Loopholes in anti-money laundering law will be plugged; Philippine Senate vows Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines March 13, 2016 1The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will attempt to fix loopholes in the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) on Tuesday when is...
NetEnt prevails in Swedish tax ruling Kim M SwedenLatest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyOnline Gambling NewsTaxationFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 11, 2016 0The Administrative Court of Appeal has ruled on the software firms previously reported dispute with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)....
Exclusivity promised to Oklahoma tribes threatened by fantasy gaming Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceFantasy SportsOklahoma March 10, 2016 0Legislation proposed this year to authorize daily fantasy sports contests could strike a blow to Oklahoma education funding as well...
$50M casino license fee to be paid by del Lago; $5 million to Seneca County, Tyre Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesLicensesNew York March 10, 2016 2Ten percent of a $50 million fee paid by del Lago Resort & Casino on Wednesday will be shared by...
Potawatomi Tribe celebrating 25th anniversary of gaming Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingWisconsin March 10, 2016 0On March 8th 2016, the Forest County Potawatomi Community had much to celebrate. The tribe had been in the gaming...
China online retailer Alibaba makes big gambling moves in lottery and poker Lars Jones ChinaLotteryMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFantasy eSports March 8, 2016 0Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and affiliates are reported to be investing HK$2.39 billion ($308 million) to gain about 59% control of AGTech Holdings Ltd....
Las Vegas returns; Palms could be third casino to list for sale with rebound Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasEconomy/Finance March 7, 2016 1Investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd. has been retained to explore a possible sale of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas,...
Alberta sees huge earnings in first six months of 2015-16 fiscal year Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAlbertaEconomy/FinanceLottery March 7, 2016 0Citizens in Alberta have been very eager to wager despite the recent economic downturn, with figures showing a huge amount...
Two West Virginia bills could affect Wheeling Island Casinos Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWest Virginia March 6, 2016 0The state of West Virginia is currently dealing with a major budget shortfall and serious issues such as decaying roadways....
Montreign Resort Casino’s New York gaming license goes into effect Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesLicensesNew York March 2, 2016 0The New York State Gaming Commission accepted a deposit of 10% of the minimal capital investment for the Empire Resorts casino...
Georgia casino legislation fails to move forward Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationGeorgia March 1, 2016 0It looks as though Georgia residents who wish to gamble will have to continue to do so outside of their...
Ho-Chunk Nation to apply for liquor license for Madison gaming property Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsWisconsin March 1, 2016 0The Ho-Chunk Nation operates several venues in the state of Wisconsin, including a casino gaming property in Madison. The tribe...
Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino wants to build new casino near the Massachusetts border Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsCasino expansion projectsConnecticutMassachusettsRhode Island February 29, 2016 0Rhode Island is looking to counter the competition from Massachusetts’s gambling industry by proposing to build a new casino in...
Tinian Dynasty $2.5 million forfeiture final Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMoney LaunderingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNorthern Mariana Islands February 28, 2016 0A final administrative action on Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino‘s forfeiture of $2.5 million was announced this week by the U.S. Attorney for...
Sun International seeks settlement in lost Peermont bid; Hopes to save Menlyn Maine Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships February 28, 2016 0Sun International announced Tuesday that they are seeking a R675 million settlement with Peermont after their bid to merge the two...