New Jersey Governor Backs Sweeney Casino Expansion Plan

by January 9, 2016

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stated on Friday his support for the gambling expansion plan proposed by Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Under the said proposal, two new casinos are to be established in North Jersey in a bid for the state’s gambling industry to be revi ...

Construction Work on Mackinaw City Tribal Casino Begins

by January 8, 2016

Construction on Mackinaw City’s first casino has begun, local media reported. The gambling venue is expected to be completed and launched in less than six months. Once operational, it would feature Class II gaming options.The casino will be located on sovereign land own ...

North Carolina Lottery Selects IGT and Scientific Games as Preferred Vendors

by January 7, 2016

The North Carolina Education Lottery announced on Wednesday that it has chosen the two vendors that are to provide the state’s lottery with the necessary equipment and software and pointed out that its choice would likely result in millions of dollars being saved each year. ...

Kristof Fahy Joins Ladbrokes as CMO

by January 7, 2016

UK-based gambling operator Ladbrokes announced today that Kristof Fahy has joined the company as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Fahy will be in charge of all marketing, brand, and other related activities across both Ladbrokes’ Digital and Retail operations.Prior ...

East Windsor Reveals Proposed Site for Third Connecticut Casino

by January 6, 2016

Officials for East Windsor announced late on Tuesday the proposed location for Connecticut’s third casino. If the town is selected as the preferred candidate for hosting the gambling venue, it would be located at a 33-acre parcel, right at the corner of Route 5 and Wagner L ...

L’Arc Casino Senior Staff Member Investigated over Alleged Embezzlement

by January 6, 2016

Macau’s Judiciary Police confirmed on Tuesday that L’Arc Hotel and Casino located on the Macau Peninsula had reported an alleged embezzlement of a little less than HK$100 million by a senior staff member at the gambling venue.L’Arc Casino opened doors in 200 ...

Maryland Casino Revenue Up 11% in December

by January 6, 2016

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency published on Tuesday information about the financial performance of the state’s five casinos in December. Revenue increased 11% year-on-year to $95.2 million.The state gambling regulator also said that all five gambling ven ...

Connecticut Attorney General Calls for Dismissal of MGM Resorts Casino Lawsuit

by January 5, 2016

A new Connecticut federal court filing states that gambling operator MGM Resort International’s lawsuit aiming to prevent the establishment of a third tribal casino within the state’s borders should be dismissed. The court further noted that it is still unclear whethe ...

bwin.party Net Revenue Increases 5% in Q4

by January 5, 2016

Online gambling company bwin.party digital entertainment plc posted information about its financial performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. Net revenue increased 5% as compared to the results reported for the same period of 2014.The Vienna-headquartered company noted t ...

Kenya Betting Control and Licensing Board Chairman to Keep Post for Now

by January 4, 2016

Professor Musili Wambua, Chairman of Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), would remain on his post until the Court of Appeal announces its decision on whether the official is eligible to be reappointed as Chairman of the regulator, local media reported.Th ...

OLG Launches Mobile Gambling App

by January 4, 2016

A year after the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched its PlayOLG gambling website, it announced that it is to introduce a brand new product intended for people who prefer gambling from their mobile devices.The special app would give gambling customers the chance t ...

Atlantic City May Go Bankrupt If Ordered to Refund Borgata

by January 4, 2016

Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian warned that the city may go bankrupt if it is forced to pay the debt it owes the Borgata Casino, the most profitable of all eight remaining gambling venues.At present, Atlantic City is on a payment plan, which has been ordered by court and und ...

Decatur City Council to Consider Casino Proposal Soon

by January 3, 2016

The Decatur City Council is expected to consider a proposal for the establishment of a small casino at the existing Decatur Conference Center & Hotel anytime soon, local media reported.Joseph Uram and Jeff Roberts, known to be former executives at casino operator Argosy G ...

The Star to Add Hotel Tower at Sydney Casino

by January 2, 2016

A plan for the addition of a 200-meter hotel tower as well as other amenities at the existing Star Casino in Sydney was presented to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and his administration.Gambling operator The Star Entertainment Group holds the license for the operation of ...

Nevada Casino Regulator Monitors Las Vegas Review-Journal Sale to Adelson Family

by December 30, 2015

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has been watching closely the sale of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his family, local media reported.Citing state gaming regulations, A.G. Burnett, Chairman of the regulator, explained that the Board has the ...