California Governor agrees trio of new casino pacts Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCalifornia August 5, 2016 0In California, the administration of Governor Jerry Brown has announced that it has agreed to new casino pacts with three...
People’s Party wants revised bill to allow second casino in South Korea to permit locals to gamble Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsLicensesSouth Korea August 5, 2016 0South Korea has seventeen casinos and only the Kangwon Land casino resort in Kangwon province allows locals to gamble. The...
Partouche to begin renovation of Dieppe casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFrance August 4, 2016 0France’s largest casino group, Partouche (PARP:FP), is committing €2m to completely overhaul its Casino de Dieppe. It’s been a busy...
Argentina officials investigating alleged laundering of gaming proceeds Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsArgentinaMoney Laundering August 4, 2016 0In Argentina, the government is investigating allegations that the former governor of Buenos Aires Province laundered money generated by bingo...
New York daily fantasy sports bill signed by Governor Cuomo Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFantasy SportsNew York August 4, 2016 0On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that legalizes the daily fantasy sports industry within the state...
Z Capital prepared to offer $15/shr in cash for Affinity Gaming Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada August 3, 2016 0Z Capital Partners, a private-equity firm, is trying yet again to purchase Affinity Gaming LLC. The company has provided an...
Separate land in trust ruling keeps Mashpee tribe’s casino hopes alive Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusettsWashington August 3, 2016 0The lack of clarity and inconsistent reasoning in two opposite rulings last week by federal court judges in separate, but...
SJM hopes to open Jai Alai Palace before end of year Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesMacau August 2, 2016 0Angela Leong On Kei, an executive director of SJM Holdings Ltd., spoke with reporters on the sidelines of a press briefing Monday...
Kerala Government discussing possibility of Poker as a game of skill Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline PokerIndiaPoker August 2, 2016 0The state of Kerala currently considers poker as a game of chance and hence it is illegal based on the...
Media company allegedly extorted money from India casinos Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsIndiaBriberyFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 2, 2016 0A first information report (FIR), was registered by Goan police on Saturday against two senior officials of oHeraldo Publication for...
Consortium signs land deal for new South Korea casino resort Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSouth Korea August 2, 2016 0In South Korea, a consortium led by American casino operator Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has signed an agreement with Incheon...
Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPokerFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 2, 2016 0In a decision that could have a ripple effect throughout the state of Florida, Judge Suzanne Van Wyk ruled on...
Singapore regulator calls for increased international cooperation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsConferences / Trade ShowsCrimeSingapore August 1, 2016 0The head of Singapore’s casino regulator has called on contemporaries from across the globe to work together in order to...
Philippines regulator revokes 124 online gambling licenses Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline Gambling NewsLicensingPhilippines August 1, 2016 0As it steps up efforts to stop operations that cater to local players, the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation has...
Bridge and poker championship approved for Hanoi by Vietnam Government Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsVietnam August 1, 2016 0Gambling in Vietnam has grown over the past few years, yet laws of the country do not allow locals to...