China's special administrative region of Macau, often referred to as the world's gambling capital, is struggling to recover from the adverse effects of the health crisis on the local economy. However, the authorities, far from admitting defeat, are multiplying strategies to get out of this quagmire. As the new year dawns, which also represents the new concession period, some … [Read more...] about Macau grants slot machines and gaming tables to operators
Bubba Technology Group Sentenced in South Carolina Court
Bubba Technology Group is found guilty of distributing illegal slot machines to South Carolina gaming companies. An investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in conjunction with several law enforcement and security agencies resulted in the dismantling of this extensive illegal gaming ring. Bubba Technology … [Read more...] about Bubba Technology Group Sentenced in South Carolina Court
Michigan investigators seize numerous gaming machines and over $12,700
Michigan authorities have just requisitioned 56 contraband slot machines and an allegedly illicit $12,700. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) release, these slot machines came from gas stations in Taylor, Redford Township and Allen Park. A Flint-area business is also involved in these fraudulent gambling practices. Huge haul in four raids The Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan investigators seize numerous gaming machines and over $12,700
Gaming giants plan to control the iGaming industry
Mergers and acquisitions make up the bulk of the transactions taking place in the gaming market. Large companies continue to buy up small and medium-sized companies in the field. New mergers and transactions every fortnight The main transactions in the gaming market are mergers and acquisitions. For some observers, mergers and acquisitions will contribute strongly to the … [Read more...] about Gaming giants plan to control the iGaming industry
Top five trends influencing the future of gaming in Asia
Niko Partners is a company that also conducts market research on the video game industry, e-sports and streaming in Asia and the Middle East. In its report, The Metaverse and Beyond: Future Trends of Gaming in Asia, the consulting firm reports on the place of emerging technologies in the future of gaming in Asia. The company recognizes that the Asian continent is at the … [Read more...] about Top five trends influencing the future of gaming in Asia
Scientific Games and the Colorado Lottery renew their partnership
Scientific Games and the Colorado Lottery have renewed their 40-year partnership. The new partnership will allow the Colorado Lottery to join the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) program and use SCiQ technology to improve operational and financial performance. Scientific Games maintains its reputation and leadership in the North American lottery market. The new … [Read more...] about Scientific Games and the Colorado Lottery renew their partnership
The iGaming industry is experiencing a particular evolution in the UK
The UK iGaming market is a fast growing market that can take advantage of the latest technological advances to see its turnover increase significantly by 2024. Understanding what iGaming is iGaming can be defined as any form of betting made on online games or events. The term covers everything from sports betting, online casinos, slot machines, e-sports, poker, etc. iGaming … [Read more...] about The iGaming industry is experiencing a particular evolution in the UK
Crown Sydney VIP Casino is finally back in business and opening its doors to customers
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
Malachy McNulty, a recently released gambling addict, gets a teaching job
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
The Economics of Online Casinos
Given the rise of various online casinos these days, the industry itself has shown immense potential for growth, which could translate to a more fruit-bearing economy for many developing nations. However, the act of regulating and legalizing casinos is still seen as very taboo by many cultures because of its moral implications. Regardless, trends indicate that more and more … [Read more...] about The Economics of Online Casinos
