William Hill decides not to pursue merger with Amaya Inc after majority shareholder objects Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPokerMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 20, 2016 0UK bookmaker William Hill and Canadian based Amaya Inc released a joint statement earlier this month confirming that the two companies...
Crown Resorts Limited to offload more of its business Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/FinanceMacau October 20, 2016 0After seeing 18 of its representatives arrested in China over the weekend, Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has now...
British Columbia MLA Criticized For Amaya Investment Alex Lanter World Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationBritish Columbia October 20, 2016 0Jordan Sturdy, a British Columbia MLA found himself under heavy criticism this week after his updated public disclosure statements were...
Trump Taj Mahal management not happy with Bill S-2575; Big fight ahead for Atlantic City Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino closuresNew Jersey October 20, 2016 0Earlier this month Senate President Steven Sweeney had stated that his bill S-2575 which seeks to revoke the license of...
Situation deepens for detained Crown Resorts Limited employees Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsCrime October 20, 2016 0The case against the 18 employees of Crown Resorts Limited detained over the weekend just got worse as Chinese police...
Russian Gaming Week Sochi to be held October 27 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsRussiaRussia October 19, 2016 0Russian Gaming Week (RGW) Sochi will be held October 27 at the Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & SPA in Sochi...
Hard Rock Punta Cana to use Scientific Games for management systems solutions Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyGame manufacturersDominican Republic October 19, 2016 0Scientific Games continues to find new clients who wish to use their casino management systems solutions. The company recently announced...
Crown Resorts Limited previously warned to stop enticing Chinese VIP gamblers Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsCrime October 19, 2016 0Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited was reportedly warned by Chinese law enforcement officials last summer to stop all of...
Australia’s Tabcorp Holdings and Tatts Group Ltd agree to $4.9 billion merger subject to regulatory approvals Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 19, 2016 0Tabcorp Holdings, an Australian based gaming, wagering and Keno company has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to...
Karl Lagerfeld bringing Chanel-themed hotel to Grand Lisboa Palace Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNew HotelsMacau October 19, 2016 0Internationally-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has announced that he is partnering with SJM Holdings Limited to open a 270-room branded...
Macau commits to expanding international visitor numbers Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsMacau October 18, 2016 0As part of the fifth annual Global Tourism Economy Forum, tourism authorities in Macau have laid out plans designed to...
Arrests of Crown employees in China set Macau and other gaming stocks adrift Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsCrime October 18, 2016 0Over the weekend, it was made known that 18 employees of Crown Resorts Ltd were detained by the authorities of...
New Vietnam mega-lottery finds US$4.11 million winner on 40th draw Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLotteryVietnam October 18, 2016 0After failing to produce a winner after 39 draws, on Sunday, Vietnam’s new computerized lottery finally found its first jackpot...
BiG Africa Summit kicks off three-day event Monday Oct. 24 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaConferences / Trade ShowsAfrican Casino News October 18, 2016 0The fourth annual Betting and iGaming Africa Summit will be held at the Century City Conference Centre & Hotel in...
World Poker Tour foundation event to be hosted by top celebrities Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker TournamentsCaliforniaPoker October 18, 2016 0Top poker pros and celebrities will be on hand this Friday when the World Poker Tour hosts their upcoming Four...