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Macau Casino Operators Face Trouble If Proven a Threat to “National Security”
A Macau legislative committee continues to review the framework of the city's updated gambling laws. While there haven't been any glaring issues so far, language about "national security" is causing confusion. Macau's Legislative Assembly approved the city's new gambling law reforms when...
Northern Quest Casino Ticket May Offer Clues in Washington State Mysterious Death
A Northern Quest Resort & Casino 25-cent cash-out ticket may help investigators explain the death of a woman found earlier this month along Washington State railroad tracks. Her corpse was discovered on Feb. 5, less than 12 hours after she was at...
Las Vegas Strip Murder Defendants Could Face Execution for New Year’s Eve Crimes
Two California men arrested for murders on New Year’s Eve and other Las Vegas crimes could face the death penalty if convicted, published reports reveal. The duo both pled not guilty earlier this week to multiple charges. The defendants, Jordan Ruby, 18,...
Online Gambling Continues to Gain Ground in Australia
Australians are making a move toward online gambling and betting. A new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority shows a slight uptick in the amount of online related traffic. Australia's Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has distributed a report...
Blackstone’s End Game for Crown Resorts Could Be Liquidation
Crown Resorts' board of directors has accepted the $6.3-billion purchase bid from Blackstone Group. Now, rumors are spreading that the investment firm may choose to liquidate all of the Australian casino operator's assets. Blackstone Group has increased its interest in the global...
Hotel Oasis Casino Reopening in West Bank Causes Mixed Reactions
For almost 20 years, the casino at Hotel Oasis in the West Bank has kept its doors closed. The Jericho casino could soon reopen, but not everyone is happy about it. Hotel Oasis sits in the hotly-contested West Bank, an area that...
UK Gambling Commission Updates Guidance for Operators, Reports Online Revenue
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) wants to provide greater stability and uniformity with regard to how gaming operators present their terms and conditions. Accordingly, it has created new guidance to enhance fairness and transparency in the industry. It's an established fact that...
Kindred Subsidiary Faces $140K Daily Fine If It Doesn’t Leave Norway
Kindred has been given an ultimatum in Norway. Its Trannel International gaming subsidiary either needs to leave the country or face increasing fines until it does. Lottstift, Norway's gambling regulator, is laying down the law. It is accusing Kindred subsidiary Trannel International,...
Hong Kong Social Media Influencer Arrested On Illegal Gambling Charges
Hong Kong police have arrested a popular influencer for gambling online and promoting an online sportsbook. She faces up to seven years in jail and a fine but is currently out on bail. If you're a popular social media influencer with a...
California Tribal Gaming Group Supports Mobile Sports Betting Measure for ’22 Ballot
California tribal gaming leaders have officially endorsed a second sports betting measure that proponents want to put before voters later this year. The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announced Tuesday that its members backed “The Age-Verified Tribal Online and In-Person Sports...
