Making changes Responding to sharp criticism, online gambling operator 888 is removing some of its ads from the transport network in London. People questioned the messages that these marketing materials were spreading since the launch of the campaign a few weeks ago. found throughout tube stations and trains across the city An ad displayed on […]
Major fraud A grandmother in Australia will spend at least three years in prison after stealing AU$4m (US$2.6m) from a family business, using the money to fund her gambling addiction and to go on cruises. Meree Wilson pleaded guilty to the charges of theft and was sentenced by the County Court of Victoria. The 68-year-old […]
Rising share prices Good news has emerged for both residents of mainland China who like to gamble and casino operators in Macau after China’s government introduced favorable new travel permits. published new measures to ease border crossings The National Immigration Administration of the Peoples Republic of China on Sunday published new measures to ease border […]
No end in sight for Red Bull dominance Only six F1 weekends have been completed in 2024 out of a scheduled 24 but already it has an all-too familiar look. Red Bull continues to dominate, Mercedes continues to disappoint, while the rest squabble like rats in a sack for either second place or to be […]
The final piece of the puzzle While attempts to start development on Japan’s first-ever integrated resort (IR) have run into many roadblocks in recent years, plans are now ramping up. Two of the country’s banks have joined forces to provide the final $3.4bn in funding to the Osaka joint venture project between MGM Resorts International […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has joined a sprawling investigation into the possible laundering of proceeds from illegal bookmaking at Las Vegas casinos, the Nevada Current reports. Scott Sibella, above, has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act in connection to Wayne Nix, the bookie he allowed to gamble at the MGM Grand. […]
Mohegan Pennsylvania in the Poconos has opened a smoke-free gaming lounge in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming. The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge at Mohegan Pocono opened on Friday, April 24, 2024. The fully enclosed gaming space features 55 Aristocrat slot titles. Smoking isn’t permitted. (Image: Mohegan Pennsylvania) Mohegan, the commercial gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe in […]
Brought to justice Well-known horse trainer Mitchell Kerr failed to disclose over NZ$2m (US$1.2m) in gambling expenditure when declaring bankruptcy and will now serve five months in home detention. He bet on dog and horse races, with the actual losses reaching approximately NZ$950,000 (US$564,775). buried important information and misled officials The Christchurch District Court found […]
The Petersburg City Council on Wednesday evening announced The Cordish Companies as its casino development partner. The announcement surprised many, as the Virginia city had only recently completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) that seemingly began the competitive bidding process. A rendering of the Bally’s Corporation’s casino pitch for Petersburg, Va. City councilors in the […]
Nassau County officials will reconfigure a previously reached lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands pertaining to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY to help the gaming company procure one of three downstate casino licenses. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. The county will rework its Nassau Hub lease pact with Las Vegas Sands to assist the […]
