Final applications tendered; Crown Resorts or Echo Entertainment for Brisbane casino? Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino project updatesLicenses July 12, 2015 0Leading up to the final moment, lobbyists for James Packer’s Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment have kept the pressure on...
Alabama special session: No gambling revenue to be considered Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaTaxation July 11, 2015 0Alabama Governor Robert Bentley did not include gambling revenue in his fiscal plan as a way to deal with the...
Appeals court deals New York casino site major setback Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew York July 11, 2015 0Lago Resort and Casino in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York suffered a body blow from the Appellate...
Deal in the works for Caesars unit’s restructuring D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.World Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsBankruptcyNevada July 11, 2015 0Bloomberg reports that billionaire John Paulson, principal of the hedge-fund firm Paulson & Co, along with other junior debt holders,...
New hope for Great Keppel Island casino license D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsLicensesOceania Casino News July 11, 2015 0During the Liberal National Party (LNP) Queensland convention to be held July 10 -12, the Keppel branch will be presenting...
1st Gaming Congress Kazakhstan begins in Almaty August 20th Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationArmeniaOnline gambling regulationEconomy/FinanceConferences / Trade ShowsKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTaxationRussiaRussiaUkraine July 10, 2015 0The gambling industry is growing in what are now known as the The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The CIS...
Trump Plaza probably restricted from casino operations for 10 years Lars Jones Casino NewsBankruptcyNew Jersey July 10, 2015 0In a move said to avoid payments in lieu of taxes under Atlantic City’s new PILOT program, which has yet...
9th Circuit refuses to re-hear Big Lagoon case Lars Jones Tribal GamingCasino project updatesCaliforniaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation July 10, 2015 0Big Lagoon Rancheria of California was able to convince an en banc panel of all 11 justices of the 9th...
Stan James Online acquired by Unibet Group Lars Jones Sports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsGibraltarUnited Kingdom July 10, 2015 0Pending regulatory approval, expected later this year, Unibet Group plc will acquire the online gaming business of Stan James Group...
Cyprus Parliament approves casino bill Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCyprus July 10, 2015 0In an effort to attract additional tourism to Cyprus, Parliament approved a new bill on Thursday which will see a...
Blue Horizon Casino Cruise to sail any day now Lars Jones Casino proposalsCasino openingsLicensesFloridaSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships July 9, 2015 0Update: July 13 No firm date has yet been set for the maiden voyage, however a representative has informed us...
DeSimone gains initial license approval to run Railroad Pass Casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesNevada July 9, 2015 0Joe DeSimone bought the Railroad Pass Casino and has initial approval from gaming regulators to run the property. Joe DeSimone...
Health insurance issues still a concern for Trump Taj Mahal Casino employees Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLabor RelationsNew Jersey July 9, 2015 0It was six months ago that the owner of the Trump Taj Mahal decided to eliminate the health care program...
Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMarylandNevada July 9, 2015 0On July 8th 2015, it was reported that the Golden Gaming have taken steps forward to expand beyond Nevada. Initial...
Crown Casino in Melbourne accused of trying to lure minors to gamble Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaOceania Casino News July 9, 2015 0Melbourne’s Crown Casino situated along the banks of the Yarra River is one of the most popular casinos in Australia....