On Thursday, June 27, the Michigan Legislature finalized an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, earmarking $1.9 million to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions at the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). These new positions are crucial for expanding the MGCB’s regulatory capacity, particularly in internet gaming and sports
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View image in fullscreen Analysis Election betting scandal revealed the niche market of political gambling in UK Rob Davies Though the betting often interests few outside Westminster, leaders must be clear on where opportunity for impropriety really lies Until the past few weeks, online casinos and bookmakers have made handy villains for an under-pressure government.
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Nevada’s casino industry continues to chart a course towards another record-breaking year, buoyed by strong performance in May despite facing challenges in regional markets. Continued growth in Nevada casinos: While Nevada’s overall gaming revenue soared to a record $1.32 billion in May, with the Strip contributing significantly, analysts caution that this growth was largely fueled by major
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Intelligence and risk management technology company Kinectify has partnered with Microsoft to introduce new risk management services for tribal gaming. Deployed on Azure using the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty controls, the services allow sovereign nations full control over data. It enables sovereign nations, including Tribal Nations, to fully control the encryption of their data in transit, rest,
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It’s that time of year again, and we have your information for Las Vegas fireworks 2024! This year the 4th of July is on a Thursday, so hopefully you were able to stretch holiday over four days! So if you’re headed to Sin City for the long weekend, we’ve got the details on the best
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OKTO is excited to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking real-time cash-to-digital closed-loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move represents a significant step in OKTO’s mission to revolutionize payment experiences for both merchants and consumers around the globe. Transforming Payment Experiences in India With the launch of OKTO.CASH in India, online
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Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) have announced their intention to jointly apply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) following the expiration of a two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses, set to conclude on June 30. The initiative, named Cedar Crossing, marks a
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Bally Bet‘s launch in Massachusetts has been postponed to early July, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Originally set to go live this week, the sports betting app will now likely launch on Monday after obtaining its certificate of compliance. At Wednesday’s MGC meeting, Interim Chair Jordan Maynard noted that Bally Bet has “one
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Early Origins Like most other casino games, the history of blackjack is quite long. A few centuries long, in fact. The game we know as blackjack today has changed quite a lot from the original version. In other words, the very first version of blackjack was somewhat different to the modern one. However, it had
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Indonesia has taken decisive steps to curb online gambling activities by targeting internet lines connected to the Philippines and Cambodia. This move, initiated by the nation’s Communications and Informatics Ministry, aims to sever access to networks allegedly facilitating illegal online gaming within Indonesia. Under directives issued on June 21st, Indonesia’s NAP (Network Access Point) service
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Century Entertainment International Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed gaming investor, is preparing to launch its new VIP gaming business in Cambodia by early September, following a challenging financial year that ended on March 31, 2024. Strategic shift and operational update: Formerly known as Amax International and previously engaged in Macau’s junket industry, Century Entertainment recently terminated an agreement with its Chairman
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Prime Casino, an online casino operating since 2005, has announced a rebrand. The rebrand features a fresh, sleek design that seeks to enhance the user experience, “reflecting Prime Casino’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends.” The intuitive and user-friendly navigation makes accessing a wide variety of features seamless, “ensuring players can easily find their
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Even though the casino shut its doors in early April, the Tropicana gaming license is still valid. And in a move that may not seem to make sense on its surface, the owners of the property have asked for that license to be extended, even without a casino. Now, Clark County Commissioners have unanimously agreed
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