New gaming tax draws protests in Mexican state of Nuevo Leon Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMexicoTaxation January 25, 2017 0In Mexico, local representatives from the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party have reportedly formally asked the governor for the northern state...
Casino bill in Virginia fails yet again; Bingo, poker move forward Sadonna Price VirginiaLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPoker Law January 25, 2017 0Democratic Senator L. Louise Lucas has tried to introduce legislation that would see casino gaming come to the state of...
Vietnamese legislation could spell “death knell” for Cambodian border casinos Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCambodiaEconomy/Finance January 25, 2017 0Last week’s decision by Vietnam to partially lift its long-standing ban on locals gambling at casinos in the Asian nation...
Senator Will Espero introduces online gambling bill SB.677 in Hawaii Renee Kingsley HawaiiLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsOnline gambling regulationOnline PokerLottery January 25, 2017 0A new online casino bill has been proposed by Hawaii Senator Will Espero in a bid to bring some form...
Read ’em and weep; Libratus computer program holds advantage over human opposition Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyPokerThe Players LoungePennsylvania January 25, 2017 1After kicking off two weeks ago, the 20-day man-versus-machine poker tournament taking place in Pennsylvania has seen a computer program...
PCSO launches expanded Small Town Lottery in Philippines Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLotteryPhilippines January 25, 2017 0In an effort to eradicate illegal gambling in the Philippines, on Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) officially launched...
Empire Resorts Incorporated completes financing for coming Montreign Resort Casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceNew York January 25, 2017 0After starting construction on its Montreign Resort Casino in the summer, Empire Resorts Incorporated has closed on the final pieces...
Steve Wynn gets $12.5 million in stock compensation Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasEconomy/FinanceFinancial Press ReleasesNevada January 25, 2017 0Head of Wynn Resorts Ltd and seasoned casino magnate Steve Wynn is reportedly having a great start to 2017, thanks...
New casino legislation expected to be introduced in Georgia this week Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationGeorgia January 25, 2017 0Efforts to legalize casinos are moving forward in the Georgia state Legislature, as a compromise of sorts that would bring...
It’s official: Rivers Casino outlines plans for $51 million hotel on North Shore in Pittsburgh Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsNew HotelsEconomy/FinanceEmployment & CareersPennsylvania January 24, 2017 0Although the dollar values and few other details were off, most of the preliminary information about a Rivers Casino expansion...
FederBet’s General Secretary will speak about the process of fighting for fair betting at Georgia Gaming Congress Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsGeorgia-Eurasia January 24, 2017 0Francesco Baranca, the main European expert in dealing with betting cheats, will appear at the gambling conference in Tbilisi –...
Hard Rock casino coming to Grand Bahama Island? Lars Jones Casino SalesLatest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresCasino project updatesBahamasMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships January 24, 2017 1Taxpayers, through the government of The Bahamas, are reportedly bolstering repairs of Memories Resort & Spa at Freeport on Grand Bahama...
Major changes could be in the works for Kenya in regard to gambling Sadonna Price KenyaLatest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationUnlicensed OperationLicensesTax EvasionTaxation January 24, 2017 0Last year, gambling legislation was being considered in Kenya that would have changed the industry, but the bill was not...
IGT to invest $15 million in new ticket press Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyEconomy/FinanceFlorida January 24, 2017 0Global slot machine manufacturers and recent U.S. lottery ticket suppliers IGT Global Solutions, announced yesterday that they will be investing...
Campaign continues to bring a third casino to Maine Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsMaine January 24, 2017 0The push to bring a third casino to the north-eastern state of Maine is reportedly continuing apace with proponents still...