Greece to Publish Hellinikon Casino Concession Tender This Week
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Terry Davis ·
The bidding process for a concession for a casino at the site of the former Athens airport is to start this week, according to media reports The call for tender…
Tag: Regulation
Lawsuit Alleges Boston Casino License Process Was Marred By Fraud and Cronyism
By Terry Davis ·
One of the losing Boston casino bidders seeks $3 billion from Wynn Resorts, claims licensing process was compromised Amended complaints in an ongoing lawsuit filed by Sterling Suffolk Racecourse against…
Norway Pens Warning Letters to Six Malta-Licensed Gambling Operators, Blocks Transactions
By Terry Davis ·
Norway has blocked transactions with six Malta-licensed online gambling operators, accusing those of illegally targeting Norwegian players, the Times of Malta reports Under Norway’s current law, gambling services can only…
Parx Owner’s Mini-Casino Proposal Gets March 25 Public Hearing
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Robert Johnson ·
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it has set a March 25 public input hearing to collect testimony on the proposed establishment of a mini-casino near Shippensburg Township…
European Casino Association Presents New Strategy, Welcomes Newest Member
By Terry Davis ·
The General Assembly of the European Casino Association (ECA) approved the organization’s strategy for the next three years and welcomed its newest member during this year’s edition of ICE London…
Kentucky Makes Cautious Steps Toward Sports Betting Legalization
By Robert Johnson ·
A sweeping gambling overhaul bill is currently under consideration in Kentucky as lawmakers are struggling to find revenue generators for the state’s $43 billion pension crisis The House Licensing, Occupations…
Majority of Swedes Support Gambling Ads Restrictions
By Robert Johnson ·
The majority of Swedes support the introduction of restrictions on the way gambling products are advertised across Swedish media, a recent survey shows Sweden’s new gambling law took effect on…
Gambling, Porn Apps Elude Apple Policing through Its Enterprise Certificate Program
By Terry Davis ·
Another scandal involving Apple’s Enterprise Certificate program is brewing just a week after news broke that Google and Facebook had misused said program to avoid App Store rules and collect…
Florida Senate President to Introduce Comprehensive Gambling, Sports Betting Bill
By Robert Johnson ·
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano reiterated this past Friday his plan to introduce a sports betting bill during this year’s legislative session However, the Senate’s top official pointed out during…
Stride Gaming Confirms News Reports about Potential Sale
By Terry Davis ·
Stride Gaming is considering a sale as part of an ongoing strategic growth review, the online casino and bingo operator revealed today UK-based online gambling group Stride Gaming confirmed today…
Casino Expansion Bill Appears in West Virginia Legislature
By Robert Johnson ·
A bill calling for the expansion of West Virginia’s casino industry found its way to the state’s House of Delegates floor earlier this week If it navigates its way through…
Churchill Downs Launches Online Casino, Betting Website in New Jersey
By Terry Davis ·
Gaming operator Churchill Downs Incorporated went live yesterday with online sports betting and casino gaming in New Jersey in partnership with Golden Nugget Atlantic City The company launched its BetAmerica…
NJ Regulator OKs Ocean Resort Casino Ownership Change Deal
By Terry Davis ·
New Jersey casino regulators approved the transfer of ownership of the resort to a trust that will manage it while Luxor’s application for casino license is under review The New…
Rhode Island Senate Committee to Review Mobile Betting Bill
By Robert Johnson ·
Rhode Island Senate lawmakers are set to discuss today a piece of legislation that calls for the authorization of mobile sports betting within state limits Authored by Senate President Dominick…
Online Gambling Regulation Discussion Begins in Dutch Senate
By Terry Davis ·
After years of delays, the Dutch Senate finally commenced its review of the so-called Remote Gambling Bill. The Senate’s debate on the proposed re-regulation and opening of the local online…
