Northern Marianas Casino Regulator Reports Progress in Saipan Resort Villas Construction

Northern Marianas Casino Regulator Reports Progress in Saipan Resort Villas Construction

by September 3, 2018

The Northern Marianas Casino Commission has asked Hong Kong-listed integrated resort developer Imperial Pacific International to fast-track the construction of luxury villas as part of its major development in the village of Garapan on the Saipan Island.Casino Commission Cha ...

West Virginia Lottery Director Resigns as State Launches Sports Betting

West Virginia Lottery Director Resigns as State Launches Sports Betting

by September 2, 2018

The Director of the West Virginia Lottery resigned from his post on the same day the state’s first legal sportsbook celebrated its soft opening and two days before a grand opening ceremony was held at the facility, a press release from the office of Gov. Jim Justice reads. ...

Disabled Ameristar Vicksburg Customers Sue Casino over ADA Violations

Disabled Ameristar Vicksburg Customers Sue Casino over ADA Violations

by September 1, 2018

Two regular customers of Ameristar Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi are suing the property, arguing that it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, local news outlet the Clarion Ledger reports.In a federal lawsuit filed August 17, Hope Elly and John Smith said th ...

Pearl River Resort Becomes First Tribal Casino to Offer Sports Betting Outside Nevada

Pearl River Resort Becomes First Tribal Casino to Offer Sports Betting Outside Nevada

by August 31, 2018

Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Mississippi has become the Magnolia State’s latest casino resort to launch a sportsbook following the mid-May annulment of the federal ban on sports betting and the recent legalization of the activity in Mississippi.The property, owned and oper ...

Pharmaceutical Company Signals Interest in Mystery Casino Resort Project in Europe

Pharmaceutical Company Signals Interest in Mystery Casino Resort Project in Europe

by August 30, 2018

Canadian pharmaceutical company Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to participate into a project for the development of hotel and casino resort in Europe.The location of the future property and other details about i ...

New Massachusetts Casino Welcomes 150,000 Visitors in First Weekend

New Massachusetts Casino Welcomes 150,000 Visitors in First Weekend

by August 30, 2018

MGM Springfield welcomed 150,000 visitors during its first weekend of operation, owners of the $960-million hotel and casino resort said on Wednesday. The property, a first of its kind in the state of Massachusetts, opened doors on Friday, August 24 to massive interest.MGM S ...

NFL Club Owners Retain Stakes in DraftKings Despite Sports Betting Launch

NFL Club Owners Retain Stakes in DraftKings Despite Sports Betting Launch

by August 29, 2018

The owners of two NFL clubs have not disposed of their stakes in daily fantasy operator turned bookmaker DraftKings as the new season is weeks away from kicking off and sports betting legalization efforts are gaining pace in multiple states.Major US sports media outlet ESPN ...

Macau Junket Finally Acquires Vietnamese Casino Resort Developer after Multiple Delays

Macau Junket Finally Acquires Vietnamese Casino Resort Developer after Multiple Delays

by August 29, 2018

Macau junket operator Suncity Group Holdings Limited has completed the purchase of Vietnam-based integrated resort developer Star Admiral Limited after the finalization of the deal had been delayed several times.In a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Suncity Chairman A ...

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Announced October Opening of Casino, Despite Legal Challenges

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Announced October Opening of Casino, Despite Legal Challenges

by August 28, 2018

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has announced that it will open its casino, currently under development in Carter Lake, Iowa, in late October, despite facing legal challenges from the states of Nebraska and Iowa.The Ponca Tribe broke ground on the controversial gambling venue in ...

Galaxy Chairman Expresses Strong Confidence in Boracay Casino Plan

Galaxy Chairman Expresses Strong Confidence in Boracay Casino Plan

by August 27, 2018

Chinese casino tycoon Lui Che Woo is confident that Galaxy Entertainment Group will build a $500-million integrated resort with a gaming floor on the Philippine island of Boracay, despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s apparent disdain for casinos.Mr. Lui shared details about t ...

Silver Heritage Secures Land for Another Indian-Targeting Casino Resort in Nepal

Silver Heritage Secures Land for Another Indian-Targeting Casino Resort in Nepal

by August 27, 2018

Australia-listed boutique casino operator Silver Heritage Group Ltd. today announced that it has completed the purchase of a portion of land in Jhapa, East Nepal where it plans to build a casino resort.In a filing to the the Australian Securities Exchange, the company said t ...

Las Vegas Judge Throws Out Steve Wynn Defamation Case against The Associated Press

Las Vegas Judge Throws Out Steve Wynn Defamation Case against The Associated Press

by August 25, 2018

A Nevada judge has recently dismissed a defamation case lodged by disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn against The Associated Press and an AP reporter. It was in April when Mr. Wynn’s legal team filed a complaint against the news agency over a report published in February abo ...

Sports Betting Will Become DraftKings’ Primary Product in 2-3 Years, CEO Says

Sports Betting Will Become DraftKings’ Primary Product in 2-3 Years, CEO Says

by August 24, 2018

DraftKings is beefing up for its busiest time of the year as the new NFL season is just over two weeks away, CEO Jason Robins said in a recent interview for Yahoo Finance. The executive pointed out that as the new football season approaches, new user sign-ups and old user reactiv ...

Chairman of Casino Operator Landing Goes Missing, Reportedly Detained in Cambodia

Chairman of Casino Operator Landing Goes Missing, Reportedly Detained in Cambodia

by August 24, 2018

The Chairman of Hong Kong-listed casino and hospitality operator Landing International Development Ltd. has gone missing in what could be described as the latest of a series of unfortunate events for the company over the past several weeks.Landing said in a Thursday filing t ...

Global Casino Giants Lodge Interest in Athens Integrated Resort Mega-Scheme

Global Casino Giants Lodge Interest in Athens Integrated Resort Mega-Scheme

by August 23, 2018

Five casino giants have expressed interest in building a casino resort at the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport near Athens, Greece, the Hellenic Gaming Commission has revealed.The companies that have lodged initial interest in the mega-scheme are Mohegan Ga ...