Hard Rock to Add Skill-Based Gambling to Atlantic City Casino

by June 10, 2017

Casino and café chain owner Hard Rock International has submitted its plan for the redevelopment of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino resort to New Jersey’s gambling authorities. Among other things, the company is planning to expand gambling beyond the complex’s desig ...

Former Revel Casino Misses Another Reopening Deadline

by June 9, 2017

The former Revel Atlantic City casino resort is postponing its reopening date indefinitely, current owner Glenn Straub revealed on Thursday.Revel joined Atlantic City’s Boardwalk in 2012 as a $2-billion-plus luxury hotel and casino resort. Despite the massive investment into ...

BetVictor Shuts Online Poker Business after 15 Years

by June 9, 2017

Gibraltar-based gambling operator BetVictor has decided to shut down its online poker operations after 15 years of servicing poker players. The company has not released an official statement on the matter, but has informed players that they will no longer be able to play as from ...

Slot Machine Manufacturer Universal Investigates Founder Kazuo Okada over “Fraudulent” Loan

by June 9, 2017

Japanese slot machine manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corp. revealed on Thursday that it has been investigating an allegedly improper transfer of HK$135 million by the company’s founder and Chairman Kazuo Okada to another business of his.Universal said in a filing to th ...

Japan’s Diet Plans to Pass Responsible Gambling Bill before Legislative Session’s Closure

by June 8, 2017

The Japanese government is looking to pass a responsible gambling bill before the end of its ordinary session. The Diet’s ongoing legislative session is set to be closed on June 18.However, many believe that lawmakers will find it difficult to make the desired progress on the ...

GVC’s bwin Enters Russia’s Sports Betting Market

by June 8, 2017

GVC Holdings’ sports betting brand bwin is set to enter Russia’s market in partnership with local operator Digital Betting, LLC. bwin’s .ru site is slated to begin accepting bets from Russian customers in the months to come.Digital Betting is owned by Russian businessman Ale ...

Connecticut House Approves Commercial Casino Proposal

by June 7, 2017

A bill providing for the construction of Connecticut’s first commercial casino was voted in favor of by the state House early on Wednesday, the final day of the General Assembly’s 2017 legislative session.The legislative piece now needs to be signed into law by Gov. Dannel M ...

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 ...