Connecticut Tribes Renew Lobbying Blitz for Third Casino

by May 4, 2017

Casino workers at Connecticut’s two existing casinos rallied on Wednesday in front of the State Capitol to support a proposal for the construction of a new casino off tribal land in the town of East Windsor.The proposed gambling venue will be operated jointly by the state’s ...

Slot Machines Kill Gambling Negotiations in Florida Legislature

by May 3, 2017

The Florida House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on a sweeping reform of the state’s gambling industry, Sen. Bill Galvano, one of the leading negotiators, announced on Tuesday.The two houses of Florida’s Legislature presented earlier this year two completely differen ...

UK Gambling Commission Slaps £300,000 Misleading Ads Fine on BGO

by May 2, 2017

The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a hefty £300,000 fine on online gambling operator BGO Entertainment Ltd. for misleading advertisements featured on both its website as well as on the websites of affiliates promoting its offering.The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the ...

William Hill Brings Pari-Mutuel Betting to Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino

by May 2, 2017

UK gambling operator William Hill and US casino owner Caesars Entertainment announced that they have brought pari-mutuel simulcast wagering to Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino in Council Bluffs Iowa.According to a press release from Monday, casino patrons are now able to plac ...

Macau Legend to Bring Macau Casino Experience to Northwest Africa

by May 2, 2017

Northwest Africa may become the next favorite gambling hub for Chinese players as a Macau casino developer is building a multi-million-dollar integrated resort in Cape Verde.Macau Legend Development Ltd. announced several years ago that it planned to expand its operations be ...

PokerStars Parent Company Hires William Hill M&A Expert

by April 30, 2017

PokerStars owner, Amaya, is reportedly hiring a William Hill merger and acquisition specialist to renew its M&A push, after a failed merger deal with the aforementioned major UK operator, The Sunday Times writes.Amaya purchased the Rational Group, owner of PokerStars, ba ...

Another Atlantic Club Casino Sale Deal Fails

by April 28, 2017

Another deal for the sale of the shuttered Atlantic Club Casino Hotel and its conversion into a water park resort has collapsed, The Press of Atlantic City reported on Thursday.Real estate developer R&R Development Group announced last month that it planned to purchase t ...

Australian Government OKs National Problem Gambling Framework

by April 27, 2017

Australian officials have approved the introduction of a new national problem gambling framework as part of an ongoing clampdown on online gambling, local media has reported. The new regulations are expected to be enforced as soon as possible and state governments will be require ...

iPoker Network Bids Polish Players Farewell

by April 26, 2017

More operators are leaving Poland’s newly regulated online gambling market, local media has reported. It has become known that the entire iPoker network has been closed for Poland-based players.William Hill and bet365, whose poker operations are part of the Playtech-powered ...

City of Dreams Manila Owner Reveals Casino Expansion Plans

by April 25, 2017

Philippine residential and leisure property developer Belle Corp. has unveiled plans to expand its casino operations within Manila’s Entertainment City and beyond.Belle currently operates City of Dreams Manila, a multi-billion integrated resort, together with Hong Kong gambl ...

Senate Bill Gains Edge in Florida Gambling Discussions

by April 25, 2017

The Florida Legislature has less than two weeks to craft a new gambling legislation. The state’s main legislative body has two gambling bills – one sponsored by the House and the other by the Senate – to use as a material for a new framework that would regulate the provision of g ...

Gambling Mogul Teddy Sagi Takes Camden Market Owner Private

by April 24, 2017

Billionaire investor Teddy Sagi and his assets management firm LabTech Investments Ltd. have recently purchased a 29% stake in real estate company Market Tech Holdings, known to be the owner of London’s Camden Market.LabTech owned 71% in the firm, which means that after its ...

PEZA to Ban Online Gambling Operations in Its Accredited Buildings

by April 23, 2017

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will not allow offices at its accredited buildings across Metro Manila and the rest of the nation to be used by online gambling operators, local media has reported.PEZA is charged with the promotion of the establishment of econom ...

Cyprus’ First Satellite Casinos to Open Doors This Summer

by April 23, 2017

First casinos will open doors in the Republic of Cyprus this summer, local media has reported. Major gambling operators Hard Rock International and Melco International Development were chosen as the preferred developers of the Mediterranean island country’s first integrated ...

Florida Gambling Conference Gets Cancelled Due to Supreme Court Gambling Amendments Ruling

Florida Gambling Conference Gets Cancelled Due to Supreme Court Gambling Amendments Ruling

by April 21, 2017

The gambling legislation negotiations between the Florida Senate and House were suddenly postponed after the Florida Supreme Court decided to give the green light to a proposed constitutional change in terms of gambling. Under the amendment, Florida voters are to be given the exc ...