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MGM Springfield casino resort is reopening its poker room on October 29 for the first time since March 2020. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A long time coming Nearly five months after the majority of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) pandemic restrictions on casinos and slots parlors were lifted, the poker action is finally set to get somewhat…

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is calling for Nevada to legalize online casinos, saying it will not hurt land-based properties. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Missing out on the action MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is in favor of Nevada legalizing online casinos. He made these comments on Sunday during a panel discussion at IndyFest, explaining that the…

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced plans to develop a new gaming facility in downtown Louisville that will house 500 historical racing machines. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Plans for the new venue Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has revealed that it is planning to open a new historical racing machine (HRM) facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The company announced the…

The MGM Resorts International Orix Corporation have teamed up with the Osaka prefecture for the city’s IR license bid. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Potentially lucrative project The Osaka prefecture government has revealed that it will be partnering with MGM Resorts International and Orix Corporation in its attempt to get an integrated resort (IR) license for the city.…

Online slots have become a widespread phenomenon. From classic 3-reel slot machines to dynamic online games, the fun never stops. With the vast number of slot titles on the internet, players are never short of options. If you’ve played online slot games for a while, you know there are some titles you cherish more than…

The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a €531,250 fine to Tipico’s Malta subsidiary for illegally targeting residents of the Netherlands. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A variety of offenses The Netherlands’ gambling regulator has fined Tipico’s Malta-based subsidiary €531,250 ($622,494) for illegally targeting Dutch people with its online gambling offering. People in the Netherlands were able to gamble…

Michael Jordan has been appointed special advisor to the board of directors of sports wagering giant Sportradar. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Basketball legend on board With the chiming of its Nasdaq opening bell less than one week old, global sports wagering supplier Sportradar has announced the appointment of basketball legend Michael Jordan as special advisor to its…

There have been significant developments with sports betting legislation and licensing in Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, and Florida this week. [Image: Shutterstock.com] All go across the country It has been a busy week for sports betting legislation across the United States. Three more tribes in Washington State have gotten approval to offer sports betting after the…

The NSW ILGA has announced a review into the operations of The Star Sydney casino resort. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A comprehensive review The New South Wales (NSW) Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has announced a review into the operations of The Star Sydney casino resort. Specifically, the investigation will look at the Star Entertainment-owned casino’s…

Is it superstition to believe there is a perfect day of the week to play slot machines? Most brick-and-mortar casinos are open 24/7, and the introduction of online gambling allows us to play whenever we want, wherever we want. Gambling on a specific day will not increase your chances of winning. However, a few things…