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 ...

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 ...