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Maverick Washington LLC has notified Washington state that eight casinos could close on November 30, potentially eliminating 850 jobs, as the company moves through bankruptcy proceedings and leaves open the possibility that new operators could take over the properties. The affected properties are G…

According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, authorities confiscated 164 illegal slot machines during simultaneous raids on three businesses in Englewood, Florida. Elsewhere in the state and earlier in the month, authorities conducted additional raids on illegal gambling venues. Authorities S…

Embattled operator Maverick Gaming has earmarked eight more cardrooms for closure across Washington state, potentially laying off 850 workers, as it continues to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN) filed Monday (Sept…

EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran June 3, 2024. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is incorrectly blamed for introducing the mafia to Las Vegas in 1946. That’s when the suspected mur…

Entain is soft-launching a new brand in New Zealand through its ElectraWorks Gibraltar license, which requires a VPN to access, Next.io wrote. BlackRush is a separate brand from the already existing FoxySpins, which has been targeting New Zealand, but the two appear to share a platform outside Enta…

Genting Casinos has announced that it has taken the decision to close down its land-based venue in Coventry. As the main reasoning, the company pointed to “commercial pressures facing the land-based casino sector”, which has led to the Coventry establishment – opened in 2012 and staffing 51 people…

What happens when a slot ties its Instant Win collection entirely to a moving Thief symbol on the grid, then turns the Bonus Game into a life-or-death chase where every missed theft brings players closer to the end of the round? F*Louvre is a new 5×5 slot from 7Rings Gaming that went live globally…

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is investing $14 million to expand and enhance The Cove, the Boardwalk property’s high-limit slot lounge that’s exclusive to rewards players. Ocean announced on Thursday (Oct. 1) that the resort is transforming and enlarging The Cove. The high-limit slot lounge…

Maverick Gaming plans to close eight more Washington casinos in November, putting 850 more jobs at risk as the operator continues to work through bankruptcy proceedings. 850 Jobs at Risk as Maverick Plans 8 Washington Casino Closures Maverick Washington LLC has separately filed Worker Adjustment an…

Play'n GO has become a member of the German Online Casino Association, known as the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), to increase its engagement with policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders in Germany. The association approved the casino entertainment provider's membership unanimous…

Macau's casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 1.2% year-on-year in September to MOP$18.06 billion (US$2.24 billion), according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The result was the fourth consecutive month in which the city's GGR declined compared with the sa…

Cambodia says 24 casinos across three provinces have stopped online gambling and removed equipment as authorities enforce a nationwide ban. The post Cambodia says 24 casinos halt online gambling under nationwide enforcement drive first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Jeju Dream Tower’s September casino net revenue fell 45.1% year-on-year to $21.4 million despite a record 66,393 casino visits. The post Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue falls 45% in September despite record visits first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

A 36-year-old Indiana woman is accused of trying to cash a nearly $1,400 winning sports-betting ticket at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Ind., despite allegedly knowing the winnings had already been paid out. Amanda Czarny of Valparaiso, Ind., is charged with Level 6 felony cheating at gaming a…

A BetMGM progressive side bet feature is expanding across more than 200 casino games, bringing new jackpot opportunities to digital players in select markets. The online gaming operator announced the launch of the feature to enhance its library of slot and table games by integrating a shared jackpo…

Polymarket is rolling out a series of protocols aimed at enhancing responsible trading and boosting mental health among clients. The prediction market giant announced the debut of the Trust & Safety Center, which will serve as a one-stop shop where traders can learn about Polymarket trading rules a…

Wynn Las Vegas’ newest upscale eatery, Cliff House Grill, will open to the public on Friday (Oct. 2). The dining space and its adjacent terrace sit in the new clubhouse high above the 18th green, offering spectacular views of the course, its waterfall, and the Sphere. Led by executive chef Patricia…

Westgate Las Vegas is promoting four themed suites for the fall and winter holiday seasons, offering large-format rooms built around Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Christmas and the National Finals Rodeo. The resort said the suites—with layouts ranging from 1,125 to 1,500 square feet—are designed t…