Erie County Council formally asks state legislature to repair gaming law Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinancePennsylvania October 11, 2016 0In late September, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided to rule that host fees paid by the casinos statewide should...
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...
Majestic Realty no longer part of Adelson-led Vegas stadium project Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas Vegas October 10, 2016 0A Los Angeles-based commercial property company that was involved in the early stages of a proposed 65,000-seat domed NFL stadium...
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...
Pittsburgh lawyer charged in connection with “Operation Pork Chop” Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCrimePennsylvania October 7, 2016 0In Pennsylvania, a prominent Pittsburgh liquor license attorney has been charged with gambling device offences, criminal solicitation and conspiracy some...
United States Supreme Court may soon consider tribal immunity case Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 6, 2016 0Following its summer recess, the United States Supreme Court is back in session and is reportedly due to hear a...
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...
Arkansas casino referendum in jeopardy following “special master” report Adam Morgan ArkansasLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 5, 2016 0The effort to bring casinos to three counties in Arkansas could be in jeopardy after an official appointed by the...
RGW Sochi interviews licensing expert; Announces InTech security participation at October 27 event — more Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsRussiaRussia October 4, 2016 0Russian Gaming Week Sochi is an international forum for representatives of gambling businesses and related industries. It will be held...
Creation of advisory council on gambling announced by Alabama governor Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 4, 2016 0After Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and Attorney General Luther Strange sent joint letters to the Macon County sheriff, district attorney,...
Las Vegas Sands Corp case against VIP Chinese gamblers reveals possible loopholes Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasChinaMoney LaunderingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada October 4, 2016 0The Las Vegas Sands Corp is trying to recover $6.4 million in gambling debts from two VIP Chinese gamblers who...
PAGCOR conducting study on sale of casino assets Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPhilippines October 4, 2016 0A study is already underway by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to look into the possibility of selling over...
MGM National Harbor casino confirms official opening for December 8, 2016 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesMaryland October 4, 2016 0MGM Resorts confirmed that it will open its MGM National Harbor casino in Prince George’s county, Maryland on December 8,...
Imminent New South Wales greyhound racing ban coming under fire Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia October 3, 2016 0In Australia, New South Wales Premier Mike Baird is being urged to re-think instituting a coming ban on greyhound racing...
Slot casino in Revere denounced by mayor Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsMassachusetts October 2, 2016 0Recently, Revere Mayor Brian M. Arrigo along with other city leaders launched an opposition campaign opposing a proposed slots parlor...