Michigan Online Gambling, DFS Bills Await Senate Vote
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Robert Johnson ·
Michigan could be weeks away from legalizing online gambling and daily fantasy sports if a set of bills gets Senate approval Michigan might be close to the finish line on…
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Robert Johnson’s Casino News Daily archive follows the business and technology behind gambling. His published coverage includes US sports-betting legislation, casino development proposals and operators entering new markets.
Bet365, GVC Holdings, LeoVegas among First Companies to Receive Swedish Gambling License
By Robert Johnson ·
Bet365, LeoVegas, and several GVC Holdings brands lead the way into Sweden’s newly regulated online gambling market The Swedish gambling authority, Lotteriinspektionen today announced the names of the first 16…
GiG to Bring Hard Rock’s Atlantic City Casino into the US Betting Fold
By Robert Johnson ·
Hard Rock and GiG extend their existing partnership to jointly operate sports betting at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Hard Rock International is set to jump into New…
The Star Threatens to Reconsider Massive Queensland Expansion if Second Gold Coast Casino Gets OK
By Robert Johnson ·
The casino company has urged the Palaszczuk Government to “fully embrace” a partnership that could bring A$9 billion in investment to the state Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group…
Cordish Given Two-Year Extension to Complete South Philly Casino
By Robert Johnson ·
Pennsylvania gambling regulator gives South Philly casino project a two-year extension, allows sports betting at two more casinos Developers of South Philadelphia’s second casino were given on Wednesday a two-year…
Developer Likely to Commence Work on €8-Billion Resort Near Athens in Late 2019
By Robert Johnson ·
The casino portion of the €8-billion integrated resort reportedly among the main reasons for the latest delays in the start of the project Groundbreaking of the €8-billion integrated resort at…
Cordish Releases Few Details about Westmoreland Mini Casino ahead of Dec. 5 Public Hearing
By Robert Johnson ·
Cordish releases limited amount of details about Westmoreland Mall mini casino, targets late 2019 opening of the gaming facility Developers of the proposed mini casino at the Westmoreland Mall in…
Malta-Licensed Gambling Companies Probed for Italian Mafia Ties
By Robert Johnson ·
Italian police operation targets Malta-licensed gambling companies that were allegedly used by mafia for money laundering purposes Malta-licensed gambling companies have been suspected of serving as money laundering vehicles for…
Mark Scheinberg’s Madrid Hotel, Retail Complex on Track to Open Doors in Late 2019
By Robert Johnson ·
The former gambling boss bought a 50% stake in the major development scheme last spring, thus making his first foray into Spain’s real estate market Centro Canalejas Madrid, the luxury…
Crown Fails to Provide Evidence from Interrogation of Baccarat Scammers at Melbourne Casino
By Robert Johnson ·
Former Crown Melbourne baccarat dealer and three players were charged over an alleged baccarat scam at the casino Lawyers defending a former baccarat dealer at Crown Melbourne have subpoenaed the…
Casino Supporter Wins Governor Race in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture
By Robert Johnson ·
Gov. Nisaka is an active supporter of Wakayama’s bid to become one of the hosts of Japan’s first casino resorts An avid casino supporter has just secured a fourth consecutive…
Teddy Sagi Offloads Entire Stake in Playtech
By Robert Johnson ·
The Israeli billionaire has sold his entire stake in the gambling company as US activist investor has been urging Playtech to sever ties with its founder Israeli businessman Teddy Sagi…
Sports Betting Arrives in Rhode Island in Historic Year for US Gambling Industry
By Robert Johnson ·
Rhode Island becomes eighth state to offer legal sports wagering in an eventful week for the US betting industry Sports betting is coming to Rhode Island starting Monday, November 26,…
Philippine President Warns Police to Stay Away from Glitzy Okada Manila Casino Resort
By Robert Johnson ·
The fiery President who hates gambling strikes again; warns he will have the military patrol Okada Manila Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s severe dislike of gambling has once again manifested itself.…
Cordish Assumes Full Ownership of Philadelphia Casino Project
By Robert Johnson ·
