Chow Tai Fook Enterprise set to acquire Baha Mar Lars Jones Casino SalesCasino project updatesBahamasEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 28, 2016 0After Chinese Export Import Bank (EXIM) in effect purchased Baha Mar from themselves using a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named...
Chinese Authorities reported to have arrested 10 junket operators in continued Crown Resorts crackdown Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaChinaUnlicensed OperationMacau October 26, 2016 0The Australian newspaper has reported that Chinese authorities have continued their crackdown on gambling promoters in Mainland China and have...
$160m Sheraton Mirage acquisition by Star consortium to be finalized Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 25, 2016 0A Star Entertainment-led international joint venture is in the process of wrapping up a deal to pay as much as...
CEO of Star Entertainment avoids Macau after recent Crown arrests Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaGaming Industry NewsMacau October 24, 2016 0Macau is a popular destination for businessmen and women who work in the casino gaming industry. The city is bustling...
Arrests of Crown employees in China set Macau and other gaming stocks adrift Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsCrime October 18, 2016 0Over the weekend, it was made known that 18 employees of Crown Resorts Ltd were detained by the authorities of...
Queensland government officially approves Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino license for Star Entertainment Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaLicenses October 15, 2016 0Star Entertainment announced on October 14 that it had received an official casino license from the Queensland government to proceed...
The 13 takes delivery of 30 bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships September 28, 2016 0Luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited has announced the handover of 30 specially-commissioned Phantom cars to luxury entrepreneur Stephen...
The Star Sydney plans six-star hotel addition Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaNew Hotels September 16, 2016 0In Australia, casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced that its ongoing renovation of The Star Sydney is...
Steve Ayers wants to turn iconic Elks Tower in Sacramento into the Elks Casino Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsCalifornia September 12, 2016 0The historic Elks Tower in downtown Sacramento, California could be turned into an upscale casino if owner Steve Ayers gets...
ASF Queen’s Wharf casino focus of $3 billion development Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino project updates September 4, 2016 0Work on a $3 billion casino and residential project that will be situated on the Gold Coast Broadwater next to...
$35m makeover set to begin at Chris Morris’ Queensland casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino expansion projectsCasino project updates September 1, 2016 0As part of a $35 million redevelopment, demolition work at The Ville Resort Casino, which until September 2015 was known...
No opening date announced yet for Hollywood Casino Jamul; JIV chairwoman addresses concerns Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesCalifornia August 29, 2016 12An opening date has yet to be announced for the $360 million Hollywood Casino Jamul, which is situated on the...
Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung cancels plan to build $8 billion Great Barrier Reef Casino Resort Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino project updatesLicensesMacau August 21, 2016 0Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung recently confirmed that his firm has decided to drop the plan of developing the Aquis...
SJM CEO says Grand Lisboa Palace will likely open in 2018; Casino Jai Alai should open by year’s end Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau August 11, 2016 0Chief Executive Officer of SJM Holdings Limited (880:Hong Kong) Dr. Shu Fai So, also known as Ambrose So, said on...
Numbers down slightly for Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack; push for casino referendum felt Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingSports bettingNew Jersey August 8, 2016 0About 20,000 braved the heat and the long betting lines on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack to be a part...