ACMA shuts off additional illegal offshore gambling websites

After issuing a warning for the online gaming provider, Proxous, for providing iGaming products to illegal online casinos, Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) goes one step further with its fight against illegal gaming in Australia by requesting that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block new additional illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites are titled, Cloudbet, and Las Atlantis.

Illegal online gambling in Australia:

The inspection by the ACMA discovered  these sites to be working in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Each of these offshore providers use Realtime Gaming Software to provide illegal offshore internet gambling services to players in Australia. Previous inspection by the watchdog have decided that services like this are illegal in the country. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

ACMA is a real fighter for the legal gambling and thanks to them blocking the ille…

Embark on an Enchanted Journey in Pragmatic Play’s Dwarf and Dragons

Welcome to the mystical realm of Dwarf and Dragons, crafted by the renowned developer, Pragmatic Play. Embark on an exhilarating adventure where ancient legends come to life, and every spin holds the promise of unearthly treasures. In this immersive slot experience, players are transported to a world where magic and mystery intertwine, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey into the unknown. Join us as we delve into the enchanting depths of Dwarf and Dragons, where fortunes await those brave enough to seek them.

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Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited expecting Saipan impairment

Beleaguered casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has reportedly announced that the aggregated value of its assets is set to plunge by at least $574 million owing to the recent loss of its Saipan gambling license.

According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Hong Kong-listed firm used an official filing to detail that it expects the impairment to become official at the end of December following the conclusion of an updated appraisal of its property, plant and equipment holdings. The source explained that this news comes as the company awaits the conclusion of an official judicial review into the Commonwealth Casino Commission’s decision to revoke the gambling license for its still-shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan venue.

Persistent problems:

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited reportedly opened the casino within its $650 million Imperial Palace Saipan property in July of 2017 but later struggled to c…

Xbox Is Testing Game Pass Family Sharing

Microsoft has begun testing an Xbox Game Pass family plan in two countries, which will allow users to share their subscription with other people. Available in Colombia and Ireland, subscribers can add up to four people in their country to their membership.

“Starting today in Colombia and Ireland, Xbox Insiders can begin to preview a plan that allows multiple people to share Game Pass Ultimate benefits,” Microsoft’s Tyler Mittleider wrote on Xbox Wire. “This makes it even easier to play the best Game Pass games with friends and family across console, PC, and cloud by enabling you to add up to four people to your subscription, all with their own unique access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, content, and benefits.”

Xbox Players Were Unable To Play Digital Games This Weekend During Big Server Outage

Over the weekend, the Xbox Network struggled with some server issues that made some digital games completely unplayable, even offline, and people spoke up to voice their frustrations.

Messages posted on the Xbox Support account on Twitter suggest the outages began on May 6, when users began reporting they were unable to launch games on Xbox consoles and via the cloud. Service resumed normally and then had issues again, the Xbox Support account said. All issues were seemingly resolved as of May 8, but the outage left fans with questions and concerns about Microsoft’s policies about needing to connect to the internet to play non-live games.

Nevada Records Highest-Ever Revenue in February Thanks In Part to Super Bowl LVIII

Nevada released a February revenue report, and the results are better than ever. In total, the state generated $1.34 billion in revenue, which is the record amount ever collected in February. At the same time, visitors to resorts on the Strip outpaced last year’s numbers for the second month of the year by 9.5%.

Record revenue in February:

The main reasons behind that result are Super Bowl LVIII, as well as Chinese New Year. However, it should be noted that 2024 is a leap year, so February had an additional day. On top of that, the Strip saw a lot of concerts and other events.

As the Nevada Gaming Control Board released (pdf) on Thursday, March 28, the revenue increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year. 

New Jersey regulators approve sale of half ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort to Ilitch family of Detroit

Originally announced in April 2021 by primary owner, Luxor Capital Group L.P., the sale of half of Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City to Detroit-headquartered conglomerate Ilitch Holdings Incorporated was approved by New Jersey gambling regulators on Thursday.

Among other businesses, the family-run organization [Ilitch] owns MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, as well as the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers professional sports franchises of the National Hockey league (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB), respectively.

Under the sale approved by the New Jersey Casino Comission, Ilitch will acquire 50 percent of the Boardwalk casino for $175 million, and will split decision making regarding its operation, with current owner, Luxor Capital Group. The New York-based hedge fund purchased its 83 percent stake in the 20-acre New Jersey property once known as the Revel Casino Hotel in January of 2019

Unfinished business:

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