Okada Group confirms new partner who will help launch casino in Manila Renee Kingsley Casino project updatesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines May 19, 2015 0The Philippines is becoming one of the hottest destinations in Asia for gamblers as foreign enterprises continue to invest heavily...
Macau targets India and expects more tourists to arrive Lars Jones Gaming Industry NewsIndiaMacau May 18, 2015 0Macau remains the biggest gambling hub in the world but has been asked by Beijing to stop relying on its casino industry as...
Sun City opens junket rooms in Philippines–Macau policies may be reason Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines May 18, 2015 0Sun City is currently the largest junket in Macau with a historic share of the lucrative market in the 25-30% range. They...
STDM Portugal losses increase 95% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinancePortugal May 18, 2015 0Last week Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM) saw losses in Portugal increase by 95%. This has been put...
Skill-based slots coming to Las Vegas? Bill awaits Gov. signature Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasCasino NewsGame manufacturersNevada May 18, 2015 0On Friday it was reported that a bill promoted by gaming machine manufacturers that allows an element of skill to slots...
Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesIndianaMichigan May 18, 2015 0Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General...
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank drops claims against Crown for stolen money gambled and lost there Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaFines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial Fraud May 18, 2015 0For six years now the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in Australia has been trying to recover over $3 million in...
Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsLicensesMassachusetts May 15, 2015 0Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain...
Century Properties drops suit against Okada Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines May 15, 2015 0On May 14th 2015, Century Properties Group Inc., a real estate company in the Philippines said that it would be...
Genting Singapore first quarter profits tumble 64% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceSingapore May 15, 2015 0On the 15th May 2015, the first quarter profits for Genting Singapore have dropped 64% as VIP gaming declined and...
Best Sunshine at odds with Saipan Casino Commission Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino project updatesNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan May 15, 2015 0On May 14th 2015, Best Sunshine and the Saipan Casino Commission came to logger heads over the intended build of...
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...