Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially been endorsed as Thailand’s new prime minister, following a formal endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Sunday. The 37-year-old leader, the youngest prime minister in the country’s history, was voted in by the Thai parliament just two days after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was removed from office by the Constitutional Court.
Month: August 2024
In a significant and unexpected development within the competitive casino industry of Singapore, Andrew MacDonald, the Chief Casino Officer at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), has been officially banned from entering the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS). This decision was formalized through a Persona Non-Grata (PNG) notice, effectively isolating MacDonald from any interaction with MBS’s integrated resort, including its hotel,
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has unveiled the gaming revenue figures for July 2024, revealing a robust performance across the state’s casino and sports wagering sectors. The report indicates that the three major casinos—Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield (MGM), and Encore Boston Harbor (EBH)—collectively generated approximately $99.47 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). The Commission’s latest revenue report highlighted the debut of
As Nebraska navigates the new terrain of legalized casinos, the spotlight on gambling within the state intensifies, especially with the sports and entertainment industry booming nationwide. However, some local lawmakers are signaling a need to slow down the expansion, particularly with online sports betting. Debate intensifies amid property tax discussions: During a critical session aimed at reducing property
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed discontinuation of Casino Cosmopol, Sweden’s state-owned land-based casino. The government’s decision to potentially shut down the business by January 2026, citing unprofitability and a failure to fulfill its initial purpose, is feared to lead to unintended consequences, including a potential rise in illegal gambling activities across
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UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has released a new slot inspired by 80’s cult classic The Lost Boys. The title features a bonus game, cash features and a new jackpot mechanic while paying homage to the popular movie. Against an eerie backdrop of the Santa Carla amusement park, the film’s iconic characters occupy the 5×3
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Online casino and sportsbook Stake announced that it has been granted a casino and a sportsbook license in Peru, enabling it to launch stake.pe. According to Stake, this addition marks an “exciting step forward” in Stake’s strategic expansion into the Latin American and regulated markets. “Building on its foray into Colombia, the news highlights Stake’s
A group of 13 Nebraska state senators is taking a firm stand against the legalization of mobile gambling, arguing that the risks far outweigh the benefits, particularly as the state debates further measures to reduce property taxes. Nebraska, one of 24 states that has yet to legalize online sports betting, recently allowed land-based casinos to
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched its latest slot release, Scourge of Rome. The title heads back to 218 BC to witness one of history’s greatest military campaigns and the near-decimation of the Roman Empire, the company said of its theme. Hannibal Barca is one of history’s most notable generals. Known for giving the
New Jersey’s gaming industry saw a notable 8.2% increase in total gaming revenue for July 2024, reaching $547.8 million, according to the latest figures released by the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement. This marks the highest level of total gaming revenue for July in over a decade, largely driven by near-record internet gaming wins and robust
The Macau government reported a significant increase in gaming tax revenue for the first seven months of 2024, highlighting the region’s strong economic rebound. The income from gaming taxes surged by nearly 58% year-on-year, reaching MOP51.6 billion ($6.4 billion) as the Special Administrative Region (SAR) continued its post-COVID recovery. Macau’s Gaming Tax Revenue Boost The
Much to the horror of thousands of Australian gamblers, the government officially passed a bill outlawing the use of credit cards for any form of online gambling activity, effective immediately. In Australia, this mostly means gambling online at sportsbooks and lotteries, as online casino gambling is not yet allowed in the country. Despite some controversy,
Aug 19, 2024 4 min read Australian superstar Michael “imluckbox” Addamo helped himself to an $87,884 payday this weekend by triumphing in the WCOOP Boot Camp edition of the $5,200 No-Limit Hold’em Titans Event at PokerStars. The United Kingdom-based high-stakes guru came out on top of a 50-strong crowd and raked in the largest slice
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Aug 18, 2024 3 min read Robbi Jade Lew will make a reality TV appearance Monday night on the new USA Network show, The Anonymous, a competition in which the players compete to potentially win up to $100,000. The Los Angeles poker player is one of 12 contestants competing on the reality game show. She
New Jersey’s gaming sector experienced an 8.2% increase in total gaming revenue in July 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. The overall revenue for July reached $547.8 million, driven by robust internet gaming and sports betting performances. However, traditional brick-and-mortar casino earnings continued to lag,