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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Earlier today, analysts at Credit Suisse AG, a Switzerland-based provider of various financial services, pointed out that the expected closures of junket operators in Macau might have serious impact on…
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This year’s ICE Totally Gaming took place from February 3 to February 5 at the ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre. It has just been reported that the event attracted…
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In November 2014, Adam Silver, the current commissioner of the National Basketball Association, stated that he fully supported the legalization of sports betting across the United States. It seems that…
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Casino Canberra officials announced that the venue’s opening hours have been extended as of today, February 14. Now, the casino is to open its doors every day at noon and…
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Earlier today, it was announced that the owners of Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh are considering the possibility of expanding their business by opening a hotel venue not far from their…
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Yesterday, Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. said that converting Mocha Clubs Macau’s venues into non-smoking gaming parlors contributed to their overall fall in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014. Generally…
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The online gaming content developer Net Entertainment (NetEnt) made a statement revealing a 35% increase in its annual revenues. The company also reported a rise of 46% in its operating…
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Grand Korea Leisure Co. Ltd., a major operator of South Korea-based casinos, reported a 57% year-on-year increase in the number of players from Mainland China for the three-month period ended…
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Today, Unibet Group announced its results for the fourth fiscal quarter, revealing a considerable growth in its operations located in Western Europe, as well as a double-digit increase in its…
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Donaco International Ltd., an Australia-listed operator of boutique casinos across the Asia-Pacific region, announced that it has raised the amount of AUD92.4 million or US$71.8 million by means of placing…
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The Belgian Gaming Commission, the regulatory body that has the final say over gaming matters in the country, stated that it has extended the period in which certain operators, Unibet…
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More than half a billion pounds were spent by players on high-stakes machines in Northern Ireland in a single year. According to reliable information reported by reputable media, the sum…
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It was reported that Paradise Co. Ltd., a South Korea-based casino and hotel operator, is planning to spend about US$26 million so as to expand the gaming floors of three…
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It was reported that people who champion the construction of casino in Kenosha are going to continue their fight for the approval of the project. A fortnight ago, Gov. Scott…
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Michael Matheson, Scotland’s new Justice Secretary, pointed out that he will do his best to prevent the further distribution of fixed-odds betting terminals in the country. Every 20 seconds, the…
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The Seminole Tribe has a five-year agreement with the state of Florida to provide visitors of its casinos with blackjack as well as other table games. This agreement, however, is…
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It has just been announced that popular Swedish online gambling operator Mr Green had decided to set aside the amount of SEK108 million or approximately US$13 million out of its…
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It seems that several prominent investment analysts have recently paid special attention to the increasing costs of gaming sales of operators that manage casinos on the territory of Macau. Yesterday,…
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Yesterday, Cambodia-based gambling operator NagaCorp Ltd. posted its financial results for 2014. According to the report, NagaWorld, the only casino resort in the country’s capital, generated gaming revenue of US$381.38…
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Mere hours ago, INTRALOT announced that it will purchase a minority stake in Bit8, a Malta-based gaming platform developer. Thus, the popular Greek gaming provider will be able to integrate…
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Earlier today, Echo Entertainment Group posted its financial results for the six-month period ended December 31, 2014. Matt Bekier, CEO of the gambling operator, pointed out that its flagship venue…
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Earlier today, Chau Wai Kuong, who is currently taking the position of a director of Macau’s Judiciary Police, stated that a total of 3,023 casino-related crimes were recorded on the…
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A few days ago, Jimei International Entertainment Group Ltd., a company which is headed by some of the most accomplished junket executives in Macau, announced that it had inked a…
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Greentube, a major developer and supplier of a great number of innovative online casino games, part of the Austria-based gaming group NOVOMATIC, announced the establishment of its new company, which…
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Yesterday, Landing International Development Ltd., a China-based real estate developer, announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s newest casino project will take place on February 12. Landing International is…
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Earlier today, it was announced that the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (NROTB) decided to give up on its plan to build a mini-casino venue in Westbury. It also promised…
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SkillOnNet, a Cyprus-based developer and provider of gaming software, that was established back in 2005, announced that it will release an updated version of its mobile casino platform. It will…
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Singapore-based gambling operator Genting Singapore PLC is expected to post positive financial results for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, according to two prominent brokerage firms. This prognosis is…
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Earlier today, Alexis Tam Chon Weng, currently taking the position of a Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture in Macau, announced that the local government will certainly propose a full…
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Mr Green Ltd., a popular provider of online casino games, part of the Stockholm-based group Mr Green & Co, announced its plans to enter the Italian market after it had…