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Sports Betting West Africa event in Lagos gives rise to regulatory cooperation

July 21, 2017

Nigeria, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, African Casino News, Sports betting

Sports Betting West Africa has completed their recent industry summit with resounding success. The 3rd annual event was held at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino in Lagos, Nigeria from July 17 to 19 and was...

Dutch court rules regulator is within its rights in fining online gambling sites

K Morrison

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

Lawmakers in the Netherlands ruled to uphold the Dutch Gaming Authority's, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), right to impose significant fines on foreign online gambling providers that offer their services and products...

Japan’s Universal loses Supreme Court appeal

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Japan, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

The Supreme Court of Japan has rejected an appeal to hear a defamation case brought by Japan's Universal Entertainment Corp against Reuters. The decision upholds two lower court rulings in the country. The C...

Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Marie Kelley

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Massachusetts

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a budget that will increase the hours for serving alcohol at two planned casinos. These casinos will also be allowed to apply for licensing. The state law ...

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, California

A casino planned for the Sacramento Valley in Elk Grove, California got another step closer to reality on Wednesday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed a compact allowing the Wilton Rancheria Tribe to operate the gami...

Six arrested and money seized in illegal commercial gambling crackdown in GA

K Morrison

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Georgia

Five businesses in Bartow County suspected of violating Georgia’s commercial gambling laws were raided by law enforcement Wednesday. Kim’s Gift Shop, Red Top Food Mart, Mack’s Express/Smart Mart, and Gift Sh...

Indian gaming revenues on the rise in Oklahoma and Texas

Marie Kelley

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Economy/Finance, Oklahoma, Texas

On Monday, a report was issued by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) which showed that growth has taken place within the Indian gaming industry in both Oklahoma and Texas. In particular, the Oklahoma ...

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed amendments to Tribal/State gaming compacts on Thursday allowing two of the state's tribes to go ahead with plans to open a casino together in East Windsor. The signin...

Macau given positive rating by AML group

K Morrison

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Macau

The Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has given Macau a positive rating for its anti-money laundering efforts. Asia Gaming Brief reports that a statement from the Financial Intelligence Office con...

Macau junket association leader calls on government to tighten requirements

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Macau

In Macau, the leader for the trade organization that represents the city’s many junket operators has reportedly called on the government to increase the minimum cash requirement a firm must obtain in order to b...

Northern Michigan casino celebrates a new look and milestone

K Morrison

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Michigan

The Lac Vieux Desert Resort and Casino in Watersmeet is sporting a new look these days as it undergoes major renovations and at the same time celebrates two decades of being in business in Michigan. Renovati...

Vermont Lottery extends deal with Intralot

Marie Kelley

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Lottery

Intralot is a gaming solutions provider that recently announced they have extended their partnership with the Vermont Lottery. The two have worked together for some time and will now see their current contract ...

Brazil lawmaker proposes new online gambling measure

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, Online Gambling News

Legislators in Brazil are reportedly soon set to consider a measure that would prohibit local players from utilizing credit cards and other electronic payment methods in order to deposit or withdraw funds at no...

Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs

K Morrison

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Licenses, Illinois

In June, a Piggly Wiggly in Antioch became one of the first full-service grocery stores in the state of Illinois to offer video gambling potentially opening new wagering possibilities for northeastern Illinois....

Gongzi Jeju Casino officially opens

Marie Kelley

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, South Korea

In a press release presented on Tuesday, the Gongzi Jeju Casino announced that it had officially opened its doors on the holiday island of Jeju, in South Korea, according to the management of the property. The ...

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