Poker Tournaments to Start between June 1-7
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Robert Johnson ·
Although the 2015 edition of the World Series of Poker is currently taking place in Las Vegas, there are a number of tournaments that are set to kick off this…
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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.
Macau Casino Revenue Drops 37.1% in May YoY
By Robert Johnson ·
The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau released information about the performance of the six casino operators that provide their services on the territory of the administrative region in May.…
Indian Country Online Conference to Take Place on June 10-11
By Robert Johnson ·
The future of online gambling on the territory of the United States is a broadly discussed topic nowadays. Currently, only Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware are offering online gambling options…
Nevada Casino Revenue Up 5.4% in April
By Robert Johnson ·
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released information about the financial performance of the state’s casinos in April. The gaming regulator reported a 5.4% or $45.9 million increase in gaming revenue…
Connecticut House of Representatives Approves Casino Bill
By Robert Johnson ·
The Connecticut House of Representatives voted early on Friday in favor of a proposed legislation that would allow the state’s two federally recognized tribes to build and manage together a…
New Bedford Casino Developer Granted One More Application Deadline Extension
By Robert Johnson ·
New York-based real estate developer KG Urban Enterprises, which proposed the construction of a $650-million casino resort on the New Bedford waterfront, was granted yet another application deadline extension by…
Connecticut Casino Bill to Advance in Senate by June 3
By Robert Johnson ·
The Connecticut House of Representatives is currently reviewing Senate Bill 1090 that would authorize the state’s two federally recognized tribes to build and jointly operate a new casino. However, officials…
OLG to Choose Casino Operator by Mid-2015
By Robert Johnson ·
According to the latest information, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation might announce the name of the operator, which is to run the OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs and a…
William Hill CEO Appointed as RGT Trustee
By Robert Johnson ·
The Responsible Gambling Trust announced earlier today that James Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of UK-based gambling operator William Hill, had been appointed as Trustee. Mr. Henderson is to replace Richard…
MassGaming Calls Boston Casino Lawsuit Confusing
By Robert Johnson ·
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission said on Tuesday that it did not have enough time to review the 152-page lawsuit that the city of Boston filed last week against the gambling…
Quickspin Inks Partnership Deal with SKS365 Group
By Robert Johnson ·
Swedish gaming provider Quickspin announced that it had inked a partnership deal with Austrian casino operator SKS365 Group. Under the deal, Quickspin’s full selection of games will be launched on…
Banyan Tree Capital to Open Casino at Laguna Lang Co Resort
By Robert Johnson ·
Banyan Tree Capital, which currently manages the Laguna Lăng Cô, a beach resort located in the Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam, announced that it had submitted a Request for Concepts…
Poker Tournaments to Start between May 25-31
By Robert Johnson ·
It seems that Las Vegas is to welcome some of the most popular and successful players in the days to come, as it will play host not only to the…
Okada Group Partners with Antonio Cojuangco for 2016 Manila Bay Resorts Opening
By Robert Johnson ·
According to the latest information, Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada will probably work with Philippine businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco on the construction and the operation of Manila Bay Resorts, a…
Rockhampton Protesters Back Third Queensland Casino License
By Robert Johnson ·
Hundreds of pro-gambling protesters rallied on Sunday about the rejected gambling license for the proposed Great Keppel Island eco-luxury resort during a meeting of the Community Cabinet in Rockhampton, which…
Atlantic City Casinos Post Q1 Revenue Increase
By Robert Johnson ·
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released information about the financial performance of Atlantic City’s eight operating casinos during the first quarter of 2015. Net revenue at the gambling…
Boylesports Considers Acquiring Ladbrokes Ireland
By Robert Johnson ·
Irish gambling operator Boylesports has expressed interest in buying rival company Ladbrokes Ireland. As previously announced, the latter is currently under court protection, so as to be able to carry…
AGA President Speaks Against Government Credit Card Ban at Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
Geoff Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association, said in a Thursday letter to the US Defense Department that the potential prohibition of the use of…
Cherry Board Appoints Fredrik Burvall as CEO and President
By Robert Johnson ·
The managing board of Swedish gambling operator Cherry AB (plc) announced earlier today the appointment of Fredrik Burvall as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Burvall is…
bwin.party Q1 Revenue Drops 6%
By Robert Johnson ·
Online gambling company bwin.party digital entertainment plc released information about its financial performance during the first quarter of 2015. The operator’s overall revenue fell 6% year-on-year to reach €155.3 million.…
Ohio Casino Control Commission Fines Horseshoe Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
The Ohio Casino Control Commission announced on Wednesday that two of the state’s four casinos have been fined $175,000, as their surveillance systems did not meet the requirements of the…
NYX Gaming Acquires Game360
By Robert Johnson ·
Developer of gaming content NYX Gaming Group Ltd. announced that the purchase of Game360 Ltd. had been completed. As NYX Gaming pointed out itself, it will pay for the acquisition…
Philadelphia Businessman Joins Lawrence County Casino Project
By Robert Johnson ·
Philadelphia businessman Joseph G. Procacci and Merit Management Group are to be presented today at a meeting with the state Gaming Control Board as the new partners in the delayed…
Russian Gaming Week 2015 to Take Place on June 3-4
By Robert Johnson ·
The ninth annual Russian Gaming Week will be held at the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre in Moscow Russia between June 3-4. As usual, gaming software developers, manufacturers of gaming…
Connecticut Legislators Review Casino Bill
By Robert Johnson ·
The Connecticut Senate is in the process of reviewing a shortened version of a 16-page bill that was introduced a few months ago and if passed into law, would allow…
Mansion Group Granted UK Remote Gambling License
By Robert Johnson ·
Gibraltar-headquartered gambling operator Mansion Europe Holdings Ltd. announced that it had been awarded a Remote Gambling Software license by the UK Gambling Commission. Under the license, the gaming company will…
Poker Tournaments to Start between May 18-24
By Robert Johnson ·
Several major poker tournaments are scheduled to start in the upcoming week, with the APPT Season 9 Macau and the Deepstack Extravaganza III being among them. More about those and…
Tiger Resorts Finds Philippine Partner for Manila Bay Resorts
By Robert Johnson ·
Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc., an affiliate of Universal Entertainment Corp., owned by Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada, announced that it has eventually found a Philippine partner to work…
Maltese Government Launches Proceedings to Re-obtain Casino di Venezia
By Robert Johnson ·
Court proceedings have been launched by the government of Malta to re-obtain possession of three sites in the city of Birgu, with the building of the former Casino di Venezia…
New South Wales Transport Department Warns about Crown Barangaroo Traffic Issues
By Robert Johnson ·
Crown Resorts’ project for the construction of a A$2-billion casino resort at Barangaroo faced another setback, as the New South Wales transport department voiced concerns that certain traffic issues might…