Yuguang Li Triumphs in Two Macau Poker Cup 22 Events

by March 15, 2015

The emblematic Red Dragon Main Event, part of the Macau Poker Cup 22, was completed on Friday. The event, as well as the whole tournament, was held at the PokerStars LIVE Macau poker room at the City of Dreams. Chinese player Yuguang Li emerged victorious over a total of 987 play ...

Revel Casino Sale Fails Once Again

by March 14, 2015

It seems that the sale of the shuttered Revel casino to Florida-based developer Glenn Straub failed to get the final approval of Bankruptcy Judge Gloria Burns once again.Judge Burns stated during a hearing, held on Friday, that in fact, she does not have the authority to appr ...

RGT Announces New Remote Gambling Research Program

by March 13, 2015

The Responsible Gambling Trust has issued a call for tender for a new research program related to remote gambling and the behavior of people who engage in such activities. The program in question involves several different projects. Their funding was estimated at £500,000 and the ...

South Bend Residents Oppose Tribal Casino Project

by March 13, 2015

Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs released a special report on the impact the construction of a tribal village and gambling venue in South Bend, Indiana, might have on the local environment and economy.The whole project was estimated at $480 million and is planned ...

New Mexico Senate Backs Indian Gambling Agreement

by March 12, 2015

Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate gave the nod to a gambling compact between the state and several local Indian tribes that would allow them to continue operating their existing casinos.A total of 35 upper house representatives voted in favor of the proposal and only seven wer ...

The Seminole Tribe Plans on Expanding Florida Operations

by March 12, 2015

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, one of the three federally recognized Seminole entities, is currently in negotiations with state Legislature so as for its gambling agreement to be renewed.The tribe has a five-year compact with Florida, under which it annually pays the amount ...

Discussions over Woodbine Racetrack Expansion to Be Renewed

by March 11, 2015

A debate over the expansion of the gambling industry in Toronto, and more particularly that of city’s Woodbine Racetrack, is likely to be renewed.Recently, Woodbine Entertainment Group, the company that manages the afore-mentioned gambling venue, has asked local authori ...

Casino Plan to Be Reviewed by the Schenectady Planning Commission

by March 11, 2015

The plan for Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, one of the three gambling venues that were backed by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board in December 2014, is to be presented to the local Planning Commission on March 31 and to be thoroughly reviewed by it.The h ...

Entertainment Gaming Asia Reports an Increase in Full-Year Revenue

by March 10, 2015

Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc., a gaming operator and distributor of gaming machines around the Asia-Pacific region, has just released a report on its fourth-quarter and full-year financial performance.The company generated a revenue of $8.3 million for the three-month perio ...

Mohegans and Mashantucket Pequots with Joint Casino Project in Connecticut

by March 10, 2015

It was reported that the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe might work together on the construction and the launch of up to three new gambling venue on the territory of Connecticut.They are known to be the only two federally recognized tribes in the state and hav ...

José Antonio García Appointed as Deputy Director General of Management and Institutional Relations at DGOJ

by March 9, 2015

Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, which is known to be the gambling regulator of Spain, announced the appointment of José Antonio García as a Deputy Director General of Management and Institutional Relations.Mr. García has been working for the Spanish regulator for a ...

Upcoming Poker Tournaments

by March 9, 2015

With poker being among the most popular games worldwide, it is not a surprise that there are some many tournaments, which take place every day. And here are some of the most exciting events that are going to start in the week between March 9-15.2015 Estrellas Poker TourTh ...

Echo to Move to Brisbane If Casino Bid Gets Approval

by March 8, 2015

Matt Bekier, chief executive officer of Australian gambling operator Echo Entertainment Group, shared with media that his company will probably move its headquarters to Brisbane, provided that it gets the nod from the government of Queensland to build a multimillion-dollar casino ...

Sands China Sanctioned for Court Order Violation

by March 7, 2015

Yesterday, Nevada-based Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez stated that she has decided to impose several sanctions on Sands China Ltd., a subsidiary to gambling operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., due to the company’s failure to present key documents related to a lawsuit over the termina ...

PokerStars to Sponsor the Nanjing Millions Tournament

by March 6, 2015

It has just been announced that PokerStars has inked a sponsorship deal to fund the so-called Nanjing Millions Tournament. The deal is part of PokerStars’ strategy to support the promotion of poker on a global scale.The tournament will be held between April 14 and April ...