Hard Rock International buys naming rights to Miami Dolphins stadium Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFlorida August 18, 2016 0In a multi-year deal believed to be worth $250 million, Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida,...
UKGC shows thinking on eSports, virtual currencies, “social” gambling and more Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationBitcoin accepting propertiesFantasy eSportsUnited Kingdom August 18, 2016 0One of the industry’s most reputable gambling authorities, the UK Gambling Commission, has published a discussion paper in which it...
Alabama Senate may vote after committee approves two lottery bills Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaEconomy/Finance August 17, 2016 0Alabama’s Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee met on August 16 to review the state lottery bills that were submitted as both...
Philippine regulator unlikely to reverse PhilWeb Corporation decision Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesOnline Gambling NewsPhilippines August 17, 2016 0Hopes of salvaging the future of Philippine “online” games developer PhilWeb Corporation seem to be at an end after the nation’s...
MGM Resorts International increases stake in Macau subsidiary Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships August 17, 2016 0American casino operator MGM Resorts International has spent around $325 million in order to acquire an additional 5% stake in...
Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe to grow with ‘Project Forward’ Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsWisconsin August 17, 2016 0The Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe has unveiled plans that will see it spend $153 million in order to expand a trio...
Crown Resorts Limited annual profit hurt by depressed Macau market Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEconomy/Finance August 17, 2016 0Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has released its financial results for the twelve months to the end of June...
Online poker revenue in N.J. could benefit from partnership with Pennsylvania if legislation is approved Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationOnline PokerMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNew JerseyPennsylvania August 17, 2016 0State revenues in New Jersey could get a much-needed shot in the arm if online poker is approved in neighboring...
Resorts World Manila operator reports $13.7 million profit in second quarter and confirms expansion plans Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino expansion projectsFinancial Press ReleasesPhilippines August 16, 2016 0The Alliance Global Group in the Philippines and Genting Bhd in Malaysia created a joint venture company called the Travellers...
Department of Interior approves Class III games for Enterprise Rancheria’s Fire Mountain Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesCaliforniaLicensesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 16, 2016 0After recently announcing that it would be temporarily suspending construction of its $186 million Fire Mountain Casino, it appears as...
Final tower at Riviera implosion Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasNevada August 16, 2016 0The iconic Riviera Hotel and Casino has gone out with a bang. The defunct casino has sat empty for some time...
Iowa Racing And Gaming Commission disinterested in revenue-sharing dispute Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationIowa August 16, 2016 0In Iowa, the state-licensed Missouri River Historical Development gaming organization has been told that state gambling regulators will not be...
Wynn Palace Cotai to open in a week, moving 250 Wynn Macau gaming tables Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesLicensesMacau August 15, 2016 0Ahead of next week’s planned opening of its new $4.2 billion Wynn Palace Cotai development, American casino operator Wynn Resorts...
Bangladesh central bank withholding results of investigation into cyber theft Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHackingMoney LaunderingPhilippines August 15, 2016 0The central bank of Bangladesh has revealed that it is withholding the findings of an investigation into a February cyber...
Nevada Gaming Control Board looking at introducing wagering accounts to make gambling more user friendly Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTechnologyNevada August 15, 2016 0The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) organized a public workshop on August 11 in Carson City to receive feedback on...