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...
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...
MGM Resorts International interested in buying Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPennsylvania March 6, 2017 0American casino giant MGM Resorts International has reportedly emerged as the mysterious party that last week entered into talks with...
Some Massachusetts casino operators may not object to online gambling there: Updated Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationLotteryOnline Gambling NewsMassachusetts March 6, 2017 0Editor’s note 3/08/2017: This article has been updated to convey a message from Wynn Resorts’ Senior Vice President of Marketing...
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...
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...
Georgia casino legislation gets Friday committee hearing Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationGeorgia March 3, 2017 0In the state of Georgia, proposed legislation that could see voters asked to permit the licensing of up to two...
Legislator calls proposed North Dakota casino expansion legislation “racist” Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingNorth Dakota March 3, 2017 0In North Dakota, proposed legislation that would allow voters to decide whether to amend the state’s constitution in order to...
Las Vegas Sands Corporation in negotiations to offload Pennsylvania casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsLabor RelationsPennsylvania March 3, 2017 0In the midst of planning an $800 million redevelopment of its Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem property, operator Las Vegas Sands...
Imperial Pacific February VIP numbers drop significantly Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Economy/FinanceNorthern Mariana IslandsFinancial Press ReleasesSaipan March 3, 2017 0Saipan operators Imperial Pacific International have suffered a large drop in VIP turnover in February, only a month after hitting...