Japan’s Universal loses Supreme Court appeal Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines July 21, 2017 0The Supreme Court of Japan has rejected an appeal to hear a defamation case brought by Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp...
Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMassachusetts July 21, 2017 0On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a budget that will increase the hours for serving alcohol at two planned...
Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove moves forward Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCalifornia July 21, 2017 0A casino planned for the Sacramento Valley in Elk Grove, California got another step closer to reality on Wednesday when...
Indian gaming revenues on the rise in Oklahoma and Texas Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceOklahomaTexas July 21, 2017 0On Monday, a report was issued by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) which showed that growth has taken place...
CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino proposalsConnecticutMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts July 21, 2017 0Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed amendments to Tribal/State gaming compacts on Thursday allowing two of the state’s tribes to...
Macau junket association leader calls on government to tighten requirements Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMacau July 20, 2017 0In Macau, the leader for the trade organization that represents the city’s many junket operators has reportedly called on the...
Brazil lawmaker proposes new online gambling measure Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationBrazilOnline Gambling News July 20, 2017 0Legislators in Brazil are reportedly soon set to consider a measure that would prohibit local players from utilizing credit cards...
Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLicensesIllinois July 20, 2017 0In June, a Piggly Wiggly in Antioch became one of the first full-service grocery stores in the state of Illinois...
Philippines President signs casino anti-money laundering measures into law Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines July 20, 2017 0In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte signed legislation into law late last week instituting new anti-money laundering regulations for the...
Hanoi asked to approve casino for $2.2 billion beach resort Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNew HotelsEconomy/FinanceVietnam July 19, 2017 0A Lăng Cô development received a helping hand from provincial authorities recently when officials there asked the government in Hanoi...
Absolute Poker’s Scott Tom takes $300,000 plea deal in Black Friday indictment case Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker LawWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingPokerCosta RicaOnline Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation July 19, 2017 0Eleven of the 12 defendants from the U.S. Department of Justice’s “Black Friday” crackdown on April 15, 2011, have now...
Slovakia issues first blacklist of banned online sportsbetting firms Adam Morgan SlovakiaLatest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationLicenses July 19, 2017 0Slovakia has issued an inaugural blacklist of banned online sportsbetting operators after last year passing amended legislation that requires all...
Yggdrasil and Betfred agree to deal Kim M Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom July 19, 2017 0Malta-based gaming provider, Yggdrasil Gaming, has inked a deal with Betfred that will see its award-winning games’ portfolio go live...
Michigan marks 20th birthday of Detroit commercial casino legislation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMichigan July 19, 2017 0To celebrate the 20th birthday of legislation that legalized commercial casinos in Detroit, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed...
Disney funds Florida anti-gambling initiative Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFlorida July 18, 2017 1In the works for several years, Florida’s Voter Control of Gambling amendment has finally surpassed 100,000 signatures according to the...