Icahn Blames Local 54 for AC Casino Closures

by April 1, 2015

Businessman Carl Icahn said on Tuesday that work rules and benefit costs for members of the UNITE HERE Local 54 labor union were among the main reasons for the closure of four of Atlantic City’s twelve casinos.Mr. Icahn’s comments came only a day after Local 54 P ...

Full-Year Revenue Jump Reported by mybet

by March 31, 2015

German betting and casino operator mybet Holding SE has just published its unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2014. The full, audited version of the annual report will be released in the first days of April.Executives pointed out that the company managed to effect a ...

Japan Casino Bill Submission Postponed

by March 31, 2015

Proponents of the bill that would legalize casinos in Japan decided to postpone its submission to the country’s legislature, due to the fact that some members of the governing coalition are not particularly keen on such an expansion of the gambling industry.Last week, l ...

OPAP Posts 2014 Revenue Growth

by March 30, 2015

Greek gaming operator OPAP S.A. announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. The company pointed out that it has achieved an overall annual growth for the first time in six years.Revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to €1.3 billion, compared ...

Lawrence Downs Racino Application to Be Reviewed in April

by March 30, 2015

Hollywood Gaming of Mahoning Valley Race Course, the latest racino in Ohio, has recently released its financial report for the first six months of its operation. The Youngstown property opened doors in September 2014 and according to Michael Galle, General Manager and Vice Presid ...

Jean Montury Wins EPT Malta €5,300 Main Event

by March 29, 2015

The last EPT stop before the European Poker Tour Season 11 Grand Final in Monte Carlo, Monaco was completed early this morning. The EPT Malta €5,300 Main Event attracted a field of 895 players and a pool of €4,340,750 was created. The major event was won by French poker player Je ...

EPT Malta Main Event Final Table Players

by March 28, 2015

The final day of the European Poker Tour Season 11 Malta €5,300 Main Event is just about to start with only 6 players left at the final table. The Portomaso Casino in St Julian’s plays host to the prestigious tournament. And it is important to note that Malta is, in fact, t ...

Indiana Gambling Bill Amended Before Its Passage to Legislature

by March 27, 2015

House Bill 1540 was reviewed and amended by the Senate Appropriations Committee at a Thursday hearing at the Indiana capitol. The bill was proposed by Rep. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) and suggested that live dealers should be permitted at the state’s two racinos, among other th ...

Florida Gambling Bill Vote Delayed Despite Debates

by March 27, 2015

The Florida gambling bill, formally known as HB 1233, which was proposed by State Rep. Dana Young, had its first hearing at a workshop on Thursday. The House Regulatory Affairs Committee reviewed the 316-page document but members did not specify when and whether it will be voted. ...

Fort Sill Apache Tribe Denied New Mexico Gambling Compact

by March 26, 2015

The Governor of New Mexico, Susana Martinez, explained to the state Supreme Court during a meeting on Wednesday that she has the authority not to approve a contract between New Mexico and the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, as it has not been federally recognized to provide gambling serv ...

Suncity Group Joins Major Casino Project in Vietnam

by March 26, 2015

It was announced mere hours ago that Macau-based junket operator Suncity Group joined Hong Kong property developer Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Vietnamese investor VinaCapital and they will work together on the construction and operation of a $4-billion casino resort on the terr ...

888poker Inks Sponsorship Deal with WSOP

by March 25, 2015

Gibraltar-licensed poker provider 888poker, which is also known to power the Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc. sites operating on the territory of New Jersey, Nevada, and the United Kingdom, inked a sponsorship and content deal with the World Series of Poker.Under the n ...

Showboat Might Not Be Converted Into Campus

by March 25, 2015

It was reported that Showboat Atlantic City, one of the city’s iconic casinos, which closed doors in August 2014, might not be converted into a university campus as it was initially planned.The local Stockton University purchased the shuttered gambling venue in order t ...

Japanese Legislators to Resubmit Casino Bill

by March 24, 2015

Japanese casino proponents announced earlier today that they are planning to once again submit a bill that would legalize the establishment of gambling venues at integrated resorts to the country’s legislature. Lawmakers have previously refused to pass the proposal into law ...

Century Casinos Raises United Horsemen of Alberta Stake

by March 24, 2015

Colorado-based gaming operator Century Casinos Inc. announced that the majority stake it has in United Horsemen of Alberta has been risen to 75%. The latter company is known to be in charge of the development of the so-called Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, a venue which is l ...