market for online gambling in the Netherlands has cooled a bit since opening in October 2021, according to a report from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) advising that the number of gambling accounts in the northwestern European country is plateauing while revenue growth is shrinking. The market is, according to experts of
November 21, 2023 PokerStars has unveiled the full schedule for the 2024 European Poker Tour (EPT) season, which shows five destinations, including a return to EPT Paris and EPT Cyprus. Both Paris and Cyprus made their EPT debut in 2023, and they return for 2024, much to the delight of the players. EPT Paris is
November 21, 2023 Episode four of Game of Gold saw some great poker as Jason Koon, Fedor Holz, David Williams, and Daniel “Jungleman” Cates battled it out in the final, mystery payout sit-and-go of round one. The episode saw huge folds, hero calls, and multiple trips-over-trips as some of the best players in the world
During Responsible Gambling Week, Merkur UK announced the completion of responsible gaming audits conducted by the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) for its online division, Blueprint Gaming. This audit marks the final step in the process for all brands under the Merkur UK group, following the completion of audits by Blueprint Operations, Regal Gaming Technologies,
SBC Events has announced the dates for the next edition of the SBC Summit North America, scheduled to take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey from May 8-9, 2024. The event is expected to bring together approximately 5,000 gambling industry professionals, including senior decision-makers, to explore learning, networking and business opportunities. The
The Las Vegas Grand Prix set the wheels in motion for a betting frenzy across multiple Vegas sportsbooks, including Caesars, BetMGM, Station Casinos, and the Westgate SuperBook, as record-breaking betting handles were reported for auto racing, reflecting the popularity of the Formula One event held on the Strip. The race became a magnet for wagering,
iGaming content supplier FBMDS has unveiled its new online slot titled Blazing Nights Club, the latest addition to the Golden Mystery series. Like its predecessors, The Lucky Gazette and Legendary Ace, the new release promises to engage players worldwide with its “captivating storyline and enticing features.” FBMDS notes that with its newest release, it introduces
Within a fortnight into launching online sports betting in Maine, the state’s Gambling Control Unit has reported that it generated $12 million in wagers, from the time sports betting was launched in the state until November 16th. The regulator noted that the betting activity has brought almost $279,000 in revenues to the state of Maine.
After walking off the job on October 17, 2023, around 2,100 workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, Detroit have ratified a contract with the employers to end a 34-day strike at these two properties. However, the move has not been followed by the workers at MGM Grand Casino that have been on
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is over, and now it can be said that it was wild! The casinos earned a huge profit, and the records were shattered. Great results for sportsbooks: Caesars Sportsbook achieved fantastic results. The record betting handle is placed, and the amount of money that was wagered is also the highest
Nolimit City doesn’t have limits when it comes to producing new thrilling slot titles. After chasing animals on the wild roads in the previous release, Roadkill, Nolimit put the suit on and climbed up the corporate ladder in the newest release, Nine to Five. Open the office door and let the fun begin: The aesthetics
Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has announced that it is participating in the BEGE Expo, scheduled for November 22nd and 23rd. The event closes out EGT’s gaming exhibitions season for this year. The company will welcome guests in Hall 4 at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, and says that it will
Camilla Rosenberg, Director General of Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has welcomed new government proposals aimed at increasing consumer protection and combating crime in the gambling market. The proposals, presented to the Legislative Council by the Ministry of Finance of the Regeringskansliet, include the requirement for written approval for gambling companies to telemarket their offerings.
Culinary Local 226 members at several prominent Strip properties are poised to finalize contract agreements with three major employers – MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Encore Resort – this week. Approximately 40,000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas are set to partake in ratification votes for five-year contracts, negotiated earlier this month, according to the union. Caesars