Elaine Wynn handed setback in $1 billion share-selling court case Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada February 7, 2017 0Elaine Wynn, the former wife of casino mogul Steve Wynn, has reportedly been handed a setback in her fight to...
Playtech opens world’s largest live dealer studio as part of new OPAP deals Lars Jones LatviaOnline gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsLotteryMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships February 2, 2017 0In a deal with Greek lottery monopoly, OPAP, Playtech has added an 8,500 square meter (~91,493 sq ft) live dealer...
Okada Manila to fully open from February 17 Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsPhilippines February 1, 2017 0After holding a “soft launch” for the first phase of its Okada Manila integrated casino resort at the end of...
Exclusive interview: Podiumspot to officially unveil Crusino project April 3; World’s largest casino cruise ship Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino Cruise ShipsWorld Casino NewsCasino openingsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesCasino mogulsMacauMalaysia January 29, 2017 2On April 3, 2017, Kuala Lumpur-based Podiumspot Capital Group’s CEO, Mr. Tim Leonard will reveal some of the unique features...
Sales rising daily at Okada Manila: Universal Entertainment Corp Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinancePhilippines January 26, 2017 0In a recent filing with JASDAQ Securities Exchange, Universal Entertainment Corp (6425:Tokyo) said sales at the Okada Manila casino resort...
First Asia Poker Tournament of 2017 won by Takumi Samejima Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker TournamentsPhilippines January 22, 2017 0The New Year’s first Asia Poker Tour (APT) tournament saw Japan’s Takumi Samejima (pictured) bring home US$38,020 after winning the...
Gaming expert recommends Macau lower casino tax rates Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauTaxation January 12, 2017 0In Macau, a local gaming expert has reportedly recommended that the government should consider lowering the tax rate on VIP...
Share sale of PhilWeb founder approved by Philippine regulators Alex Lanter Gaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceLicensesPhilippines January 9, 2017 0Philippine operator of online casino games at land-based digital terminals, PhilWeb, was given an official approval by the Philippine Securities and...
Philippine President sets conditions (or trap) for Lam’s return Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTax EvasionBriberyPhilippines January 3, 2017 0Controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind regarding the imprisonment of Chinese casino magnate Jack Lam and has...
December marks fifth month of Macau recovery Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau January 2, 2017 0December marked the fifth month in a row that Macau’s gambling economy showed year-on-year increases, but the first seven months...
Interpol possibly involved in November Philippine call center raid Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaCasino closuresMoney LaunderingData ProtectionFinancial FraudPhilippines January 2, 2017 0In Singapore, the Straights Times print edition reported on December 31 that The International Criminal Police Organization ICPO or INTERPOL,...
Entertainment Gaming Asia Incorporated fully exits Cambodia Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 31, 2016 0After selling off a significant portion of its estate in the summer, electronic gaming machine operator Entertainment Gaming Asia Incorporated...
Casino operations start December 30th for Okada Manila Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesPhilippines December 29, 2016 1Yesterday, the Okada Manila gaming resort of the Philippines announced that casino operations would officially launch at 7pm on December...
Foreign tourists to help Macau revival in 2017 Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau December 29, 2016 0Macau’s effort to reinvent itself by premiering more family-friendly attractions is reportedly set to pay off next year as the...
Okada Manila files provisional PAGCOR license with Tokyo Stock Exchange Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesLicensesPhilippines December 27, 2016 0Universal Entertainment Inc., (6425:Tokyo) was granted a provisional license for their Okada Manila casino resort on December 16 with an...