SkyCity Auckland to end zero-hours contracts
Casino operator SkyCity, the biggest single-site employer in Auckland, will provide employees with more security by ending zero-hours contracts starting next year. Following strong revenue…
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Illinois Lottery issuing IOU’s to winners; R.I.P. Minnesota Lottery online
The Illinois Lottery has stopped paying jackpot winners due to the state’s budget crisis. The state’s fiscal year began July 1 but bickering politicians have…
CalvinAyre.com Featured Conferences & Events: September 2015
Betting on Football Conference SBC’s second annual Betting on Football Conference is taking place on Thursday, September 10th at the Arsenal FC Stadium. This one-day event…
CalvinAyre.com to cover the new Asia’s iGaming Social
Sports Betting Community (SBC) and Asia Gambling Brief (AGB) have rolled out its next Asia iGaming Social in Manila, the Asian Gaming Autumn Social, designed…
Massachusetts: Wynn lands needed permit
Wynn Resorts is slowly overcoming barriers in its quest build a casino in Everett, the Boston Globe reported. An environmental permit was awarded on Friday,…
Texas Tracks Prepare for Sept. 1 Shutdown
It appeared as though live racing and full-card simulcasts were to be suspended Sept. 1 in the wake of a battle over funding for the…
Macau GDP tumbles; pawn shops still processing bogus UnionPay transactions
Macau’s gross domestic product fell more than one-quarter in Q2 as the special administrative region’s casino-based economy continues to struggle. Figures released Monday by Macau’s…
Illinois lottery winners are in limbo
Congratulations, you won $25,000 in the Illinois lottery! Sorry, you'll have to settle for an IOU for now. Winners of the Illinois lottery are being…
John Juanda Returns to Poker, Wins Record EPT Barcelona
John Juanda celebrated his return to the international poker tournament circuit by winning the largest ever EPT Main Event in its history in Barcelona over the…
Playtech Celebrates Revenue Boosts in Everything But Online Poker, Says Global Regulatory Climate is Challenging
Playtech, the world’s largest online gaming and sports betting software supplier (according to its own website) has reported a 33 percent gain in the company’s…