New South Wales Premier Michael Baird backs down from greyhound ban after party faces backlash Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia October 11, 2016 0The New South Wales (NSW) government led by Premier Michael Baird announced in July 2016 that it planned to shutdown...
PAGCOR confirms that 76 operators have applied for offshore gaming licenses Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationLicensesPhilippines October 11, 2016 0The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) announced in September that it would be awarding offshore gaming licenses to allow...
Elaine Wynn seeks whistleblower protection from Nevada Supreme Court Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada October 10, 2016 0After a lower court refused to grant Elaine Wynn protection under whistle-blower statutes, the former wife of Steve Wynn and...
Trump Taj Mahal officially shuts down Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresEconomy/FinanceBankruptcyNew Jersey October 10, 2016 0As of 5:59 a.m., on October 10, 2016, the Trump Taj Mahal became the 5th casino to shut down in...
Indian entrepreneur wants to develop island casino resort in state of Andhra Pradesh Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIndia October 10, 2016 1Casinos in India are currently legalized only in Sikkim, Goa and Daman but in recent times a number of other...
Canadian based Amaya Inc and UK based William Hill in talks for possible merger Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCanadaQuebecMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom October 9, 2016 0William Hill is one of the most well known bookmakers in the world and operates the biggest network of betting...
Fire Keepers Casino continues building up local community Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingMichigan October 8, 2016 0The Fire Keepers Casino of Battle Creek, Michigan continues to work for the benefit of the community. The gaming group...
Wynn Resorts Limited interested in developing a Georgia casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsGaming Industry NewsGeorgia October 8, 2016 0Only a few days after Jim Murren, the Chief Executive Officer for MGM Resorts International, told a group of Atlanta...
PhilWeb Corporation intends to “reapply” for operating licenses Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines October 7, 2016 0In the Philippines, online games developer PhilWeb Corporation has reportedly announced that it intends to “reapply” for licenses to operate...
Four states will have gambling referendums on the ballot Nov. 8 Lars Jones ArkansasLatest Casino and Gambling NewsNorth America Casino NewsMassachusettsNew JerseyRhode Island October 7, 2016 0The November 8 election holds the possibility of extreme and unknown change at the highest level. Perhaps even broader change...
Nevada Gaming Board discuss proposal to strengthen sports books money laundering regulations Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingSports bettingNevada October 7, 2016 0The Nevada Gaming Control Board met earlier this week to discuss a proposal aimed at money laundering regulation for sports...
Chinese trio lose appeal against Foxwood Resorts Casino confiscation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingConnecticutFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 7, 2016 0In New York, a federal appeals court has upheld the earlier dismissal of a $3 million lawsuit filed by three...
South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino will tighten regulations to address local problem gambling concerns Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationSouth Korea October 7, 2016 0The South Korean casino market is one of the fastest growing gambling markets in Asia and the Kangwon Land casino...
MGM Resorts CEO meets with officials in Atlanta and reaffirms commitment to build $1 billion casino resort Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsGeorgia October 6, 2016 1MGM Resorts announced earlier this week that it would open its $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor casino in Maryland on...
Casino giant Genting gets thumbs up from commission in pursuit of marina plan Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesFlorida October 6, 2016 0Malaysian conglomerate Genting Group acquired the Miami Herald’s bayfront campus (pictured) in 2011 for $236 million in its pursuit of plans...