Developer Rebrands Montreign Resort Casino to Resorts World Property

by April 7, 2017

Gambling operator Empire Resorts Inc. announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement to rename its Montreign Resort Casino to a Resorts World property. The $1.2-billion complex is currently under development in the town of Thompson in Upstate New York.Under the agree ...

Hard Rock Reveals $375-Million Trump Taj Mahal Casino Renovation Plan

by April 6, 2017

Hard Rock International presented on Wednesday plans for the complete renovation of the former Trump Taj Mahal hotel and casino in Atlantic City. The casino and café chain owner bought the shuttered property last month to eventually secure its entry into the New Jersey casino mar ...

Japanese Lawmakers Commence Work on Second Casino Bill

by April 5, 2017

The Japanese government commenced on Tuesday work on the second part of its plan for the legalization, construction, and operation of integrated casino resorts in Japan.The Diet (the country’s government) legalized casino gambling last December and now needs to craft and app ...

Florida House Gears Up for Gambling Bill Vote

by April 5, 2017

The Florida House is expected to vote on a gambling bill today after its sponsor, Rep. Mike La Rosa, answered on Tuesday questions on what the legislative piece proposes.The House vote is coming after the Senate passed its own gambling bill last week. Unlike the Senate propos ...

Slovak Capital Bans Land-Based Gambling Operations

Slovak Capital Bans Land-Based Gambling Operations

by April 4, 2017

Bratislava officials voted last week in favor of a full gambling ban within the city’s borders that will see gambling venues gradually close doors upon expiration of their licenses. Gambling opponents have sought such prohibition for years.The ban will become effective on Ma ...

Oneida Nation to Build Third Casino in New York

by April 3, 2017

A new casino will join the New York state gambling market next spring. The Oneida Indian Nation announced that it will build its third full-fledged casino with almost 500 slot machines and 20 table games.Construction of Point Place Casino is slated to commence in May. The pr ...

Britain Vows to Protect Gibraltar as Brexit Progress Spurs Online Gambling Industry Fears

by April 2, 2017

Britain will firmly support Gibraltar during the upcoming Brexit negotiations with the European Union, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told media. His statement came after the EU allowed Spain to have a say in the British Overseas Territory’s future relations with the bloc, ...

Hard Rock Seals Trump Taj Mahal Casino Purchase amid Global Footprint Expansion Plans

by April 1, 2017

Casino and café chain owner Hard Rock International has finalized the purchase of the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal casino, a move that allows the company to finally enter Atlantic City’s casino market.Hard Rock will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 5, to shed l ...

32Red Leaves Australian Online Gambling Market

by April 1, 2017

TTRpartners, the affiliate program promoting gambling operator 32Red and its associated brands, has informed iGaming affiliates that it would no longer accept players from Australia.The announcement comes shortly after the Australian government approved the Interactive Gambl ...

David Baazov Reduces Stake in Online Poker Giant Amaya

by March 31, 2017

Former Amaya Inc. CEO David Baazov has offloaded an 8.2% stake in the Canadian online gambling company. He sold 12,000,000 shares of Amaya for a price of C$22.31 per share or a total of C$267.7 million.Earlier this month Mr. Baazov disposed of 7,000,000 shares for a price of ...

Florida Gambling Expansion Bill Clears Full Senate Vote

by March 31, 2017

The two houses of Florida’s Legislature have inched closer to the time when they will be negotiating a gambling deal after the full Senate passed on Thursday a gambling expansion bill and a separate legislative piece headed to the full House floor.Senate members voted 32-6 i ...

Swedish Online Gambling Monopoly System Nears End

by March 30, 2017

A government-commissioned report will propose on Friday that the Swedish gambling monopoly system be scrapped, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing an unnamed source.Swedish politicians previously called for a review of the country’s gambling industry to be conducted. T ...

Florida Legislators Ready to Compromise on Gambling Deal

by March 30, 2017

Florida’s House and Senate may hold a gaming conference next week to solve the state’s gambling issues, local media reported. The announcement comes after the state Legislature’s two houses agreed to pass their conflicting gambling bills as fast as possible. ...

China Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Casino Gambling Promotional Activities

by March 29, 2017

China has reiterated its commitment to cracking down on the illegal promotion of casino gambling, local media reported citing Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun.Casinos are illegal across the country, excluding in Macau, and so is the promotion of this type of g ...

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Owner Cited in Insider Trading Case

by March 28, 2017

Billionaire investor and casino owner Carl Icahn may see his social media activity used as evidence in a high-profile insider trading case against Nevada golf course owner and popular bettor William ‘Billy’ Walters.Mr. Walters has allegedly been taking advantage of insider i ...