A newly released report from multiple Singapore agencies has drawn attention to the casino industry as one of the sectors at medium-high risk for potential exploitation in environmental crime money laundering. Although specific cases have not been identified, the report’s findings offer valuable insights into the risk landscape within the sector. Insights from the National
Month: May 2024
In a landmark decision following the Switzerland casino industry’s delegate meeting on May 22, the Swiss Federal Council has unveiled new regulations for casino licenses, set to commence in January 2025. These licenses will be granted for 20 years, introducing new casinos and reinforcing industry standards. New Casinos in Prilly and Winterthur As part of
Woe, cowboy! It’s time to take a look at the Buffalo Sunset online slot from GameArt, with 5 reels and 243 paylines! This medium volatility game has buffalo of course, along with many other wild animals of the plains like marmot, wolf, and lynx! They fill the reels along with Multipliers and Wild symbols, and
Twitch is enforcing stricter content regulations concerning gambling-related streams. Announced on May 21st, the popular live-streaming platform’s latest measures are part of a broader effort to safeguard users and comply with regulatory standards. The newly introduced content-filtering features include blocking gambling-related streams for site visitors who are not logged in. Alongside gambling, sexual themes are the only
May 30, 2024 Mistakes are made by every poker player from time to time. But one mystery player during Thursday’s Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game made an avoidable blunder that cost him over $540,000. The player in question is known only as “Thomas.” He showed up to play during the third $1 million buy-in
State Senator Jessica Ramos of Queens, New York, has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing debate over a proposed casino project in her district. In a move that has reverberated through political circles, Senator Ramos has firmly rejected the proposal, setting the stage for a contentious battle over the future of economic development
The Government of Madrid has announced a significant reduction in the number of land-based betting shops within the Spanish autonomous community, with a reported 60% decrease since 2019. The number of betting shops has dropped from 160 in that year to just 64 currently. Additionally, gambling saloons have seen a decreasing trend of 8%. During
An Overview of Roulette Roulette is a great casino game to play because it’s quick, easy to understand and can have decent payouts. It uses a wheel that has numbered pockets. The dealer spins this wheel and drops a ball onto it. When playing roulette, you’re betting on which of the numbered pockets the ball
Hard Rock recently confirmed the closure of Mirage Las Vegas, and that they would layoff the 3,000 plus Mirage employees when the resort closes in July. That’s not great news to the families who depend on those jobs, especially after the company had stated the hotel would not shut down during the transition. Now a
The Philippines’ newest integrated resort, Solaire Resort North, was inaugurated on Saturday in Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City. Owned and operated by Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (BRC), Solaire Resort North represents a $1 billion investment. BRC chair and CEO Enrique Razon Jr. noted that the resort is designed to elevate the “entertainment experience” in Quezon City. “We envision Solaire
May 29, 2024 Earlier this month, thanks to an unfavorable city vote, Doug Polk was unsuccessful in his bid to open a massive poker room in a town near Dallas. But his team of investors, including poker vloggers Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen, are back and ready to take over what will soon become the
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced the groundbreaking launch of WSOP Online, an innovative real-money poker platform. This historic move integrates player pools from Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey into a single network, marking the first instance of liquidity pooling across three U.S. jurisdictions. WSOP and Caesars unveil WSOP
Swintt, the EGR award-winning software provider renowned for its classically-themed Premium releases and cutting-edge Select slots, has proudly announced its approval to operate in Ontario. This approval means Swintt’s complete portfolio of games will be accessible on AGCO-licensed platforms, bringing their innovative content to Canadian players for the very first time. Swintt’s Expansion into Regulated
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a complete ban on gambling games and bookmakers’ advertising. The measure will be valid until the adoption of a new law combatting gambling addiction, which is currently being considered by the Ukrainian parliament. According to the announcement, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted amendments to the “Some issues
We have a look at some of the renovations at Rio Las Vegas inside and out! Plus, major makeovers at Venetian and El Cortez , changes at Paris Las Vegas and big plans for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! [embedded content] Las Vegas is a city of change, and this week we have some big changes
May 28, 2024 More than 27,000 people were tuned in Tuesday night to watch Tom Dwan run into a seven-figure bad beat during the first night of the Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game. Seven players showed up at Hustler Casino in Los Angeles with $1 million in cash to play some no-limit Texas hold’em
Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group is enhancing its data-driven personalization approach by extending its collaboration with Optimove. Utilizing its proprietary platform technology and sophisticated data warehouse, ComeOn Group aims to deliver a highly tailored content strategy, enhancing the player experience for its entertainment audiences. The expansion includes the integration of Opti-X, Optimove’s Digital Experience Platform
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has formally submitted its statement to the Ministry of Finance regarding the memorandum titled “A new ban on gambling on credit,” which proposes a ban on the use of credit cards for gambling. BOS has firmly rejected this proposal, citing significant negative consequences for channelization. Gustaf Hoffstedt,
In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the significance of the Isle of Man license and the opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs in the online gaming space. In the digital age, where online gaming has become a thriving industry, the Isle of Man is well-regarded with its gaming license. Renowned for
There is always fresh renovation work happening in Sin City. One exciting change is currently happening at Paris Las Vegas, where the resort is seeing the addition of balconies for some of their rooms. This is actually part of the Horseshoe renovation work, as they old Jubilee tower that was part of Bally’s has been
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