Alabama gambling halls lose state Supreme Court cases Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsAlabamaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 25, 2016 0The Alabama Supreme Court stayed the course on their anti-gambling position when they ruled against Greenetrack Bingo & Racing and...
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...
Philippines President Duterte axes all online gambling in the country, or maybe not Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino closuresOnline Gambling NewsLicensingPhilippines December 22, 2016 0See update below In a sweeping move seen as the reversal of an earlier pledge to allow online gambling operations...
Judge orders Phil Ivey and partner to pay US$10.1m to Borgata casino in advantage play winnings Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPokerFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey December 20, 2016 0Poker pro Phil Ivey has battled two lawsuits that are almost identical as both accuse Ivey and his playing partner...
Federal judge shuts down California tribe’s planned online bingo venture Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCaliforniaOnline Gambling News December 20, 2016 0In California, a federal judge has decreed that the Iipay Nation Of Santa Ysabel violated the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement...
Macau’s Casino stocks decline after China announces 50 percent reduction on ATM withdrawals: Updated Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationChinaEconomy/FinanceMacau December 9, 2016 0Macau casino stocks took a hit after it was announced that Macau’s Monetary Authority (MMA) would impose restrictions on UnionPay...
New central computer server to aid online gambling crackdown in Cambodia Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaTechnologyOnline Gambling News December 8, 2016 0Facing a rise in the popularity of illegal online gambling among locals, the government of Cambodia has reportedly announced that...
Jimei International distances itself from Director Jack Lam after Philippine authorities issue arrest warrant Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaUnlicensed OperationOnline Gambling NewsMacauPhilippines December 7, 2016 0Macau based and Hong Kong listed Jimei International Entertainment Group Limited released a statement to distance itself from its controlling...
Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino shut down after Pagcor revokes permits; Lam still at large Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresUnlicensed OperationMacauPhilippines December 5, 2016 0Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) agents in cooperation with Angeles City police and the regional Criminal Investigation and Detection...
Jeju Island provincial government to impose stricter regulations on casinos Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationSouth Korea December 5, 2016 0The South Korean casino industry has continued to grow steadily during the last couple of years and Jeju casinos have...
Inaugural Sochi casino to hold December 31 soft launch Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsRussia December 3, 2016 0In Russia, the first casino near the southern city of Sochi has announced that it will be holding a soft...
Philippines to deport over 1300 Chinese nationals detained in online gambling crackdown Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationChinaUnlicensed OperationPhilippines November 29, 2016 0The Philippines continues its crackdown against some elements of the gambling industry in the country under the leadership of President Rodrigo...
Regional and international investors attracted to Brazil on legalized gambling outlook Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationBrazilCentral & South America GamingConferences / Trade Shows November 21, 2016 0The push for legalized casinos and online gambling in Brazil is maturing and at an advanced stage in the legislative...
DraftKings And FanDuel proposed merger to take place in second half of 2017 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFantasy SportsMassachusettsNew York November 19, 2016 0DraftKings and FanDuel are two of the biggest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators in the United States and control a...
American casino owners to renew efforts at overturning federal sportsbetting ban Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Sports betting November 19, 2016 1American casino owners are reportedly soon set to renew their push to overturn the federal Professional And Amateur Sports Protection...