Cordish becomes the sole owner of what would be Philadelphia’s second casino The Cordish Companies of Baltimore announced on Wednesday that it is taking full ownership of the developer of…
Evolution Announces $12-Million Tie-Up with Fellow Live Casino Provider Ezugi
By Robert Johnson ·
Evolution buys Ezugi to cement its position in existing markets and enter new ones; deal to be closed in early 2019 Live casino provider Evolution Gaming announced yesterday that it…
Random Checks to Be Conducted across Macau as Part of Casino Workers Entry Ban
By Robert Johnson ·
Macau lawmakers continue debate on draft legislation aiming to bar casino workers from entering gambling venues outside work hours A specially appointed inspector will conduct random checks on Macau casino…
The Cosmopolitan Denies Hard Rock Purchase Rumor
By Robert Johnson ·
There have been no discussions over the sale of The Cosmopolitan, the property says in a statement The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is not up for sale and Florida-based gaming…
Betting App Delays Launch of Sports Betting at West Virginia’s Wheeling Island Casino
By Robert Johnson ·
Development of betting app among the main reasons behind the delayed launch of sports betting at the property Sports betting kicked off in West Virginia with the start of the…
Oaklawn Racetrack in Arkansas Unveils $100-Million Casino Expansion
By Robert Johnson ·
The Hot Springs racetrack announces $100-million expansion shortly after Arkansas voters approved casino gaming in the state Thoroughbred racetrack Oaklawn Racing & Gaming in Hot Springs, Arkansas announced on Monday…
Second Gold Coast Casino Will Struggle to Deliver Return, Macquarie Analysts Say
By Robert Johnson ·
Analysts believe the Gold Coast is not the most attractive casino market as Queensland Government is set to weigh in on second casino in the region The Gold Coast is…
Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit Casino Plan Awaits Federal Approval
By Robert Johnson ·
The $400-plus-million casino resort plan is currently under review by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs The Ho-Chunk Nation is hopeful that it will be given the nod to build…
Churchill Downs and Partner Get OK to Build New Kentucky Racetrack with Gambling Parlor
By Robert Johnson ·
Churchill Downs and Keeneland will operate jointly Kentucky’s first new harness racetrack in 25 years The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission selected on Friday Churchill Downs and Keeneland Inc. as the…
North Dakota Looks to Legalize Charitable Sports Betting
By Robert Johnson ·
North and South Dakota make first steps toward legal sports betting North Dakota is looking to jump into the sports betting bandwagon as a local legislator is crafting a bill…
Bellagio Craps Scammers Banned from Nevada Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
The two men participated in a cheating scheme that involved placing high-risk phantom bets at Bellagio’s craps tables Two men have been added to Nevada’s “black book” of banned casino…
New Jersey Gambling Revenue Spikes in October Thanks to Sports Betting and Internet Gaming
By Robert Johnson ·
New Jersey’s sportsbooks handle nearly $600 million in wagers during first four and a half months of legal sports betting Sports betting and online gambling helped New Jersey to a…
Gambling Company Global Gaming Tops Deloitte’s Sweden Technology Fast 50 List
By Robert Johnson ·
The Malmö-based online gambling company recorded a nearly 100,000% revenue growth over the past four years Swedish online gambling company Global Gaming has been crowned its homeland’s fastest growing technology…
New York Estate Firm in Talks to Buy Shuttered Atlantic Club Casino
By Robert Johnson ·
A new potential buyer of the shuttered Atlantic Club has emerged A New York-based real estate consulting firm has entered negotiations to buy the shuttered Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in…
Tennessee Lawmaker Introduces Sports Betting Bill; State Elects Anti-Gambling Governor
By Robert Johnson ·
Sports betting will be taxed at 10% on revenue, if House Bill 1 passes through the Tennessee Legislature A Tennessee lawmaker has moved to propose the legalization of sports betting…
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Announces New Expansion Project at Durant Casino
By Robert Johnson ·
The Choctaw tribe plans to break ground on new expansion next spring The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma unveiled on Tuesday plans to expand its Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant,…