Umbrella Academy Showrunner Addresses Allegations
As of this week, The Umbrella Academy has finished its four-season run at Netflix. While there is still the possibility that the show could get some spin-offs, the fourth season premiered under the cloud of the accusations that showrunner Steve Blackman created a toxic work environment, including one account that came from Season 4 co-showrunner Jesse McKeown. Now, Blackman is sharing his response to the allegations.
Regarding reports that Blackman made sexist and bullying statements to the people working under him, the showrunner told The Hollywood Reporter that those accounts "simply weren't accurate." He added that, "They weren't correct... the truth is, I don't accept those statements because I didn't say them, and it's just disappointing. But I'm very proud of the journey for…...
Macau casinos likely to benefit from the introduction of ‘digital yuan’ currency
The introduction into Macau of a digital version of the yuan currency currently being trialled by the government of China should prove to be a long-term positive for the city’s collection of almost 40 casinos.
According to a report from GGRAsia, this is the opinion of Sanford C Bernstein Limited analyst Vitaly Umansky some two weeks after officials in the enclave revealed that they would be amending local financial rules so as to allow for the complete adoption of the blockchain-powered innovation. The source detailed that the app-based ‘digital yuan’ currency is set to be controlled by the People’s Bank of China and will allow the central government to trace the movement of all cash and coins in circulation and know the full details of goods and ser…...
Macau GGR Reaches $1.27 Billion in February to Maintain High Levels While Lifting Restrictions
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) accomplished by Macau’s casinos in February amounted to MOP10.32 billion ($1.27 billion), which is the third-best monthly GGR performance since January 2020 regardless of the end of the festive season and the month’s fewer number of days than January.
GGR levels:
Asian Gaming Brief transfers the information from Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) indicating that the total gaming revenue in Macau in February 2022 was 33.1 percent higher than the same month last year. At the same time, this month recorded GGR levels around 11 percent lower than January boasting the highest revenue level of MOP11.58 billion ($1.43 billion) since 2020.
Consecutive high figures:
With a $2.74 billion hit in January 2020 and $ 1.43 in Jan…...
Betting And Gaming Council Calls On UK Chancellor To Reconsider “Stealth Casino Tax”
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the UK’s only wagering and gaming industry body, has called on the Chancellor to reconsider indirect tax on land-based casinos, the Autumn Statement confirmed.
UK casino Gaming Duty Bands frozen again:
According to measures revealed by the Treasury, Gaming Duty Bands imposed on the UK casinos have been “frozen“ once again and won’t grow with inflation, which successfully led to a £5 million tax increase per year for land-based casinos that are members of the BGC. Additionally, there were hopes that the freeze, firstly revealed in March of this year, would be lifted, giving a substantial encouragement to a section which has troubles with energy expenses and salary increases alongside…...
Snuneymuxw First Nation Acquires Casino Nanaimo from Great Canadian Entertainment
Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of its “landmark Vancouver Island property,” Casino Nanaimo, to the Snuneymuxw First Nation’s economic development corporation. This significant transaction was unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Under the terms of the agreement, Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. for up to two years post-closing, according to Victoria News. Petroglyph is a wholly owned corporation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
“We are very pleased to have executed this agreement. As the operator of Casino Nanaimo since its inception in 1986, w…...
The House of the Dead- Remake – Análisis
Los juegos "sobre raíles" con pistolas nunca lo han tenido fácil en sistemas domésticos. En los 90 todos salones recreativos tenían su The House of the Dead, Time Crisis, The Lost World o Virtua Cop, entre otros títulos, por ese encanto de disparar con pistolas a enorme televisión dependiendo del arcade y modelo- en solitario o en compañía. Pero estos arcades se fueron apagando con el cambio de milenio y la limitación que suponía comprar un accesorio por apenas uno o dos lanzamientos para tu consola limitaba mucho el número de usuario. La adopción de pantallas LCD terminó por dar la última estocada a un género que se ha mantenido a duras pen…...
FORM – Análisis
Los gráficos importan, y aunque no son lo más esencial, su impacto es indiscutible. Quizás todavía es realidad virtual, donde, junto con la interactividad, es es un factor determinante para la experiencia. FORM, desarrollado por Charm Games, hace exactamente eso: crear una puesta en escena increíble donde puzles muy interactivos se convierten en protagonistas. Y, sí, tiene sus carencias, pero no empañan las muchas virtudes que lo hacen muy recomendable. Os las contamos.
Puzles sencillos pero variados
FORM es un juego de puzles exclusivo para la realidad virtual, en…...
The Star Sydney Faces Charges Over Alleged Forgery of Welfare Checks Amid Second Investigation Into License Suitability
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a special manager of The Star Sydney has reportedly claimed the casino forged welfare checks on pokie gamblers and inadvertently permitted clients to obtain $3.2m they didn’t earn from the casino’s machines. Besides this, according to opening proof in NSW’s corporate culture investigation, Nicholas Weeks also laid charges against executives for planning to take legal action against him.
Plans to oust Weeks from the firm:
The NSW Independent Casino Commission appointed Weeks to the Pyrmont casino on the date its casino license was suspended, which was in October 2022, and the suspension was initially supposed to last 3 months. However, his stay at the firm was expanded 3 times at the watchdog̵…...
In Australia and a lawyer assisting the New South Wales government inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly recommended that the firm be barred from holding a local casino license until it has decisively rectified a number of risk management failures.
According to a report from The Age newspaper, this advice from state counsel Naomi Sharp (pictured) came on the final day of the probe into the Brisbane-headquartered company’s suitability to hold a gambling license for its 351-room The Star Sydney property. The lawyer purportedly also advised the examination that the operator still has a dysfunctional internal culture and only belatedly offered limited admissions of wrongdoing with very little insights into how and why things…...
Star Entertainment Sees a Net Loss of US$4.4m in March Quarter Due to Continuing Vacancy of Top Players
Star Entertainment Group has officially revealed its trading update report for the March quarter of the current year, which showed that it recorded a net loss of AU$ 6.8, approximately US$4.4m. The primary reason for this was the continued non-attendance of top players.
Quarterly trading update details:Come from Lodigame777
In the aforementioned trading update report (pdf) officially published on April 12, the firm emphasized that income generated from premium gaming rooms found at The Star Sydney had recorded a notable annual drop of 19.3%. In addition, premium gaming income fell 28% at Treasury Brisbane and 20% at The Star Gold Coast.
Even though there was a small growth in performanc…...