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...
Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsHorse RacingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 22, 2016 0Although the legal path is not currently clear, Florida‘s Senate President, Joe Negron indicated earlier this week that he is...
The Star Sydney cleared by regulator following review Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaLicenses December 22, 2016 0In Australia, the New South Wales Independent Liquor And Gaming Authority has found that The Star Entertainment Group Limited is...
Okada Manila to hold preview today: Updated Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino openingsNew HotelsCasino project updatesPhilippines December 21, 2016 0Today marks a ‘preview period’ for the Okada Manila, the newest gaming and entertainment resort to be located in the...
Las Vegas completes long-term project to go “green” Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 21, 2016 0After partnering with local public utilities supplier NV Energy almost a year ago, Las Vegas has reportedly now become the...
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...
Australian Senator calls for official inquiry into “pokie” machines Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia December 19, 2016 0In Australia, federal Senator and long-time gambling antagonist Nick Xenophon has reportedly announced that 2017 is set to be a...
Kansas Lottery signs new six-year deal with Scientific Games Alex Lanter Game manufacturersLotteryMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsKansas December 19, 2016 0US-based international supplier of instant games, Scientific Games Corporation, has recently announced that they’ve signed a new six-year contract to...
Analysts believe Japan’s casino industry will follow legislation similar to Singapore Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanSingapore December 19, 2016 0Japan passed a gambling bill earlier this month that approved the development of integrated resorts in the country. The casino...
Illinois lawmakers seek investigation into lottery practices; Grand Prizes not awarded Lars Jones Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsGame manufacturersLotteryThe Players LoungeIndepth / Featured ArticlesIllinois December 18, 2016 0Democratic and Republican senators and legislators have called for an investigation into how the Illinois Lottery worked in regard to...
Kansas Crossing Casino project on track; January career fair set Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersKansas December 18, 2016 0The $70.2 million Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel located in the Southeast Kansas Gaming Zone, is on schedule to open...
Brazil: New gaming bill now being debated by Lower House Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationBrazil December 18, 2016 0The ongoing debate among deputies in the lower house both for and against new gaming legislation in Brazil means further...
Suffolk OTB Islandia Casino construction begins after delay Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesNew York December 17, 2016 3Initially set to open in December, the Suffolk OTB Islandia Casino has seen several delays since the project was first...
Macau Gaming Regulators to pay close attention to Japan’s gambling policies Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceJapanMacau December 16, 2016 0Japan recently passed a gambling bill that would legalize the casino industry and bring in billions of dollars in foreign...
Idaho horse racing on the rocks, racing commission with no spending authority Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingCasino closuresTechnologyEconomy/FinanceTaxationIdahoBankruptcy December 15, 2016 0A legislative audit earlier this week stated that the Idaho Racing Commission ran afoul of the law when it disbursed...