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By Tomas Medon

New York Budget Confirms Plans for Three Downstate Casinos

April 12, 2022

The wait for a Las Vegas-style casino in New York is almost over. In the state’s recent $220 billion budget that was approved last Saturday, the lawmakers include licenses to not one, but up to three downstate casino licenses. All three will be full licenses. Each of them will be going for at least $500 […]

By Tomas Medon

World’s Largest Crypto Trading Floor Coming Alongside New York Casino

December 10, 2021

It is a truly exciting time to be alive especially if you are interested in emerging new trends in technology, business and entertainment. Crypto is one of these exciting developments and there is a lot to look forward to from that sector. Some of the biggest advancements might come as part of a casino in […]

By Tomas Medon

AUSTRAC Launches Money Laundering Probe into Country’s Casinos

June 10, 2021

Last Monday, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) launched a probe into some of the country’s casino operators. This follows concerns over a potential breach of some of Australia’s money-laundering laws. That said, casinos in all five major cities will be undergoing extensive background checks to ascertain that they are operating within the […]

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Star Entertainment Group Proposes Merger with Crown Resorts

May 10, 2021

World-renowned gaming and entertainment operator The Star Entertainment Group has recently revealed its plans to buy Crown Resorts Limited, its biggest competitor. This announcement came after the company submitted a conditional, non-binding, indicative proposal to merge which, if successful, will see the creation of Australia’s biggest gambling giant yet with a total of seven properties […]

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Crown Resorts Deemed Unfit to Run Newly-Built Sydney Casino

February 10, 2021

A recent inquiry by the Australian authorities has dealt a huge blow to Crown Resorts which happens to be one of the largest gaming and entertainment operators in the country. From what we could gather from this new development, the inquiry has deemed the popular gaming operator to be unsuitable to operate its newly-built AU$2.2 […]

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Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Announces Opening Dates

January 10, 2021

The long wait is finally over for South Philadelphia’s residents who have been looking forward to the launch of a new casino in the area. On January 6, the operator behind Live! Casino & Hotel announced that they have already set the opening dates for their new world-class gaming and entertainment company that will be […]

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DraftKings To Enter Connecticut’s Sports Betting Market

December 8, 2020

Sports betting operator DraftKings has recently secured a market access deal in Connecticut through a lucrative partnership deal with Foxwoods Resort Casino owner Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Thanks to the multi-year agreement which is still pending regulatory approval, the two parties will be collaborating to bring the state’s residents online sports betting services as soon […]

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Illinois Casino Plans to Be Delayed for At Least Six Months

November 3, 2020

In late October, the Illinois Gaming Board held a virtual meeting where they ironed out several gaming-related issues. Perhaps the most notable takeaway from the virtual meeting was the announcement involving three applicants for a casino license. The board stated that these applicants will have to wait for at least six months before they receive […]

By Tomas Medon

Virginia Casino Plans Face Opposition as Referendum Approaches

September 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia ed a casino bill that made it possible for the creation of casinos in various cities around the state. However, for casinos to be set up in the qualifying cities, the residents had to weigh in on the matter first. That said, on November 3, voters […]

By Tomas Medon

Indiana’s Gambling Industry Edges Closer to Normalcy

August 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating effect on the global economy with the gaming industry being one of the biggest casualties. In Indiana, the three-month shut down of gambling and entertainment venues was just as much of a big deal as it was in many other states in the US. However, gambling in the Hoosier […]