Seminole Tribe Contests Judge Ruling on Slots-Like Gaming Machines

by March 28, 2017

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has contested a recent Circuit Court Judge’s ruling that the installation of certain slot machine-like devices at poker rooms, bars, and other venues around the state should not be interpreted as illegal gambling expansion.Tribal officials sent ...

Galaxy Entertainment to Launch Cotai Strip Casino Resort Phases 3 and 4 by 2020

by March 27, 2017

Casino developer and operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is planning to complete and launch Phases 3 and 4 of its Cotai Strip property Galaxy Macau by 2018 and 2020, respectively.The company said during a Friday presentation of its annual financial results that the new ...

New Hampshire Casino Effort Sees Support from Full Senate

by March 27, 2017

The New Hampshire Senate approved last week a bill that if signed into law, would authorize the construction of two casinos within the state’s borders. Senators passed the proposed legislation in a 13-10 vote.The bill was considered in the Senate the week before and was then ...

Japan’s Ruling Parties to Introduce Responsible Gambling Bill

by March 26, 2017

Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to introduce a responsible gambling-focused bill, local news outlets have reported. The move comes as a response to multiple concerns voiced over the way the country’s government has bee ...

Sachar Gaming Obtains Multi-Game License from Nagaland Government

by March 24, 2017

Online gaming solutions provider Sachar Gaming announced it has obtained a license, allowing it to legally offer multi-game products on the territory of the Indian state of Nagaland. The license will enable the gaming company to provide an extensive portion of its portfolio to In ...

William Hill and bet365 the Next to Exit Polish Market

by March 24, 2017

UK sports betting and casino operators, bet365 and William Hill, announced they are to withdraw their services from the Polish market. The two operators informed Polish customers and affiliates on their decision via emails. William Hill published its yearly financial results ...

Silver Heritage Group to Give Tiger Palace Casino Budget a A$18 Million Boost

by March 24, 2017

Australian gambling operator Silver Heritage announced its plans to boost the budget for the construction of its multi-million dollar Tiger Palace Resort Bhairahawa in Nepal. The gaming operator intends to allot the additional sum of A$18 million so that the project’s budget can ...

Cherry AB to Align iGaming Assets under Acquired ComeOn! Brand

by March 23, 2017

Swedish sports betting and casino operator, Cherry AB revealed today it intends to unify its iGaming catalog under the newly-acquired ComeOn! brand. The acquisition officially came to completion at the end of last year when the Swedish gambling operator obtained the remaining 51% ...

Analysts Warn about Stringent Betting Restrictions on UK Retail Gaming Machines

by March 23, 2017

International ratings agency Fitch Ratings warned that the United Kingdom government may impose more stringent betting restrictions on in-store gaming machines in the months to follow the completion of its triennial review. According to the agency, the introduction of stricter re ...

Florida House Gambling Bill Passes Key Committee Vote

by March 22, 2017

A gambling bill passed a Florida House Committee on Tuesday after members voted 11-7 in the affirmative. Sponsored by Rep. Mike La Rosa, the piece basically keeps the current gambling status quo in the state, very much unlike a separate legislation currently being considered in t ...

Philippines’ Cebu Island to Host $500-Million Casino Resort

by March 21, 2017

The Philippines’ casino resort development activity is set to leave Manila’s borders, PAGCOR Chairwoman Andrea Domingo revealed on Tuesday. The country’s gambling regulator has given the nod to the construction of a $500-million integrated resort on the Cebu island and a $300-mil ...

Evolution Gaming Live Casino Games Go Live in Mexico with Codere

by March 21, 2017

Live Casino provider Evolution Gaming has become another major industry player to have entered the Mexican online gambling market. The company facilitated its entrance into the country with a Live Casino distribution agreement with Spanish gambling operator Codere.Codere has ...

James Packer Cashes in A$500 Million after Latest Melco Crown Shares Selldown

by March 19, 2017

Australian businessman James Packer collected almost A$600 million last week after selling subordinated notes to local casino operator Crown Resorts and receiving dividend and special payment from the company’s selldown of its international business.Mr. Packer is a Dire ...

Mississippi Gaming Commission Rejects Diamondhead and Biloxi Casino Proposals

by March 17, 2017

The Mississippi Gaming Commission rejected at a Thursday meeting two separate proposals for the construction of casinos in Biloxi and Diamondhead. Commission members explained their decision with the fact that the two projects did not have control over land on the two cities’ wat ...

Club World Group Owners War Throws Casino Operations in Chaos

by March 15, 2017

The past several months have presented iGaming affiliates with quite unpleasant surprises; and the latest such surprise involved a renowned and respected affiliate program and its casino brands being linked to a rogue iGaming group.Founded in 2004, Club World Group has alway ...