U.S. Casino Industry Set for Best Ever Year: Data Reveals Record-Breaking $13.6b Q2
The latest figures show an increase of nearly 500% on Q2 2020 when casino revenue was severely impacted by the global pandemic.
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Netmarble Acquires Casino App Company SpinX Games for $2.19B
South Korean gaming developer Netmarble Corporation has announced that it has agreed to purchase 100% of Hong Kong-based social casino gaming company SPinX Games for $2.19B (₩2.5T).
Nevada Gaming Control Board Announces All Las Vegas Casino Workers Must Wear Face Coverings From July 22nd
In a press release issued yesterday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced that all employees at licensed casinos in Clark County must wear face coverings when working in public spaces.
Ontario Regulator Sets Minimum Spin Speed & Bans Slots Auto-Play
Changes include: a ban on "auto-play" options, and slots will be required to have a minimum spin duration of 2.5 seconds
Washington Moves One Step Closer to Sports Betting as Governor Signs Compacts with 16 Tribal Casinos
The legislation allows for betting on professional, collegiate, and Olympic sports along with esports tournaments and events
Detroit Casinos Generate $108.1M During 21 Days of Operation in Month of June
The city's three casinos generated aggregate revenue of $108.1M for the month of June.
Planet Hollywood set to Close its Poker Room on July 11th
Planet Hollywood's poker room will close permanently on July 11th, 2021.
Nevada Sets All Time Record as Gaming Revenue Tops $1.2B for Month of May
The latest monthly revenue report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board has revealed that the state's casinos set an all-time record by collecting $1.23B in gaming revenue during the month of May.
Belgian Gaming Commission Adds Four Online Casinos to Blacklist
According to the latest published blacklist, the Belgian Gaming Commission has added another four domains to the list of unlicensed online gambling websites that are banned from the country.
BetMGM Faces $3.2M Lawsuit After Refusing to Pay Out Winnings Due to Online Glitch
A BetMGM Casino player based in Michigan has filed a lawsuit claiming that the operator has refused to pay out $3,188,616.42 in winnings following a five-day lucky streak in March of this year.
UK Government Increases Online Gambling Operator Fees by 55% — Land-based Operator Fees to Rise by 15%
The UK Gambling Commission has today announced that fees for gambling operators will rise by 55% marking the first rise since 2017. The increased fees are in response to the rising costs of regulation and will help the Gambling Commission respond to new risks and technological developments in the industry.
Rhode Island Gambling Deal with Bally’s and IGT Extended by 20 Years
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed into law an extension to the current gambling deal with International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally's Corporation that will see the two companies run Rhode Island's gambling operations for the next 20 years.