Japan’s horse racing purses among the richest in the world Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanHorse Racing December 21, 2016 0The Japan Cup now has a $5.25M purse, making it one of the most lucrative in the world. While Criminal...
Genting funded campaign promises to continue its efforts to stop expanded gaming in New Jersey Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingNew Jersey December 20, 2016 0New Jersey legislators wanted to pass a referendum in November that would break Atlantic City’s monopoly on the gambling industry...
David Baazov cancels proposed purchase of Amaya Incorporated Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOntarioOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 20, 2016 0In Canada, entrepreneur David Baazov has abandoned his $6.7 billion deal to purchase Amaya Incorporated amid accusations that some shareholders...
Judge orders Phil Ivey and partner to pay US$10.1m to Borgata casino in advantage play winnings Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPokerFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey December 20, 2016 0Poker pro Phil Ivey has battled two lawsuits that are almost identical as both accuse Ivey and his playing partner...
Tabcorp Holdings Limited found guilty of publishing illegal inducements Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaOnline Gambling NewsSports betting December 20, 2016 0After last week saw its planned $4.4 billion deal to purchase local lottery operator Tatts Group jeopardized following the emergence...
Massachusetts study finds no link between crime and Plainridge Park Casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCrimeMassachusetts December 19, 2016 0In Massachusetts, an official year-long study has found “no significant causal relationship” between a rise in certain crimes and police...
Australian Senator calls for official inquiry into “pokie” machines Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia December 19, 2016 0In Australia, federal Senator and long-time gambling antagonist Nick Xenophon has reportedly announced that 2017 is set to be a...
Extensive renovations cost Cairns casino close to $3 million in profits Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino expansion projectsEconomy/Finance December 19, 2016 0The Reef Hotel Casino located in Cairns will experience a big drop in profits this year thanks to recent renovations....
About 170,000 flock to MGM National Harbor in first week Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsMaryland December 19, 2016 0After opening on December 8 to crowds so large it took less than an hour to reach full capacity, in...
Analysts believe Japan’s casino industry will follow legislation similar to Singapore Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanSingapore December 19, 2016 0Japan passed a gambling bill earlier this month that approved the development of integrated resorts in the country. The casino...
Illinois lawmakers seek investigation into lottery practices; Grand Prizes not awarded Lars Jones Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsGame manufacturersLotteryThe Players LoungeIndepth / Featured ArticlesIllinois December 18, 2016 0Democratic and Republican senators and legislators have called for an investigation into how the Illinois Lottery worked in regard to...
Kansas Crossing Casino project on track; January career fair set Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersKansas December 18, 2016 0The $70.2 million Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel located in the Southeast Kansas Gaming Zone, is on schedule to open...
ASF Consortia reveal plans for $3 billion integrated casino resort at The Split Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino openingsCasino project updates December 18, 2016 0The Chinese owned ASF Consortia recently revealed artist renderings of its proposed $3 billion integrated casino resort that will be...
Swiss online gambling limit proposals draw criticism Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyOnline Gambling NewsSwitzerland December 17, 2016 0In Switzerland, a leading information and communications technology federation has called for caution as the lower house of the nation’s...
Connecticut tribal casinos see decline in revenues from slot gaming Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceConnecticut December 17, 2016 0The two tribal casinos of Connecticut have seen a decrease in slot gaming revenues for the month of November, according...