Casino Execs Optimistic UAE Will Permit Casino Development

Casino Execs Optimistic UAE Will Permit Casino Development

Senior government officials in the United Arab Emirates have been quick to deny any claims that they intend to legalize gambling anytime soon. However, that hasn’t stopped casino operators from giving it their best go, and they seem optimistic that those efforts are moving things in the right direction. the Gulf state is seriously considering…

Thieving Trio Jailed for Using Glue on Hands to Steal Casino Chips

Thieving Trio Jailed for Using Glue on Hands to Steal Casino Chips

Three people who applied strong glue to their hands to steal casino chips received prison sentences this week. The three Chinese nationals all pled guilty to conducting the theft at the Marina Bay Sands casino resort in Singapore, receiving prison sentences ranging between seven and ten months. The trio stole S$1,575 (US$1,182) worth of casino…

Maine Bill Would Give Online Casino Exclusivity to Tribes

Maine Bill Would Give Online Casino Exclusivity to Tribes

A new bill in Maine, “An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming,” would give online casino exclusivity to tribes. The four federally recognized tribes in the state already have the exclusive rights to operate mobile sportsbooks; this arrangement would not change under the new proposal. Sports betting became legal last…

Crown Resorts Fined AU$30m for Check Practice That Likely Resulted in “Criminal Infiltration”

Crown Resorts Fined AU$30m for Check Practice That Likely Resulted in “Criminal Infiltration”

Crown Resorts has received an AU$30m (US$20m) fine from the gambling watchdog in Victoria for allowing patrons to cash bank checks. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) believes the practice worsened gambling-related harm and likely aided “criminal infiltration by money launderers.” Australia has strict controls related to the use of checks for gambling…

LeoVegas Eyes Gaming Portfolio Growth via Reports of €150m Push Gaming Acquisition

LeoVegas Eyes Gaming Portfolio Growth via Reports of €150m Push Gaming Acquisition

MGM Resorts-owned LeoVegas is reportedly lining up the acquisition of digital games studio Push Gaming in a deal worth approximately €150m ($164m). According to sources close to the matter, the deal at post-legal status ahead of an official announcement expected this week or next. Industry experts view the acquisition as a strategic move that will…