Last chance for plea deal–five police officers guilty in Chukchansi Gold casino raid Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCaliforniaCrime May 19, 2015 0On May 15th 2015, five Chukchansi tribal police officers who were part of a raid last October at the Madera...
Connecticut casino bill gets makeover; one casino if passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsConnecticut May 19, 2015 0May 18th 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut it is expected that this week lawmakers will vote on a bill that has...
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...
AGA addresses Japan’s fears of gambling addiction Sadonna Price Casino NewsJapan May 19, 2015 0Japanese media were subject to a presentation by advocates of the American casino industry earlier this week to emphasize the...
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...
Sho-Bans plan new $35 million casino at Fort Hall Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIdaho May 18, 2015 0The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho recently discussed a planned expansion of the Fort Hall Casino & Hotel at their annual tribal meeting....
Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesIndianaMichigan May 18, 2015 0Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General...