Eldorado Resorts Announces Duo of Casino Acquisition Deals, Buys Tropicana from Carl Icahn

Eldorado Resorts Announces Duo of Casino Acquisition Deals, Buys Tropicana from Carl Icahn

by April 16, 2018

Nevada-based gaming company Eldorado Resorts announced today a duo of acquisition deals that would expand its footprint across several new markets and would enlarge its portfolio of hotel and casino properties.The operator said that it has entered into an agreement to buy Gr ...

Caesars to Manage Two Non-Gambling Resorts in Dubai

Caesars to Manage Two Non-Gambling Resorts in Dubai

by April 15, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced today plans to operate two hotels and a beach club in Dubai. The properties will be located on the artificial Bluewaters Island, off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coast line, and are slated to open doors in the fourth quarter of the year....

China Moves to Expand Gambling on Hainan

China Moves to Expand Gambling on Hainan

by April 15, 2018

China announced plans to expand gambling in Hainan in a bid to help its ailing southernmost province. The planned expansion will include the development of horse racing and of an instant and sports lottery. According to experts, the move could eventually lead to China opening the ...

Operators to Face Heavy Fines for False Japan Casino Bid Information

Operators to Face Heavy Fines for False Japan Casino Bid Information

by April 14, 2018

Operators that provide false information in their application for a casino license in Japan will face fines of up to JPY500 million (approximately $4.7 million), sources revealed on Friday.Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito are currentl ...

Tabcorp Suffers UKGC Backlash for Self-Exclusion Management Failures

Tabcorp Suffers UKGC Backlash for Self-Exclusion Management Failures

by April 13, 2018

Today, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed that it is to review the UK operating license of the Australian gaming, wagering and Keno operator Tabcorp Holdings.As revealed by the major gambling watchdog of the UK, the betting operator, which got involved in the so-call ...

Spanish National Police Initiates Casino Raids under Suspicions for Underaged Gambling

Spanish National Police Initiates Casino Raids under Suspicions for Underaged Gambling

by April 12, 2018

Recently, some of the gaming facilities located in Spain have come under increased criticism due to the fact that underaged individuals have been able to illegally access the activities offered in these venues.The National Police is trying to stop the practice by rising the ...

Federal High Court in Lagos Prevents Authorities from Disrupting Local Lottery Operators’ Businesses

Federal High Court in Lagos Prevents Authorities from Disrupting Local Lottery Operators’ Businesses

by April 11, 2018

Yesterday, the Federal High Court in Lagos prevented the local Police, as well as the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from taking lottery operators into custody for allegations in offering their services without operating ...

Could Hainan Open the Door to Gambling Legalization in China?

by April 10, 2018

Hainan, often called China’s Hawaii, has been an attractive location for investments in recent years. But beyond the popular beach resort destination, the southern island is also seen as the most suitable place for the long-anticipated economic liberalization to soon take place. ...

Philippine President Duterte Opposes Boracay Casino Construction

Philippine President Duterte Opposes Boracay Casino Construction

by April 10, 2018

The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that he had been against building of a Boracay casino. During a press conference which took place in Davao City, President Duterte said that he was unaware of any plans for casino construction in the island.Earlie ...

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 ...