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Online poker room partypoker has informed its Czech players that it has withdrawn its application for a license from the Czech Ministry of Finance, local poker news outlet Poker-Arena reported today.The poker operator, owned by Isle of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

Paddy Power Betfair CEO Unveils Further US Expansion Plans

by May 18, 2017

Dublin-based gambling operator Paddy Power Betfair is looking into opportunities to expand its business in the US, CEO Breon Corcoran told media.Last week, the company purchased US fantasy sports operator DRAFT for a little less than $50 million, thus entering a market that ...

PokerStars Founder Mark Scheinberg Invests in Spain’s Real Estate Market

by May 17, 2017

PokerStars founder Mark Scheinberg plans to increase his investment in Madrid’s real estate market, according to reports from local media.The Israeli-Canadian businessman purchased in February a 50% stake in Centro Canalejas Madrid, paying €225 million to owners OHL Desarrol ...

Bodog to Sponsor H2 Poker Club to Consolidate Presence in Brazil’s Gambling Market

by May 17, 2017

Online gambling brand Bodog announced that it has become sponsor of The H2 Poker Club in São Paulo, Brazil as part of its effort to promote its offering to Brazilian gambling customers.The H2 is known to be the South American country’s largest poker venue. Under the deal bet ...

Catena Media Reveals Tap Issue Plan to Fund iGaming Affiliate Acquisitions

by May 16, 2017

Malta-headquartered performance marketing company Catena Media announced today that it has been considering the release of a €50-million-worth tap issue to finance future acquisition deals in the iGaming affiliate space.CEO Robert Andersson revealed that Catena Media is cons ...

Third Connecticut Casino Will Not Harm Revenue-Sharing Deal between State and Tribes

by May 16, 2017

The US Department of the Interior reaffirmed its stance from last year that a third casino in Connecticut would not affect the slots revenue-sharing agreement between the state and its two tribal casinos – Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino.The two gambling venues are op ...

UK Gambling Commission to Review 888 Holdings Subsidiary License

by May 15, 2017

The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a review of a subsidiary of Gibraltar-headquartered online gambling operator 888 Holdings.Information on the matter is still very limited, but it seems that the unnamed subsidiary will have its license reviewed in relation to the prov ...

Responsible Gambling Becomes Primary Concern in Japan’s Casino Regulation Debate

by May 15, 2017

The creation of a framework that would regulate Japan’s gambling industry in a socially responsible manner has turned into a major priority for the country’s government.According to recent news from the Pacific island nation, lawmakers are planning to introduce a regulatory s ...

NetEnt Casino Content Returns to Canada with British Columbia License

by May 12, 2017

NetEnt’s Americas division has received the necessary approval from the British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) to supply the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) with its online casino content. The move comes a year after the Swedish iGaming provider ...