Category: News

Sydney Bowling Club Successfully Protects “The Bally” Name The Balgowlah Bowling Club, affectionately known as “The Bally” among its local community on Sydney’s northern beaches, has stopped the US casino giant Bally’s from trademarking the name in Australia. This move came amid Bally’s interest in acquiring the Star Entertainment Group. The Origin of the Trademark […]

BHA Warns of Severe Impact from Planned Remote Gambling Duty Increase The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has escalated its opposition to the government’s proposed rise in remote gambling duty. The BHA warns that this tax increase could cause significant harm to the horse racing industry and result in widespread job losses throughout rural and racing […]

DraftKings Prevails in New York Court Over Bonus Advertisement Claims This week, DraftKings achieved a significant legal win as a federal judge in New York dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading customers with its sign-up bonus offer. The lawsuit, filed by a New York resident named Nerye Aminov, alleged that […]

Overview of Star Entertainment’s Q4 Financial Performance Star Entertainment Group Limited has released its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025 (Q4). Despite financial backing from Bally’s, the company continues to face operational difficulties and diminished financial returns. Q4 Financial Summary: Stability Amid Soft Performance During the fourth quarter, Star Entertainment reported […]

Incident Overview at Grand Sierra Resort A tragic shooting occurred on Monday at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries. This incident has sparked intense discussions about the responsibilities casinos hold in ensuring the safety of their guests and staff during such violent events. Insights from Security Leadership In […]

Incident at Grand Falls Casino Leads to Arrest A man from Sioux Falls, Luis Mejia, was recently taken into custody following an incident at Grand Falls Casino. Authorities from the Lyon County Clerk of Court’s Office along with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation have charged Mejia in connection with the case. Attempting to Claim […]

Genting Casino Stratford to Host Four-Day Celebration for Grand Reopening Genting Casino in Stratford is preparing to reopen its doors with an exciting four-day event planned to mark the occasion. The festivities will begin on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and run through Sunday, August 3, 2025, promising a memorable experience for visitors. Entertainment and Special […]

Industry Seeks Streamlined Approval for Innovative Casino Games The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), representing 18 gambling companies and game creators nationwide, has formally requested that the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) simplify and expedite the approval process for new and innovative online casino games. Delays Hampers Industry Progress Following nearly a year of […]

Community-Centered Vision for Manhattan’s Gaming License Amidst discussions surrounding extravagant casinos and massive profits, a proposal for a Manhattan gaming license stands out by emphasizing community priorities rather than flashy entertainment. The Freedom Plaza initiative, backed by the Soloviev Group in partnership with Mohegan, is a substantial $11.1 billion development that intentionally avoids the typical […]

Portugal’s New Casino Licensing Initiative Portugal has introduced a fresh licensing process for five new casino ventures located across three regions: Algarve, Espinho, and Póvoa de Varzim. These licenses will authorize operations for a term of 15 years, as confirmed by an official announcement. Distribution of Casino Licenses Among the five licenses, one will be […]