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NagaWorld Employees Arrest by Cambodians Damage Company Reputation: Opinion
Cambodian police arrested 15 protesting workers this week at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, according to Chinese news reports. The move could have a negative impact on the nation’s largest casino and its operating company. Among those detained was Chhim Sithar, president of...
Powerball’s Wednesday Jackpot Jumps to $630M, as Ticket Sales Increase Nationwide
For the third time in less than a year, the Powerball jackpot has grown past $600 million. Officials with the multi-state lottery game announced Wednesday morning that the top prize for the next drawing, occurring Wednesday night, would be $630 million. The...
Playtech Gives JKO More Time to Make Binding Purchase Bid
Former Formula 1 team leader Eddie Jordan has been given a little breathing room. His attempt to purchase gaming company Playtech through JKO Play Ltd. will be allowed more time to submit a bid. Playtech expected JKO, the company created by Jordan,...
Maltese Woman Admits She Scammed Lotto Booth Boss to Go Gambling
A Maltese woman appeared before a judge this week, accused of pilfering from her employer. She allegedly embezzled almost €7,000 (US$7,930) to feed her gambling habit. Joanne Borg allegedly couldn't help herself. The 33-year-old was working at a lotto booth. She allegedly...
Macau May Become Proving Ground for China’s Digital Yuan
The year 2022 is going to bring about a number of changes to Macau's gambling industry. One of the most notable could be the inclusion of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. The new year is going to bring...
Full House to Drop Indiana Casino Lawsuits, Churchill Downs to Proceed in Terre Haute
Full House Resorts notified Indiana Gaming Commission officials on Tuesday it would drop its legal challenges regarding the casino license for Terre Haute. It's a move that clears what is likely the last obstacle for the west central Indiana city to get...
Sycuan Casino Workers Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis Patient, San Diego Officials Say
Health officials in the San Diego area say someone recently diagnosed with tuberculosis may have exposed workers and players at the Sycuan Casino Resort to the infectious disease. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency revealed Monday that the individual...
New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Rings in the New Year with a Workers Strike
SkyCity Hamilton in New Zealand greeted 2022 with a departure of its employees. Workers at the casino launched a strike on December 31 in a bid to find pay equality. SkyCity Hamilton employees made history this year. They became the first to...
Ending Imperial Pacific’s Control Over Saipan’s Casino Market Called Unconstitutional
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) continues to hold onto its monopoly of Saipan's casino market through the Imperial Palace casino. It might continue, as one high-ranking official now asserts that removing that control would be unconstitutional. It wasn't too long ago that Andrew...
Macau to See 80% Drop in Tax Revenue as Junkets Exit
With casino junkets possibly looking at the end of their run in Macau, the revenue they once provided will be dramatically reduced. The government anticipates an almost 80% loss from the segment in fiscal year 2022. Junkets have been a regular part...
