WATCH: Casino News Round-Up - 25 March, 2025
Our news reporter, Alan Evans, brings you the latest news from the casino industry on March 25, 2025.
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“It’s Tuesday, 25th March. This is your casino news roundup.
“Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band are set for a limited-run residency at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas this September, featuring six performances alongside a stellar lineup of musicians, including Steve Lukather and Colin Hay.
“The former Beatle, who recently released his first country album in 50 years, is deeply involved in the show's preparations, promising fans an unforgettable experience with potential surprise guest appearances.
“Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas has launched the "Wolf Den," a dedicated area for the popular Huff N’ Puff slot series, including its latest title, Huff N’ Puff High Rise.
“The new section aims to enhance the gaming experience and keep the casino floor fresh, showcasing the growing popularity of the franchise from Light & Wonder.
“A Texas woman who won an $83.5 million lottery jackpot is facing delays in collecting her winnings as officials investigate her use of a courier service to purchase her ticket.
“Lawmakers are questioning the fairness of such practices following a prior controversial win, where a group of European men bought nearly every possible combination, leading to calls for tighter regulations on lottery couriers in the state.
“The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 43-year-old man from Mississauga with loansharking following a year-long investigation that uncovered over $4 million in suspicious transactions at casinos in the Greater Toronto Area.
“The charges include extortion, money laundering, and charging criminal interest rates, as authorities clamp down on illegal lending practices tied to organised crime.
“The Gambling AML & FinCrime Alliance (GAFA) has been launched to enhance anti-money laundering compliance and combat financial crime in the casino industry, offering free membership and a collaborative community for professionals and enthusiasts.
“With networking events, industry insights, and expert-led workshops, GAFA aims to address regulatory challenges and improve industry standards amidst the rapid growth of online casinos.
“That’s it for now. Don’t forget to visit casinos.com to subscribe and sign up for all our special offers and free giveaways.
“Bye for now.”
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News WriterMost of my career was spent in teaching including at one of the UK’s top private schools. I left London in 2000 and set up home in Wales raising four beautiful children. I enrolled at University where I studied Photography and film and gained a Degree and subsequently a Masters Degree. In 2014 I helped launch a new local newspaper and managed to get front and back page as well as 6 filler pages on a weekly basis. I saw that journalism was changing and was a pioneer of hyperlocal news in Wales. In 2017 I started one of the first 24/7 free independent news sites for Wales. Having taken that to a successful business model I was keen for a new challenge. Joining the company is exciting for me especially as it is a new role in Europe. I am keen to establish myself and help others to do the same.
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