Events & Reports

Video Gambling Revenue in Montana Remains Relatively Stable During 2014 Fiscal Year

by January 12, 2015

Although the state of Montana is not among those that are about to legalize online gambling, the tax revenues generated via video gambling in 2014 fiscal year were really satisfactory. Despite the fact that a drop of 0.2% was reported as compared to figures posted in 2013, the vi ...

Singapore and Macau Residents Willing to Work in Casino Industry

by January 8, 2015

Asian gambling industry and the Macau-based venues in particular have had a tough year during which the weakest revenue numbers ever were reported. Apart from the indications for improving the situation and the resolution of the President Xi Jinping about economy diversification, ...

Global Poker Masters Event Promises to be an Exciting One

by January 7, 2015

The Global Poker Index officials revealed information concerning the Global Poker Masters event, which is to be held this spring in Malta. The names of the players who are going to take part in the renowned freeroll were announced as well.There will be eight countries, which ...

Efforts of Casino New Brunswick Officials to Keep the Venue Competitive Pay Off

by January 6, 2015

It seems like Casino New Brunswick officials have not given up on the idea of making it a thriving and competitive to the most famous casino venues on a global scale.Casino representatives revealed details about the renovation procedures and the amenities players have the cha ...

Horseshoe’s Security Director Steps Down from His Post

by January 6, 2015

The Horseshoe Baltimore opened doors for visitors mere months ago but regardless of its short existence, the venue has been going through various issues.Apart from the revenues generated and the mixed feelings about its impact on the local casino industry, the Horseshoe execu ...

Andy McCue Is the New CEO of Paddy Power

by January 5, 2015

Paddy Power officials announced that the name of the new chef executive officer is Andy McCue.The change did not come as a surprise to those who keep an eye on company’s affairs. More than four months ago, Paddy Power’s representatives announced that the former CE ...

New Jersey Gambling Sector to Have an Eventful Year

by January 5, 2015

The gambling industry in the state of New Jersey experienced a lot of setbacks during the previous year and now, everybody is eager to get an answer to the question when an improvement will be reported and is New Jersey ready to face new challenges and bring its former glory back ...

Bribery Investigation against Universal Entertainment Terminated

by January 2, 2015

The Philippines officials have repeatedly recommended the investigation, concerning the accusation of Universal Entertainment Corp. of bribery, to be stopped.Last Monday, executives of the corporation, owned by Kazuo Okada, made an announcement that the Philippines Prosecuto ...

Maywood Park and Balmoral Declare Bankruptcy

Maywood Park and Balmoral Declare Bankruptcy

by January 1, 2015

Last Wednesday, December 24, Maywood Park and Balmoral, the harness horse racing tracks of Illinois, filed for bankruptcy, as they had already promised the Illinois Racing Board. Their cases will be heard by Judge Donald Cassling in Tuesday.Last week, Maywood Park Trotting As ...

Possible Expansion of the Casino Industry in Illinois Next Year

Possible Expansion of the Casino Industry in Illinois Next Year

by December 31, 2014

For years the lawmakers have been trying to make the building of casinos in Chicago easier. Once Bruce Rauner comes into power as governor of the state of Illinois in January 2015, the chances are that this idea could become a reality.Even though the state senator Dave Syvers ...

Casino School Opens Doors in New York City

Casino School Opens Doors in New York City

by December 30, 2014

Soon New York will have its first official casino school. The Big Deal Casino Academy, which is situated on 28th Street and 5th Avenue, will become a licensed school where everyone will have the chance to receive a special training.Thanks to this training, all students will b ...

Tyre, NY Awarded with One of Three Casino Licenses

Tyre, NY Awarded with One of Three Casino Licenses

by December 29, 2014

The efforts of the Republicans in the New York Senate, and the Democrats in the State Assembly have led to the surprising decision of the New York Gambling Commission to give Tyre, NY one of three casino licenses.On December 26, 2014, Gov. Andrew Mark Cuomo requested а re-eva ...

WSOP Officials Reveal Details about the Next Tournament

by December 26, 2014

Organizers of World Series of Poker surprised the fans by announcing the dates for the 2015 WSOP in Las Vegas. The event will be held from May 27th to July 14th and the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will play host to the tournament.This will be the 46th time when the tour ...

Gala Coral Inks a Deal with M&G Investments

by December 25, 2014

Gala Coral – a leading betting and gaming company in Europe, has recently inked a deal with M&G Investments and transferred the ownership of 47 bingo properties, located on the territory of the United Kingdom, to M&G.That has been the latest move taken by Gala officia ...

Attempts for Keeping Taj Mahal Open in 2015 to Be Made

by December 24, 2014

Taj Mahal is supposed to stay open through the holidays and it will continue operating for an indefinite period of time in 2015.The closure of the venue was prevented as the billionaire Carl Icahn invested $20 million with the aim of keeping it open while the bankruptcy proce ...