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Macau Kills Gambling: Stops China High Stakes Junkets
Macau's gaming regulator has ordered junket operators in the world's largest gambling hub to stop offering credit to customers, according to brokerage firm Bernstein.
Chicago Sports Betting to Tack on Another 2 Percent
Illinois has a 15% tax rate on sports betting, Cook County imposes a 2% rate and now the city of Chicago wants to tack on another 2%.
Lawmaker: 4 Atlantic City Casinos May Close Without Tax Aid
Four of Atlantic City’s nine casinos are in danger of closing if the state does not pass a bill giving tax breaks to the casinos, New Jersey’s outgoing state Senate president said Monday.
Tips To Enhance Your Strength In Online Casinos
Online casinos have changed the world of gambling. With the help of technology and the fast-growing internet in almost every household, people can just sit on their comfortable chairs and log in to online casino sites, play games and win amazing rewards. The web-based casino has many new types of games that are much more exciting and intriguing.
Las Vegas Sands Files Suit in Latest Development Involving Florida Gambling Expansion Saga
The Las Vegas Sands has filed suit against a lobbying group representing the Seminoles in Florida. The suit, filed in Leon County on Wednesday, claims a “tortious interference with business relationships.”
Will Online Casinos Continue to Grow in Post Pandemic
In early 2020, during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, many industries all over the world had been forced to temporarily or permanently close due to lockdowns. That greatly affected the economy and caused great loss not just for businessmen but also among workers.
Pari-Mutuels in Florida Urge Appeals Court to Reject Seminoles' Motion for a Stay in Sports Betting Case
West Flagler Associates, parent company of Magic City Casino, submitted its official response to the Seminole Tribe’s emergency motion for a stay in its Florida mobile sports betting case claiming the “irreparable harm” cited by the Seminole Tribe is self-inflicted. West Flagler Associates noted that the Seminoles continue to take mobile bets even after a federal judge ordered them not to.
The End of Macau as We Know It?
The world's largest casino hub may be no more following a series of arrests over the weekend that demonstrate China's crackdown on gambling enterprises tied to the mainland.
What Are the Most Popular Slots in the US?
Slots games have been hugely popular in recent years, with online casinos bringing them closer to millions of players. Yet, the list of the most popular games of this type varies in different parts of the world. The growing trend for American states to introduce online casinos means that now is a good moment to consider which slots are most popular in the US and why this is the case.
$224,000 Jackpot at Seminole Classic Casino Win Follows $1 Million Jackpot Hit in California Casino
A lucky guests scored almost a quarter of a million dollars today on a slot machine at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood Fla.
Report: VIP Gaming Rooms in Macau Shuttered Following Arrests
Embattled gambling operator Suncity Group Holdings has closed all VIP gaming rooms in Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, after the company’s chairman was arrested, according to Reuters.
Nevada Casinos Match 8-months Mark for $1B in House Winnings
Nevada casinos matched a record streak of eight straight months of $1 billion or more in house winnings in October, showing that hospitality and tourism have returned to pre-pandemic levels in a state dependent on gambling revenues.
Mohegan Gaming Finalizes Financing for South Korea Project
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the corporation that owns the Mohegan Tribe's various gambling enterprises, announced Monday it has completed the $1.5 billion in financing needed to develop the first stage of a casino and entertainment resort in South Korea.
Can I Bet Sports on FOX Bet Online From Alabama
While you may see advertisements and news stories about FOX Bet (the soon-to-launch betting app from Fox Sports and the Stars Group), betting on this app or website is prohibited from the state of Alabama.
Judge Denies Seminole Tribe’s Stay on Gambling Expansion
A federal district judge rejected a stay requested by the Seminole Tribe of Florida late Wednesday after an earlier ruling blocked the tribe’s deal with the state to expand gambling and online sports betting statewide.
Facade is Rosy Again: Can Bally’s Casino’s Future Be, Too?
Perhaps nothing symbolized the spotty performance of Bally’s casino in Atlantic City in recent years better than the mismatched replacement windows in its glass facade, spots of blue that stood out amid the rest of the rose-colored glass.
Study: Slot Players Don't Notice Return-To-Player Ratio
A recent study by researchers at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) came to a startling conclusion, which many feel could shake up the casino world –in terms of game mechanics, house edges, and even marketing.
FL Sports Betting Fiasco: Wallach Asks "Where Were the Gambling and Legal Experts?"
Florida-based gaming attorney Daniel Wallach was right on the money in regard to the contentious Florida sports betting outcome. "Wasn't even close".
Are Online Casinos Legal In Japan?
If you are considering using an online casino while in Japan and wondering about the legality of doing so, well, you are not alone. It’s a common query and one that has no clear-cut answer, but let us attempt to assist you nonetheless.
Positive Growth Demonstrates The Need to Invest in AC
The Division of Gaming Enforcement in New Jersey released blockbuster revenue numbers for the 3rd Quarter of 2021 for Atlantic City. Huge news as we work to put the pandemic behind us.
Which Maryland Casinos Will Offer Sports Betting?
On Thursday November 18, 2021 it was revealed that five Maryland casinos have been granted permission to offer sports betting with actual bets to be accepted some time after the start of the MLB season in 2022 and perhaps prior to the NBA Playoffs.
UK Casino Sites On the Rise
It’s safe to say that during the last year and a half online casino games have become rather popular in the UK.
How To Play European Roulette Like A Pro And Win
If you want to play roulette, you must first choose a variant. This traditional table game has three basic variants: European, American, and French.
Hashing It Out With Kal Suurkask of TAAL
While #TAAL works with many industries, the gambling and gaming space is an area that is primed to benefit from the infrastructure services that TAAL can provide.
New Jersey Eyes Financial Break for Atlantic City Casinos
New Jersey lawmakers are proposing financial relief for Atlantic City’s casinos to help them continue to recover from the coronavirus pandemic by exempting two of the industry’s fastest-growing revenue streams from calculations on how much the casinos should pay the city.
Tips To Increase Your Wins In Blackjack
Sitting down for the first time at a blackjack table, being online or not, can be an intimidating experience. Due to the nature of the game itself, there is a high pressure to make the right decisions, as each move will influence the other players' subsequent actions.
Slot Players Claim Casino Refusing to Pay Jackpots
A Pennsylvania woman is suing the manufacturer of a popular online slots game, claiming it wrongly refused to pay her a $100,000 jackpot due to "a bug" in the product.
Arkansas State Panel to Consider Legalizing Mobile Sports Betting
The Arkansas Racing Commission plans to consider a rule change next week that would legalize mobile sports betting in the state, according to Arkansas Online.
Ocean Casino Resort Announces Partnership With Interactive Gaming and Sports Betting Company Elys Game Technology
“We are excited to partner with USBookmaking to capitalize on their expertise, offering a best-in-class experience,” said Bill Callahan, Interim Chief Executive Officer for Ocean Casino Resort. “As Ocean continues to strengthen its position within Atlantic City, the addition of a renowned organization such as USBookmaking should only serve to bolster our land-based wagering product.”
U.S. Casinos Have Best Quarter Ever, Fueled by Online and Sports Bets
The nation's commercial casinos won nearly $14 billion in the third quarter of this year, marking the industry's best quarter ever, and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020, according to figures released Tuesday.
