MGM Resorts International increases Connecticut criticism Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino proposalsCasino NewsConnecticut March 8, 2017 0In Connecticut, the long-running effort by MGM Resorts International to stop the passage of proposed legislation that would allow the...
New trade union survey shows Macau workers want smoke-free environment Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau March 7, 2017 0Since late 2014, smoking on the gaming floors of Macau casinos has been strictly forbidden, yet the ban has seemingly...
Betsson buys entrance to Spanish online market Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSpain March 7, 2017 0Swedish gambling products suppliers Betsson have entered the online gambling market in Spain by buying licensed local online operator Premier...
Florida “sports consultant” sentenced to eight-year prison term Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFloridaCrimeRacketeeringFinancial Fraud March 6, 2017 0A south Florida sportsbetting advisor who had claimed to be “the sports consultant to the stars” has reportedly been sentenced...
Tribe notifies State of Wisconsin of intent to withhold nearly $1m revenue sharing payment Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationWisconsin March 6, 2017 0The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe announced today that it intends to withhold a revenue sharing payment of $923,000 from the State of Wisconsin...
Delta Corporation Limited receives approval for Gaussian Networks acquisition Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsIndiaMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships March 6, 2017 0In India, casino operator Delta Corporation Limited has reportedly received approval from shareholders at Gaussian Networks to purchase the firm...
Las Vegas Sands Corporation remains interested in Vietnam Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationVietnam March 6, 2017 0After last week entering into negotiations to offload its Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem property in Pennsylvania, Las Vegas Sands Corporation...
Crown Resorts set to begin A$500 million debt retirement Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/Finance March 6, 2017 0Crown Resorts Limited (CWN:ASE) announced on the Australian Stock Exchange Monday that they intend to buy-back approximately A$500 million (about...
New Jersey Senator moves to help protect iGaming from federal meddling Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationLicensed online casinos in USANew Jersey March 6, 2017 0In accord with Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo’s joint resolution in the Assembly that progressed in January, New Jersey state Senator Jim...
Scientific Games Q4 profits up, net loss down Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGame manufacturersEconomy/FinanceLotteryFinancial Press Releases March 6, 2017 0Scientific Games, the global makers of gambling equipment and lottery products posted an official press release Thursday showing a 2.1%...
Utah businesses get served with over 100 warrants in illegal gambling investigation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsUnlicensed OperationFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 5, 2017 0Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ office began serving upwards of 150 warrants to Utah businesses on Wednesday as part of...
Swiss Parliament votes to block unlicensed online gambling websites; Local operators to benefit from new gaming legislation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationLotteryLicensesTaxationSwitzerland March 5, 2017 0New legislation to regulate online and offline gambling was adopted by the Swiss Parliament that will limit the activity to...
Bitcoin value surpasses gold; self-proclaimed creator and gambling tycoon race to patent technology Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyIndepth / Featured ArticlesMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships March 4, 2017 1Cryptocurrency and a payment system, Bitcoin, has for the first time surpassed the value of an ounce of gold, according to...
Raiders’ revised lease proposal subject of next week’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasNFLMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships March 4, 2017 0The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board will meet on Thursday to hopefully clear up structure concerns of the original draft...
Chinese New Year driving force behind Nevada gaming revenue surpassing $1 billion Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasTechnologyEconomy/FinanceNevada March 4, 2017 0Nonrestricted casinos in the Silver State featuring table games and 15 or more slots reported a $1.04 billion gaming win in...