Events & Reports

Former US Rep. Ron Paul Criticizes Federal Online Gambling Ban Proposal in New Opinion Piece

Former US Rep. Ron Paul Criticizes Federal Online Gambling Ban Proposal in New Opinion Piece

by August 30, 2017

Former US politician Ron Paul has recently written an opinion piece for Pennsylvania news outlet PennLive, claiming that a federal ban on online gambling would violate “the principles of federalism” and would threaten “the constitutional rights of all Americans”.Mr. Paul is ...

Kansspelautoriteit Reaffirms Stance on Illegal Online Gambling

Kansspelautoriteit Reaffirms Stance on Illegal Online Gambling

by August 29, 2017

Unlicensed online gambling has never been among the activities tolerated by Kansspelautoriteit, Marja Appelman, CEO of the Dutch Gaming Authority, said in an interview published on the regulatory body’s official website.In a new factsheet, presented by the regulator on Monda ...

Approximately 900,000 Japanese Residents Could Be Addicted to Pachinko, Study Shows

Approximately 900,000 Japanese Residents Could Be Addicted to Pachinko, Study Shows

by August 29, 2017

Up to 900,000 Japanese residents may be affected by pachinko addiction, a recent study by non-governmental organizations dealing with problem gambling behavior showed. Here it is also important to note that the country has population of around 127 million people (World Bank:2016) ...

Casino Operator Caesars Needs Approval from Missouri and Louisiana Regulators to Exit Bankruptcy

Casino Operator Caesars Needs Approval from Missouri and Louisiana Regulators to Exit Bankruptcy

by August 28, 2017

After receiving green light from Nevada regulators last week and from its shareholders in July, Las Vegas-based casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. needs to overcome just two more hurdles before putting an end to its two-and-a-half-year-long bankruptcy saga.Late last ...

Macau Casinos Try to Lure Players after Typhoon Hato Batters City

Macau Casinos Try to Lure Players after Typhoon Hato Batters City

by August 28, 2017

Macau’s casino resorts are trying to lure customers back into their premises with big accommodation and dining discounts, local media has reported. The former Portuguese colony, located on China’s south coast, was hit by Typhoon Hato last Wednesday.The severe tropical storm ...

New Potential Casino Locations Emerge in Osaka Region

New Potential Casino Locations Emerge in Osaka Region

by August 27, 2017

As the Japanese Diet is approaching its self-imposed deadline for crafting a bill that would regulate the country’s nascent casino industry, competition for the preferred locations of the future integrated resorts is becoming more and more intense.The man-built island ...

Pennsylvania House Not Likely to Vote on Budget Deficit Plan and Gambling Expansion before September 11

Pennsylvania House Not Likely to Vote on Budget Deficit Plan and Gambling Expansion before September 11

by August 26, 2017

Last year, a gambling expansion package that included the legalization of online gambling, among other things, made a significant progress in Pennsylvania’s Legislature. The package was approved in the House and required a Senate vote.The Senate did not act on the effo ...

Phil Hellmuth Eyes 2017 WPT Legends of Poker Main Event Title

Phil Hellmuth Eyes 2017 WPT Legends of Poker Main Event Title

by August 25, 2017

Mere days after Phil Hellmuth climbed a big poker hill, winning the Poker Night in America-presented King of the Hill heads-up competition, the player is vying for another major poker accomplishment.The Poker Brat, as we all call him as a term of endearment and a term that be ...

Online Sports Betting among Popular Organized Crime Targets in Australia, Report Finds

Online Sports Betting among Popular Organized Crime Targets in Australia, Report Finds

by August 25, 2017

Australia is losing A$36 billion per year from organized crime activities, a report by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) showed. The announcement came shortly after the Commonwealth Bank of Australia was scolded heavily by the nation’s government for poor ant ...

Approximately 0.8% of UK’s Residents Classified as Problem Gambling Customers

Approximately 0.8% of UK’s Residents Classified as Problem Gambling Customers

by August 24, 2017

Approximately 1.4% of all UK residents who have gambled over the course of 2015 could be classified as problem gamblers, a report by the UK Gambling Commission shows.The regulator used its latest publication to call for the implementation of more effective measures for the pr ...

Kentucky Lawmakers Remain Firm on Casino Gambling Ban

Kentucky Lawmakers Remain Firm on Casino Gambling Ban

by August 24, 2017

Kentucky lawmakers are likely to maintain their firmly negative stance towards the legalization of Las Vegas-style casino gambling within the state’s borders, despite their struggles to close a budget gap and to solve a public pension debt issue.Local news outlet Kentucky To ...

GVC’s Failed Courtship with Ladbrokes Coral Signals for New Wave of Gambling Merger and Acquisition Activity

GVC’s Failed Courtship with Ladbrokes Coral Signals for New Wave of Gambling Merger and Acquisition Activity

by August 23, 2017

This morning, the global gambling community woke up to the news that GVC Holdings has renewed its appetite to consolidate its business with that of Ladbrokes Coral. The Isle of Man-based online gambling operator has reportedly approached its counterpart with an initial £2.2-billi ...

PokerStars Shuts Australian Online Gambling Operations on September 11

PokerStars Shuts Australian Online Gambling Operations on September 11

by August 23, 2017

PokerStars will shut its real-money operations for Australian players on September 11, 2017, the online poker room has announced recently. The move comes shortly after the Australian Senate passed a bill that prohibits the provision of unlicensed online casino and poker services ...

partypoker Announces August 31 Departure from Australian Online Gambling Market

partypoker Announces August 31 Departure from Australian Online Gambling Market

by August 22, 2017

Online poker operator partypoker today confirmed its exit from the Australian online gambling market, shortly after the Commonwealth’s Senate approved a bill that prohibits the provision of unlicensed iGaming services to Australian players.The poker brand said in a post on i ...

The Palazzo Casino Floor Undergoes Multi-Million Renovation

The Palazzo Casino Floor Undergoes Multi-Million Renovation

by August 22, 2017

The casino floor at The Palazzo integrated resort is set to undergo a $15-million renovation, local media has reported. The multi-purpose complex opened doors in late 2007 and quickly became one of the most popular gambling and entertainment destinations on the legendary Las Vega ...