Chav Vasilev

1 week ago | bonus.com | Chav Vasilev

Macau-based gaming equipment supplier LT Game, a subsidiary of Paradise Entertainment, is leaving the US because it says it cannot compete due to the high tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. While LT Game’s presence in the US market has been relatively minor, the move underscores the broader implications that tariffs can have on international gaming suppliers. At the same time, those with a US base could take advantage of the situation.

1 week ago | bonus.com | Chav Vasilev

Elaine Wynn, a pioneer in the gaming industry, passed away on April 14, aged 82. She and her former husband, Steve Wynn, co-founded Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, both of which played a significant role in the development of the Las Vegas Strip. Beyond the gaming business, Elaine Wynn was a philanthropist and involved in educational reform. She served as the president of the Nevada State Board of Education and led initiatives to support at-risk students.

1 week ago | bonus.com | Chav Vasilev

Anti-smoking advocacy groups are urging shareholders of four gambling giants to demand that they conduct economic studies on the impact of making their properties smoke-free. Casino gaming floors are one of the few public spaces where smoking remains legal in many states, despite increasing pressure on multiple fronts to change that. Casino owners are often resistant to the idea, believing that smoking bans will hurt their bottom lines.

2 weeks ago | gamingtoday.com | Chav Vasilev

The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) has issued a statement celebrating the failure of sweepstakes casino ban bills in Arkansas, Maryland, and Mississippi. The trade group, which represents social and sweepstakes casinos, praised the outcome as a win for what it describes as “safe, digital entertainment” that is enjoyed by millions of US adults, while supporting thousands of jobs and innovation. In Arkansas, House Bill 1861 was withdrawn by its author on April 7.

2 weeks ago | bonus.com | Chav Vasilev

Nevada is looking to impose stricter penalties on illegal gambling in a bill that passed unanimously in the state’s Senate and now sites before the House. Sponsored by Sen. Rochelle Nguyen, SB256 proposes updates to Nevada’s gaming laws. It includes requiring those found guilty of illegal gambling to forfeit any profits they made from the activity to the state. The increased penalties also apply to out-of-state entities offering illegal gambling services to individuals in Nevada.