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Lapu mayor endorses Sino-American Philippines casino project

May 18, 2015

The casino industry in the Philippines is growing at a rapid pace as the Philippine government continues to encourage foreign companies to invest in its casino industry and construct mega-casino resorts. An Ame...

Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two

Lars Jones

May 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Massachusetts

Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain in contention; Mass Gaming and Entertainment with a plan for the Bro...

Singapore firm seeks $1.2 billion casino resort in Myanmar

Sam Mitchell

May 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Myanmar

On May 13th 2015, it was reported in the Myanmar Times that the Singapore firm, Zochwell Group Pte Ltd is on the way to signing a contract for the development of a $1.2 billion US dollar project. This project ...

Las Vegas Sands willing to invest over $6 Billion in South Korea if government amends gambling laws

Renee Kingsley

May 15, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, South Korea

South Korea is on its way to becoming the second most important gambling hub in Asia with Macau being the first. Now that VIP and high stake gamblers from Mainland China are willing to travel overseas to play, ...

Christmas Island prepares to open casino resort once again

Lars Jones

May 14, 2015

Casino proposals, Gaming Law & Legislation, Christmas Island, Licenses

Christmas Island sounds like a place in a fairy tale book but it does exist; 2600 kilometers from Perth, Australia and has a population of just 2000 people who are mostly Chinese (60%), Malay (25%) and European...

Sydney’s city council against Barangaroo proposal

Sam Mitchell

May 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino project updates

On May 13, 2015, Sydney, Australia's city council warned against the Lend Lease's Barangaroo proposal saying the public would be the loser if it was passed. The proposal is for Barangaroo to gain more floor spa...

Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks

Sam Mitchell

May 13, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alabama, Lottery

Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery and casino proposals. The casinos would be located at three or four greyhound tracks. Speake...

Tourism experts offer testimony on Chicago casino proposal

Sam Mitchell

May 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Illinois

Monday, May 11, 2015, Illinois state legislators listened to tourism expert testimony regarding a Chicago casino proposal. Experts stated the casino could provide revenue and draw more tourism to hotels and res...

Chicago casino obstacles still in place, discussions continue

Sam Mitchell

May 6, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois

Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to open a casino in Chicago, Illinois. Governor Bruce Rauner is not opposed to the idea according to a post on May 4, 2015. However, there are new and old obstacles that could prevent a...

Tony Fung acquires Gold Coast Sheraton Mirage; wants to integrate casino

Sam Mitchell

May 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino News

Tony Fung, Hong Kong billionaire, is expanding into Queensland according to media on May 6, 2015. He acquired the Sheraton Mirage to turn it into a hotel casino on the Gold Coast of Australia. The purchase pric...

Twin River Management has wide open concept for Tiverton casino–wants input

Sam Mitchell

May 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Rhode Island

Twin River Management Group would like to build a casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island; however, approval is not coming easily. On May 4, 2015 news of the Monday night meeting was posted to share the timeline for o...

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate wants old hospital land to become a casino

Sam Mitchell

April 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Australia

The old Southport Hospital land is up for sale. The 3.4 hectares of land was abandoned and now Mayor Tom Tate wants the purchaser to use it for a new casino. Queensland's Gold Coast Mayor wants the government t...

Indiana senate unanimously passes anti Pokagon casino bill

Sam Mitchell

April 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Indiana

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians want to open a casino in Indiana. Last week Indiana Senate members commented against the project. This week of April 27, 2015 makes the tribe feel more unwelcome. Carlin Y...

All three Kansas casino applicants qualify: Lottery

Sadonna Price

April 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Kansas

Three investor groups that have proposed projects for a casino in the state of Kansas have managed to meet the first round of requirements to move forward in the selection process. The Kansas Lottery Commission...

Twin River wants to close Newport Grand, move license to Tiverton; add table games

Sam Mitchell

April 22, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Rhode Island

Newport Grand Casino in Rhode Island has tried to get permission to add table games to their casino, to no avail. With new casinos being built in Massachusetts the Twin River Management Group who recently purch...

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Lapu mayor endorses Sino-American Philippines casino project

Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two

Singapore firm seeks $1.2 billion casino resort in Myanmar

Las Vegas Sands willing to invest over $6 Billion in South Korea if government amends gambling laws

Christmas Island prepares to open casino resort once again

Sydney’s city council against Barangaroo proposal

Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks

Tourism experts offer testimony on Chicago casino proposal

Chicago casino obstacles still in place, discussions continue

Tony Fung acquires Gold Coast Sheraton Mirage; wants to integrate casino

Twin River Management has wide open concept for Tiverton casino–wants input

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate wants old hospital land to become a casino

Indiana senate unanimously passes anti Pokagon casino bill

All three Kansas casino applicants qualify: Lottery

Twin River wants to close Newport Grand, move license to Tiverton; add table games

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