Wynn Resorts Could Delay Boston Casino Launch to Ensure “Flawless” Debut

Wynn Resorts Could Delay Boston Casino Launch to Ensure “Flawless” Debut

by May 10, 2019

Wynn Resorts might push back the opening of its latest property after being punished with a record $35.5 million fine in MassachusettsThe $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor integrated resort could open doors a “week or two” past its scheduled June 23 launch, Wynn Resorts CEO M ...

GIG Fined in New Jersey over Geolocation Failures

GIG Fined in New Jersey over Geolocation Failures

by May 10, 2019

New Jersey gambling regulators have levied $25,000 fine against Gaming Innovation Group for one-off geolocation incidentMalta-based online gambling company Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) was fined in New Jersey for vulnerabilities in its geolocation technology that enabled a N ...

PGCB to Review Sands Bethlehem Sale Next Week

PGCB to Review Sands Bethlehem Sale Next Week

by May 9, 2019

Sands Bethlehem sale to finally go before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board next week; the deal is expected to close before the end of MayThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is expected to finally rule on the sale of Sands Bethlehem to Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Ind ...

Blackstone Invests in Romania’s Superbet

Blackstone Invests in Romania’s Superbet

by May 9, 2019

The Blackstone Group’s European gambling investment spree has continued with the purchase of a minority stake in Romania’s largest sports betting operator – Superbet, local news outlets reportIt is understood that the major US private equity firm has paid €175 million for a m ...

Danske Spil Takes Over Tivoli’s Online Casino Assets

Danske Spil Takes Over Tivoli’s Online Casino Assets

by May 9, 2019

The amusement park operator is confident the Tivoli brand and Danske Spil’s commercial skills are a perfect match for further future growthDanish gaming and entertainment company Tivoli A/S has agreed to transfer the operation of its TivoliCasino.dk online casino to Danske Sp ...

The Londoner Macao to Bring British Chic to Asia’s Casino Capital in 2020

The Londoner Macao to Bring British Chic to Asia’s Casino Capital in 2020

by May 9, 2019

Las Vegas Sands is betting big on Macau, despite the uncertainty around the expiration and renewal of the city’s six casino concessions and sub-concessions in 2022Gaming and hospitality powerhouse Las Vegas Sands revealed more details about its The Londoner Macao property on ...

Yggdrasil Grows Spanish Presence with Casino Gran Madrid Deal

Yggdrasil Grows Spanish Presence with Casino Gran Madrid Deal

by May 8, 2019

Yggdrasil continues Spain expansion effort with a content supply deal with local operator Casino Gran MadridOnline gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil Gaming has penned a deal with Spanish operator Casino Gran Madrid to supply content to its digital casino operation. The deal ...

New Jersey Sues DOJ over Federal Online Gambling Crackdown

New Jersey Sues DOJ over Federal Online Gambling Crackdown

by May 8, 2019

New Jersey sues the Justice Department over the alleged influence of casino boss Sheldon Adelson over the latest Wire Act opinionNew Jersey’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice for failing to provide answers about the possible influence ...

M&A Wave Could Be Ahead for the Global Casino Industry

M&A Wave Could Be Ahead for the Global Casino Industry

by May 8, 2019

Slowing organic growth could unleash a wave of merger and acquisition deals in the land-based casino field, a financial advisor believesAdam Dawes, a senior investment advisor at financial services firm Shaw and Partners has told CNBC that the global casino industry could see ...

Hellinikon Casino License Application Deadline Could Be Pushed Back Again

Hellinikon Casino License Application Deadline Could Be Pushed Back Again

by May 8, 2019

The €8 billion project for the development of a hotel and casino resort near Athens has hit a number of setbacks delaying its start over the yearsThe Hellenic Gaming Commission could grant another extension to the deadline for the tender for a license for the development of a ...

Blake Whittington Tops WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Main Event

Blake Whittington Tops WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Main Event

by May 7, 2019

Blake Whittington ends hot run at Horseshoe Tunica with WSOP Circuit Main Event title and second gold ring whithin less than a weekBlake Whittington caught heat last week winning a gold ring and cashing in three events at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica before heading into ...

Microgaming Titles Go Live with Mansion’s Online Casinos

Microgaming Titles Go Live with Mansion’s Online Casinos

by May 7, 2019

Microgaming has landed another big deal with an industry veteran, the Isle of Man-based casino games developer and supplier announced todayMicrogaming’s library of player-favorite titles has gone live across the online gambling brands of Mansion, the Isle of Man studio said i ...

BOS Reports Svenska Spel to Swedish Broadcasting Commission

BOS Reports Svenska Spel to Swedish Broadcasting Commission

by May 7, 2019

The Swedish online gambling trade association reported Svenska Spel to Broadcast watchdog over aggressive advertising in pre-financed TV programsThe Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), has reported Svenska Spel to the Swedish ...

Casino Boss Tops Malaysia’s CEO Remuneration List

Casino Boss Tops Malaysia’s CEO Remuneration List

by May 7, 2019

The CEO of gaming and hospitality powerhouse Genting Group has emerged as Malaysia’s highest paid executive of 2018, according to a recently released report by the Malaysian Securities CommissionLast year, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay earned nearly MYR250 million (approximately $60.2 ...

Jesse Jones Leads 8 into WSOPC Horseshoe Tunica Main Event Finale

Jesse Jones Leads 8 into WSOPC Horseshoe Tunica Main Event Finale

by May 6, 2019

Jesse Jones eyes first WSOP Circuit gold ring, enters final day of Horseshoe Tunica Main Event with a massive chip lead over the seven other hopefuls left in contentionAnother successful season of the WSOP Circuit is coming to a close. The series is currently hosted by Horses ...