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Crown Resorts has been working to improve profitability, resulting in numerous cuts. Back in August, the casino closed two of its VIP rooms. Now, the casino has announced it will no longer operate 24/7. Starting on 29 November, Crown Sydney will close for at least six hours a day, from...

In one of the more unusual stories of the week, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy claims that he will file a class action lawsuit against the National Football League after the Cincinnati Bengals loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Portnoy bet $120,000 on the Bengals to either...

Professional sports leagues like the NFL, Major League Baseball, and the NHL have all had strict policies on gambling. The explosion of online gambling over the last few years has forced the leagues to strengthen their stances on gambling. Recently, players from the NHL and PGA Tour have been suspended...

Cloudflare recently released its DDoS threat report for Q3 2023. The report shows a 65% increase in total attack traffic over the last quarter. Of that traffic, gaming and gambling companies had the most attack traffic. Up until this point, the cryptocurrency industry held that distinction. These attacks are becoming...

Following leads from other states, Queensland has now introduced its own parliament bill to place tighter controls on the casino industry. Under the new regulations, state casinos must enact carded play, pre-commitment from players, restrictions on cash use, and spending limits. This bill comes as a result of a review...

It's no secret that the cost of living has skyrocketed since the pandemic. According to recent reports, the average loss amongst Aussie players has grown by over 30% since before the pandemic. This sharp increase in losses is attributed to desperation due to the cost-of-living crisis. Aussies Losing Up to...

Most of us could only dream of living in a multi-million-dollar home. That dream recently became a reality for Kevin and Andrea Griffin. However, the couple's joyous victory soon turned sour as they discovered that the original owner removed various luxury items from the property. The incident has sparked a...

The National Football League (NFL) has revised its players' gambling policies. On Friday, ESPN and other sources revealed the new policies that will impose harsh penalties on players who bet on NFL games. Other policies regarding betting on non-NFL games have been relaxed. This is leading to the early reinstatement...

The campaign to eliminate gambling-like products from video games continues. Last week, the Albanese government passed reforms that will restrict video games that offer gambling-style elements, such as loot boxes. All states passed the measure and will force social casino games to carry an R18+ classification. Other games with simulated...

Stake.com in Australia recently fell victim to a cybersecurity attack, costing the company over $41 million in crypto assets. Now, an even bolder attack has targeted two of the largest casino operators in the world. According to various reports, MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have recently fallen victim to cyberattacks....