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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

BetMGM is a gaming operator known for its incredible adaptability. In keeping with its expansion strategy, the operator recently entered into a collaboration with live game producer Evolution. As part of this collaboration, Evolution was to help BetMGM set up a live gaming studio with live dealers, which was a success. This collaboration is a testament to Evolution Gaming's … [Read more...] about BetMGM and Evolution agree to open new studio in Michigan State

On 22 June 2022, Hard Rock International and the GEK TERNA Group celebrated the start of their partnership with an event in Athens. The two parties officially announced the start of a collaboration to build and operate a hotel complex and an integrated casino. The infrastructure is located in the heart of the iconic Riviera area and is part of the development "The … [Read more...] about Hard Rock International and GEK TERNA Group collaborate to create a luxury resort and casino

The heads of three UK-based gambling companies (Bet365, Entain and Flutter) reveal the minutes of a private meeting held in October 2021, between them and the UK tax authorities. Unhappy that the three operators disclosed what was said at the meeting, the authorities consider it a hypocritical move. For their part, the three companies want to use lobbying to defend their … [Read more...] about Three gambling operators reveal the minutes of a tenuous private meeting between them