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Miyagi Prefecture considering whether to enter Japanese casino license race

January 23, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Licenses

In Japan and the government for Miyagi Prefecture is reportedly contemplating whether it should enter the already crowded race in hopes of securing one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resort li...

Crown Resorts Limited share deal to undergo intense scrutiny

Adam Morgan

January 22, 2020

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia and the boss for Asian casino giant, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, is reportedly set to take part in an official enquiry looking into his firm’s planned purchase of an almost 20% stake i...

Atlantic City mayor details Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino demolition desire

Adam Morgan

January 20, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, New Jersey

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In New Jersey and the mayor for Atlantic City has reportedly announced that one of his main goals for the coming year is to get the shuttered building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino demolishe...

Japan benefitting from increased annual tourism figures

Adam Morgan

January 20, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, Japan

Last year reportedly saw Japan chalk up a comparable 2.2% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting its shores as its twelve-month tally exceeded the 30 million mark for the first time. According t...

500.com investors file federal class-action lawsuit in New Jersey

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Crime, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

A group of investors in 500.com have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chinese sports lottery firm following the emergence of allegations that it may have committed securities fraud in attempting to brib...

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Game manufacturers, Lottery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania and a manufacturer of so-called ‘games of skill’ has reportedly asked an appellate court judge to extend an injunction that forbids police from seizing its machines while authorities work out th...

Extra cash for Yokohama integrated casino resort bid

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan

In Japan and officials in Yokohama have reportedly announced that they will be adding some ¥400 million ($3.63 million) to the city’s initial annual budget in order to aid efforts at securing one of the nation’...

Sportsbetting legalization takes a step forward in Kentucky

Adam Morgan

January 16, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, Poker, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Taxes, Kentucky

A committee of the Kentucky House of Representatives reportedly passed proposed legislation yesterday that could soon see the southern state become the latest to legalize sportsbetting, fantasy sports contests ...

Record December visitor and revenue figures for Okada Manila

Adam Morgan

January 16, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Philippines

In the Philippines and local casino operator, Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Incorporated, has reportedly revealed that its Okada Manila property recorded a 76% increase year-on-year in December gross g...

MGM Resorts Incorporated inks lease-back deals for pair of Las Vegas venues

Adam Morgan

January 15, 2020

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After inking a lease-back agreement for its Bellagio Las Vegas venue in October and American casino giant MGM Resorts International has now announced the signing of a similar deal covering its MGM Grand Las Veg...

Caesars Entertainment Corporation to vacate Harrah’s Reno

Adam Morgan

January 15, 2020

Casino Sales, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

In Nevada and prominent casino operator, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, is reportedly set to abandon the iconic Harrah’s Reno property as part of its planned $17.3 billion merger with rival Eldorado Resorts...

Hard Rock International loses out on Greece casino bid

Adam Morgan

January 15, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Greece

American casino operator, Hard Rock International, has reportedly had its plan to build and operate a new gambling facility on the outskirts of the Greek capital city of Athens roundly rejected by the European ...

United Kingdom to implement credit card wagering prohibition

Adam Morgan

January 14, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Lottery, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has reportedly announced that domestic punters are to soon be forbidden from using their credit cards to lodge any type of online and land-based wager...

NagaCorp Limited rebuts NagaWorld pay rise claims

Adam Morgan

January 14, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Labor Relations

Asian casino operator, NagaCorp Limited, has reportedly issued a statement to refute earlier press claims that it had granted significant pay rises to workers at its giant NagaWorld property so as to avert furt...

NagaWorld employees granted pay rises following Thursday protest

Adam Morgan

January 13, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Labor Relations

In Cambodia and workers at the giant NagaWorld integrated casino resort reportedly won a rare victory over the weekend after reaching an agreement that is to see them receive pay rises of up to 30%. Accordin...

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Miyagi Prefecture considering whether to enter Japanese casino license race

Crown Resorts Limited share deal to undergo intense scrutiny

Atlantic City mayor details Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino demolition desire

Japan benefitting from increased annual tourism figures

500.com investors file federal class-action lawsuit in New Jersey

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension

Extra cash for Yokohama integrated casino resort bid

Sportsbetting legalization takes a step forward in Kentucky

Record December visitor and revenue figures for Okada Manila

MGM Resorts Incorporated inks lease-back deals for pair of Las Vegas venues

Caesars Entertainment Corporation to vacate Harrah’s Reno

Hard Rock International loses out on Greece casino bid

United Kingdom to implement credit card wagering prohibition

NagaCorp Limited rebuts NagaWorld pay rise claims

NagaWorld employees granted pay rises following Thursday protest

Underdog Seeks Legal Block on California AG’s Fantasy Sports Ruling

Lottery Blunder in Norway Sparks Outrage as CEO Resigns

New Jersey Legislature Passes Sweepstakes Ban

Evolution Debuts First Live Casino Studio in Asia, Based in Cebu

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