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Following major complications in the way it operates, Crown Resorts is finally reopening the doors to its VIP casino located in its A$2.2 billion, $1.6 billion integrated resort. Crown Sydney was scheduled to open and begin operations in December 2020. Delays have been reported due to investigations by authorities in several states of Australia. Crown Sydney VIP Casino, the … [Read more...] about Crown Sydney VIP Casino is finally back in business and opening its doors to customers

After serving 1 and a half years out of 6, Malachy McNulty gets out of prison and lands a teaching job again at Tendall College Carlow, a school not far from St Francis College (a school he used to run). He was convicted because he forged between 2017 and 2019, several times the signature of Father Paddy Byrne (the co-chair of the school board), stole 100,000 euros to play at … [Read more...] about Malachy McNulty, a recently released gambling addict, gets a teaching job

BetMGM is a gaming operator known for its incredible adaptability. In keeping with its expansion strategy, the operator recently entered into a collaboration with live game producer Evolution. As part of this collaboration, Evolution was to help BetMGM set up a live gaming studio with live dealers, which was a success. This collaboration is a testament to Evolution Gaming's … [Read more...] about BetMGM and Evolution agree to open new studio in Michigan State

On 22 June 2022, Hard Rock International and the GEK TERNA Group celebrated the start of their partnership with an event in Athens. The two parties officially announced the start of a collaboration to build and operate a hotel complex and an integrated casino. The infrastructure is located in the heart of the iconic Riviera area and is part of the development "The … [Read more...] about Hard Rock International and GEK TERNA Group collaborate to create a luxury resort and casino

The heads of three UK-based gambling companies (Bet365, Entain and Flutter) reveal the minutes of a private meeting held in October 2021, between them and the UK tax authorities. Unhappy that the three operators disclosed what was said at the meeting, the authorities consider it a hypocritical move. For their part, the three companies want to use lobbying to defend their … [Read more...] about Three gambling operators reveal the minutes of a tenuous private meeting between them

An Australian woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling money from her employer to indulge her gambling addiction. Although she had a child of her own, Linda Trison repeatedly stole money to support a lifestyle of gambling addiction. However, this sick addiction was never mentioned as the reason that led to the commission of all the crimes she was accused … [Read more...] about She embezzles money from her employers to satisfy her passion for gambling: 6 years in prison

Gaming company Maverick Gaming is suing the State of Washington for violating the principles of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). IGRA is a law that combats tribal discrimination in the regulation of gambling. After finding that the state of Washington only favors tribes from that part of the state, the company decided to take the case to Columbia Court. Maverick also … [Read more...] about Maverick Gaming files suit against Washington State

A few days ago, Flutter Entertainment announced the acquisition of the oldest video game company in Italy called Sisal. The acquisition was made for a large sum of money and will allow the gaming operator to strengthen its position as a global leader in the regulated gaming markets. Flutter made the purchase from CVC Capital Partners Fund VI, which is expected to be completed … [Read more...] about Flutter Entertainment acquires Sisal

The news came down on January 5th. All civil flights carrying international travelers are banned in Macau until January 23rd. This measure follows the discovery of three positive cases of the Omicron variant and aims to contain a possible spread. But for the casinos, which have just completed a year of underperformance, this is a restriction they could have done without. New … [Read more...] about Macau bans international air travelers

For two decades now, on the occasion of the National Day, the Chinese government has been granting all its inhabitants a week off called Golden Week. These few days off are usually a great opportunity for people to travel and have fun in Macau casinos for example. This year, it seems that things are not going to be as usual, as the government has reported new cases of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about New restrictions for Macau casinos