Masked Trio Stole $250K From Florida Casino Visitors
Police are looking for a masked trip that stole about $250k from a couple after visiting a Florida casino this past weekend.
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Minnesota Brothers Sentenced For Playing Slots For TikTok Fans
Two brothers, Blake C. Fitzgerald and Christopher J.L. Mattison, have been sentenced for playing slots for fans on TikTok.
ESPN Launches New Campaign to Promote Responsible Gaming Habits
ESPN has announced a new campaign to promote responsible gaming in the US. The campaign features two creative segments that discuss what responsible gaming means. It is part of a more significant effort to combat the rise in problem gambling.
Elk Studios Blends Colorful Tropics and Ice in Tropicool 4 Slot
The six-reel slot features 46,656 ways to win alongside bonus features like Big Symbols, Flaming Wild, Elmo Drop, and Toucan Multiplier.
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Macau Tourist Arrivals Hit New Single Day Post-Pandemic High of 219,000
Macau achieved this milestone on the third day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, surpassing the previous record set on the same day in 2024.
Two Men Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Fake Casino Ponzi Scheme
Two men, one based in Utah and the other in California, have been charged in a Ponzi scheme related to a fake Mexican casino.
Iowa Legislator Reveals Senate Shuts Down Casino Moratorium Bill On Thursday
Iowa Casino Moratorium Bill is Dead
Ohio Governor Renews Push to Double Sports Betting Tax Rate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he will again push to double the tax rate on sports betting operators after successfully doubling it in 2023. He cites aggressive sportsbook tactics that lead to more significant losses for Ohio bettors as the driving reason for the change.
California Casino Shooting Suspect Later Committed Suicide
An unnamed suspect has committed suicide after allegedly shooting an unnamed victim at Tachi Palace Casino Resort in California.
Industry News
Iowa Legislator Reveals Senate Shuts Down Casino Moratorium Bill On Thursday
Iowa Casino Moratorium Bill is Dead
Mavericks Owner, Casino Tycoon at the Center of Luka Doncic Trade?
Doncic Traded to the Lakers
Indiana Legislature Stops Plans to Relocate Casino to New Haven
Rising Sun Casino Will Not Relocate
Financial News
Michigan Retail and Online Casinos Help Drive Record-Setting Year
Michigan Posts Record Year for Gaming
New Jersey Online Casinos Set Record, Retail Gaming Regains Lead
NJ Online Casinos Set Another Record
Hard Rock in Bristol, VA Sets Monthly Record Immediately After Big Move
Hard Rock Bristol Sets New Records
Legal News
Masked Trio Stole $250K From Florida Casino Visitors
Police are looking for a masked trip that stole about $250k from a couple after visiting a Florida casino this past weekend.
Minnesota Brothers Sentenced For Playing Slots For TikTok Fans
Two brothers, Blake C. Fitzgerald and Christopher J.L. Mattison, have been sentenced for playing slots for fans on TikTok.
Two Men Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Fake Casino Ponzi Scheme
Two men, one based in Utah and the other in California, have been charged in a Ponzi scheme related to a fake Mexican casino.
Las Vegas News
Nevada Gaming Revenue Surpasses $15.6 Billion While Strip Revenue Falls 1%
Casinos in downtown Las Vegas, Reno, and unincorporated areas in Clark County contributed significantly to the record-breaking revenue.
MGM Resorts to Pay $45 Million in Data Breach Lawsuit Settlement
The suit accuses MGM of not applying data-security measures, resulting in hackers gaining access to client information and a ransomware attack.
The Wizard of Oz to be Adapted into a High-Tech Vegas Sphere Version
The vision to recreate The Wizard of Oz into an immersive sphere experience will reportedly cost $80 million and could start showing in May.
World News
Elk Studios Blends Colorful Tropics and Ice in Tropicool 4 Slot
The six-reel slot features 46,656 ways to win alongside bonus features like Big Symbols, Flaming Wild, Elmo Drop, and Toucan Multiplier.
Macau Tourist Arrivals Hit New Single Day Post-Pandemic High of 219,000
Macau achieved this milestone on the third day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, surpassing the previous record set on the same day in 2024.
PAGCOR Closes Loss-Making Casinos in Cebu and Davao del Norte
Casino Filipino Talisay and Casino Filipino Grand Regal reported a collective loss of PHP86.49 million (US$1.48 million) in the 2024 financial year.
Sports Betting
ESPN Launches New Campaign to Promote Responsible Gaming Habits
ESPN has announced a new campaign to promote responsible gaming in the US. The campaign features two creative segments that discuss what responsible gaming means. It is part of a more significant effort to combat the rise in problem gambling.
Ohio Governor Renews Push to Double Sports Betting Tax Rate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he will again push to double the tax rate on sports betting operators after successfully doubling it in 2023. He cites aggressive sportsbook tactics that lead to more significant losses for Ohio bettors as the driving reason for the change.
Mississippi Online Sports Betting House Bill Gaining Momentum
House Bill 1302 passed the House Gaming Committee this week. The bill, which has been nicknamed the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, would allow online sportsbooks to operate in the state. Most of the tax revenue generated would help fund road and bridge repair.
Esports
NODWIN Gaming Acquires StarLadder For $5.5 Million
NODWIN Gaming has acquired StarLadder, an esports tournament organizer.
Riot Games to Launch League of Legends Game Changers Program
Riot Game has announced its launching of a League of Legends Game changers program, which will start in April.
Ghost Gaming Returns to Counter-Strike, Announces Women’s Roster
Ghost Gaming has announced its women’s roster for competitive Counter-Strike play.
Responsible Gambling News
NCAA President Issues Plea for More Sports Betting Regulations
NCAA President Charlie Baker appeared at a US Senate hearing to request increased federal sports betting regulations to protect athletes' mental health. Baker cited a rise in the harassment of college athletes as a reason for increased regulations nationwide.
New Jersey Proposal Would Ease Penalties for Underage Gambling
A recently proposed bill in the New Jersey Assembly takes a unique approach to underage gambling. It lowers fines and removes the threat of jail time. All revenue generated from fines would be used to support the state’s problem gambling programs.
AGA Updates Responsible Betting Campaign to Include Harassment
The American Gaming Association has updated its “bet responsibly” campaign to tackle the issue of athlete harassment, which continues to rise across the US. The AGA hopes the campaign will help protect athletes as well as avoid heavy-handed regulations.
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