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Growing Concerns Over Holiday Travel Disruptions As the United States government shutdown extends into its second month, the American travel industry is sounding alarms about a potential disaster for travelers and businesses during the Thanksgiving period. Nearly 500 stakeholders, including airlines, hotels, casinos, and convention groups, have united to call on Congress to break the […]

Push for Gambling Advertising Ban in Public Venues Independent MPs Meg Webb and Kristie Johnston are advocating for Tasmania to implement a comprehensive ban on gambling advertisements and sponsorships within all publicly owned or state-funded venues. This initiative aims to reduce the normalization of betting in public spaces across the state. Details of the Proposed […]

Snuneymuxw First Nation Expands Casino Holdings Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), which is fully owned by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, has completed an agreement to purchase two casino properties from Great Canadian Entertainment. This acquisition makes PDG the largest Indigenous gaming operator in Canada by revenue. Details of the Acquisition With the deal finalized, PDG will […]

Historic Union Contract at Rivers Casino Portsmouth Workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have made groundbreaking history by becoming the first casino employees in Virginia to officially ratify a union contract. This milestone represents a major triumph for organized labor within the state’s gaming industry. Represented by Teamsters Local 822, the employees approved the agreement with […]

Acquisition Completion Marks a New Chapter for Sportradar Sportradar has officially completed the acquisition of IMG ARENA, a significant step forward for both companies. This transaction received the green light from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), clearing the way for the merger. Details and Background of the Acquisition At the start of the […]

Thailand’s Firm Position Against Casinos During a recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made it clear that his government opposes the legalization of casinos in Thailand and intends to put such efforts on hold indefinitely. Thailand’s Economic Vision and Regional Relations Prime Minister Anutin, fresh from engaging in high-level […]

SunRay Park and Casino’s Future Uncertain After Relocation Plans The upcoming San Juan County Commission meeting in Aztec, New Mexico, will focus heavily on the uncertain future of SunRay Park and Casino. The racino’s owners recently announced plans to move their long-established operation from Farmington to Clovis, sparking concern among local officials and residents who […]

Strong Growth in Virginia Sports Betting Handle The Virginia Lottery, the regulatory body overseeing gaming activities in the state, has released its financial report for sports betting in September. The data reveals a substantial rise in the total amount wagered, underscoring the robustness of Virginia’s gambling market. 18.5% Increase in Betting Volume Compared to Last […]

Background on the Resort Corridor Court Initiative Between 2023 and 2024, Las Vegas introduced the Resort Corridor Court program specifically to combat crime along the famous Las Vegas Strip. This initiative aimed to manage repeat offenders through the issuance of order-out orders, which barred individuals from entering certain parts of the Strip under threat of […]

Victoria Gate Casino License Suspended The operating license of Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds has been suspended due to serious shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing controls. This suspension impacts VGC Leeds Limited and is enforced under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. Context of the Suspension The closure, effective from […]