Melco Crown launches in-house bachelor degree for staff Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsAsian Casino NewsMacau September 22, 2015 0Melco Crown Entertainment and Edinburgh Napier University have teamed up in order to launch an in-house bachelor degree program for...
PokerStars merges ANZPT and APPT in consolidation move Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaAsian Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships September 22, 2015 0The Amaya Group, the parent company of PokerStars, has decided to merge two of their powerhouse poker tours into one,...
Queensland treasurer confirms progress of Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsAustraliaHong KongAsian Casino NewsOceania Casino News September 22, 2015 0Hong Kong business tycoon and billionaire Tony Fung Wing Cheung had earlier committed to investing significantly into Australia as he...
Canberra Casino owner wants to spend $330 million on makeover Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino expansion projects September 16, 2015 0Aquis, the owner of the Canberra Casino, would like to take $330 million and conduct a major makeover of the...
Brief: NSW Liquor, Gaming & Racing cracks down on sports bet adverts Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News September 14, 2015 0A late note from the Australian government moments ago is announcing two recent convictions for violations of the Racing Administration...
Sydney’s Star and Las Vegas casinos used to launder millions in criminal network police say Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsMoney LaunderingConspiracyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada September 13, 2015 0Five men believed to be part of a criminal network involving international drug trafficking and money laundering were arrested in...
With win under belt Asian beat goes on for Echo/Star Entertainment Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsCasino Cruise ShipsWorld Casino NewsLicensesOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships September 6, 2015 0New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has given the green light to Genting Hong Kong to increase its...
Merger of Paddy Power and Betfair to create industry giant Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsEuropean Casino NewsOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom August 26, 2015 0A merger agreement between Ireland’s largest bookmaker, Paddy Power and Betfair, one of the United Kingdom‘s largest online gaming operators,...
Billionaire James Packer’s Crown credit profile under pressure D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMacauNevada August 18, 2015 0Between the recent increase in cost to insure Crown Resort’s notes, rising net debt, widening spread of credit default swaps,...
Fung Sr confident Cairns casino will happen Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsNew HotelsLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships August 17, 2015 1It may be a “two birds with one stone’ scenario for Justin Fung if the Queensland government approves his proposal...
Local group opposes Gold Coast casino and cruise ship terminal plans Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino project updates August 15, 2015 0A community alliance opposed to the development of a $2 billion integrated resort casino and cruise ship terminal on the...
Cambodian casino operator NagaCorp reports net profit growth of 49% Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino News August 13, 2015 0As Macau casinos are showing continuous drop of revenue, Australian and Cambodian casinos don’t seem to have the same problem....
James Packer resigns as Crown Resorts Chairman, assumes Senior Executive directorship D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesMacauSpainNevada August 13, 2015 0Crown Resorts Limited, Australia, has announced that billionaire James Packer, Crown’s largest shareholder, has stepped down as Chairman. Mr. Packer...
Echo Entertainment Group profit grows more than 50% thanks to Asian VIPs Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/FinanceOceania Casino News August 12, 2015 0Macau has witnessed a drop in VIP clientele that resulted in significant decline in revenue. However, the Macau struggle has...
Great Keppel Island Resort denied casino licensing Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsNew ZealandPokerLicenses August 7, 2015 0“Disappointing” was the sentiment from Ms. Lauga, a central Queensland parliament member, after her second attempt to have a casino...