New Jersey Authorities Relax Requirements for “Boutique” Casinos Establishment

by December 10, 2014

Despite the crisis on the New Jersey gambling market, it seems like state authorities are not going to stop making attempts for attracting investors, willing to build small casino venues on the territory of the state and in Atlantic City in particular.Three years ago, a law, ...

Malaysian Authorities to Prosecute Major Figures on the Illegal Gambling Market

by December 9, 2014

The tough restrictions Malaysian authorities imposed on online gambling activities resulted in more than 20,000 arrests in the period January-November 2014.Datuk Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, released information, concerning the so called ...

Ralph Caputo Proposes Online Gambling Providers to Apply for a Full Casino License

by December 9, 2014

Ralph Caputo – the State Assemblyman of New Jersey, has introduced a bill that intends to put some restrictions on state’s online gambling affairs. The top priority of Caputo’s draft is to restrict and monitor the procedure via which gaming operators that would ...

Maryland-based Casinos Report Revenue Growth

by December 8, 2014

Two days ago, information concerning the revenues of Maryland-based casinos was released. According to it, the turnover generated by the five casinos in November was well over $90 million, which, compared to the numbers a year ago, indicates a significant increase equal to 35%. ...

Dragonara Officials Disappointed by the Board Dismissal

by December 8, 2014

Dragonara Gaming officials defined government’s arguments for dismissing the board, whose members were in charge of selecting the company that will be allowed to establish a new casino, as “hollow and pathetic”.As soon as Chris Cardona, the Maltese Minister of Economy, ...

Dutch Gambling Regulators Encourage Operators to Pre-Apply for a License

by December 5, 2014

Yesterday, Dutch gambling regulators announced that all gaming operators, willing to continue providing their services on the territory of the Netherlands, are welcome to “pre-apply” and get their licenses renewed.For operators’ convenience, applications can be submitte ...

Brookfield to Acquire Revel Despite the Deal Termination Announcement

by December 5, 2014

The lawyer of Revel Casino Hotel announced that managers are currently reviewing the alternative for reviving the property sale. Yesterday, the attorney threw a curve ball by announcing that “neither side has terminated the agreement”.Those who are familiar with t ...

Ed Marsico Asks for Financial Aid to Fight Illegal Gambling Activities in Dauphin County

by December 4, 2014

From next year on, all slot machines and gambling services that have not been approved by the Dauphin County authorities will be even more carefully scrutinized provided that the request made by county’s attorney is approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.Ed M ...

Study Suggests Various Approaches Concerning the Future Casinos in Maine

by December 4, 2014

The state of Maine has been making the headlines recently as it is about to have its two new casinos established. A few days ago, several members of the Legal Affairs Committee and the Maine Legislature Veterans have settled down around the idea of revealing details, concerning t ...

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Plays Host To Heartland Poker Tour

by December 3, 2014

Heartland Poker Tour, the tournament that is nationally televised, is going to add another stop to the list, concerning the tournament schedule next year.It was announced that during the nationwide tour, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, located at Reno/Tahoe, will play host to ...

New Jersey Authorities Provide Tax Relief for the Remaining Casinos

by December 3, 2014

Two days ago New Jersey authorities announced that the remaining casinos based in Atlantic City will get a tax relief and in addition, a special rescue plan will be applied with the aim of compensating the losses and setbacks the venues have been experiencing for a pretty long ti ...

Taj Mahal Prepares for Closure

by December 2, 2014

According to the information, released by representatives of Trump Entertainment Resorts, the newest hotel tower will be closed as a part of the preparation procedures, concerning the closure of the last remaining casino owned by the company – Taj Mahal. It is supposed to close d ...

PCG Entertainment Plc Conquers Chinese Online Gambling Market

by December 2, 2014

PCG Entertainment Plc has asked the Alternative Investment Market Initial Public Offering for supporting company’s new business venture. Their aim is entering the competitive gambling market of People’s Republic of China.PCG Entertainment Plc is a company, which headqua ...

A Survey Reveals New Zealanders’ Attitude Towards Gambling

by December 1, 2014

The results from the largest survey, conducted in New Zealand, have been recently announced. According to the data released, New Zealanders are now spending less time participating in gambling activities than they used to.Apart from providing gaming authorities with precise i ...

Macau Casinos Report a Decline in November’s Revenue

by December 1, 2014

According to the latest financial reports, the revenue of Macau-based casinos continues to fall. November was the sixth consecutive month in a row in which a significant decrease in revenue was announced.The numbers were even worse than experts’ predictions. One of the ...