Queensland Premier Signals Tough Stance on Star Entertainment Amid Financial Crisis

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment's failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the com...

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

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The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...

Virginia Casinos See Big Revenue Gains in 2024, Led by Rivers Casino Portsmouth

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In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state's gambling sect...

Mechoopda Casino Faces Closure, Tribe Eyes Future Economic Growth

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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...

Pragmatic Play and Flutter Team Up for Live Casino Growth in UK & Ireland

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In an exciting move that bolsters its presence in the live casino sector, Pragmatic Play has entered into an exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment. As part of this deal, Pragmatic Play will provide ded...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

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The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...

Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Viking Slot: Smokey’s New Viking Adventure with Epic Features and Big Wins

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Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Le Viking, ushers in a fresh chapter for Smokey, the time-traveling raccoon who previously ventured through the Wild West and ancient Egypt. After his successful appearances in Le ...

Gulfstream Park’s Future Uncertain Amid Legislation to Decouple Racing and Casino Operations

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Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility, has warned that live thoroughbred racing at the track may en...

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

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Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

New Jersey’s Gaming Revenue Soars in 2024, but Atlantic City Faces Decline in Land-Based Casino Earnings

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New Jersey’s gaming sector reached unprecedented heights in 2024, achieving a record total revenue of nearly $6.3 billion. This figure marks a significant 9% increase over the previous year, primarily fueled by...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...