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,...
GVC fights on to win back Bwin.party’s favor over rival 888 Lars Jones Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsOnline PokerSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom August 9, 2015 0In a battle that has seemed to some to see board approval of both bidders, GVC Holdings Plc is raising...
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...
Lottery terminals in Puerto Rico threaten tourism industry according to association Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationCasino closuresEconomy/FinanceLotteryUnlicensed OperationFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPuerto Rico August 8, 2015 0The Puerto Rican economy is in deep trouble with a public debt of $72 billion and the government is scrambling...
Great Keppel Island Resort denied casino licensing Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaWorld Casino NewsNew ZealandPokerLicenses August 7, 2015 0“Disappointing” was the sentiment from Ms. Lauga, a central Queensland parliament member, after her second attempt to have a casino...
Malaysian authorities identify illegal iGaming operators; considers cyber-blocking Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationUnlicensed OperationMalaysia August 7, 2015 0The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed that illegal online service providers have been identified by the Commission. According...
Genting Singapore sees sharp decline in net profits Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsSingapore August 7, 2015 0Genting Singapore Plc experienced the biggest fall in net profits in the past six years recently, with shares plunging more...
Wynn Resorts to pay around $850 million to Massachusetts during next 15 years for Everett Casino Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino proposalsCasino NewsCasino project updatesMassachusetts August 7, 2015 0Wynn Resorts has proposed to construct a $1.2 billion casino in the city of Everett and is expected to get...
Penn National closer to Tropicana Las Vegas buy Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNevada August 6, 2015 0Penn National Gaming received preliminary approval yesterday to acquire the Las Vegas property of the Tropicana. Nevada gaming regulators gave...
Judge delays decision on returning VictoryLand assets; MacGregor may reopen anyway Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationAlabamaCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 6, 2015 0Circuit Judge Williams Shashy said he wants to see what transpires in the Alabama Legislature as well as in other...
MGM Resorts files lawsuit challenging Connecticut law Renee Kingsley U.S.A.Casino proposalsCasino NewsCasino openingsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesConnecticutLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts August 6, 2015 0MGM Resorts was very excited when it received approval to build a mega-casino resort in Springfield, Massachusetts. MGM was counting...
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...
Judge denies Cherokee County’s injunction against Crawford casino construction Renee Kingsley U.S.A.Casino proposalsCasino NewsCasino openingsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansas August 5, 2015 0Cherokee County had earlier filed a temporary injunction as it wanted to stop a casino from being constructed in Crawford...