By 
Robert Johnson ·
The CEO of Stockholm-listed gambling operator Cherry AB, Anders Holmgren, has been investigated by Sweden’s Economic Crime Authority (ECA) on insider trading suspicion, the company itself confirmed in a Tuesday…
By Robert Johnson ·
The CEO of Electronic Arts, Andrew Wilson, said in an investor call Tuesday that loot boxes should not be considered gambling. Mr. Wilson’s comments came shortly after the in-game purchasable…
By Robert Johnson ·
The bidding process for Japan’s first integrated resorts will likely begin late next year or even in 2020, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho said in an…
By 
Anthony Huber ·
Today, the Lotteries Council gave the start to its two-day Annual Conference and Networking Event, with various exhibitors taking part. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) also became part of the…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Ed Tracy is the CEO of Hard Rock Japan, a subsidiary of hotel, casino, and café chain giant Hard Rock International created to support the company’s bid to operate an…
By Terry Davis ·
The Philippine Department of Justice has announced today that it has issued an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order against Japanese businessman Kazuo Okada. The order was prompted by two criminal complaints…
By 
Susan Sutton ·
The Australian billionaire media and casino mogul James Packer has stepped down from the board of Crown Resorts. The company revealed the move in a brief statement posted today on…
By Terry Davis ·
James Packer has reportedly severed ties with UBS Australia CEO Matthew Grounds, who has long been one of the closest advisers of the Australian businessman. Local news outlet the Australian…
By Robert Johnson ·
The UK Gambling Commission could boycott ICE Totally Gaming as well as any gambling industry event that uses “scantily clad” women to attract greater attendance and interest among delegates, The…
By Robert Johnson ·
GOP Senators have urged Republican colleagues to return any donations they had received from casino boss Steve Wynn, after multiple sexual harassment allegations surfaced against him late last week. Mr.…
By Robert Johnson ·
Upcoming negotiations over the future of Macau’s six casino concessionaires and the special administrative region’s links to organized crime may have negative impact on a promising year for the city,…
By Anthony Huber ·
The Government of Macau has honoured the Hong Kong businessman Lawrence Ho, who is also the chief executive officer and chairman of Melco International and Melco Crown Entertainment, for his…
By Susan Sutton ·
Today, the leading British gambling operator William Hill announced that it appointed Roger Devlin at the position of its chairman designate. Mr. Devlin, who is known as a veteran in…
By Robert Johnson ·
The Barclay brothers have reportedly been considering the sale of The Ritz Club in London. The Times reported today that the businessmen have appointed gaming advisory boutique Oakvale Capital to…
By Robert Johnson ·
Better use of the Atlantic City International Airport, the addition of more non-gambling entertainment services, and expansion of existing convention space are among the options that are believed to hold…
By Robert Johnson ·
The Netherlands Gaming Authority will probe into the so-called loot boxes in video games and their relation to gambling as part of its crackdown on illegal gambling and the potential…
By Terry Davis ·
Las Vegas casino operator Wynn Resorts is planning to spend almost $100 million in buying properties around Wynn Boston Harbor, the $2-plus-billion integrated resort currently under construction in the city…
By Robert Johnson ·
Peter Jackson will assume the role of a CEO of Irish bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair on January 8, the company confirmed today. Mr. Jackson is taking over from Breon Corcoran,…
By Robert Johnson ·
Breon Corcoran, the outgoing CEO of retail and online gambling behemoth Paddy Power Betfair, is reportedly been considered as a top candidate for the recently vacated Head of Northern Europe…
By Robert Johnson ·
While UK bookmakers and anti-FOBTs campaigners have been the ultimate rivals in the ongoing highly publicized war surrounding the gaming machines, these have also managed to stir controversy within the…
By Terry Davis ·
News emerged last week that Paddy Power CEO Breon Corcoran was backing a reduction of the maximum stake accepted by the highly demonized fixed-odds betting terminals from £100 to just…
By Terry Davis ·
British Columbia’s new Attorney General David Eby has appointed an independent investigator to conduct a review of the anti-money laundering controls deployed by local casinos and gambling regulators. The announcement…
By Robert Johnson ·
Paddy Power Betfair’s CEO Breon Corcoran has sided with proponents of the idea for a dramatic reduction in the maximum bets accepted by the highly controversial fixed-odds betting terminals. According…
By Anthony Huber ·
Major gambling operator Silver Heritage Group announced it has appointed its new Chief Financial Officer. Basil Jong’s appointment as the Group’s new CFO is expected to come into effect on…
By Robert Johnson ·
Canadian online gambling company The Stars Group has moved its office in Malta to a new location, local media has reported. The new office was inaugurated by Joseph Muscat, who…
By Terry Davis ·
Okada family members helped the Okada Holdings board oust Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada from his role as a director, Reuters reported citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter. Based…
By Terry Davis ·
Several news outlets, Casino News Daily included, covered recently a story involving a former Malta Gaming Authority employee accusing the regulator of violating its own licensure principles by issuing licenses…
By Terry Davis ·
Dublin-based gambling operator Paddy Power Betfair is looking into opportunities to expand its business in the US, CEO Breon Corcoran told media. Last week, the company purchased US fantasy sports…
By Robert Johnson ·
A New York State political operative was charged on Monday for allegedly aiding Amaya founder and former CEO David Baazov to contribute $25,000 to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 re-election campaign.…
By Robert Johnson ·
Gambling operator William Hill today announced that Ruth Prior will replace Philip Bowcock as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bowcock has recently been appointed as the company’s new CEO after it…