Iao Kun to enter Australian market; operator buys up internal junket assets for Crown casinos Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0A deal has been completed with the Iao Kun Group Holding Co Ltd that will allow the firm to develop its...
Okada Group confirms new partner who will help launch casino in Manila Renee Kingsley Casino project updatesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines May 19, 2015 0The Philippines is becoming one of the hottest destinations in Asia for gamblers as foreign enterprises continue to invest heavily...
Macau targets India and expects more tourists to arrive Lars Jones Gaming Industry NewsIndiaMacau May 18, 2015 0Macau remains the biggest gambling hub in the world but has been asked by Beijing to stop relying on its casino industry as...
With ill-gotten evidence tossed, Feds indict Paul Phua for conspiracy instead Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasIllegal BookmakingConspiracyNevada May 18, 2015 0Despite the April ruling by United States District Judge Andrew Gordon, which removed evidence in the Paul Phua illegal gambling...
Sun City opens junket rooms in Philippines–Macau policies may be reason Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines May 18, 2015 0Sun City is currently the largest junket in Macau with a historic share of the lucrative market in the 25-30% range. They...
STDM Portugal losses increase 95% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinancePortugal May 18, 2015 0Last week Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM) saw losses in Portugal increase by 95%. This has been put...
Skill-based slots coming to Las Vegas? Bill awaits Gov. signature Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasCasino NewsGame manufacturersNevada May 18, 2015 0On Friday it was reported that a bill promoted by gaming machine manufacturers that allows an element of skill to slots...
Sho-Bans plan new $35 million casino at Fort Hall Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIdaho May 18, 2015 0The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho recently discussed a planned expansion of the Fort Hall Casino & Hotel at their annual tribal meeting....
Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesIndianaMichigan May 18, 2015 0Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General...
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank drops claims against Crown for stolen money gambled and lost there Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaFines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial Fraud May 18, 2015 0For six years now the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in Australia has been trying to recover over $3 million in...
Isle of Capri breaking ground on Bettendorf land casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIllinoisIowa May 18, 2015 0Last week plans were declared for a land based casino by the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. that will cost...
Lapu mayor endorses Sino-American Philippines casino project Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsPhilippines May 18, 2015 0The casino industry in the Philippines is growing at a rapid pace as the Philippine government continues to encourage foreign...
Batman Dark Flight to be centerpiece at Studio City Macau Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesThe Players LoungeMacau May 15, 2015 0SHANGHAI, China, May 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (SEHK:6883) (Nasdaq:MPEL) (“Melco Crown Entertainment” or the “Company”),...
Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsLicensesMassachusetts May 15, 2015 0Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain...
Singapore firm seeks $1.2 billion casino resort in Myanmar Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsMyanmar May 15, 2015 0On May 13th 2015, it was reported in the Myanmar Times that the Singapore firm, Zochwell Group Pte Ltd is on...