A New Casino Might Open Doors in Central London

by February 10, 2015

It has been announced that Central London is about to have its first Las Vegas-styled casino, which is to operate 24/7. It seems, however, that residents of the area where the venue is planned to be located are not particularly happy with this turn of events.Genting Casinos, ...

Saied Moradi Wins the 2015 RunGoodGear.com Poker Series Main Event

by February 9, 2015

The winner of the 2015 RunGoodGear.com Poker Series Main Event, held at the Downstream Casino Resort, a venue located not far from Joplin, Missouri, has just been announced. Saied Moradi from Kansas City emerged victorious to capture the amount of $27,116, a special RunGoodGear w ...

Genting Hong Kong Might Post a Drop in Annual Profits

by February 9, 2015

Earlier today, Genting Hong Kong Ltd., a popular casino cruise ships operator, released a warning note saying that its profits might have dropped by about 51% for the last fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.As already mentioned, Genting Hong Kong operates cruise ships under ...

Fewer Vietnamese Travel to Cambodia for Gambling Purposes

by February 8, 2015

It was reported that casinos in Cambodia that are located on its border with Vietnam are less visited by players from the latter country. The main reason for this is the stringent border crossing regulations Vietnamese authorities decided to implement not long ago.The Ministr ...

Silver Heritage with More Details about Its Expansion in Nepal

by February 7, 2015

A few days ago, Silver Heritage Ltd., one of Asia’s leading gaming and resort operators, announced that it had opened its Millionaire’s Club & Casino at the popular Shangri-La Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal.The new venue has been described as a boutique casino that oper ...

Betsson Reports Increase in Quarterly and Annual Revenue

by February 6, 2015

Betsson AB, a popular provider of various online gambling products, posted information about its financial performance during 2014. It seems that the company’s revenue rose 23% due to a double-digit increase in both its business-to-consumer and business-to-business division ...

Polish Gambling CEO Urges Government for Changes in Local Gambling Act

by February 5, 2015

It was announced that the managing director of one of Poland’s licensed gaming operators has asked the local regulator to reduce the current tax rate and to take due measures after the publication of a report, according to which unlicensed operators hold a 90% share in the ...

Summit Ascent to Launch Its Vladivostok Casino before July 2015

by February 5, 2015

Earlier today, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. announced in a special note that Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd., a gambling operator owned by Hong Kong businessman Lawrence Ho, is planning to complete its hotel and casino venue near Vladivostok, Russia by the end of the second quarter of ...

Connecticut Authorities Consider the Placement of Video Slots in Local OTB Facilities

by February 4, 2015

It was announced that a bill that would legalize the installation of video slots at some of Connecticut’s off-track betting venues will be discussed by the Public Safety and Security Committee in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford tomorrow, February 5.The bill ...

Playtech’s CEO Shares Acquisition Plans

by February 3, 2015

Mor Weizer, chief executive officer of gaming developer and provider Playtech, shared that he is planning to make progress in talks for a major purchase during the ICE Totally Gaming conference, which started earlier today. The important deal is expected to be finalized by the en ...

Silver Heritage to List on the Australian Stock Exchange and Expand Its Business in Nepal

by February 3, 2015

Hong Kong-based gambling operator Silver Heritage Ltd. announced that it will try to raise the amount of US$120 million out of fees by listing on the Australian Stock Exchange sometime in March.The money from the company’s initial public offering (IPO) will be invested ...

Ladbrokes Implements Changes in BETDAQ’s Managing Team

by February 2, 2015

Ladbrokes, England’s most popular online betting and gaming operator, announced that it had overhauled the managing team of its subsidiary BETDAQ.Generally speaking, BETDAQ is known to be the trading name of the so-called Global Betting Exchange Alderney Ltd. and was pu ...

James Packer Annoyed by Crown Sydney Project Delays

by February 2, 2015

James Packer, executive chairman of Crown Resorts Ltd., shared with Manila reporters that his patience with the issues that might delay the construction of his luxurious hotel and casino in Sydney is running thin.Crown cannot apply for the necessary approval of the plans for ...

City of Dreams Manila Opens Doors for Visitors within Hours

by February 1, 2015

City of Dreams Manila, the $1.3-billion integrated resort, property of gambling operator Melco Crown, will finally have its official opening tomorrow, February 2. It was reported that actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro will attend the lavish opening ceremony.The two ...

Nepal’s Gambling Industry Is Likely to Have Its Revival in 2015

by February 1, 2015

It seems that 2015 might be a better year for Nepal’s gambling industry. As previously reported, back in 2014, all casino venues in the country were shut down by the local government on the grounds that they had failed to act in accordance with the new gambling regulations. ...