13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Ontario Online Gaming Begins with Toronto’s Rivalry Among First to Start
Monday is the start of a new era in Canadian Gaming. It’s the first day commercial gaming operators can launch their sports betting and iGaming apps in Ontario, Canada’s most-populous province. According to iGaming Ontario, 13 operators have been approved to launch...
Gaming Innovation Group Completes Acquisition of Sports Betting Platform Provider Sportnco
Gaming Innovation Group is solidifying its ownership of sports betting platform provider Sportnco. The two have completed the deal, as Sportnco continues to expand its online footprint. GiG has been actively pursuing different avenues of expansion over the past year. Last December,...
The Star Accused of Looking the Other Way as Suncity Laundered Millions
Star Entertainment has virtually no chance of walking away from the New South Wales inquiry unscathed. Already facing allegations of serious wrongdoing, a new revelation about its ties to Suncity Group and money laundering will damage the casino operator more. Star Entertainment...
Linq Bellman Elwood Hensey Fondly Remembered by Las Vegas Colleagues
A longtime bellman at Las Vegas’ The Linq Hotel + Experience was recalled in recent days for his friendship, kindness, and devotion to his job. Elwood Hensey, known by many work colleagues as “Fluffy,” passed away last month after a Las Vegas...
Codere Takeover by Shareholders Still Looking for Solid Ground
Gaming operator Codere released its latest financial health report last week. While there is still room for improvement, the last quarter of 2021 delivered a significant upswing in revenue. Spanish gaming operator Codere continues to undergo a transformation it began last year....
Nepal Shuts Down More Casinos Over Unpaid Fees
Nepal officials began shutting down properties in February over unpaid dues. The country has now added another three to that list. Meanwhile, the country is losing millions of dollars in expected revenue. The Nepalese Department of Tourism (DOT) stripped Rock International PVT, Happy...
Parkwest Casino 580 Baccarat Theft Plot Leads to California Jail Time, Restitution
A husband and wife will be spending about eight months in jail for a California theft scheme during baccarat games at Parkwest Casino 580. They also must pay back $507,600 in restitution. Following their release from incarceration, Eric Nguyen and Khanh “Tina”...
Stats Perform to Help Spain’s LaLiga, Police Target Match-Fixing in Sports
Many developed countries are stepping up the fight against match-fixing in sports. Spain is among them, and is now taking additional measures with the help of Stats Perform. As the stage is being set for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Spain...
Paraguay Lawmakers Bring to a Halt Slot Machine Expansion Following ‘Illegal’ Deal
The number of slot machines in Paraguay is likely to be cut significantly in the near future. The approval of a new bill by the government highlights "illegal" acts by the country's gaming regulator and restricts its power. Paraguay's gaming regulator, the...
Bob Baffert 90-Day Suspension Begins Monday After Kentucky Court Decision
Horse racing trainer Bob Baffert will begin serving his 90-day suspension handed down by Kentucky stewards on Monday. That’s because a state appellate court on Friday refused to issue a stay to the Hall of Fame trainer as he appeals his case...
