Macau wishy-washy on smoking ban Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsMacau August 10, 2015 0Almost a month ago, local media in Macau reported that a possible smoking ban could be implemented in 2016 and...
Gaming Commission to move forward with Brockton casino application process Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNew HotelsCasino project updatesLicensesMassachusetts August 9, 2015 3On Thursday, a unanimous decision to proceed with the application process for a $650 million resort casino on the Brockton,...
Castle Rock Casino sues Kansas gaming commission, others Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansas August 8, 2015 0The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Kansas Gaming Facility Review Board and members of both groups, along with the Kansas...
Philippines Secretary of Justice deports alleged gambling criminal Bo Wang Lars Jones ChinaMoney LaunderingBriberyFinancial FraudPhilippines August 8, 2015 0Philippine Secretary of Justice Leila De Lima re-issued a deportation order on Tuesday for the alleged gambling kingpin from China,...
Virginia City casino owner denied gambling license by Nevada Gaming Control Board Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesNevada August 6, 2015 0Vincent Michael Malfitano is a businessman from California who recently purchased two casinos located in Virginia City, Nevada. To move...
Studio City to open in Macau October 27 Lars Jones New HotelsCasino project updatesMacau August 5, 2015 0The $3.2 billion Studio City will open in Macau on October 27. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd, controlled by Lawrence Ho...
Alabama gambling legislation makes headway Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaLottery August 5, 2015 0Legalized gambling in Alabama is a long shot and a long road, but the first roadblock has been cleared as...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks to dismiss Boston’s lawsuit challenging Wynn’s casino award D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts August 4, 2015 0The Associated Press reports that the Massachusetts State Gaming Commission has filed another lawsuit asking a judge to dismiss Boston’s...
Amaya NYX deal for Cryptologic and Chartwell closes Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGame manufacturersEconomy/FinanceOntarioMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada August 1, 2015 0Amaya Inc. has completed the sale of its online gaming platform to NYX Gaming. Amaya acquired Chartwell Technology Inc. and...
Poll shows huge support for Alabama gambling vote D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsAlabamaGaming Industry News August 1, 2015 0Alabama media reports that a group pressing for legalized gambling in the state of Alabama along with Senator Del Marsh...
Federal judge halts construction on Martha’s Vineyard casino Lars Jones Tribal GamingCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts July 31, 2015 0U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor ruled in Boston this week that the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe must stop construction...
Poker superstar Phil Ivey countersues AC Borgata in alleged $9.6 million cheating case D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsCasino CheatingGaming Industry NewsNew Jersey July 28, 2015 0Phil Ivey, champion poker player and winner of ten World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, has filed suit in New Jersey claiming...
Two top Massachusetts gambling regulators to step down Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsMassachusetts July 28, 2015 0Two gambling regulators in Massachusetts are getting ready to step down from their positions. James McHugh, the Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner,...
Sands Macau rallies with transition from VIP Junkets to mass-market focus D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNew HotelsGaming Industry NewsPokerAsian Casino NewsMacau July 26, 2015 1Once Sands China Ltd. reported that they beat second-quarter profit estimates, their stocks surged 7.9% on the Hong Kong exchange....
DOJ and NFL have argued that sports betting is skill-based Kim M Gaming Law & LegislationPoker LawU.S.A.Sports bettingFantasy SportsNew Jersey July 23, 2015 0Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL oppose legalized sports betting, but that may change in the near future for the...