William Hill Investor writes letter to board opposing move to merge with Amaya Inc Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom October 17, 2016 0UK bookmaker William Hill and Canadian based Amaya Inc released a joint statement last week confirming that both companies were...
Taiwan President promises to do more for Penghu Island after residents vote against legalization of casinos Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaiwan October 16, 2016 0The vote to legalize casinos on Penghu, one of Taiwan’s outlying islands, was held on October 15 and close to...
Online gambling progress in Pennsylvania uncertain Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationPennsylvania October 15, 2016 0At this point, there is a 50/50 chance that online casino gaming will be legalized and regulated in the state...
Campaign spending for and against North Jersey Casino referendum creates new record in the state Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNew Jersey October 13, 2016 0The Associated Press recently stated that it had records in its possession which showed that the combined spending by those...
Suspected embezzler of Macau casino junket investor funds finally caught Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauFinancial Fraud October 13, 2016 0In 2014, it was reported that a representative of the Kimren Group, Huang Shan, was believed to have been stealing...
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,...