UK Authorities Disapprove of the Concentration of Betting Shops on High Streets

by November 28, 2014

English authorities have recently disapproved of the fact that more and more betting shops are located on the high streets. They are said to provide gaming opportunities that have not been approved by UK gaming regulators.Authorities referred to the Sustainable Communities Ac ...

Caesars Entertainment to Build a Casino in Cyprus

by November 28, 2014

Cyprus media has recently informed the communities about early talks between several prospective investors, including Caesars Entertainment, and Cyprus authorities.A subject of discussion was a casino venue that is about to be built in the southern part of the island.Yest ...

State Government to Grant Tax Break for Crown

by November 27, 2014

According to the latest information released, Crown Perth will be given a tax break.The reason why the State Government granted the casino such a privilege was the fact that it would enable James Packer to attract high rollers back to Western Australia.As a matter of fact ...

Victoria Coren Mitchell No Longer Part of PokerStars

by November 27, 2014

Victoria Coren Mitchell, who became famous for having won two European Poker Tour awards, announced that she will no longer be a part of the Team PokerStars Pro.The reason why she made that decision was the launch of the latest casino games a few days ago. The poker pro made ...

Neteller to Become Available on the New Jersey Gambling Market

by November 26, 2014

Neteller, the e-wallet solution that can take pride in being more and more appealing to customers, will become available to New Jersey’s residents. That became possible due to the launch of Pala Interactive’s newest website – PalaCasino.com.A deal between Optimal ...

Foxwood Reduces The Number of Gambling Facilities

by November 26, 2014

One of the most popular casinos in Connecticut and in North America in general, Foxwoods, is about to implement changes, which are believed to be favourable to its prosperity.Foxwoods’ CEO Felix Rappaport announced that there will be a reduction in the number of gamblin ...

Senior Bondholders Submit a Notice of Default to Caesars Entertainment Corp.

by November 25, 2014

A few days ago, Caesars Entertainment Corp. was given a notice of default because the casino giant failed in making its payments before the deadline agreed. As a matter of fact, that agreement was reached after long restructuring discussions between Caesars’ managers and th ...

Scientific Games Acquires Bally Technologies

by November 25, 2014

Last Friday, the deal, concerning the acquisition of Bally Technologies, was closed. According to the information, Scientific Games obtained Bally for the impressive sum of $5.1 billion.On Thursday (Nov.20), regulators of Nevada Gaming Commission approved of the deal between ...

South Korea to Expand Its Gambling Sector While Japan Suspends Legislation Matters

by November 24, 2014

It seems like Japanese gambling legislation is not going to take effect anytime soon but South Korean authorities are not wasting their time at all.According to the initial plan, Japan was supposed to make the gambling activities legal, several casinos had to be established a ...

Acquisition of Reef Casino Trust Postponed

by November 24, 2014

Two months ago, it was announced that the Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung was intending to acquire the popular Reef Casino Trust, based in Australia.However, it seems like his plans were brought to a standstill as the government in Queensland announced that the regulatory rev ...

European Countries to Implement New VAT Laws

by November 21, 2014

Currently, authorities of several European countries are reviewing the existing gambling rules and regulations with the aim of changing the outdated ones and making them as compatible to the fast developing gambling sector as possible.Along with implementing changes in the ...

Three African Countries Intend to Boost Gambling Sector

by November 21, 2014

South African authorities have been trying to implement new rules and regulations, concerning the online gambling legalization. However, the procedure was halted due to a combination of setbacks and now, according to the latest information released, the legislation bill will not ...

Judge Wants the Liquidation of Taj Mahal

by November 20, 2014

The closure of Taj Mahal was officially announced. It is supposed to take place on December 12th. Bearing in mind all factors that led to the financial collapse of one of the most popular venues in Atlantic City, the Judge, responsible for the bankruptcy proceedings, understandab ...

Brookfield Cancels the Acquisition of Revel

by November 20, 2014

Despite the crisis with the casino venues in Atlantic City, regulators were hopeful that the ones, which filed for bankruptcy over the year would be reopened and the new beginning was believed to boost the local economy. Several investors expressed interest in buying the venues a ...

Suncity Takes VIP Players to NagaWorld

by November 19, 2014

One of the most popular platforms, available in Macau, Suncity Group, has recently considered start sending its VIP players to the property of NagaCorp Ltd. in Cambodia. That is the information, released by Union Gaming research Macau Ltd.According to the latest announcements ...