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Macau’s second-largest junket operator, Levo Chan Weng Lin, chairman and controlling shareholder of Tak Chun Group and co-chairman and CEO of Macau Legend Development, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of running an illegal gambling ring worth billions of dollars, according to local media reports. The high-profile arrests and prosecution of Macau’s top junket bosses have occurred alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, which targets corrupt officials who may visit Macau to place bets and launder money A group of Macau judges convicted Chan on 34 charges, including illegal gambling, managing criminal organizations,…

New Jersey is modifying its gambling regulations by establishing advertising standards, streamlining the process for individuals with gambling issues to self-exclude from casinos and their marketing, and creating a role to oversee the effectiveness of the state’s problem gambling outreach programs. On Thursday, at the East Coast Gaming Congress, State Attorney General Matthew Platkin introduced a series of new responsible gambling regulations and initiatives. They include setting standards for casino and sports betting advertising, requiring that New Jersey’s 1-800-GAMBLER hotline be prominently displayed in their ads, prohibiting promises of “guaranteed wins” or “risk-free” bets if the patron will not be…

During the East Coast Gaming Congress, which took place on April 19-20 in Atlantic City, panelists discussed the potential impact of building three new casinos in New York on Atlantic City’s revenue, suggesting a possible loss of 20% to 30%. This development could possibly return the resort to the days of casino closures. While not predicting that it will definitely happen, Jim Allen, chairman of the global Hard Rock casino, entertainment, and hospitality company, said that such a revenue drop could lead at least one Atlantic City casino to close. Hard Rock, which owns a casino in Atlantic City, is among…

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A proposed bill aimed at increasing transparency in Nevada’s online poker scene has failed to progress in the state’s legislative process. AB380 sought to establish a list of individuals with interactive gaming accounts who had been suspended or banned for cheating. Sara Cholhagian Ralston, the bill’s primary supporter, later amended the bill, removing the term “cheating” and any reference to suspensions or bans related to cheating. Instead, the revised bill proposed creating a list of all players with an account and their status. Despite the recent failure, Ralston said the conversation surrounding poker transparency in Nevada “is too important to be…

Kindred has launched a retail operation at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, in Anacortes, Washington state. This follows the announcement of the six-year agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in October 2022. — Kindred Group (@KindredGroup) April 20, 2023 The first phase of the Sportsbook launch includes Unibet branded kiosks and over-the-counter sports betting. Further development will include an immersive Unibet sports betting lounge, due to launch later this year. Unibet Sportsbook at Swinomish Casino & Lodge marks Kindred’s 13th retail launch in North America, where it now holds a retail presence in three states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, and…

A New Jersey appeals court is set to determine if the state is obligated to pay millions more in casino tax revenue to Atlantic County and whether it must collect millions more in local taxes from the Atlantic City gaming industry over the next four years. At least $55 million in local funding hangs in the balance, with the funds to be divided among Atlantic City, its school district, and Atlantic County. Earlier this month, the state secured a temporary reprieve when the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division granted its motion for an indefinite stay. This decision postponed…

As SAGSE Latam’s 2023 edition approaches, the industry gets ready to gather at Hilton Buenos Aires to network with the most important players in the sector, and so is CreedRoomz. The company’s VPO of Casino, Sargis Poghosyan spoke with Yogonet about the upcoming edition of the event, and expressed his excitement “to showcase our latest products and innovations in the live casino gaming space.” The executive stated the brand’s primary focus at the event will be on languages, offering Portuguese translations and Live Spanish-speaking dealers. “We believe that this will create a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience and an…

Galaxsys announced four new games for operators to increase player engagement and revenue opportunities. The games Jungle Wheel, Ninja Crash, Crasher and Roulette X further expand the company’s over 22 fast and skill games portfolio. These games will be unveiled and demonstrated at the upcoming SAGSE Latam in Buenos Aires. Jungle Wheel is the brand’s game with three different-sized wheels placed on each other. Each wheel consists of 5 sectors of different colours. The game’s goal is to have the matching colour combination for the highlighted sector on the top of the wheel. Ninja Crash is a turbo-type game where the…

Pace-O-Matic announced the company won a return of property motion in York County. This property was wrongfully seized during raids conducted by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control and Enforcement (BLCE). Matthew Haverstick of Kleinbard LLC, counsel for Pace-O-Matic, said: “Pace-O-Matic’s Pennsylvania Skill games are legal. The Commonwealth has wrongfully seized this equipment for years with no credible evidence that they are illegal.” “Today, the Commonwealth refused to present witnesses or make a case that the games are illegal. This issue as a matter of law is decided, and the courts have ruled appropriately and consistently so,” he added. Pace-O-Matic’s…

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and fans all over the country are gearing up for an abundance of  Charles Barkley FanDuel advertising. The former Philadelphia 76ers power forward and legendary NBA Hall of Fame player has teamed up with the sports book for their latest promotional campaign called “Think Like a Player.” The ads aim to encourage bettors to try their luck with same-game parlays. The commercials feature two versions of Barkley – the current outspoken NBA analyst at TNT and his younger self, affectionately known as “Young Chuck.” Together, they impart their wisdom on how to approach…

J.Todd is on location outside of the Las Vegas Sphere at the Venetian! He has all the technical data on the lighting and sound effects, both inside and out! Plus, information on the first show (Postcard from Earth) and the first concert (watch and see) to be hosted by the Las Vegas Sphere! If you’ve visited Las Vegas in the past year or so then you may have been wondering what in the world is that big, black, dome of a building in back of the Venetian? Well, that my friends is the MSG Sphere! And while we can’t get…

SBC announced four industry titans have earned a coveted place in the 2023 of the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, for their impact and long-lasting legacy. The ceremony will take place at the Slate NYC on Wednesday, May 10. The dignitaries who make up the Class of 2023 are Michael Gaughan (South Point Hotel Casino Spa), Nick Bogdanovich (Circa Sports), Trish Lewandowski (Caesars Digital), David L. Rebuck (NJ Department of Gaming Enforcement.  The Sports Betting Hall of Fame was established in 2016 to recognize the industry’s individuals and their career defining contributions. This momentous occasion promises to be a night…

As part of PENN Entertainment’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and active-duty military, the company announced the creation of the PENN Entertainment Military Scholarship at Penn State Berks. The scholarship will be endowed through a multi-year $50,000 commitment and further supports the local Berks County community where PENN’s corporate headquarters are located. Penn State Berks is committed to helping student veterans and active-duty military students achieve their educational goals while providing a supportive environment. Currently, nearly 50 student veterans are enrolled at Penn State Berks. The scholarship can be awarded to veterans, active duty, reservists or National Guard members with…

SOFTSWISS’ Regional Business Development Manager for Latin America, Dario Leiman, confirmed his attendance at the next edition of SAGSE LatAm, where the company will seek to present its solutions to iGaming companies in the region. In an interview, Leiman said he will be a speaker at a conference that will address the importance of game portfolios in the iGaming business and the influence of games on key business metrics for operators, among other topics. SOFTSWISS’ stand at ICE London 2023 The company has grown a lot in the last years at the international level, offering online betting technology and emphasizing…

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has announced that Postcard from Earth will be the first of the “Sphere Experiences” to launch this October when they open their Las Vegas location near the Venetian. The company’s next-generation entertainment medium will launch this first-of-its-kind immersive production utilizing the full breadth of the venue’s 22nd century technologies. Audiences can be among the first to experience the new world of Sphere when tickets for Postcard from Earth, as tickets went on sale last week. Sphere’s advanced technologies include an LED display inside the main venue bowl that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating…