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Nagasaki Prefecture launching RFC phase of casino license proposal

September 27, 2019

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In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly announced that Thursday will see it launch the initial request for concept (RFC) phase of its plan to win the right to host one of the nation’s...

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2019

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In Virginia and the city council for Norfolk has reportedly authorized an agreement that is set to give the federally-recognized Pamunkey Indian Tribe a five-year option on purchasing a 13.25-acre plot of downt...

Japanese casino race could attract up to ten runners

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2019

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In Japan and a senior government official has reportedly announced that he believes up to eight communities are preparing to submit formal applications in hopes of securing one of the nation’s trio of upcoming ...

Pole position for MGM Resorts International in Osaka casino license race

Adam Morgan

September 23, 2019

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American gambling behemoth, MGM Resorts International, reportedly looks best placed in the race to be selected to run the integrated casino resort being planned for the giant Japanese city of Osaka. Accordin...

Yokohama sets aside extra cash for integrated casino resort bid

Adam Morgan

September 23, 2019

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In Japan and Friday reportedly saw the city council for Yokohama ratify a supplementary budget that set aside approximately $2.42 million to aid the community’s efforts at securing an integrated casino resort l...

Osaka casino operator race narrowed to three runners

Adam Morgan

September 20, 2019

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In Japan and the race to find the international operator for Osaka’s proposed integrated casino resort is now reportedly down to three runners encompassing Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited, MGM Resorts Intern...

Potential Japanese casino operators facing ‘ten-year problem’

Adam Morgan

September 19, 2019

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Global credit ratings firm, Fitch Ratings Incorporated, has reportedly announced that firms hoping to win the right to operate one of the three integrated casino resorts being planned for Japan could face probl...

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited drops Osaka in favor of Yokohama

Adam Morgan

September 18, 2019

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Asian casino operator, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, has reportedly declared that it is set to concentrate all of its efforts on the city of Yokohama as it looks to secure one of the three coming Jap...

Groupe Cogit granted license for inaugural French Guiana casino

Adam Morgan

September 17, 2019

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Groupe Cogit has reportedly been granted a license to bring a first casino to French Guiana and it is now hoping to be able to commence operations at an interim gambling facility in the South American territory...

Oklahoma secures outside help for tribal gaming compact renegotiations

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2019

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The Attorney General for Oklahoma has reportedly secured the services of a highly respected Michigan law firm as his office endeavors to renegotiate its gaming compacts with the state’s many casino-operating tr...

Casino operator initiates hunt for new NayonLanding site

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2019

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In the Philippines and Landing International Development Limited has reportedly announced that it has initiated a search in hopes of finding a new plot of land on which to construct its envisioned $1.5 billion ...

Brockton casino bid suffers another Massachusetts setback

Adam Morgan

September 13, 2019

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In Massachusetts and the plan that would see the city of Brockton host a $677 million resort casino has reportedly once again been snubbed by the state’s gambling regulator despite the likelihood that the nearb...

Churchill Downs Incorporated applies for winter horseracing permission

Adam Morgan

September 6, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Kentucky

In the southern American state of Kentucky and Churchill Downs Incorporated has reportedly asked for permission to bring winter thoroughbred horseracing meets to a new $200 million facility it is seeking to bui...

Widus Hotel and Casino announces receipt of ‘regular gaming license’

Adam Morgan

September 6, 2019

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In the Philippines and the operator behind the Widus Hotel and Casino has reportedly announced that the property has been granted a ‘regular gaming license’ by the nation’s Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp...

No bidders in Pennsylvania for remaining satellite casino licenses

Sadonna Price

September 6, 2019

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On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hosted an auction to begin the bidding process again for satellite casino licensing. The auction resulted in no bids placed. The auction was the second try by...

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Nagasaki Prefecture launching RFC phase of casino license proposal

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Japanese casino race could attract up to ten runners

Pole position for MGM Resorts International in Osaka casino license race

Yokohama sets aside extra cash for integrated casino resort bid

Osaka casino operator race narrowed to three runners

Potential Japanese casino operators facing ‘ten-year problem’

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited drops Osaka in favor of Yokohama

Groupe Cogit granted license for inaugural French Guiana casino

Oklahoma secures outside help for tribal gaming compact renegotiations

Casino operator initiates hunt for new NayonLanding site

Brockton casino bid suffers another Massachusetts setback

Churchill Downs Incorporated applies for winter horseracing permission

Widus Hotel and Casino announces receipt of ‘regular gaming license’

No bidders in Pennsylvania for remaining satellite casino licenses

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

$827 Million Grand Lucayan Redevelopment Set to Revitalize Grand Bahama

Macau Sees Dip in Public Revenue Amid Stagnant Gaming Tax Income