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British standards body Betting and Gaming Council has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to rethink what it terms a ‘stealth tax’ on land-based casinos, which was confirmed in the Autumn Statement, a government document featuring economic forecasts and tax spending proposals. Under measures announced by the Treasury, Gaming Duty Bands applied to U.K. casinos have been frozen again and will not rise with inflation, effectively creating a £5 million ($6.3 million) annual tax increase across BGC’s land-based casino members, says the body.The industry was expecting the freeze, initially announced in March, to be lifted, providing support to a sector the body describes…

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has revealed the latest data for state revenue generated from legalized gambling. While revenue from casino gaming is falling, sports wagering revenue is on the rise in the Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1st, 2023 – June 30th, 2024).  For the first four months of Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1-October 31, 2023), Iowa received $105.2 million in casino gaming taxes, a decline of $5.9 million over the same period in Fiscal Year 2023.  In October 2023, Iowa collected $26.7 million in casino gaming taxes, a reduction of $2.3 million from what it collected in…

 November 10, 2023 Yesterday we reported that Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union to avoid a Vegas strike. Today we can share that Wynn and MGM Resorts have also come to an agreement with workers to avoid a work stoppage. Union representatives reported earlier today that a “tentative agreement” had been reached with the two remaining resorts that will get employees new new five-year contracts, narrowly missing today’s 5am deadline. The 11th hour deal to avoid a Las Vegas strike comes just days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to begin, with the 100,000 tourists…

Just one day before workers across Las Vegas are set to walk off the job, Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union. The deal was struck after a “historic” 20 hours negotiation session between the two sides, although details have not been made public. This does not mean that a Las Vegas strike has been averted, as there has been no announcement of an agreement reached between Union representatives and the other two operators involved. Talks with MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts continue, but the deadline for the work stoppage is now less than 24 hours away. Union…

As over 30,000 workers across Clark County prepare for a strike, the Las Vegas casinos which will be impacted by the stoppage are preparing for the worst. In an ominous sign of things to come, management at these resorts is making plans to keep their properties running in a “worst case” scenario. Employees at MGM, Caesars, and Wynn properties are seeking a new, five-year contract before their November 10th deadline. Now, contingency plans are being implemented across the 18 Las Vegas casinos effected. This includes hiring new employees. On the other side, the Union representing the workers is also making…

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) could see the departure of its executive director, Sean Pattwell, as he seeks new opportunities in the private sector, local media reports indicate. The executive director’s exit is expected before the year ends, although the exact timeline remains uncertain, people familiar with the situation told ROI-NJ. Patwell stepped into his role in April 2022, replacing the former director, Matt Doherty, bringing with him an extensive background in the insurance industry. Prior to joining CRDA, Pattwell had a significant career in the insurance sector both domestically and internationally, serving as co-CEO of Herbert L. Jamison…

Swedish company Play’n GO has announced the release of the game Dutch Flip in the Netherlands market. After a year of exclusivity with an operator in the country, the game is now being released to the general Dutch market. Originally launched 12 months ago, Dutch Flip quickly gained prominence and popularity as an exclusive title, says the iGaming content supplier. This success led Play’n GO to make the strategic decision to make the game available to a wider audience in the country. Dutch Flip is known for its features that incorporate cultural and iconic elements of the Netherlands, making it…

Mohegan Gaming will hold a soft opening of its new South Korean property INSPIRE Entertainment Resort on November 30. The announcement was made this week by Mohegan Gaming’s President Chen Si.INSPIRE is a large-scale integrated entertainment resort in the International Business Center III (IBC-III) near Incheon International Airport in Yeongjong-do. The resort is the eighth property of its parent company, Mohegan. Spanning a land area of 461,661 square meters, the facility required an investment of approximately KRW 2 trillion ($1.53 billion). This first phase includes three hotel towers with 1,275 rooms, Korea’s first multi-purpose arena, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions)…

Brave the cold for fun and rewards untold As this year draws to a close and winter comes into full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought it would only be appropriate to heighten the seasonal mood with an episode that’ll make you shiver and want to put on your sweater or jump into a hot tub. Here, we’ll explore the top 3 winter games of the year that we handpicked at EmuCasino. Without further ado, let’s chill out (pun intended). To all our New Zealand players to whom it’s summer, allow us to teleport you to some refreshingly cold…

Sports betting has continually evolved, introducing innovative ways to engage and win. One such method gaining popularity is the twist bet, a unique approach to sports wagering that offers bettors a chance to maximize their profits. But how exactly does it work, and what makes it so attractive to sports betting enthusiasts? Understanding the Basics of Twist Bet At its core, a twist bet is a type of sports bet that allows the bettor to adjust their wager during a live event. This feature is particularly useful in situations where the initial outlook of the game changes due to unforeseen…

The amazing new Durango Casino has been getting a lot of attention lately. The Station Casino project was slated to open just before Thanksgiving, but that’s not going to be the case. And while Station has offered no specific explanation for the delay delayed, they did say it was to “ensure a first-class opening of the property.” Their new sign was illuminated back in August, and the property has already made a huge difference for the city by adding over 1,000 new jobs. Station views their newest resort as a step in a new direction as they emerge from the…

 November 11, 2023 We’ve got a look at the new NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine on the King Max Cabinet! Our friends at Aristocrat Gaming gave us a preview of this exciting new game, including the Clutch Kick Feature, where players “kick” footballs to win credit prizes and additional kicks! We also trigger Cash Blitz with Cash-on-Reel prizes, bonus triggers, and expanding reel arrays. Plus we get to see the Wheel Feature, and we end our review with the 2 Minute Drill! We are changing the game with this first-of-its-kind officially licensed game, the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot…

Ladbrokes’ parent company Entain faces intensifying investor unrest as two additional US-based activist hedge funds, Sachem Head Capital Management and Dendur Capital, voice concerns over the gambling group’s languishing share price and the ability of CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen to revive the FTSE 100 company’s performance. This move follows the footsteps of Eminence Capital, another Wall Street activist that articulated its concerns in June, escalating the pressure on Entain and its chief executive. New York-based Sachem Head and Dendur have built positions in the company, people familiar with the situation told the Financial Times. The concerns largely stem from a series of setbacks,…

Hospitality staff unions in Las Vegas announced on Wednesday that employees at Wynn Resorts have voted in favor of a new five-year contract, following similar moves by competitors Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. Representing approximately 5,000 workers at Wynn Resorts properties, the unions disclosed that an overwhelming 99% of members supported the newly negotiated agreement, Reuters reported. This development comes on the heels of union members at Caesars and MGM ratifying their respective contracts earlier in the week.The agreement follows broader negotiations that the hospitality unions held for months with the “big three” Strip resort companies. The three casino companies reached tentative…

The Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) and the North America Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) have announced a partnership to strengthen links between gambling regulators across both continents. Under the arrangement, GREF and NAGRA will work together to exchange knowledge and information on regulatory matters. The partnership will bring together approximately 100 regulating organizations from across Europe and North America. The two parties will collaborate and hold joint meetings of their relevant interest groups, extend invitations to attend and speak at each other’s annual conferences, and jointly host seminars for regulators on emerging regulatory risk issues across North America and Europe. Isabelle…

What is a Crash Game? Crash games are a new and unique online casino game type that is slowly gaining popularity for its simple and engaging gameplay. While crash games now come in a variety of different themes and styles, the bare bones basics include an increasing bet multiplier that will randomly stop, or crash. It is up to the player to place their bets and cash out with their winnings before the multiplier crashes, hence the name ‘Crash Game’. It is a fun alternative to traditional online slot games, and gives players the opportunity to engage in more active…