Canadian Pharmaceutical Company Lodges Interest in Greece’s Loutraki Casino

Canadian Pharmaceutical Company Lodges Interest in Greece’s Loutraki Casino

by October 2, 2018

Canadian pharmaceutical company Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced Monday that it has been shortlisted to acquire a stake or take part in the acquisition of Greece’s Club Hotel Casino Loutraki resort.The announcement arrived after the pharmaceutical company revealed earli ...

Hard Rock Names New President of Atlantic City Casino

Hard Rock Names New President of Atlantic City Casino

by October 2, 2018

Gaming and hospitality company Hard Rock International announced Monday that it would replace the President of its newest hotel and casino property in Atlantic City after just over three months of operation.Matt Harkness, who oversaw the planning, construction, and launch ph ...

Las Vegas Strip Goes Dark to Honor Mass Shooting Victims

Las Vegas Strip Goes Dark to Honor Mass Shooting Victims

by October 1, 2018

The Las Vegas Strip will go dark on Monday as one of the world’s largest casino and entertainment hubs observes the first anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history.Lights will go out at 10:01 pm local time tonight to honor the 58 victims of the rampage. ...

Philippine Regulators Ramp Up Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Operations

Philippine Regulators Ramp Up Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Operations

by October 1, 2018

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said over the weekend that it has ramped up efforts to crack down on unlicensed online gambling operations conducted on the territory of the country and that those found to be violating existing regulations will face “dire ...

Disney and Seminole Tribe Each Donate $5 Million in September to Anti-Casino Amendment Effort

Disney and Seminole Tribe Each Donate $5 Million in September to Anti-Casino Amendment Effort

by September 30, 2018

Disney and the Seminole Tribe of Florida each contributed this month $5 million into an anti-casino expansion measure that is to be voted during the upcoming November 6 mid-term election and that, if approved, will give Florida voters full control over the future of the stateR ...

MGM Looks for Site for Previously Announced Housing Project in Downtown Springfield

MGM Looks for Site for Previously Announced Housing Project in Downtown Springfield

by September 22, 2018

As MGM Springfield, the $960-million casino resort in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, is now operational, owner MGM Resorts International is reportedly looking at options to commit to a previously announced project for off-site housing.The Las Vegas gaming and hospitali ...

FanDuel Back-Pedals, Agrees to Pay Bettor $82K

FanDuel Back-Pedals, Agrees to Pay Bettor $82K

by September 21, 2018

After creating controversy with its decision not to honor a fan’s bet after a glitch in the live odds-making system, FanDuel back-pedaled to avoid the negative publicity. The Newark resident will now receive $82,610 in winnings that should have been paid out according to the 750- ...

New Hampshire Becomes the Sixth State to Launch Online Lottery

New Hampshire Becomes the Sixth State to Launch Online Lottery

by September 21, 2018

New Hampshire has launched several online lottery products this week, becoming the sixth state in the country to offer this popular activity to Internet users. Unlike most forms of gambling which are banned in the Granite State, the lottery has enjoyed huge popularity since the 1 ...

Pennsylvania Lifts Ban on Gambling Contributions

Pennsylvania Lifts Ban on Gambling Contributions

by September 20, 2018

The law that prohibited casino operators and employees in Pennsylvania to contribute to political campaigns has been officially lifted. In a state, where the commercial casino revenue is second only to Nevada’s, the move gives the gambling industry a lot of political influence an ...

Russian Authorities Arrest 100 People in Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Russian Authorities Arrest 100 People in Illegal Gambling Crackdown

by September 19, 2018

The Russian police have revealed an underground casino network in Moscow during a joint operation of several investigative offices. Following a long investigation and more than 80 searches of businesses and homes, authorities have detained 100 people, including the leader of the ...

FanDuel Declines to Pay Out $82,000 Bet Due to Pricing Error

FanDuel Declines to Pay Out $82,000 Bet Due to Pricing Error

by September 19, 2018

New Jersey bookmaker FanDuel has declined to pay out a bettor his potential winnings of around $82,000 due to a pricing error. The dispute has not yet made it to court but it was reported by a local TV station, which explains that the $110 bet on Broncos was placed at the FanDuel ...

Formula One Inks Historic Sponsorship Deal to Launch Live Betting

Formula One Inks Historic Sponsorship Deal to Launch Live Betting

by September 18, 2018

Formula One, the highest and most prestigious class of auto racing sports in the world, has surprisingly changed its years-long attitude towards sponsorship by bookies on Tuesday. The brand’s owner, Liberty Media, announced it has signed a sponsorship and data rights deal with In ...

Kenya President Plans to Cut Gambling Tax to 15%

Kenya President Plans to Cut Gambling Tax to 15%

by September 18, 2018

The tax on gambling remains a hot issue for Kenyan politicians as President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected the Finance Bill 2018 and proposed to cut the tax from 35% to 15%. Until the Bill is signed, the Treasury would not release funding for local sports bodies, including salaries and ...

Visitor Numbers at MGM Springfield Exceed Expectations

Visitor Numbers at MGM Springfield Exceed Expectations

by September 17, 2018

The number of daily visitors at the recently opened MGM Springfield has been around 50,000 on average during weekends and approximately 25,000 on weekdays, which significantly exceeds expectations. Revenues have also been higher than initial projections, casino officials told sta ...

Macau Casinos Open Monday after Devastating Typhoon Mangkhut Floods the City

Macau Casinos Open Monday after Devastating Typhoon Mangkhut Floods the City

by September 17, 2018

After being forced to shut down for the first time on Saturday night, Macau casinos opened Monday morning as typhoon Mangkhut caused huge devastation in Hong Kong and killed at least 59 people in the Philippines. The 33-hour shutdown during the weekend is estimated to result in a ...