Chinese shoppers targeted by South Korea as they increase “low roller” numbers Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsChinaSouth Korea May 6, 2015 0On May 5, 2015 it was revealed in a Reuters article that Seoul foreigner-only casinos have started targeting low-roller gamblers,...
Bill would make casino contributions to Alabama politicians a crime Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabama May 6, 2015 0The casino industry in the United States has always used a percentage of its revenues to fund charities and non-government...
MGM China reports a shortfall of 33% during the 1st Quarter of 2015 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauFinancial Press Releases May 5, 2015 0Macau’s casinos lost an estimated $100 billion during 2014 and analysts predicted that casinos would continue to struggle in 2015...
Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 under attack Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Horse RacingHorse Racing May 5, 2015 0Senator Tom Udall and Representative Joe Pitts are taking major heat after introducing a bill that would rescind the Interstate...
Guilty verdict given to former CEO of Legends Sports Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Money LaunderingIllegal BookmakingUnlicensed OperationSports bettingOklahoma May 4, 2015 0The case started in April 2013, when the US Department of Justice indicted 34 people including Luke King, former CEO...
Shinzo Abe arrives in Washington; delegation to talk about casino regulations Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Japan May 4, 2015 0Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the American Gaming Association. Only members of the...
Vietnamese women commit drug crimes to pay Crown Casino gambling debt Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMoney Laundering May 4, 2015 0A study entitled Risky Business, researched by the Swinburne University of Australia, has found that record numbers of Vietnamese women...
Coos Bay Three Rivers Casino to open May 7 Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino openingsOregon May 3, 2015 0The Confederated Tribe of Coos, Siuslaw Indians, and Lower Umpqua have built a class II gaming facility in Coos Bay,...
Pacquiao goes the distance–falls to Mayweather in unanimous decision Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSports bettingPhilippinesNevada May 3, 2015 038 year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr. used nearly 20 years of experience in the ring to eventually best his 36 year-old...
2015 Kentucky Derby Winner – “American Pharaoh” Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingSports bettingKentucky May 3, 2015 0LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It was ideal weather for the 141st running of the $2 million...
Portugal online gambling finalized–to be implemented June 29 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLicensingPortugal May 2, 2015 0Back in February, legislators in Portugal approved legislation that would allow online gambling within the country. This week the Official...
Borgata Casino owner announces strong first quarter Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsGaming Industry NewsLicensed online casinos in USANew Jersey May 1, 2015 0Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa’s parent company announced first quarter earnings for 2015 on Thursday April 30, 2015. The Atlantic...
Kentucky Derby 2015–Saturday, May 2 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingHorse RacingKentucky May 1, 2015 0America’s biggest day in racing is tomorrow at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. 20 horses will be at the post for...
New legislation for NJ simulcast passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew Jersey April 28, 2015 0On Monday April 27, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new bill. The New Jersey Casino Simulcast bill...
Hedge Fund with less than 1% of MGM shares rattles sword again Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry News April 28, 2015 0Last month casino news was filled with Land and Buildings Investment Management requesting MGM Resorts put their property into a...