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.

Zynga Plus Poker real-money Facebook launch; Buffalo Studios’ Bingo Rush 2

By Peter Amsel

15 January 2014

Zynga Plus Poker launches real-money version on Facebook in the UK; Zynga closing YoVille; Buffalo Studios launch Bingo Rush sequel

PMU, France Pari somehow survive declining French market

By Peter Amsel

15 January 2014

ARJEL figures for 2013 show French online poker market continues to struggle, while PMU and France Pari enjoy sports betting boost.

Svenska Spel and Swedish newspapers argue over whose party is over

By Peter Amsel

11 January 2014

The war between Swedish gambling monopoly Svenska Spel and local media over gambling advertising shows no sign of abating.

The perils of gambling: finger-eating card tables and voluntary ear amputations

By Peter Amsel

10 January 2014

Following a bout of drinking and arm wrestling, two Russian gamblers each cut off their own left ear to honor a wager.

Panda virus authors sentenced; Chinese VIP brings machine gun to Philippine casino

By Peter Amsel

9 January 2014

The authors of the Panda virus sentenced for illegal online gambling operation; Chinese VIP caught with machine gun at Resorts World Manila

Americas Cardroom accepting Bitcoin deposits; Coinye earns Kanye West’s ire

By Peter Amsel

8 January 2014

Americas Cardroom to offer option of depositing in Bitcoin, withdrawal options to come later; Coinye West currency earns Kanye West's ire

Full Tilt debut casino games; Bodog ‘zaps’ blackjack; Health Lottery launch bingo

By Peter Amsel

8 January 2014

Full Tilt Poker unveil casino games and Adrenaline Rush four-handed fast-fold product; Bodog release Zappit Blackjack; Health Bingo launches

Billionaires battle over online gambling as AGA admits states are where it’s at

By Peter Amsel

8 January 2014

Sheldon Adelson hates online gambling, but George Soros loves it; American Gaming Association refocuses on grassroots campaigns.

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