NJ Casino Regulator to Review Luxor’s Acquisition of Ocean Resort Casino
By Terry Davis ·
New Jersey casino regulators commence review process for granting interim casino license to the new owner of Ocean Resort Casino The New Jersey Casino Control Commission is set to hold…
EGBA: Dutch Online Gambling Situation “No Longer Tenable”, Bill Finally Heads to Senate
By Robert Johnson ·
EGBA urges Netherlands to re-organize online gambling market as millions of Dutch gamblers are at risk, forced to gamble on unregulated websites The Dutch Senate is set to finally consider…
Genting’s Singapore Resort Gets Three-Year Casino License Extension
By Robert Johnson ·
Genting Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa gets three-year casino license extension as parent company prepares for Japan bidding process Genting Singapore, a subsidiary of major Malaysian gaming and hospitality operator Genting…
Japan’s Casino Resorts to Feature Nation’s Largest Hotels, MICE Venues
By Robert Johnson ·
Japan’s first casino resorts will feature some of the nation’s largest hotels and conference centers, if a recently announced set of standards gets the necessary approval from the Diet, local…
Italian Gambling Market Has Exploded in the Past 15 Years, Report Finds
By Robert Johnson ·
The Italian gambling market has literally exploded over the past fifteen years, according to a report by independent research agency Eurispes Gambling turnover more than doubled in Italy in the…
Long Beach, MS Gets Closer to Casino as Proposed Site Gets Regulatory OK
By Robert Johnson ·
Long Beach casino plan makes giant step toward materialization as Mississippi Gaming Commission approves proposed site The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved overwhelmingly the proposed site for what would be the…
Ocean Resort Casino’s New Owner Files Gaming License Petition
By Terry Davis ·
Luxor Capital Group has filed interim license petition, seeking authorization to enter Atlantic City’s casino market Luxor Capital Group, a New York-based hedge fund that agreed recently to buy Atlantic…
Slovak Lawmakers Vote to Move On with Online Gambling Market Re-Organization
By Terry Davis ·
Slovakia’s National Council voted on Tuesday to override a presidential veto on the re-regulation of the local gambling market Slovakia is on track to adopt changes to its gambling law…
888 Ventures Into Portugal with Casino, Poker License
By Terry Davis ·
888 becomes only the second operator to be given the green light to operate online poker in Portugal Portugal’s gambling regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de…
Caesars to Debut New Non-Gambling Resort Brand in Scottsdale, Arizona
By Robert Johnson ·
Caesars Entertainment Corp. is set to expand its portfolio with its first non-gambling resort in the United States, the company revealed on Monday The property will be located in Scottsdale,…
More and More Dutch People Gamble on Unregulated Websites, Survey Shows
By Terry Davis ·
New report shows more Dutch gamblers have opted for unregulated online gambling in the past few years The number of Dutch gamblers opting for unregulated online gambling services has increased…
MGM’s Bid to Buy Empire City Casino Could Get Regulatory OK Today
By Robert Johnson ·
MGM-Empire City Casino deal could get the go-ahead today, securing the Las Vegas powerhouse’s entry into the local gambling market The New York State Gaming Commission is expected to approve…
Croatian Lawmakers Consider Online Betting Market Re-Organization
By Robert Johnson ·
Lawmakers in Croatia are believed to be working on the introduction of a new online betting regime as unregulated market exceeds HRK2 billion The Croatian Ministry of Finance has been…
Osaka Keen to Host Casino, Other Japanese Prefectures Still Reluctant
By Terry Davis ·
Japanese cities and prefectures consider their participation in the upcoming bidding process to host the nation’s first casinos Japan’s Osaka, Wakayama, and Nagasaki Prefectures are all planning to apply to…
Cyprus’ First Casino Resort Instrumental For Nation’s Tourism Product, Minister Says
By Robert Johnson ·
Melco CEO visits Cyprus to brief tourism officials on performance of nation’s first casinos and plans about the future full-scale integrated resort in Limassol Cyprus’ first casino resort is of…