Ameristar Casino in Northwest Indiana has enhanced its gaming experience by opening a new baccarat room in a recently renovated pavilion. This move aims to make the popular casino table game more accessible to the thousands of visitors who frequent the venue each month.
A Convenient Location for Baccarat Enthusiasts
The gaming riverboat, situated at Pastrick…
The rapid expansion of online gambling has sparked a significant boom in the commercial gambling industry, but a new report warns that this growth poses serious risks to public health. Published by a public health commission convened by the medical journal The Lancet, the findings highlight the urgent need for stronger regulations to protect vulnerable…
Illegal online gambling in South Korea has seen a staggering increase, tripling from 2019 to 2023. The National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC) reports that incidents of illegal gambling soared from 13,064 to over 39,000 during this period, with online gambling now accounting for more than 80% of these illegal activities.
The Impact of the Pandemic on…
Las Vegas Sands CEO Raises Concerns Over $6 Billion New York Resort Amid Online Gambling Competition
During a recent earnings call, Rob Goldstein, the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, expressed significant concerns regarding the company's proposed $6 billion casino-resort project on Long Island, New York. As competition from online gambling continues to grow, Goldstein is reevaluating the potential impact on the viability of such a large investment.
Project Overview and…
As Halloween approaches, BGaming has conjured up a delightful new slot game that promises to bring thrills and chills to players. On October 17, the casino games provider introduced Haunted Reels, a vibrant 5-reel, 5-row slot that immerses players in a whimsical Halloween-themed adventure filled with exciting features and the potential for big wins.
A Whimsical…
As the conversation around safety in public spaces continues to evolve, some casinos in other states are adopting advanced technologies to enhance security. However, Nevada casinos are steering clear of a new gun-detection system that is gaining traction elsewhere, particularly in Oklahoma.
The ZeroEyes System in Action
The Muskogee Nation Gaming Enterprise in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has…
The online gambling industry has seen remarkable growth in states that have embraced it, but recent developments suggest that this expansion may be hitting a wall. With only a handful of states permitting online casino games, the future of this sector appears uncertain.
A Slow Expansion Landscape
As of March 2024, Rhode Island became the seventh…
The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, known as Loterj, is embroiled in a significant legal confrontation with the federal government as it seeks to defend its right to allow licensees to offer betting services nationwide. This conflict has escalated to the Supreme Federal Court, where a preliminary injunction has been filed in response to a…
As Bally’s Chicago casino enters its second year of operation, the establishment is reflecting on a successful inaugural year of legal gambling within the city. The casino has navigated various challenges and is now poised for continued growth, despite some concerns about the broader Illinois gambling market.
A Year of Progress and Adaptation
Bally’s has made…
In a bold move to tackle gambling-related harm, Australia’s Greens party has introduced a bill to the Senate aimed at banning gambling advertisements across all media platforms. The Ban Gambling Ads Bill, led by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, seeks to eliminate gambling promotions from television, radio, print, and online channels, responding to growing public concern over…