Melco Resorts & Entertainment Names Osaka Preferred Destination for Casino Resort

by May 29, 2017

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. owner Lawrence Ho told Bloomberg that the ideal scenario for his company would be to be allowed to build an integrated resort in Osaka, in case it wins one of the two Japanese casino licenses to be issued by the country’s government.The ...

South Africa Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling

by May 28, 2017

The South African Trade and Industry Department revealed that it has confiscated around R1.25 million (approximately $100,000) in illegal online gambling winnings.Gambling services in the country must be provided in full compliance with the National Gambling Act of 2004. Und ...

Spain’s Supreme Court Sides with Codere in PokerStars Illegal Operations Lawsuit

by May 27, 2017

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled earlier this week in favor of gambling operator Codere in a lawsuit against PokerStars dating back from 2011.Founded in 1980, Codere is one of Spain’s longest running and largest gambling operators with both land-based and online operati ...

Hard Rock International Elevates Investment in Trump Taj Mahal Casino Redevelopment

by May 27, 2017

Hard Rock International has increased planned investment for the redevelopment of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino resort in Atlantic City, CEO Jim Allen revealed at the recently held East Coast Gaming Congress.The internationally recognized owner of themed cafés, restaurant ...

Malta Gaming Authority Responds to “Unfounded” Allegations for Lax Gambling Monitoring Policies

by May 26, 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority responded on Thursday to recent media coverage in relation to allegations that it had failed to monitor online gambling operations by its licensees for suspicious activity in accordance with its own principles.Reuters reported on Monday citing a fo ...

Jeff Gural Believes Competition from New York Will Eventually Drive New Jersey to Casino Expansion

by May 26, 2017

New York real estate developer Jeff Gural said at the East Coast Gaming Congress that he has remained optimistic about the eventual construction of a Las Vegas-style casino resort in North Jersey.The 21st annual East Coast Gaming Congress took place on May 24-25 at Harrah’s ...

US Solicitor General Briefs Supreme Court to Decline Action on New Jersey Sports Betting Case

by May 25, 2017

Acting US Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall advised the Supreme Court to refuse action on New Jersey’s sports betting case. The Solicitor General’s recommendation may put an end to the state’s long-time effort to add betting options to its racetracks and Atlantic City casinos in a b ...

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Probed for Money Laundering Activities Shortly after 1990 Launch

by May 23, 2017

Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City was found out to have violated anti-money laundering regulations more than 100 times during the first and a half year after being launched in April 1990, CNN reported.Dubbed the eighth wonder of the world, the gambling resort opened do ...

Crown Resorts Scraps Las Vegas Strip Casino Project with Land Sale

by May 22, 2017

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has undertaken another move to dispose of its international assets, local media has reported. The company, led by billionaire James Packer, is selling a Las Vegas Boulevard parcel, previously planned to be developed into a luxury casino re ...

Caesars Emerges from Bankruptcy with International Casino Expansion Plans

by May 21, 2017

Hotel and casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. will aim for further Strip development, geographical expansion, and M&A opportunities when it emerges from bankruptcy, CEO Mark Frissora said in a recent interview with Bloomberg TV.Caesars has embarked on a lengthy j ...

Illinois Casino Expansion Bill Passes Senate Vote

by May 19, 2017

Illinois Senate lawmakers approved earlier this week a bill that provides for the construction of up to six land-based casinos across the state. The proposed legislation is now headed to the House.Sponsored by Sen. Dave Syverson, the bill’s potential signing into law is proj ...

Florida Supreme Court Denies Slot Machines Expansion

by May 19, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that county referendums on whether pari-mutuels can or cannot add slot machines can only be held after state approval. The decision closed the door to a long-time effort that could have resulted in a massive slots expansion across the s ...

Cypriot Government Greenlights Melco-Hard Rock Casino License Deal

by May 18, 2017

The Cypriot government approved earlier today the casino license deal that will allow the Melco-Hard Rock consortium to build a €500-million integrated resort in the city of Limassol and four other gambling venues in the capital Nicosia, and the Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos dis ...

partypoker Withdraws Czech Republic License Application

by May 18, 2017

Online poker room partypoker has informed its Czech players that it has withdrawn its application for a license from the Czech Ministry of Finance, local poker news outlet Poker-Arena reported today.The poker operator, owned by Isle of Man-based gambling group GVC Holdings, h ...

New Design Pushes Genting’s Las Vegas Casino Opening to 2020

by May 18, 2017

Malaysian casino developer and operator Genting Group revealed on Wednesday that the opening of the $4-billion Resorts World Las Vegas has been pushed to 2020 due to an overhaul of the integrated resort’s original design.The property is aimed to cater to the gambling and ent ...