Chinese Government with New Measures against Corruption and Money Laundering in Macau

by December 17, 2014

The war that Chinese President Xi Jinping leads against corruption in China is about to enter a new stage. It was announced that Chinese security chiefs will begin an unparalleled operation against money laundering in Macau, one of the world’s top-class gambling hubs. The o ...

Sean Yu Wins the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Southern California $1,675 Main Event

by December 17, 2014

The $1,675 Main Event at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, part of the 2014/2015 World Series of Poker Circuit, has ended. A total of 283 players took part in it and the entire prize pool totaled $424,500. It was Sean Yu from Los Angeles who finished first. He was awarde ...

Lottery Game to be Suspended on December 26

by December 16, 2014

Yesterday, officials announced that a lottery game, which was launched only two months ago, will be suspended towards the end of December. The reason for this is the fact that ticket sales did not meet the initial expectations. It was planned that the game would distribute prizes ...

Landing International with a New Casino in South Korea

by December 16, 2014

Yesterday, Landing International Development Ltd., a Chinese investment holding company, announced in a special filing that it will operate a new gambling venue in South Korea. It has been estimated that the project would cost the company the amount of HK$868.7 million or US$112 ...

Rob Goldstein Is Las Vegas Sands’ New President

by December 15, 2014

Last week, Las Vegas Sands Corp., a Neveda-based casino and resort operator, announced the appointment of Rob Goldstein, the company’s longtime executive, as its chief operating officer and president. He is to replace Mike Leven, who is about to retire.Goldstein has bee ...

Study Shows that Gambling Advertising Has Little Effect on Vulnerable Demographics

by December 15, 2014

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have conducted a survey on the effect that gambling advertising has on children, young adults, and other vulnerable people. Experts from the two regulatory bodies, which are res ...

Crown May Not Be Able to Finance Its New Projects

by December 15, 2014

Last Friday, Crown Resorts Ltd. announced its plans to expand its business and to develop a new luxurious hotel and apartment complex located in a close proximity to the company’s Melbourne casino venue. The Australia-based gaming operator is going to collaborate with Schia ...

Non-Profit Organization Opposes Deadwood Amendment Q

by December 14, 2014

A Deadwood lobby group plans to campaign against a measure in local legislation for the authorization of three new games – keno, craps and roulette, in the city and the tribal casinos nearby. Residents voted in favor of the amendment a month ago.Dale Bartscher, executive dire ...

Court Gives the Green Light to Sun International’s Casino Relocation

by December 13, 2014

Earlier this week, the High Court of South Africa announced its decision to dismiss the application against the relocation of the Sun International casino to Menlyn Maine. The applicants had called for the R3-billion project to be suspended.Sun International, a popular South ...

UNITE HERE Turns Down Taj Mahal Deal

by December 12, 2014

Trump Taj Mahal’s executives claim that the main casino workers’ union in Atlantic City refused to sign a deal that would have saved the casino from closure and would have prevented its 3,000 employees from losing their jobs.Yesterday, December 11, Bob Griffin, ch ...

Leonid Markin Finishes First at the 2014 EPT Prague €50,000 Super High Roller

by December 12, 2014

The 2014 European Poker Tour Prague €50,000 Super High Roller came to an end on Thursday, December 11. It was Leonid Markin who finished first after the defeat of Paul Newey in a thorough heads-up play. The Russian poker pro captured the sum of €771,360 for his win as well as a s ...

MGM Gives Additional Information аbout Its Springfield Project

by December 11, 2014

Today, 250 residents of Springfield are expected to attend a special session at which construction information about MGM’s casino project will be revealed. The event is set to begin at 8 a.m., local time.The session is starting with a special presentation, during which ...

Casino Legalization Referendum to Be Held in Japan

by December 11, 2014

A snap election will be held in Japan on Sunday. Apart from the fact that Japanese people will cast their votes for the economic reforms that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed, they will also be asked to state their opinion on legalization of casinos in the country. It turns out ...

Lakes Entertainment Disappointed with Rock Ohio Ventures’ Financial Performance

by December 10, 2014

Lakes Entertainment Inc., a major investor in Rock Ohio Ventures, stated that its $21-million investment proved to be of little worth. The company, headquartered in Minnesota, based its argument on the relatively poor financial performance of Horseshoe Casino Cleveland and the re ...

Laurent Polito Finishes First at the 2014 PMU.fr World Poker Tour National Paris

by December 10, 2014

The 2014 PMU.fr World Poker Tour National Paris took place a few days ago. Poker pro Laurent Polito won the tournament, defeating Carlo Savinelli in an extremely short heads-up play. The winner was awarded the amount of €140,000 of the entire prize pool.It is interesting to n ...