Imperial Pacific downgraded by Fitch Ratings; Saipan casino set to open in first quarter Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSaipan January 12, 2017 1Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings after concerns arose involving long-term construction funding for the...
Israeli court rules in favor of nation’s slot and keno franchisees Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsIsraelLotteryFines, Lawsuits & Litigation January 11, 2017 0After last week being forced to shut down its estate of slot and keno machines, Israeli national lottery operator Mifal...
Macau casino workers demonstrate for pay increases Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauLabor Relations January 10, 2017 0In Macau, about 200 casino workers reportedly held a demonstration on Monday calling for a 5% pay rise and legislation...
Victoria Gate Casino to open in Leeds January 26 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesUnited Kingdom January 9, 2017 0The largest casino in north England and Scotland, and the third largest casino in the UK, Victoria Gate Casino, will...
Federal judge again declines to reconsider Florida “banked” card games decision Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation January 9, 2017 0In Florida, a federal judge has reportedly rejected a second motion asking him to reconsider a previous ruling that gave...
Philippine President sets conditions (or trap) for Lam’s return Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTax EvasionBriberyPhilippines January 3, 2017 0Controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind regarding the imprisonment of Chinese casino magnate Jack Lam and has...
Georgia pros and cons ready for another gambling fight at statehouse Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationGeorgia January 3, 2017 0The Georgia House of Representatives will convene on January 9 for the first legislative day of the New Year and...
December marks fifth month of Macau recovery Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau January 2, 2017 0December marked the fifth month in a row that Macau’s gambling economy showed year-on-year increases, but the first seven months...
Upcoming Kansas Crossing Casino headed to Supreme Court; Work continues Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansas January 2, 2017 0The Kansas Supreme Court has scheduled opening arguments in the case of Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in the southeast...
Arizona governor receives mayoral support for new casino plan Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesArizona December 31, 2016 0In Arizona, the mayors of eight cities have penned an open letter in support of a proposal from the state’s...
Regency Casino Mont Parnes files motion against Hellenic Gaming Commission Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationGreece December 29, 2016 0In Greece, the Regency Casino Mont Parnes has filed a motion with the nation’s highest administrative court, the Council Of...
Foreign tourists to help Macau revival in 2017 Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau December 29, 2016 0Macau’s effort to reinvent itself by premiering more family-friendly attractions is reportedly set to pay off next year as the...
Okada Manila files provisional PAGCOR license with Tokyo Stock Exchange Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesLicensesPhilippines December 27, 2016 0Universal Entertainment Inc., (6425:Tokyo) was granted a provisional license for their Okada Manila casino resort on December 16 with an...
Pagcor to control all online gambling licenses, clarifies Duterte ‘closures’ Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationThe Players LoungeLicensesOnline Gambling NewsTaxationLicensingPhilippines December 24, 2016 0Yesterday, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) walked back a statement from the country’s president that indicated all online...
New corporate identity on the cards for Melco Crown Entertainment Limited Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 23, 2016 0Asian casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Limited has reportedly announced that it intends to unveil “a new corporate entity” after...