Macau Labor Union Proposes Full Smoking Ban in Casinos

by January 28, 2015

It was announced that the largest labor union in Macau is about to start a campaign for the implementation of a law that would ban smoking in the gambling venues located on the territory of the administrative region.The so-called Macau Federation of Trade Unions is planning t ...

Nick Shkolnik Finishes First at the HPT Thunder Valley No-Limit Hold’em Main Event

by January 27, 2015

The Heartland Poker Tour No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, held at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort between January 24 and January 26, has just announced its winner. Poker player Nick Shkolnik was the one to emerge victorious after he eliminated four of all nine players who took ...

Gus Noble Appointed as General Manager of IPG International

by January 26, 2015

Earlier today, Indo Pacific Gaming International, also known as IPG International, announced that Gus Noble is joining its management team. He was appointed as the company’s general manager and he will be responsible for its marketing and sales in Asia as well as for its op ...

GBGC Reports More Than $100 Billion Losses in Market Value by Gaming Firms in 2014

by January 23, 2015

After the latest update of the GBGC 40 index, Global Betting and Gaming Consultants reported that the collective losses of the 50 largest gaming companies in the world amount to more than $100 billion in market value for 2014.The index of Global Betting and Gaming Consultant ...

Amaya Gaming Inc. Gets an Award from Cantech Letter for Third Consecutive Year

by January 22, 2015

Canada-based Amaya Gaming Inc. has been long recognized for its achievements in the gaming industry. It was now awarded from the Canadian technology magazine Cantech Letter for its stars’ great performance over 2014.The Canadian magazine Cantech Letter in an online maga ...

Oliver Gill Wins the 2015 Aussie Millions Event #3

by January 21, 2015

The Australian poker player Oliver Gill has won the third gold ring in heads-up action in Event #3: $2,500 8-Game Mixed of the 2015 Aussie Millions. Gill defeated Tony Bloom and managed to catch on a gold ring from Aussie Millions.Gill commented on his victory for a reputable ...

Noah Schwartz Ranks First at the World Poker Tour Alpha8 in Florida

by January 20, 2015

Noah Schwartz managed to defeat Jake Schindler and ranked first at the World Poker Tour Alpha8, which took place in Florida. Schwartz got first at the tournament’s smallest ever field, which consisted of six entrants only to win the winner-takes-all format of the $100,000 s ...

South Korea to Boost Its Tourism Sector by Issuing Two New Casino Licenses This Year

by January 19, 2015

The government of South Korea revealed that it intends to issue two more large-scale casino licenses this year. The government’s decision is considered to be part of a bigger plan to expand the tourism industry in the country.The South Korean government explained that ...

Shangri-La Casino in Nepal to Get a New License within Weeks

by January 18, 2015

It was announced that the government of Nepal is going to finally give the nod to Hong Kong-based gaming operator Silver Heritage Ltd. to run the so-called Shangri-La Casino, located within the premises of the Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Kathmandu.The Ministry of Culture ...

Yet Another Indiana Official Files Gaming Legislation Proposal

by January 16, 2015

Rep. Todd Huston, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, filed a bill that would remove restrictions on where gambling venues should be located and how many licenses should be issued. Mr. Huston’s proposal would make it possible for a casino in Indianapolis or in a ...

Edward Tracy Steps Down as President and CEO of Sands China

by January 16, 2015

Earlier today, Sands China Ltd. submitted a special filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announcing that Edward Tracy, the company’s current president and CEO, will step down from his position as of March 6.However, he will still be employed by the popular casino ope ...

Residents of Manila Claim that the City Might Turn Into “Wild West”

by January 15, 2015

Manila residents expressed their concerns that the capital of the Philippines might turn into the Asian “Wild West” after it was announced that City of Dreams, a multimillion casino project, will have its official opening on February 2.The venue’s launch comes at a time ...

Detroit Reports a Decrease in Annual Gaming Revenue

by January 14, 2015

Detroit released a report on both its December and annual revenue from gambling activities. The city’s three casinos posted an increase in profits for the last month of the year, as compared to the figures that were announced back in December 2013. The bad news is that the ...

Ladbrokes Starts 2015 with Significant Changes

by January 14, 2015

It seems that Ladbrokes, the popular British sports betting and gaming operator, is going to have quite a busy year. In the first place, the company announced a few days ago that it is planning to cease its operations in four European countries. What is more, Ladbrokes Partners, ...

Nine Companies Join the American Gaming Association

by January 13, 2015

Yesterday, the American Gaming Association announced that six new companies are to join its board. Three new general members will also become part of the U.S. gaming industry association that was established in 1994.Back in 2014, the AGA’s management team decided to imp ...