Events & Reports

The Russian eSports Hype Is Real and Here to Stay

The Russian eSports Hype Is Real and Here to Stay

by August 20, 2018

Competitive video gaming has a long history of ups and downs in Russia. The ups involved the country’s eSports community growing tremendously in the number of its members and their accomplishments, while the hardships were predominantly caused by lack of sufficient funding, heavy ...

Jiangsu Police Bust Sophisticated $1-Billion Illegal Gambling Operation

Jiangsu Police Bust Sophisticated $1-Billion Illegal Gambling Operation

by August 20, 2018

Police in the Chinese province of Jiangsu have busted a massive illegal online gambling ring believed to have handled more than CNY7.8 billion (approximately $1.1 billion) in wagers over the course of several years.Local news outlet Xinhua reported, citing information release ...

Massachusetts Gears Up for First Commercial Casino, But How Long Did It Take to Finally Have One?

Massachusetts Gears Up for First Commercial Casino, But How Long Did It Take to Finally Have One?

by August 19, 2018

The state of Massachusetts is just a few days away from celebrating the grand opening of its first commercial casino – the $960-million MGM Springfield. The property will feature a gaming floor with Las Vegas-style gambling options, including slot machines and popular table games ...

INTERPOL-Led Operation Busts Thousands of Illegal World Cup Gambling Dens across Asia

INTERPOL-Led Operation Busts Thousands of Illegal World Cup Gambling Dens across Asia

by August 18, 2018

An INTERPOL-led operation during the 2018 World Cup invovled thousands of raids being carried out across the Asia-Pacific region and suspects being arrested on illegal gambling charges, the organization said in a Friday press release.The seventh installment of operation SOGA ...

Football Association of Ireland to Hold “Fair Debate” on Gambling Sponsorship

Football Association of Ireland to Hold “Fair Debate” on Gambling Sponsorship

by August 17, 2018

The Football Association of Ireland is ready to have a “fair debate” on whether it should continue partnering gambling companies, but its Chief Executive, John Delaney, has refused to confirm recent reports that the body was planning to cut ties with such companies.The FAI’s ...

Jeju Shinhwa World Casino Thrives Despite Chinese Boycott

Jeju Shinhwa World Casino Thrives Despite Chinese Boycott

by August 16, 2018

The Jeju Shinhwa World integrated resort located on South Korea’s Jeju Island has raked in KRW369.4 billion (approximately $327.7 million) in revenue since its grand opening in February, local news outlets report. The property features one of the island’s nine casinos as well as ...

Hong Kong Police Nab 22 Individuals on Gambling Charges

Hong Kong Police Nab 22 Individuals on Gambling Charges

by August 15, 2018

Hong Kong police arrested a total of 48 people for providing and participating in illegal gambling services, suspected ties with triads and organized crime, and conducting other illegal activities on the territory of the city in the last round of raids as part of a larger crackdo ...

Resorts Set to Open Physical Sports Book on August 15

Resorts Set to Open Physical Sports Book on August 15

by August 14, 2018

Resorts will become Atlantic City’s fifth casino to be operating a physical sports book, the property itself has confirmed in a press release. Its betting facility is slated to open doors on Wednesday at 11 am, pending approval from New Jersey gambling regulators.Earlier thi ...

Why Has Sweden’s Gambling Market Re-Regulation Created Such a Big Buzz?

Why Has Sweden’s Gambling Market Re-Regulation Created Such a Big Buzz?

by August 13, 2018

The recent participation of Casino News Daily team members in several iGaming conferences has, among other things, confirmed what we all expected – Sweden and the re-regulation of its gambling market has indeed created quite some buzz in the field.Lotteriinspektionen, the Swe ...

Gambling Advertising Ban Published in Italy’s Official Gazette

Gambling Advertising Ban Published in Italy’s Official Gazette

by August 12, 2018

Italy’s highly controversial Dignity Decree, which among other things contains provisions for a blanket ban on all forms of gambling advertising, was published on Saturday in the country’s Official Gazette after its successful passage in the government.First ment ...

Poker Tournaments Starting August 13-19

Poker Tournaments Starting August 13-19

by August 11, 2018

For many, summer is all about fun in the sun. But an avid poker player would always be looking for a nice spot to play their favorite game. Here are some of the places where there will be some exciting poker tournaments over the next week or so. They are all designed to bring sum ...

Greece Launches International Tender for €8 Billion Casino Project after Sept. 10

Greece Launches International Tender for €8 Billion Casino Project after Sept. 10

by August 10, 2018

After a huge delay on the ambitious €8 billion Hellinikon casino project, Greece will finally launch the international tender for a license this fall. The Hellenic Gaming Commission has now invited all interested parties to submit proposals regarding the plans for Europe’s first ...

Belarus Legalizes Online Casinos with Presidential Decree

Belarus Legalizes Online Casinos with Presidential Decree

by August 9, 2018

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree under which online gambling is now legal in the country, Belarusian state-run media outlet BelTA reported on Wednesday. Citing Lukashenko’s press service, the website says that the document is part of a new legislation aiming ...

MGM Places Lion Mascot at Springfield Casino Entrance ahead of August 24 Opening

MGM Places Lion Mascot at Springfield Casino Entrance ahead of August 24 Opening

by August 8, 2018

Preparations for the upcoming opening of Massachusetts’ first commercial casino resort are in full swing as MGM Springfield is just a little more than two weeks away from opening doors for visitors.Local news outlets reported Tuesday that the $960-million integrated re ...

Ireland Revenue’s Crackdown on Gambling Machines Brings €1 Million in Extra Tax Money

Ireland Revenue’s Crackdown on Gambling Machines Brings €1 Million in Extra Tax Money

by August 7, 2018

Republic of Ireland’s crackdown on unlicensed gambling machines has brought an additional of €1 million in tax contributions, Revenue has said in comments on the progress of a nationwide project aiming to curb illegal gambling operations.Local news outlet The Journal reporte ...