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Australian authorities approve Tabcorp/Tats mega-merger

June 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Eight months after the megamerger was first announced, the $11 billion acquisition of Tatts Group Limited (ASX: TTS) by Australian gambling giant, Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) has been approved by the Au...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited takeover of Tatts Group Limited delayed

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia, the national competition regulator has reportedly extended its deadline to make a final determination on the long-awaited $4.8 billion takeover of Tatts Group Limited by rival bookmaker Tabcorp Ho...

Pacific Consortium stops work on Tatts Group takeover offer

Lars Jones

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

KKR & Co. backed Pacific Consortium announced on Friday it was done working on an A$6.15 billion (US$4,627,260,000) acquisition offer for Tatts Group Ltd after the target company's board said Friday the off...

Harness racing returning to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday

Adam Morgan

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Taxation, New York

Following a two-week delay, harness racing will reportedly return to upstate New York’s Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday with an expectation that the state will be providing the Oneida County racetrack wit...

Ohio lawmakers look to video poker to raise revenues for education

Marie Kelley

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Lottery, Horse Racing, Ohio

Last week, many changes were made to the proposed budget for the state of Ohio, with one change involving video poker and racinos. Lawmakers are searching for a way to raise revenues for Kindergarten through 12...

Opening of new Washington casino expected to hurt Oregon gaming revenues

Adam Morgan

April 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Horse Racing, Oregon

Yesterday’s opening of the Ilani Casino Resort in Washington is reportedly set to negatively impact the gambling industry in the neighboring state of Oregon and has many there wondering whether they should cont...

William Hill PR director leaving after nearly half a century of service

K Morrison

April 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

After 45 years with the bookmaker, public relations guru Graham Sharpe is leaving United Kingdom-based William Hill. Sharpe, who in March 1972 signed on with the company as a betting shop board man, confirme...

Record-breaking Grand National action for OpenBet innovation

Adam Morgan

April 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the 170th running of the annual Grand National horse racing extravaganza took place over the weekend from the Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool with digital gaming provider NYX Gaming Gro...

Despite referendum, bestbet denied right to install slot machines in Jacksonville

Renee Kingsley

March 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Horse Racing, Florida

While Duval, Florida residents voted to authorize slot machines in the county, the state has turned down bestbet's request to add 2,000 slot machines to its poker facility in Jacksonville. The state cited a num...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s plan to buy Tatts Group comes under scrutiny

Adam Morgan

March 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia, the national competition regulator has expressed concerns about Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s proposed $4.44 billion plan to buy rival Tatts Group due to the effect the proposed merger could have on ...

Racing Victoria may ban active industry from new board

Lars Jones

February 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing

A new board will soon be appointed to oversee Thoroughbred horseracing in the State of Victoria, Australia, and they'll apparently be under the microscope for any conflicts of interest or appearance of impropri...

Bright future predicted for expanding New York casino industry

Adam Morgan

February 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Horse Racing, New York

After amending its constitution in 2013 in order to permit the building of up to seven Las Vegas-style commercial casinos, the future for the gambling industry in New York looks bright with the sector reportedl...

Idaho governor may be heading for “showdown” with legislature

Adam Morgan

January 30, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Idaho

In Idaho, a battle is reportedly brewing between the western state’s legislature and governor Clement "Butch" Otter over a suggestion that the Republican’s may be about to institute temporary rules legalizing i...

All betting operators in UK would be required to pay 10% of revenues over £500k

Marie Kelley

January 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Taxation, United Kingdom

Beginning in April of this year, betting operators in the United Kingdom will have to provide 10% of race wagering revenues to the racing industry. Last Friday, Tracey Crouch, the Minister for Sports, Tourism a...

Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums

Lars Jones

December 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Horse Racing, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Although the legal path is not currently clear, Florida's Senate President, Joe Negron indicated earlier this week that he is in favor of allowing slot machines in counties where voters have approved them. Vote...