Genting/Echo decision delayed–stock on market Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMalaysia May 27, 2015 0Australian news reports have indicated that a long awaited decision from the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) could...
Banyan Tree looks to partner with casino operator for new resort in Vietnam Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsVietnam May 27, 2015 0Vietnam’s casino industry is growing and a number of luxury hotels are in the process of expanding their services to...
Showboat showdown headed to bankruptcy court–Stockton U seeking millions Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBankruptcyIllinois May 26, 2015 0On May 26th 2015, it was reported that the Stockton University is looking to claim damages to the value of...
Battle for Queen’s Wharf casino comes down to the wire Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicenses May 26, 2015 0James Packer’s Crown Resort and Echo Entertainment who are casino rivals had their last chance with their almost $3 billion...
New Zealand drug lord spends $15 million At SkyCity Casino Renee Kingsley New ZealandMoney LaunderingCrime May 25, 2015 0Authorities across the world have long suspected a connection between casinos, money laundering and the underworld. Police in New Zealand recently...
Missing couple found in California, husband dead–last seen at San Diego casino Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCalifornia May 25, 2015 0Cecil “Paul” Knutson and his wife Dianna Bedwell went missing after a Mother’s Day visit to enjoy casino gambling and...
Z Capital wants Affinity Gaming sold Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada May 22, 2015 0May 20th 2015, an offer made by the largest shareholder in Affinity Gaming, to buy the remaining shares of the...
Korean casino cruise ship idea not enjoying a smooth sail Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsSouth Korea May 22, 2015 0The new law allowing casinos on cruise ships flying the South Korean flag is meeting resistance from within the country’s...
American Pharoah owner denies more than $1 million online gambling debt Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingIllegal BookmakingHorse RacingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey May 22, 2015 0May 21st 2015, American Pharoah was participating in races where he won six out of seven and was preparing for...
Boston amends lawsuit against Mass state gambling commission Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts May 22, 2015 0In early January Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission asking that they stop...
AGA wants more consideration before DoD bans casino card use Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsFinancial Fraud May 22, 2015 0Earlier this month a Pentagon audit report showed that over a million dollars was spent by Department of Defense (DoD)...
$9.6 million in gambling assets awarded to law enforcement; case began with gambling officers Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingCosta RicaOnline Gambling NewsCrimeOklahomaTexas May 21, 2015 0May 20th 2015, in Albany, New York the take-down of an international gambling ring that handled more than $1 billion...
Casinos in Japan; bill awaits review Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsJapanIndepth / Featured Articles May 21, 2015 0For those wishing to see Japan legalize and regulate casinos, June of last year proved particularly frustrating as the Diet...
Endeka Entertainment gets six month extension to pursue casino north of Pittsburgh Sam Mitchell U.S.A.Casino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsLicensesPennsylvania May 20, 2015 0May 20th 2015, Joseph G. Procacci the South Philadelphia tomato king is getting back in the game after he lost...
Okada’s Universal sells entire Manila land stake to local firm Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines May 20, 2015 0According to a filing with the Japanese Stock Exchange, Universal Entertainment Corp has sold it’s entire 40% stake in Eagle...