Peter Amsel

Peter Amsel has been a fan of gambling ever since his parents abdicated their child-rearing responsibilities by routinely plunking him in front of a television playing The Joker’s Wild. A native of Toronto, Peter grew up a major fan of the Maple Leafs, which is probably why he was able to endure so many years of complete and utter failure at launching a writing career before ultimately finding his niche with CalvinAyre.com. Peter is highly sarcastic, deeply cynical and entirely too enamored with the sound of his own voice.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Peter Amsel

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Kindred Group reveals share of revenue from ‘high-risk’ gamblers

By Peter Amsel

8 February 2021

Kindred Group reveals share of revenue derived from high-risk gamblers as company vows to reduce figure to zero by 2023.

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Nevada casinos suffer worst gaming revenue year since 1997

By Peter Amsel

28 January 2021

Nevada casinos finish 2020 with their worst gaming revenue performance since 1997, as Vegas Strip revenue tumbles 51% in December.

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Bally’s, Caesars deals add DFS to betting palette

By Peter Amsel

25 January 2021

Casino operator Bally's buys daily fantasy sports operator Monkey Knife Fight, while rival Caesars takes stake in SuperDraft.

Atlantic City revenue dips in June as Trump Taj Mahal strike drama ratchets up

By Peter Amsel

14 July 2016

Atlantic City casino revenue slips in June; MGM okayed to take over Borgata; Trump Taj Mahal strikers given ultimatum re last offer.

Casino legislation back on the table as Japan’s LDP holds outright majority

GVC Holdings enjoys “particularly strong” H1 as Euro 2016 punters bet more, win less

By Peter Amsel

13 July 2016

GVC Holdings reports a "particularly strong" H2 thanks to higher turnover on Euro 2016 and a two-point rise in sports betting margins.

Playtech acquire self-service betting terminal stars Best Gaming Technology

By Peter Amsel

13 July 2016

Playtech boost omni-channel offering via €138m acquisition of Austrian self-service betting terminal software outfit Best Gaming Technology.

BCLC picks Victoria to host new casino; Edgewater Casino stingy with the paddles

By Peter Amsel

12 July 2016

BCLC awards Victoria new casino; Edgewater Casino accused of refusing to lend defibrillator to help unconscious man who wasn't a customer.

Turning point for bitcoin: IMF forecasts 1,640% inflation for Venezuela

Larry Flynt’s new California casino logo draws fire from local prudes

By Peter Amsel

12 July 2016

Larry Flynt's rebranding of Normandie Casino sparks objections from Gardena city council, which wants something "a little more tasteful."

Boylesports buys Hacketts betting shops, Betfred named Lads-Coral frontrunner

By Peter Amsel

12 July 2016

Boylesports acquires four betting shops from bankrupt Irish rival Hacketts; Betfred frontrunner to buy hundreds of Ladbrokes-Coral shops

Bet365 ink Sky Sports Premier League deal; 888sport, Betdaq bag shirt deals

Bet365 ink Sky Sports Premier League deal; 888sport, Betdaq bag shirt deals

By Peter Amsel

11 July 2016

Bet365 new exclusive sponsor of Sky Sports' Monday and Friday night Premier League broadcasts; 888 ink Preston deal, Betdaq ink Charlton.

UFC sold to talent agency powerhouse WME/IMG for a reported $4b

UFC sold to talent agency powerhouse WME/IMG for a reported $4b

By Peter Amsel

11 July 2016

Hollywood talent powerhouse WME/IMG acquires UFC mixed martial arts organization for reported $4b, Dana White staying on as president.

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