Robert Johnson’s Casino News Daily archive follows the business and technology behind gambling. His published coverage includes US sports-betting legislation, casino development proposals and operators entering new markets.
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It was last December when the Integrated Resorts Promotion Bill was passed by the Japanese Diet, finally legalizing casino gambling in Japan. The move created an unabating buzz and saw…
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With the ongoing gambling regulatory shifts in Latin America, South Africa’s Sun International has become among the many gambling companies to spot and embrace the investment potential of the region.…
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Philippine lawmakers voted earlier today in favor of proposed amendments to the country’s anti-money laundering regulations. The amended law will now cover the Philippines’ lucrative gambling industry, including land-based and…
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Estonian gambling operator Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) today announced that it has finalized the liquidation of Olympic Casino Bel IP, known to be its Belarusian subsidiary. The company explained in…
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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. owner Lawrence Ho told Bloomberg that the ideal scenario for his company would be to be allowed to build an integrated resort in Osaka, in…
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The South African Trade and Industry Department revealed that it has confiscated around R1.25 million (approximately $100,000) in illegal online gambling winnings. Gambling services in the country must be provided…
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Hard Rock International has increased planned investment for the redevelopment of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino resort in Atlantic City, CEO Jim Allen revealed at the recently held East…
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The Malta Gaming Authority responded on Thursday to recent media coverage in relation to allegations that it had failed to monitor online gambling operations by its licensees for suspicious activity…
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New York real estate developer Jeff Gural said at the East Coast Gaming Congress that he has remained optimistic about the eventual construction of a Las Vegas-style casino resort in…
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The UK gambling industry generated record gross gambling yield of £13.8 billion in the period between October 2015-September 2016, the latest figures posted by the UK Gambling Commission show. The…
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Long-awaited action on the legalization of online gambling in Pennsylvania was finally taken by state lawmakers. The Senate passed on Wednesday H 271 by a considerable margin. The legislative piece…
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A £12-million casino and bingo hall is set to be built and launched in England’s Black Country area next year. The venue will be branded Casino 36 and is expected…
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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has undertaken another move to dispose of its international assets, local media has reported. The company, led by billionaire James Packer, is selling a Las…
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Unlike its neighbor New York, which has progressed significantly on the legalization of online poker and many believe a bill on the matter will be signed into law this year,…
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Hotel and casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. will aim for further Strip development, geographical expansion, and M&A opportunities when it emerges from bankruptcy, CEO Mark Frissora said in a recent…
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Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said on Friday in an interview for local media that he would only sign a casino expansion proposal that would not harm the existing revenue sharing…
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Social gaming was among the topics broadly discussed during this year’s edition of the Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), held between May 16-18 at The Venetian Macao. At the…
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Illinois Senate lawmakers approved earlier this week a bill that provides for the construction of up to six land-based casinos across the state. The proposed legislation is now headed to…
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The Cypriot government approved earlier today the casino license deal that will allow the Melco-Hard Rock consortium to build a €500-million integrated resort in the city of Limassol and four…
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Malaysian casino developer and operator Genting Group revealed on Wednesday that the opening of the $4-billion Resorts World Las Vegas has been pushed to 2020 due to an overhaul of…
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With daily fantasy sports contests gaining fast-paced nationwide popularity, Vermont and Ohio may become the next two US states to legalize and regulate the provision of this type of offering.…
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PokerStars founder Mark Scheinberg plans to increase his investment in Madrid’s real estate market, according to reports from local media. The Israeli-Canadian businessman purchased in February a 50% stake in…
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Malta-headquartered performance marketing company Catena Media announced today that it has been considering the release of a €50-million-worth tap issue to finance future acquisition deals in the iGaming affiliate space.…
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The US Department of the Interior reaffirmed its stance from last year that a third casino in Connecticut would not affect the slots revenue-sharing agreement between the state and its…
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Casino developer and operator Hard Rock International is set to expand its operations to Canada’s capital Ottawa, local media has reported. The company is yet to reveal more information about…
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The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a review of a subsidiary of Gibraltar-headquartered online gambling operator 888 Holdings. Information on the matter is still very limited, but it seems that…
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Scottish gambling customers wagered £3.7 billion on fixed-odds betting terminals in 2015-16, newly released research shows. There were 4,000 B2 gaming machines in betting shops around Scotland during the reviewed…
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Just as some women change their hair look to show they have moved on from a bad relationship, Canadian gambling giant Amaya Inc. is set to change its name and…
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NetEnt’s Americas division has received the necessary approval from the British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) to supply the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) with its online casino…
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Online casino operator K8 is set to re-launch its operations in the UK regulated market with software by iGaming provider EveryMatrix, the latter announced in a press release from Thursday.…