Global Gaming Business

The Greens have introduced a bill to extend daily poker machine shutdowns in New South Wales from midnight to 10 a.m. 🎰 The Gaming Machines Amendment (Mandatory Shutdown Period) Bill 2025 would require all pokies in pubs and clubs to power down overnight, closing loopholes that currently allow 600+ venues to operate through shutdown hours. ⚖️ Industry leaders call the proposal “one-size-fits-all,” warning it could hurt local economies while ignoring casinos and online platforms. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated has unveiled plans for a $300 million investment at Churchill Downs Racetrack, introducing “Victory Run”. 🏇 The new venue will replace older box seats and dining spaces with 7,800 seats, private suites, premium indoor/outdoor dining, and panoramic track views. 🏗️ Construction will begin after the 2026 Kentucky Derby, with temporary upgraded seating in place for the 2027 event to maintain guest capacity. 🗨️ “This project will create a greatly improved experience for our guests in an important section of our racetrack while delivering long-term growth and value for our shareholders,” said CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

Crown Resorts will implement card-only play for electronic gaming machines at Crown Perth starting December 1 as part of new Western Australia regulations designed to enhance player safety. 🎰 Guests will be required to set time and loss limits before play, while all EGMs transition to a cashless, carded system. Half of which have already been upgraded. 🗣️ “Carded Play is a cornerstone of our commitment to safer gambling. It allows us to better understand and support our guests while fostering a safer environment,” said Crown Perth CEO Brian Pereira. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas was hit by a ransomware attack earlier this year that exposed sensitive data from nearly 4,700 guests, employees, and business partners, according to court filings. 💻 Linked to the LockBit 3.0 ransomware group, the breach leaked roughly 30GB of internal data including personal and financial records. ⚖️ OYO accused former management firm Highgate Hotels of negligence and terminated its contract following the incident, which is now part of ongoing legal disputes. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

Palasino Group, a.s. is expanding its footprint in the Czech Republic with work underway on a new casino in Mikulov. 🎰 Palasino Mikulov will feature slot machines, live table games, and a “modern, design-forward” interior complete with a bar, buffet restaurant, and social spaces. 🏗️ Once open, it will become Palasino’s fourth casino in the country, joining venues in Excalibur City, Wullowitz, and Furth im Wald. 🗨️ “At Palasino, we believe in delivering not just games, but unforgettable experiences. With that in mind, we’re preparing a dynamic calendar of future events, exclusive offers, promotions and themed nights,” the group said. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

AGS - American Gaming Systems has launched its first-ever multi-property progressive link in partnership with Station Casinos, connecting more than 60 slot machines across eight Las Vegas properties. 🎰 The So Hot Grand Link features titles including Diamond Reels, Flaming Reels, Rakin’ Bacon! Jackpots Bonus Wheel, and new releases Gold Inferno Wild Stacks and Mega Diamond Wild Stacks. 🏆 Available across Station’s local favorites, the link delivers more frequent jackpots and seamless play for loyal Vegas locals. 🗣️ “Linking properties within their network allowed us to create a progressive experience built specifically for their loyal, local players,” said mark dedeaux, SVP & GM for slots at AGS. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

Over 200 Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino employees have gone on strike during a dispute over union recognition and delayed elections caused by the federal government shutdown. ⚖️ Represented by Teamsters Local 135, workers were scheduled to vote on October 17 but moved to strike after management rejected a proposal to hold the election through a neutral third party. 🎰 Teamsters leaders say the strike is legally protected under the National Labor Relations Act and accuse the casino of “delaying the inevitable” in recognizing the union. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.