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.

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Caesars to merge with Caesars Acquisition Company, insists it’s not bananas

By Peter Amsel

22 December 2014

Caesars Entertainment to merge with Caesars Acquisition Company; deal provides Caesars with cash to enable bankruptcy of parent unit.

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Brian Gilmour to invest £45m in Bodog-sponsored Ayr United FC

By Peter Amsel

19 December 2014

Glasgow property financier in talks to assume control of Bodog-sponsored Ayr United FC, plans £45m injection and new stadium.

China lottery sales spike; DJI Holdings, China LotSynergy ink deals

By Peter Amsel

18 December 2014

Chin lottery sales rise 24% in November; China LotSynergy pays $10m for Beijing Bestinfo Cyber Technology; DJI Holdings preps virtual racing

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Rank makes another pitch for Belfast casino, appoints new Mecca Bingo boss

By Peter Amsel

17 December 2014

Rank Group makes yet another pitch for a casino in Belfast; Martin Pugh appointed new managing director of Mecca Bingo.

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New York approves three casino projects, but none in Orange County

By Peter Amsel

17 December 2014

New York panel approves three casino projects, but opts not to approve a fourth and no approvals in Orange County.

Czech Republic gambling operators brace for tax hikes

By Peter Amsel

17 December 2014

Czech Republic Finance Minister Andrej Babis reportedly planning to announce stiff tax hikes for gambling operators on Friday.

Nuisance raids plague Philippines-based online gambling operators

By Peter Amsel

17 December 2014

Nuisance raids by some units of Philippines law enforcement plague Philippines-based online gambling operators.

Trump CEO asks Icahn to fund Taj Mahal through Q2 2015

By Peter Amsel

16 December 2014

Trump Entertainment CEO asks Carl Icahn to fund Taj Mahal through duration of union's appeal; six of AC's surviving eight casinos post gains

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