Month: December 2024

In the United States and the American Gaming Association trade group has implored the federal government to initiate a coordinated crackdown against unregulated ‘skill game’ machines and illegal online casino and sportsbook operators. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The advocacy organization used an official Thursday press release to detail that it has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking him to take immediate action via the United States Department of Justice so as ‘to protect American consumers, crack down on illegal operators and enforce federal regulations’.

Eminent advocate:

The American Gaming Association is tasked with representing the interests of commercial and tribal casino operators as well as suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry from across the United States. The group describes itself as ‘the premier national trade group’ for a sector that is annually worth well north of $250 billion.

Daring disregard:

Bill Miller (pictured) serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the American Gaming Associat…

Fanatics digital’s online and retail sports betting division, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, has been welcomed by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

Its retail sportsbook has recently been opened in Maryland, inside the NFL Stadium. The company’s focus is currently on retail sports betting platforms, with plans to upgrade its mobile offering.

The leading integrity monitor: 

Over 45 companies and 125 sports betting brands joined IBIA, and it is currently the leading integrity monitor in the world. Fanatics is the last one who entered, further strengthening IBIA’s position. 

Andrew Wright, SVP of Trading at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, said…

In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly named the local subordinate of European gambling giant Casinos Austria International as the preferred operating candidate in its race to secure an integrated casino resort license.

According to a report from GGRAsia, the verdict from the western Kyushu jurisdiction comes after the request for proposal (RFP) submission from the operator’s Casinos Austria International Japan Incorporated subsidiary managed to beat out a pair of rival submissions courtesy of a score of 687 points. The source detailed that the competing bid fronted by Oshidori International Holdings Limited was subsequently designated as the runner-up with a mark of 682.8 while the consortium being led by The Niki and Chyau Fwu (Parkview) Group came last via a grade of 667.1.

Coming competition:

Nagasaki Prefecture is home to approximately 1.3 million people and is reportedly eager to win one of Japan’s coming trio of 40-year casino licenses so as to be able to bring a Las Vegas-style development to a 74-acre plot of land situated next to its Huis Ten Bosch theme park. However, the jurisdiction is first purpo…

Apex Legends Season 16: Revelry is all about celebrating the game’s fourth year. Unfortunately, playtesters at EA’s Baton Rouge office are unlikely to join in the festivities after over 200 of them were laid off earlier today, according to a report by Kotaku. According to the publication’s sources, the announcement came via a “surprise Zoom call” during which hundreds of Apex Legends playtesters were unceremoniously dumped by the triple-A game publisher.

Described as “unscheduled and mandatory,” it’s clear the Zoom call came as a shock to both the playtesters themselves and the company’s higher level supervisors–the latter of whom were allegedly given no notice nor time to prepare prior to Tuesday’s massive layoffs. Adding insult to injury, Kotaku’s sources claim that, after the surprise Zoom meeting, employees who had been laid off were only allowed to go clean out their desks and collect personal belongings while under the direct supervision of EA security personnel. EA is reportedly offering 60 days of severance pay, though this is allegedly far less time than most employees still had on their employment contracts.

The world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is filled with collectibles, from traditional Zelda staples like heart pieces to unique items like Goddess Cubes and Gratitude Crystals. The latter are particularly valuable; you’ll typically receive them when you help out the various residents of Skylot, and you can trade them in for some helpful rewards, including bigger wallets.

One side quest to earn Gratitude Crystals revolves around Bertie and Luv, the potion brewers in Skyloft’s Bazaar. Here’s what you need to do to complete the quest and earn their Gratitude Crystals. Be sure to check out our Skyward Sword HD guide roundup for beginner’s tips, heart piece locations, and more guides. You can also read our full Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review.

The Missing Baby Rattle

• Location: Bertie and Luv’s house (nighttime) at East Skyloft
• Prerequisites: Must have the Clawshots which you get from completing the Lanayru Desert Silent Realm (second Silent Realm)

Go to the potion brewers’ home at night to learn that the potion brew…