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Singapore’s New Gaming Regulator Has Officially Taken Over
Just weeks after Singapore finalized its new gambling regime, the country's unified Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has taken over. The agency officially launched yesterday with a ceremony that passed control to it from the former Casino Regulatory Authority. The inauguration highlights Singapore's...
Crown Melbourne Casino Could Ban Indoor Smoking
Crown Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, is the only casino in the country where indoor smoking is still permitted. However, if lawmakers approve new legislation, that could soon change, and the Crown Resorts casino would become entirely smoke-free. Australia began eliminating smoking in...
New York Downstate Casino Applicants May Face Lengthy Licensing Process
The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga kicked off Tuesday with a star-studded panel discussing the casino licenses slated for downstate New York. The state has three licenses available for New York City and the surrounding areas, and the competition is expected...
Las Vegas Strip Driver in Deadly Accident Reportedly Was in Jail Hours Earlier
The woman arrested for a fatal car crash on the Las Vegas Strip last week reportedly had just been released from prison before the collision. She was jailed for a prior assault conviction. Jamara Williams, 38, of Las Vegas, was incarcerated for...
New York Illegal Gambling Joints Linked to ‘Mafia’ Lead to Arrests, Feds Reveal
Illicit gambling operations were run for years out of New York-based front businesses, indictments unsealed on Tuesday revealed. Nine reputed members or associates of the Genovese and Bonanno crime families were indicted for the lucrative schemes. In total, eight defendants were arrested...
Online Gaming’s GAN Ltd. Has Mixed Results in Latest Financial Report
There have been mixed results in the gaming industry for the second quarter of the year, and GAN Limited has added its name to that list. The online gaming software provider purchased iGaming and online sports betting operator Coolbet two years ago...
Euromillions Lottery Multimillionaire is Spanish Baker, Disappears to Celebrate
A massive lottery win, like the recent $1.33-billion Mega Millions prize, is inarguably a life-changing experience. Winners will take different approaches to the sudden windfall, like the Spanish baker who won €131 million (US$133.3 million) and disappeared shortly after. Watching the dough...
Florida Arcade Robber Was Pepper Sprayed, Tackled, Restrained
An employee and guest at the 777 Arcade in Fort Myers, Fla. successfully sprang into action on Thursday. A woman allegedly threatened to shoot up the gaming arcade if she was not given money. The employee quickly took out some pepper spray....
Bali Police Raid Alleged Gambling Den, Only To Find Perps Were Warned
Bali police moved in to bust a suspected online gambling operation at a hotel this past weekend. However, they found only the remnants, leading them to believe someone tipped off the perpetrators that officers were on their way. The raid took place...
Pragmatic Play Extends Global Reach in the UK and Brazil
B2B gaming provider Pragmatic Play is extending its reach to new territories. Thanks to existing and new partnerships, it will soon find more exposure in the UK, Ireland, and Brazil. Pragmatic Play has a solid presence in the global iGaming space already,...