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...
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...
Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesIndianaMichigan May 18, 2015 0Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General...
Isle of Capri breaking ground on Bettendorf land casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIllinoisIowa May 18, 2015 0Last week plans were declared for a land based casino by the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. that will cost...
Lapu mayor endorses Sino-American Philippines casino project Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsPhilippines May 18, 2015 0The casino industry in the Philippines is growing at a rapid pace as the Philippine government continues to encourage foreign...
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...
Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsLicensesMassachusetts May 15, 2015 0Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain...
Singapore firm seeks $1.2 billion casino resort in Myanmar Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsMyanmar May 15, 2015 0On May 13th 2015, it was reported in the Myanmar Times that the Singapore firm, Zochwell Group Pte Ltd is on...
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....
Two venues opening soon in Macau, table allocation not determined Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesMacau May 14, 2015 0Galaxy Entertainment Group in Macau is set to open two greatly anticipated properties in just a couple of weeks. However, this could...
Anti-casino activists may seek recount in Brockton casino vote Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMassachusetts May 14, 2015 0Wednesday, May 13, 2014, Anti-Casino activists stated they may request a recount of the referendum that narrowly approved a casino for...