Zimbabwe blocks new licenses as sports betting surges Sam Mitchell South AfricaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsAfrican Casino NewsLicensesLabor Relations May 20, 2015 0On May 19th 2015, it was reported that Zimbabwe has stopped giving out betting licenses in the southern African nation...
China’s anti-corruption crackdown causing concerns for Macau casinos Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau May 20, 2015 0James Packer is one of Australia’s richest men and has a fortune that is estimated to be close to $5...
Galaxy Macau Phase II and Broadway Macau opening May 27 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesMacau May 19, 2015 0In spite of falling revenue all around them, Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd is bursting forward with the opening of Galaxy Macau...
Bad actor clause disappears from 2015 New York online poker bill Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker LawOnline PokerNew York May 19, 2015 0Legal and regulated online poker could be brought into New York by a bill that has been introduced by New York...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe says Plainridge Park slots are illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesLicensesMassachusetts May 19, 2015 0On May 15th 2015, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has expressed an objection to the number and also the type of...
Ho’s Primorye Russia Tigre de Cristal to open by August 28 Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesRussiaRussia May 19, 2015 0On May 19th 2015, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the doors to the Russian casino...
888 Holdings in race to buy Bwin.Party Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0Bwin.Party is considered to be one of the most popular online gaming portals in the world and has built a...
Iao Kun to enter Australian market; operator buys up internal junket assets for Crown casinos Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0A deal has been completed with the Iao Kun Group Holding Co Ltd that will allow the firm to develop its...
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...
With ill-gotten evidence tossed, Feds indict Paul Phua for conspiracy instead Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasIllegal BookmakingConspiracyNevada May 18, 2015 0Despite the April ruling by United States District Judge Andrew Gordon, which removed evidence in the Paul Phua illegal gambling...
FireKeepers data probe continues Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHackingFinancial Fraud May 18, 2015 0The FireKeepers Casino and Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan has been investigating a point-of-sale system breach for a few weeks now, after finding...
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...