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.

Iao Kun Group turnover falls 59%; MGM China loses “about three” VIP rooms

By Peter Amsel

5 February 2016

Macau casino junket investor Iao Kun Group reports VIP turnover and win rate down sharply; MGM China lost "about three" VIP rooms in 2015.

Tabcorp profit falls one-third on AML fines, Sun Bets startup costs

By Peter Amsel

4 February 2016

Australian wagering operator Tabcorp H1 profit falls one-third due to anti-money laundering penalty and startup costs for Sun Bets UK site.

Australian cops rumble ‘boiler rooms’ linked to online sports betting sites

By Peter Amsel

3 February 2016

Queensland police break up three boiler room operations that cold-called customers into sending money for sports betting and FX deals.

iTEAM Network rescues FantasyUp players; DraftKings teases UK launch … again

By Peter Amsel

3 February 2016

iTEAM Network acquires failed daily fantasy sports operator FantasyUp, will restore player balances; DraftKings teases UK launch ... again.

Playtech inks DC Comics licensing deal, stays mum on OpenBet intentions

By Peter Amsel

2 February 2016

Playtech announces multi-year licensing deal for DC Comics superhero characters, stays mum on bidding war for rival tech supplier OpenBet.

Bet365 dominates Italy’s sports betting market as online wagers surge 80%

By Peter Amsel

1 February 2016

Bet365 dominates Italian sports betting in 2015, even beating operators with retail presence; online sports and casino rise, poker falls.

Casino competition pushed Start Live Casino into online live dealer business

By Peter Amsel

1 February 2016

Tough land-based competition pushed Cambodian casino operator Lucky89 Group to launch Start Live Casino live dealer online casino platform.

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