The iconic gambling hub of Atlantic City finds itself under siege as the specter of new competition looms large from both within and beyond state lines. Amidst a backdrop of post-pandemic economic strain, the city's gaming industry faces a formidable challenge posed by prospective casinos in New York and the Meadowlands. At the East Coast Gaming Congress held at the Hard Rock casino last week ..read more

Steve Weitman, the President of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore since January 2023 and an executive for the Las Vegas company since May 2004, is leaving the company. Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings confirmed Weitman’s departure noting that his last day with the company would be June 10th. Las Vegas Review-Journal retrieved the note Weitman wrote to his colleagues: “After 20 years with this great company ..read more

Ontario law enforcement and gaming regulatory agencies have issued a joint warning urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent online casino schemes falsely linking themselves to Casino Rama. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued the advisory after receiving reports of scams exploiting the reputation of Casino Rama. According ..read more

Pennsylvania's online casino market has experienced a surge in participation, with resident adults showing increased engagement in online gambling activities, according to a recent study funded by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The "Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment: Online Gambling Report 2023," conducted by Penn State University in collaboration with the ..read more

After three years of intensive remediation efforts, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has granted Crown Resorts permission to retain its casino license for its Sydney property. The decision, announced on April 23, marks the conclusion of a period of uncertainty for Crown in NSW. In February 2021, Crown was deemed "unsuitable" to operate a casino at Barangaroo in central ..read more

French betting and gambling operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has clocked a 7.2% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter, reaching €710 million (approximately $760 million).During Q1, FDJ reported gaming revenue of €645 million ($690 million), marking a 3.1% rise compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this growth to strong momentum in online games, which ..read more

A representative from the Gibraltar Gambling Division specializing in sports integrity matters recently participated in a workshop jointly organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UEFA at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. With the upcoming Olympics and UEFA European Championship being held later this year, the workshop served as a platform for stakeholders, including ..read more

Rockford, Illinois is on the brink of welcoming a new entertainment hub as the Hard Rock Casino gears up for its anticipated grand opening in August, and with just months to go, the casino begins to fill its 180,000-square-foot facility with a fresh wave of employees. Leading the charge in this pre-launch phase is Aleksandra Micevic, recently appointed as the casino's HR manager. Starting ..read more

In this new analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares a guide on how to launch an online casino and where to start in the iGaming world. Launching an online casino or iGaming site is an exciting time, but navigating through the intricate process requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulatory protocols. It also requires that you make the right decisions and ..read more

Tomorrow, April 24, the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo will host a new edition of BiS SiGMA Americas, an event that will gather a large number of companies and visitors from the Latin American gaming industry and beyond. The summit, which will have Brazilian influencers Negrete and Ronald Lopes as presenters, expects the presence of 10,000 delegates, over 200 speakers, and 300 exhibitors. BiS ..read more