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Macau casinos sitting through second coronavirus-related lockdown

July 11, 2022

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In Macau and the government has reportedly ordered local casinos and most of the enclave’s other commercial businesses to close for at least a week in an attempt to fight the rising prevalence of coronavirus. ...

Shinzo Abe ‘legacy’ to include premiere of Japanese integrated casino resorts

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2022

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

Last week’s assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (pictured) has reportedly been felt far and wide as the 67-year-old was one of the main protagonists in the effort to bring Las Vegas-style...

Thailand survey uncovers support for legalized casino resort

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2022

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

In Thailand and a new survey has reportedly revealed that almost 81% of respondents would support the idea of legalizing gambling and allowing foreign firms to construct and operate at least one Las Vegas-style...

California tribes lobbying against online sportsbetting legalization measure

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2022

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In the western American state of California and a pair of tribal-led organizations have reportedly come out against a November ballot referendum that is seeking to legalize online sportsbetting. According to...

Sri Lanka to issue tranche of four more land-based casino licenses

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Sri Lanka

In an attempt to increase tax revenues in the face of a floundering economy and the government for the Asian island nation of Sri Lanka has reportedly approved the issuance of four more land-based casino licens...

Boris Johnson resignation jeopardizes future of ‘white paper’ iGaming review

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the announcement earlier today by Prime Minister Boris Johnson (pictured) that he was standing down as leader of the Conservative political party has reportedly thrown the future of th...

Iris CC Holdings Proprietary Limited revealed as rival Casino Canberra bidder

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2022

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In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited has reportedly revealed the identity of the company that earlier this week lodged an official offer to buy its Casino Canberra property. According...

Macau casino revenues continuing to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic

Adam Morgan

July 6, 2022

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The large collection of casinos in the Asian city of Macau reportedly saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for June plummet by over 62% year-on-year to hit a 21-month low of just over $306.47 million. ...

Online casino and slot games to be ‘targeted’ in United Kingdom’s coming ‘white paper’ review

Adam Morgan

July 6, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Licenses, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the upcoming ‘white paper’ review of the nation’s gambling laws will reportedly look to target online casino and slot games over fears that these activities are associated with higher ...

Malta Gaming Authority awards ten-year lottery license to National Lottery plc

Adam Morgan

July 6, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Malta

In Malta and National Lottery plc was reportedly yesterday granted the ten-year license to operate the small nation’s range of lottery games including the popular Lotto and Super 5 titles following the payment ...

Crown Resort Limited facing Victoria fines over responsible gambling deficits

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited is reportedly facing the real prospect of being ordered to pay fines totalling almost $68 million for responsible gambling shortcomings at its flagship Crown Mel...

Aquis Entertainment Limited considering second Casino Canberra bid

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

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In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited has reportedly asked that trading in its shares be temporarily suspended so as to give it more time to consider a second bid for its Casino Canberra ...

Lithuania doing away with domiciled iGaming requirement

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

Lithuania, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Taxes

In the small European nation of Lithuania and parliamentarians have reportedly approved measures that are to waive the existing requirement for locally-licensed online gambling operators to maintain a domiciled...

Paradise Company Limited chalks up disappointing June results

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, South Korea

In South Korea and local casino operator Paradise Company Limited has reportedly announced that its aggregated gross gaming revenues for June dropped by 16.5% year-on-year to approximately $10.15 million. Ac...

Grand Island Casino Resort plan takes a step forward via license application

Adam Morgan

June 30, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nebraska

In the American state of Nebraska and the Fonner Park thoroughbred horseracing track has reportedly applied for formal permission to operate casino gaming via its envisioned Grand Island Casino Resort facility....

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Macau casinos sitting through second coronavirus-related lockdown

Shinzo Abe ‘legacy’ to include premiere of Japanese integrated casino resorts

Thailand survey uncovers support for legalized casino resort

California tribes lobbying against online sportsbetting legalization measure

Sri Lanka to issue tranche of four more land-based casino licenses

Boris Johnson resignation jeopardizes future of ‘white paper’ iGaming review

Iris CC Holdings Proprietary Limited revealed as rival Casino Canberra bidder

Macau casino revenues continuing to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic

Online casino and slot games to be ‘targeted’ in United Kingdom’s coming ‘white paper’ review

Malta Gaming Authority awards ten-year lottery license to National Lottery plc

Crown Resort Limited facing Victoria fines over responsible gambling deficits

Lithuania doing away with domiciled iGaming requirement

Paradise Company Limited chalks up disappointing June results

Grand Island Casino Resort plan takes a step forward via license application

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