Las Vegas Sands willing to invest over $6 Billion in South Korea if government amends gambling laws Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsSouth Korea May 15, 2015 0South Korea is on its way to becoming the second most important gambling hub in Asia with Macau being the...
Gaming revenue dips; Macau govt surplus down 54.8% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau May 14, 2015 0On May 13th 2015, according to the city’s Financial Service Bureau, the surplus for the government of Macau has gone...
Two venues opening soon in Macau, table allocation not determined Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesMacau May 14, 2015 0Galaxy Entertainment Group in Macau is set to open two greatly anticipated properties in just a couple of weeks. However, this could...
Christmas Island prepares to open casino resort once again Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsChristmas IslandLicenses May 14, 2015 0Christmas Island sounds like a place in a fairy tale book but it does exist; 2600 kilometers from Perth, Australia...
Deutsche Bank says Macau mass gamblers do not bring in as much revenue as VIP gamblers Renee Kingsley Economy/FinanceMacau May 14, 2015 0Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign against VIP gamblers in Macau over an extended period of time has been successful as these VIP...
Singapore Minister says no new licenses for gaming Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsLicensesSingapore May 13, 2015 0Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan told media there will be no new casino...
Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsAlabamaLottery May 13, 2015 0Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery...
SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas facing protests from valet workers, Teamsters Local 986 Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino NewsLabor RelationsNevada May 13, 2015 0The union that is representing valet workers in Las Vegas is protesting against SLS Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on...
Beijing pushes for economic diversification in Macau in order to limit Western financial control Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsMacau May 13, 2015 0Beijing’s anti-corruption crackdown on Macau’s casino industry started early last year and while many expected the crackdown to stop after...
Belgian Gaming Commission fines Betclic Everest players for unlicensed site play Renee Kingsley BelgiumOnline PokerUnlicensed OperationSports bettingFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 13, 2015 0Online poker markets continue to expand all over the world and as the game grows in popularity, the illegal online...
Yakama Tribal Council removes three members from casino board Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationWashington May 12, 2015 0The Yakama Nation of Washington announced Monday May 11, 2015 that they have removed three tribal members from its casino...
Tourism experts offer testimony on Chicago casino proposal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIllinois May 12, 2015 0Monday, May 11, 2015, Illinois state legislators listened to tourism expert testimony regarding a Chicago casino proposal. Experts stated the...
Euromat and Van Kansspelen Branche file a State Aid Complaint Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEuropean Casino NewsLicensingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationTaxes May 12, 2015 0Euromat, the European Amusement and Gaming Federation along with Van Kansspelen Branche Organization has filed a complaint regarding state aid....
Caesars money laundering charges–up to $20 million fine possible Lars Jones U.S.A.Money LaunderingMacauFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 12, 2015 0Caesars Entertainment Corp. said in a quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday that they are in discussions with the Financial...
Tiger Resorts fails to meet construction deadline in the Philippines–forfeits $2.2 million Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesPhilippines May 12, 2015 0When Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc decided to open up a mega casino in the Philippines it promised the...