Encore Boston Harbor Workers Authorize Strike, Give Wynn Resorts Deadline
Encore Boston Harbor has been put on alert by the union that represents the bulk of its workforce. Unite Here Local 26 union members who work at Encore Boston Harbor…
Boston Celtics Trade Point Guard Marcus Smart in Three-Team Deal
The Boston Celtics agreed to trade point guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzles in a three-team deal. The Celtics acquired center Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards, and the…
Hong Kong Jockey Club To Pay an Extra $1.5 Billion in Taxes
Hong Kong’s government has launched a new plan to increase the revenue it earns from taxes, and the gambling industry seems like a good place to start. Radio Television Hong…
Venezuela Gets Another New Casino as the Market Continues To Expand
Venezuela has taken a significant step in bolstering its tourism and entertainment sector with the inauguration of the Casino Hotel Roraima in Puerto Ordaz in the state of Bolivar. The…
1XBet Co-Founder Sergey Karshkov Dies in Hospital “Mishap”
In an unexpected turn of events in the gaming industry, Sergey Karshkov, the co-founder of the gaming operator 1xBet, has passed away. The 42-year-old allegedly died while undergoing a medical…
Sports Betting Alliance Hit With Historic Fine in Maryland for Campaign Disclosure Failures
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), an organization that represents the interests of US sportsbooks operating in legal markets across the country, now has the dubious distinction of being the recipient…
Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece
Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of millions of dollars to attract some of its rival’s…
iGaming Operator Blaze Responds to Recent Controversy in Brazil
In Brazil, iGaming operator Blaze.com’s ethics have been disputed, leading to heated discussions among members of the country’s gambling community. The operator has now responded to the outcry, going so…
Puff, Puff, Passage: Cannabis Scores Two Major Vegas Victories This Week
Las Vegas lawmakers gave cannabis users two great excuses to light up in celebration this week. Nevada state regulators conditionally approved the first two cannabis consumption lounges for Las Vegas….
Fanatics Likely to Up Offer, Ultimately Win PointsBet US, Says Research Firm
PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) said Sunday it will discuss the sale of its US business to DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), but a research firm believes Fanatics, the original bidder for the unit,…