Three Major Gambling Operators Aim to Join Malta’s Regulated iGaming Landscape

by June 7, 2017

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that two major gambling operators have applied for licenses from the Malta Gaming Authority. However, the official did not name the companies due to non-disclosure agreements.Dr. Muscat visited the headquarters of online casino a ...

Nevada Legislature Increases Renewable Energy Standard Despite Casino Opposition

by June 6, 2017

The Nevada Legislature passed a broadly discussed bill that will see the state’s renewable energy target grow to 40% by 2030. The legislative proposal was contested continuously by Nevada’s casino resorts.The bill was passed shortly before the planned closure of the state’s ...

Legislative Uncertainty Throws Connecticut’s Casino Expansion Effort in Limbo

by June 6, 2017

Connecticut’s General Assembly may fail to strike a gambling expansion deal before the end of the legislative session, as a casino bill may not gain the necessary House support.A bill that provides for the construction of a commercial casino in the state’s northern part pass ...

European Commission Approves Denmark’s Plan to End Online Bingo and Horse Race Betting Monopoly

by June 5, 2017

The European Commission approved on Friday previously proposed amendments to Denmark’s existing gambling laws that were intended to put an end to Danske Spil’s monopoly over betting on horse races as well as over online bingo, iGaming Business reported today. The revised regu ...

Four Casino Resorts in Japan Could Generate $25 Billion, Research Firm Says

by June 5, 2017

Up to four integrated resorts could open doors in Japan, research firm Morningstar Inc. wrote in a note, cited by casino news outlet GGRAsia. Morningstar’s note was based on discussions with industry insiders and Japanese lawmakers that are currently taking part in the process of ...

Connecticut’s General Assembly Inches Closer to Commercial Casino Deal

by June 4, 2017

Connecticut’s Legislature may send two casino-related bills to Governor Dannel Malloy, local media reported. Both proposals provide for expansion of the state’s gambling industry at a time when neighboring Massachusetts is building casino resorts that are expected to ...

New Jersey Relaxes Casino Rules to Encourage Atlantic City Investment

by June 3, 2017

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told media during a Thursday press conference that new casino regulations will be introduced in the weeks to come to encourage development in Atlantic City.Gov. Christie’s announcement came after the state’s top official met with th ...

Illinois Seeks Additional Revenue with Online Gambling Bill

by June 2, 2017

The legalization of online gambling has been a topic broadly considered in several US states since the beginning of the year. And there have been states to have progressed their iGaming legislative efforts significantly over the months, although a law has not been signed in any o ...

Japanese Lawmakers to Open Public Consultation Period on Casino Bill in August

by June 1, 2017

The Japanese Diet will reveal details on the Integrated Resorts Implementation and announce a public consultation period no earlier than August, casino news outlet GGRAsia reported earlier today, citing an unnamed participant in the ongoing legislative discussions.It was in ...

Gambling Regulator Grants Conditional Approval to Imperial Pacific Casino Opening

by June 1, 2017

Casino developer Imperial Pacific International (IPI) may eventually launch its casino as part of larger development project in Saipan after the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Casino Commission gave conditional approval to the move.The Hong Kong investor now needs app ...

Lawrence Ho Throws Criticism at Aggressive Casino Marketing in Mainland China

by May 31, 2017

Macau casino owner Lawrence Ho criticized Crown Resorts and other gambling companies targeting Chinese high rollers for adopting a bit too aggressive approaches when marketing their services in Mainland China.Mr. Ho said in an interview with the Financial Times that it had b ...

Sun International Increases Latin American Casino Venture Stake as Part of Expansion Push

by May 30, 2017

With the ongoing gambling regulatory shifts in Latin America, South Africa’s Sun International has become among the many gambling companies to spot and embrace the investment potential of the region.The casino operator announced today that it intends to increase its stake in ...

Philippine Congress Introduces Tighter Casino Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

by May 30, 2017

Philippine lawmakers voted earlier today in favor of proposed amendments to the country’s anti-money laundering regulations. The amended law will now cover the Philippines’ lucrative gambling industry, including land-based and online gambling operations as well as gambling servic ...

Advocacy Group Challenges Atlantic City Casino PILOT Program in Superior Court

by May 30, 2017

A New Jersey Superior Court Judge is set to rule in July on the constitutionality of the PILOT program that exempts Atlantic City’s seven operational casinos from property taxes in exchange for collective annual payments of $120 million.The so-called PILOT law was introduced ...

Olympic Entertainment Group Winds Up Belarusian Subsidiary

by May 29, 2017

Estonian gambling operator Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) today announced that it has finalized the liquidation of Olympic Casino Bel IP, known to be its Belarusian subsidiary.The company explained in a short statement on its website that the liquidation came as part of th ...