In upstate New York and more than 4,200 people have reportedly been told that they are to be made officially redundant as a result of the ongoing coronavirus-related shutdowns of the eastern state’s four large casino resorts. According to a Monday report from the local Times Herald-Record newspaper, Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady, Tioga Downs
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The document introduces comprehensive regulation of the gambling market and an exhaustive list of permitted activities in the sphere of gambling. The slot machine rooms may only be installed in hotels that have three, four or five stars. Residents of the aggressor state are not allowed to have gambling business in Ukraine. According to the
In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that it remains keen on spending approximately $1.4 billion on its three-tier ‘master plan’ for the state of Queensland. According to a Sunday report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Sydney-listed firm revealed the stance despite failing to secure a desired 30-year
Dame Rosie Winterton, MP for Doncaster Central and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, has praised the work of YGAM co-founders Anne and Keith Evans, congratulating them for their unstinting commitment to help improve awareness of gambling and gaming related harms. After suffering for over two decades with a gambling addiction, Anne Evans’ son
Slots specialist Playson has released its latest title, Pearl Beauty: Hold And Win, which whisks players away to the Far East in search of huge prizes. The Asian themed, 5-5eel, 3-row game sees players in a mystic place where they join two adventurous geisha in pursuit of big wins and bonus features. Game symbols in
British online casino games developer Bee-Fee Limited (BF Games) has announced that its portfolio of video slots now runs to 54 titles following last week’s launch of its new three-reel and five-payline Hot Sunrise innovation. The London-headquartered firm used an official July 3 press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to declare that
Rishi Sunak has been urged to give the green light for casinos to finally re-open later this month in order to boost Treasury coffers and help kickstart the economy. The venues were dealt a huge blow last month when ministers ruled that they could not open their doors again on 4 July, having been closed
As we are approaching the start of the 2020 – 2021 season of the National Football League the Cleveland Browns are working on locking in some of their key defensive players. The Cleveland Browns restructured the contract of Olivier Vernon in order to ensure that he will be on the roster and ready to go
8th July 2020: YGAM Chief Executive Lee Willows reflects on some of the key topics to emerge from three reports published last week and highlights the valuable contribution the charity is making. Last week was a significant week for everyone connected the gambling industry. Reading the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) annual progress report;
In the small eastern American state of Rhode Island and a pair of Democratic legislators have reportedly introduced a measure that would make it easier for people to place mobile sportsbetting wagers. According to a Wednesday report from local television broadcaster WPRI-TV, the move from Rhode Island House of Representatives members Nicholas Mattiello and Marvin
Melco has announced the promotion of Grant Johnson as Senior Vice President, Property General Manager of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos “C2”. With extensive experience in the gaming and entertainment industry, Johnson is responsible for the continued development of the upcoming City of Dreams Mediterranean which will be the largest Integrated Resort (IR)
Asian casino giant Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited has reportedly announced that it is prepared to spend up to $500 million so as to increase its majority stake in the operating vehicle behind the 1,600-room Studio City Macau. According to reports from GGRAsia, Studio City International Holdings Limited was established as a joint venture between
London, 8 July 2020: This week, GambleAware has launched a new burst of activity for its Safer Gambling Campaign, Bet Regret and for the National Gambling Treatment Service. Safer Gambling Campaign With the return of football, the charity has launched a new campaign to make sports bettors aware of the risks of impulsive betting. Over
In the southern American state of Arkansas and voters could soon reportedly be given the chance to approve a local constitutional amendment that would legalize a further 16 casinos including two each for the areas around the cities of Little Rock and West Memphis. According to a Monday report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper, a
June 2020: The AGEM Index increased by 4.53 points in June 2020 to 407.41 points, a 1.1 percent gain from May 2020. Six of the 13 AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases amid ongoing uncertainty about the global economy and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stock price for Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ALL)
In western Canada and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has reportedly finally released documents showing why it was fined just over $516,800 by the nation’s anti-money laundering watchdog some ten years ago. According to a Wednesday report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the punishment from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of
Hot on the heels of its latest partnership deal and igaming aggregator and content supplier Relax Gaming now battles alongside players in its brand new release Marching Legions. The 5-reel, 3-row, ancient Roman-themed slot is loaded with features that enhance gameplay, including Nudges, Marching Respins, and Extra Spins, as well as max win potential of
Dutch online casino games developer Stakelogic has announced that it has just followed up the April launch of its Gods of Death video slot by premiering its new five-reel Dragons and Magic innovation. The Eindhoven-headquartered firm used an official June 26 press release to declare that its latest 243-ways-to-win video slot offers aficionados the chance
American casino operator Twin River Worldwide Holdings Incorporated has announced that its estate now encompasses nine venues following the official acquisition of a brace of riverboat properties from compatriot Eldorado Resorts Incorporated. The New York-listed firm used an official Thursday press release to detail that it has completed the deals to purchase the Lady Luck
Giant British bookmaker William Hill has reportedly announced that it will be merging its online and retail divisions and putting the current boss of the former, Phil Walker, in charge of the newly-combined operation. According to a Tuesday report from the Racing Post newspaper, the London-headquartered operator detailed that the move will allow it to