Despite going into the semi-finals as an outside shot, Ireland has now qualified for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024. Not only that, the nation has become one of the favorites to take the trophy in Saturday’s live event in Malmö, Sweden. Ireland is tied with Sweden as the most successful country in Eurovision, both with […]
Ontario’s provincial police are investigating allegations of an illegal online gambling outfit targeting high-school students who were then threatened with violence if they didn’t pay up, Bradford Today reports. The Ontario Provincial Police, above, said they have arrested an underage “agent” of TopBets for making threats to kill a high-school gambler who owed the operation […]
Genting Group could benefit from the surprisingly efficient pace at which Thailand is considering casino regulations, but the opposite scenario in New York could be a headwind to the Malaysian gaming giant. Resorts World New York in Queens. Operator Genting is benefiting from casino movement in Thailand, but is facing hurdles in New York. (Image: […]
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) provided an update on its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), noting that the 300-meter-tall resort tower could be topped off in the fourth quarter of 2025. Construction at Wynn Al Marjan Island. The operator believes the hotel there will be finished by late […]
A Sydney, Australia man who claimed he had developed an algorithm to gain an edge against the bookies could avoid a prison sentence for defrauding investors in his sports betting fund, the Australian Associated Press (AAP) reports. Michael Pryde, above, whose lawyer said he was “naïve” and “reckless” with other people’s money but not greedy […]
Ocean Casino Resort announced the liftoff of its newest amenity on Tuesday — direct helicopter service to and from New York City’s Manhattan to the Atlantic City beachfront property. Guests arrive at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City via the property’s helipad. Ocean is expanding helicopter service to the resort from New York City this […]
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) will soon open a third bidding period for the sole gaming license earmarked for Pope County. The Arkansas Racing Commission is seen on May 6 voting to schedule a third bidding round for the Pope County casino license. Two bids are expected for the gaming opportunity. (Image: CBS11) Arkansas voters […]
The price tag for Caesars Virginia in Danville continues to soar. As Caesars Virginia continues to rise in Danville, so does the overall construction cost, reps with the casino giant recently divulged. As a result, Caesars is looking to ditch a planned concert venue. (Image: Caesars Virginia) Caesars Entertainment is building an integrated resort casino […]
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln in Rhode Island is doubling down on its nonsmoking offering for players seeking fresh indoor air environments. A cigarette and ashtray rest on a slot machine inside Bally’s Twin River Lincoln. Bally’s Corporation is expanding the Rhode Island casino’s nonsmoking offering with a second gaming space where indoor tobacco use is […]
The Lake of the Ozarks casino campaign led by a group of investors involved in an entity called Osage River Gaming & Convention (ORGC) submitted more than 320K signatures from Missouri voters to State Secretary Jay Ashcroft’s office on Sunday. If at least 171,592 signatures are determined legitimate, a statewide referendum would be placed on […]
