New South Wales Premier Michael Baird backs down from greyhound ban after party faces backlash Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia October 11, 2016 0The New South Wales (NSW) government led by Premier Michael Baird announced in July 2016 that it planned to shutdown...
Filipinos may get local e-gaming cafes back Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsPhilippines October 11, 2016 0After putting PhilWeb, a top gaming technology provider based in the Philippines, through the ringer, the country has finally decided...
Ferry ticket discount deal inked between Melco and Shun Tak Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 11, 2016 0A deal has been reached between Hong Kong-based Melco International Development Ltd, (HKG:0200), whose chairman is billionaire gaming mogul Lawrence...
PAGCOR confirms that 76 operators have applied for offshore gaming licenses Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationLicensesPhilippines October 11, 2016 0The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) announced in September that it would be awarding offshore gaming licenses to allow...
Elaine Wynn seeks whistleblower protection from Nevada Supreme Court Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada October 10, 2016 0After a lower court refused to grant Elaine Wynn protection under whistle-blower statutes, the former wife of Steve Wynn and...
Majestic Realty no longer part of Adelson-led Vegas stadium project Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas Vegas October 10, 2016 0A Los Angeles-based commercial property company that was involved in the early stages of a proposed 65,000-seat domed NFL stadium...
Golden Week sets stage for third month of Macau recovery Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau October 10, 2016 0Golden Week holiday saw visits from the Chinese mainland to Macau increased to about 970,000 from October 1 through 7...
ACT Greens seek $1 wagers on Canberra pokies Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia October 10, 2016 0The ACT Greens group is currently working on a program titled Community First that purports to put the future of...
Report: Codere announces it will expand into Italy with focus on sports betting in Spain Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSpain October 10, 2016 0Spanish gaming operator Codere SA (CDRE.MC) recently announced that the growth initiatives of the business will focus on sports betting...
Stakeholders not happy with UK government initiative to ban daytime gambling adverts Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsUnited Kingdom October 10, 2016 0The United Kingdom (UK) government is looking to impose more restrictions on the gambling industry in the country with regard...
Okada Manila soft launch delay due to bad weather Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesPhilippines October 10, 2016 0The 110 acres (44 hectar) casino and hotel resort in Entertainment City, Manila, the Okada Manila, will delay its November...
Trump Taj Mahal officially shuts down Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresEconomy/FinanceBankruptcyNew Jersey October 10, 2016 0As of 5:59 a.m., on October 10, 2016, the Trump Taj Mahal became the 5th casino to shut down in...
Jamaican Prime Minister suggests Harmony Cove Resort Project should move forward Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesJamaica October 9, 2016 0The Development Bank of Jamaica has heard from Prime Minster Andrew Holness recently, who stated that the project should continue...
New Jersey once again asks the United States Supreme Court to hear sports betting case Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationSports bettingNew Jersey October 9, 2016 0In an attempt to legalize sports betting at the state’s casinos and racetracks, the New Jersey Thoroughbred Racing Association has...
Canadian based Amaya Inc and UK based William Hill in talks for possible merger Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCanadaQuebecMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom October 9, 2016 0William Hill is one of the most well known bookmakers in the world and operates the biggest network of betting...