Iao Kun to enter Australian market; operator buys up internal junket assets for Crown casinos Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0A deal has been completed with the Iao Kun Group Holding Co Ltd that will allow the firm to develop its...
Okada Group confirms new partner who will help launch casino in Manila Renee Kingsley Casino project updatesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines May 19, 2015 0The Philippines is becoming one of the hottest destinations in Asia for gamblers as foreign enterprises continue to invest heavily...
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...
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...
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...
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”),...
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....
Hard Rock International Shows Support For Nepal Lars Jones Casino NewsNepal May 14, 2015 0ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International is joining forces with the American Red Cross to support...
Christmas Island prepares to open casino resort once again Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsChristmas IslandLicenses May 14, 2015 0Christmas Island sounds like a place in a fairy tale book but it does exist; 2600 kilometers from Perth, Australia...
Tiger Resorts fails to meet construction deadline in the Philippines–forfeits $2.2 million Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesPhilippines May 12, 2015 0When Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc decided to open up a mega casino in the Philippines it promised the...
Casinos in Nepal back in business after quick recovery from devastating earthquake Renee Kingsley Casino openingsCasino closuresNepal May 12, 2015 0Nepal is very small country that is extremely popular with tourists due to attractions such as the Himalayan Mountains and particularly, Mount...
Wynn Resorts, unions set to hire large numbers in Everett Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersLabor RelationsMassachusetts May 11, 2015 0Billionaire Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts Chairman will be happy his casino empire is finally in the news for its...
Cambodia authorities launch crackdown on illegal gambling establishments Lars Jones CambodiaUnlicensed Operation May 11, 2015 0There’s a new cop in town, and provincial chief Chhoun Narin is cracking down on illegal gambling. Cambodia has dozens of...