Macau Labor Union Proposes Full Smoking Ban in Casinos
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Robert Johnson ·
It was announced that the largest labor union in Macau is about to start a campaign for the implementation of a law that would ban smoking in the gambling venues…
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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.
Nick Shkolnik Finishes First at the HPT Thunder Valley No-Limit Hold’em Main Event
By Robert Johnson ·
The Heartland Poker Tour No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, held at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort between January 24 and January 26, has just announced its winner. Poker player Nick Shkolnik…
Gus Noble Appointed as General Manager of IPG International
By Robert Johnson ·
Earlier today, Indo Pacific Gaming International, also known as IPG International, announced that Gus Noble is joining its management team. He was appointed as the company’s general manager and he…
GBGC Reports More Than $100 Billion Losses in Market Value by Gaming Firms in 2014
By Robert Johnson ·
After the latest update of the GBGC 40 index, Global Betting and Gaming Consultants reported that the collective losses of the 50 largest gaming companies in the world amount to…
Amaya Gaming Inc. Gets an Award from Cantech Letter for Third Consecutive Year
By Robert Johnson ·
Canada-based Amaya Gaming Inc. has been long recognized for its achievements in the gaming industry. It was now awarded from the Canadian technology magazine Cantech Letter for its stars’ great…
Oliver Gill Wins the 2015 Aussie Millions Event #3
By Robert Johnson ·
The Australian poker player Oliver Gill has won the third gold ring in heads-up action in Event #3: $2,500 8-Game Mixed of the 2015 Aussie Millions. Gill defeated Tony Bloom…
Noah Schwartz Ranks First at the World Poker Tour Alpha8 in Florida
By Robert Johnson ·
Noah Schwartz managed to defeat Jake Schindler and ranked first at the World Poker Tour Alpha8, which took place in Florida. Schwartz got first at the tournament’s smallest ever field,…
South Korea to Boost Its Tourism Sector by Issuing Two New Casino Licenses This Year
By Robert Johnson ·
The government of South Korea revealed that it intends to issue two more large-scale casino licenses this year. The government’s decision is considered to be part of a bigger plan…
Shangri-La Casino in Nepal to Get a New License within Weeks
By Robert Johnson ·
It was announced that the government of Nepal is going to finally give the nod to Hong Kong-based gaming operator Silver Heritage Ltd. to run the so-called Shangri-La Casino, located…
Yet Another Indiana Official Files Gaming Legislation Proposal
By Robert Johnson ·
Rep. Todd Huston, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, filed a bill that would remove restrictions on where gambling venues should be located and how many licenses should be…
Edward Tracy Steps Down as President and CEO of Sands China
By Robert Johnson ·
Earlier today, Sands China Ltd. submitted a special filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announcing that Edward Tracy, the company’s current president and CEO, will step down from his…
Residents of Manila Claim that the City Might Turn Into “Wild West”
By Robert Johnson ·
Manila residents expressed their concerns that the capital of the Philippines might turn into the Asian “Wild West” after it was announced that City of Dreams, a multimillion casino project,…
Detroit Reports a Decrease in Annual Gaming Revenue
By Robert Johnson ·
Detroit released a report on both its December and annual revenue from gambling activities. The city’s three casinos posted an increase in profits for the last month of the year,…
Ladbrokes Starts 2015 with Significant Changes
By Robert Johnson ·
It seems that Ladbrokes, the popular British sports betting and gaming operator, is going to have quite a busy year. In the first place, the company announced a few days…
Nine Companies Join the American Gaming Association
By Robert Johnson ·
Yesterday, the American Gaming Association announced that six new companies are to join its board. Three new general members will also become part of the U.S. gaming industry association that…
Top 5 Female Poker Players of All Times
By Robert Johnson ·
Similarly to many other things, poker has traditionally been considered a man’s game. There are, however, countless examples which absolutely prove that this conception is quite wrong. In fact, women…
Louis XIII Holdings Announces the Completion of an Upsize Exercise
By Robert Johnson ·
Louis XIII Holdings Ltd., a real estate developer that is currently in charge of the construction of a luxurious hotel and casino venue on the Cotai Strip, shared with local…
Information Is Revealed about the Four Applicants for a Casino License in Southeastern Massachusetts
By Robert Johnson ·
Competition between the four potential applicants for a casino license in the southeastern part of Massachusetts has become more intense mere weeks before the expiration of the deadline, set by…
Josh Kay Finishes First at the $3,000 LAPT Bahamas Main Event
By Robert Johnson ·
The eighth season of the Latin American Poker Tour, part of the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure festival, has just completed its $3,000 LAPT Bahamas Main Event. The tournament attracted a…
Steve O’Dwyer Finishes First at the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller
By Robert Johnson ·
A few hours ago, it was announced that poker player Steve O’Dwyer became the winner of the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller, held between January 6 and…
Tribes Negotiate Gambling Compacts with the State of New Mexico
By Robert Johnson ·
Acoma Pueblo, a Native American community based in New Mexico, has announced that an agreement was reached with Gov. Susana Martinez on an increase in the percentage of revenue from…
BLUFF’s Top 5 Poker Players for 2014
By Robert Johnson ·
It is an undeniable fact that 2014 brought some thrilling moments to both poker players and fans of the game. We all had the opportunity to witness surprising turns, excellent…
Creek Casino Montgomery Undergoes Renovation
By Robert Johnson ·
It was announced that Alabama-based Creek Casino Montgomery is currently undergoing its long-awaited expansion. Its owners will pay approximately $65 million for the renovation. Jake Carlton, General Manager at Creek…
Daniel Negreanu’s Career in 2014 and His Expectations about 2015
By Robert Johnson ·
Daniel Negreanu is a name that even people with basic knowledge in poker and its particularities have heard. True fans of this exciting game, however, are probably well-aware that the…
Tony Fung Reveals Information about Casino Canberra’s Renovation
By Robert Johnson ·
Business magnate Tony Fung revealed details about the design of the new integrated resort that is to be built on the site of the former Casino Canberra. The billionaire, who…
Nepalese Lawmakers Put Pressure on Ministry of Tourism to Reopen Country’s Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
Nepalese lawmakers demanded that the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation should reopen the country’s casinos that were shuttered back in April 2014. The gambling venues were shut down…
Lake Tahoe Ready for the Launch of Two New Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
Lake Tahoe’s hotel and casino industry might have a particularly interesting year. In the first place, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe is planned to open doors in…
Melco Crown Entertainment Leaves the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
By Robert Johnson ·
Popular casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. announced its decision to remove its shares from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company pointed to “cost and utility” as the main…
Macau Posts a Drop in Yearly Gaming Revenue
By Robert Johnson ·
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau released a report on the financial performance of the city’s gambling venues in 2014. According to the results posted, Macau marked a 2.6% drop…
SJM Holdings Holds Biggest Market Share on Macau’s Gaming Market
By Robert Johnson ·
On Monday, December 29, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, an investment banking subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co., stated in a special note that casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd. was the…