Boracay Closes for Cleanup on April 26, Galaxy Yet to Apply for Casino Construction Permits

Boracay Closes for Cleanup on April 26, Galaxy Yet to Apply for Casino Construction Permits

by April 5, 2018

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed Wednesday that the island of Boracay will be closed for environmental cleanup for six months starting April 26. The popular tourist destination will not receive visitors during that period as all accommodation facilities and attracti ...

Temporary Casino to Open in Limassol, Cyprus Later in 2018

Temporary Casino to Open in Limassol, Cyprus Later in 2018

by April 4, 2018

A temporary casino will open doors in the Republic of Cyprus later this year, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman Lawrence Ho confirmed in the company’s annual report.Melco won an exclusive license to operate the tiny Mediterranean nation’s first casino resort in the ...

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Supports Casino at O’Hare International Airport

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Supports Casino at O’Hare International Airport

by April 3, 2018

Chicago mayoral candidate Garry McCarthy said this weekend that he would support the addition of a casino at O’Hare International Airport as it would generate new revenue for the cash-strapped city, while reducing the societal issues that can go along with the legalization of gam ...

Casino Operator Silver Heritage Locked in Legal Dispute in Nepal

Casino Operator Silver Heritage Locked in Legal Dispute in Nepal

by April 2, 2018

Hong Kong-based casino operator Silver Heritage Group has found itself locked in a legal battle in Nepal after it cut ties with one of its local partners, news outlet The Kathmandu Post reports.Silver Heritage owns and operates two casinos in Nepal – The Millionaire’s Club & ...

Atlantic City to Host Casino Jobs Fair for Veterans on April 19

Atlantic City to Host Casino Jobs Fair for Veterans on April 19

by April 1, 2018

A casino job fair for veterans will be held later this month in Atlantic City, local media reports. Two more casinos will join the city’s casino market in a few months and they are seeking staff ahead of their planned opening.The job fair will take place at 9 am – 3 pm ...

Richard Branson Enters Las Vegas Hotel-Casino Market with Hard Rock Purchase

Richard Branson Enters Las Vegas Hotel-Casino Market with Hard Rock Purchase

by March 31, 2018

Virgin Hotels, the hotel brand of British business magnate Richard Branson, has acquired Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for an undisclosed price. The property will be remodeled and rebranded as Virgin Hotel Las Vegas over the next year and a half.Hard Rock Hotel and ...

Wynn Boston Harbor Rebranding ‘Absolutely’ under Consideration, Casino Executives Confirm

Wynn Boston Harbor Rebranding ‘Absolutely’ under Consideration, Casino Executives Confirm

by March 30, 2018

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission expects to complete its investigation into the suitability of Las Vegas casino giant Wynn Resorts to build and operate a casino in the state by summer, gaming commissioners said during a Thursday hearing.It also became known Thursday that ...

The Star’s Brisbane Casino Resort Partners Buy Stake in the Company

The Star’s Brisbane Casino Resort Partners Buy Stake in the Company

by March 29, 2018

The Star Entertainment Group is looking to attract more high roller players from the Asia-Pacific region after two Hong Kong-based companies have each acquired a stake in the Australian casino operator.Retail and hotel conglomerates Chow Tai Fook Enterprise and Far East Cons ...

Boracay Casino Resort Plan Clashes with Environmental Cleanup, Official Says

Boracay Casino Resort Plan Clashes with Environmental Cleanup, Official Says

by March 27, 2018

The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) admitted that the proposed construction of a $500-million resort on Boracay contradicts the recently announced decision for the the island’s closure for an environmental cleanup.DENR Chief, Roy Cimatu, met ...

Local Government Approves Boracay Casino without Public Input

Local Government Approves Boracay Casino without Public Input

by March 26, 2018

The government of the town of Malay approved last year the $500-million project for a casino resort on the Boracay Island without any prior public consultation, The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports.The town is part of the Aklan Municipality which includes Boracay, as well. ...

Top Philippine Architect Says Boracay Is the “Wrong Place” for Casino Resort

Top Philippine Architect Says Boracay Is the “Wrong Place” for Casino Resort

by March 25, 2018

The proposed construction of a $500-million integrated resort on Boracay could damage the quality of the sand on the island, a top urban planner told local media.According to Felino Palafox, a leading Philippine architect and urban planner, developers should not be allowed t ...

Enhanced Rules for Gambling Ads on British TV to Come Into Force in Mid-2018

Enhanced Rules for Gambling Ads on British TV to Come Into Force in Mid-2018

by March 24, 2018

Gambling ads shown on UK television should feature responsible gambling messages throughout their duration from the end of June 2018. The new requirement was introduced on Friday by the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) as the latest enhancement to its Code for Socia ...

Nevada Casino Regulator Gives Go-Ahead to SLS Las Vegas Sale

Nevada Casino Regulator Gives Go-Ahead to SLS Las Vegas Sale

by March 23, 2018

Privately-held gaming company The Meruelo Group has received permission by the Nevada Gaming Commission to complete the acquisition of the struggling SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.During a Thursday hearing, Alex Meruelo, Principal of The Meruelo Group, presented gaming co ...

Two Casinos Reach Out to Macau’s Health Bureau Applying for 12 Smoking Lounges

Two Casinos Reach Out to Macau’s Health Bureau Applying for 12 Smoking Lounges

by March 22, 2018

Today, the Health Bureau (SS) of Macau revealed that it has been reached out by two casinos applying to build a total of 12 smoking lounges in their properties as of March 21st. The casino operators that have filed applications seeking the local authorities’ approval, are the rec ...

Environmental Group Slams $500-Million Boracay Casino Project

Environmental Group Slams $500-Million Boracay Casino Project

by March 22, 2018

The $500-million plan for the construction of a casino resort on the Philippines’ Boracay Island has encountered heavy criticism from a local environmental organization after project developers Galaxy Entertainment Group and Leisure and Resorts World Corp. were granted on Wednesd ...