888 Holdings in race to buy Bwin.Party Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0Bwin.Party is considered to be one of the most popular online gaming portals in the world and has built a...
Macau targets India and expects more tourists to arrive Lars Jones Gaming Industry NewsIndiaMacau May 18, 2015 0Macau remains the biggest gambling hub in the world but has been asked by Beijing to stop relying on its casino industry as...
With ill-gotten evidence tossed, Feds indict Paul Phua for conspiracy instead Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasIllegal BookmakingConspiracyNevada May 18, 2015 0Despite the April ruling by United States District Judge Andrew Gordon, which removed evidence in the Paul Phua illegal gambling...
FireKeepers data probe continues Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHackingFinancial Fraud May 18, 2015 0The FireKeepers Casino and Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan has been investigating a point-of-sale system breach for a few weeks now, after finding...
Sun City opens junket rooms in Philippines–Macau policies may be reason Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines May 18, 2015 0Sun City is currently the largest junket in Macau with a historic share of the lucrative market in the 25-30% range. They...
STDM Portugal losses increase 95% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinancePortugal May 18, 2015 0Last week Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM) saw losses in Portugal increase by 95%. This has been put...
Skill-based slots coming to Las Vegas? Bill awaits Gov. signature Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasCasino NewsGame manufacturersNevada May 18, 2015 0On Friday it was reported that a bill promoted by gaming machine manufacturers that allows an element of skill to slots...
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank drops claims against Crown for stolen money gambled and lost there Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaFines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial Fraud May 18, 2015 0For six years now the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in Australia has been trying to recover over $3 million in...
ChipSplit joins PokerStars (Amaya) in terminating affiliates Bernard Richter Online Poker May 15, 2015 0ChipSplit affiliate program, who operates for Carbon Poker, Carbon Sports, and Carbon Casino has closed the door on affiliates. While...
Batman Dark Flight to be centerpiece at Studio City Macau Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesThe Players LoungeMacau May 15, 2015 0SHANGHAI, China, May 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (SEHK:6883) (Nasdaq:MPEL) (“Melco Crown Entertainment” or the “Company”),...
Killing Time and Keno Odds Mark Pilarski Deal Me In May 15, 2015 0Time-killing bet causes confusion Dear Mark: I enjoyed your 5/1/15 column on “low roller” time-killing bets (Keno in particular). It...
Century Properties drops suit against Okada Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines May 15, 2015 0On May 14th 2015, Century Properties Group Inc., a real estate company in the Philippines said that it would be...
Genting Singapore first quarter profits tumble 64% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceSingapore May 15, 2015 0On the 15th May 2015, the first quarter profits for Genting Singapore have dropped 64% as VIP gaming declined and...
Las Vegas Sands willing to invest over $6 Billion in South Korea if government amends gambling laws Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsSouth Korea May 15, 2015 0South Korea is on its way to becoming the second most important gambling hub in Asia with Macau being the...
Chinese authorities catch and prosecute 2nd most wanted man in China Renee Kingsley ChinaMoney LaunderingMacauFinancial FraudSingapore May 15, 2015 0Beijing has targeted Macau’s casino industry because it’s been reported to be a hotbed for corruption, money laundering and racketeering....