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Betfred Reports Loss Despite Nearly Doubling Online Gambling Revenue

Betfred, the UK-based gambling giant, saw its overall turnover rise by 25.6% to almost £908 million ($1.2 billion), primarily due to a significant boost in online revenue Betfred’s online gambling…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Entain Adds Helen Ashton as Independent NED

In addition to becoming an independent NED, Ashton will also join Entain’s Audit Committee Gambling giant Entain has made yet another addition to its team, naming the experienced Helen Ashton…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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CFL Suspends Player for Betting on League Games

The Canadian Football League has suspended defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for allegedly placing bets on several league games, including games that he played for the Calgary Stampeders As a result…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Innovative Therapy Program Aims to Combat Gambling Addiction

Over the course of six weeks, the program immerses participants in counseling and group discussions that delve into the underlying reasons behind their excessive gambling At the heart of Las…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Poker Celebrity Dan Bilzerian Scrutinizes Israel in Viral Post

In his post, which has some 2.3 million views and and dozens of anti-Semitic comments as of the time of this writing, the poker professional also explored a number of…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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‘Gut it and make it fresh’: Downtown Las Vegas hotel announces $24M renovation

This property is renovating 300 rooms to make them more modern and dampen sound from the Fremont Street Experience. A downtown Las Vegas hotel is undergoing a $24 million renovation that…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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‘Sad’ goodbyes as last Mirage hotel guests depart

Sunday night was the last time anyone would ever stay at the iconic Mirage, and as people checked out of the hotel, there were mixed emotions. As guests and visitors…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Macau Casino Operator SJM Holdings Reports €941 Million Loss for FY22

Border closures, lockdowns and impairment charges to blame for loss Macau legacy gaming concessionaire SJM Holdings has released its FY22 financial results revealing a loss of HK$7.80 billion (€941.3 million)…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Government Set to Approve Japan’s First Casino Resort

Casino and hotel resort expected to open in 2029 Artist's rendition of Osaka IR / Credit: Orix Artist's rendition of Osaka IR / Credit: Orix The Japanese government is ready…

Kevin July 21, 2024

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Macau Sets Post-Pandemic Record as Gambling Revenues Increase by 9.6% in July

Revenues up by over 4,000% year-on-year The latest revenue report from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has revealed that gaming revenues reached a post-pandemic high of MOP$16.66 billion…

Kevin July 21, 2024