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 ...

Florida Legislature to Face Tough Negotiations at Today’s Gambling Conference

Florida Legislature to Face Tough Negotiations at Today’s Gambling Conference

by April 20, 2017

The Florida Senate is to put a start to the new gambling legislation negotiations between the members of the House and the Senate on Thursday. The conference is set to kick off at 4 PM today. Six state senators and six state representatives are reportedly to be present at the gam ...

Pacific Consortium Renews Takeover Bid for Tatts Group

Pacific Consortium Renews Takeover Bid for Tatts Group

by April 19, 2017

The Pacific Consortium group led by the private equity firm KKR & Co revealed that it has revised its takeover offer for the largest lottery operator that currently exists in Australia. According to the announcement, the updated all-cash acquisition bid for Tatts Group Ltd am ...

Kalispel Tribe Challenges Federal Government in Court Over Spokane Tribe Casino Project Permission

Kalispel Tribe Challenges Federal Government in Court Over Spokane Tribe Casino Project Permission

by April 19, 2017

The Kalispel Tribe has filed a legal complaint against the US Department of the Interior in District Court. The tribe is to sue the federal government for giving the Spokane Tribe the green light for building a new casino located near the Kalispel’s Northern Quest Casino. ...

IGT and DoubleU Games Reach Agreement on DoubleDown Interactive Sale

by April 18, 2017

American gambling solutions supplier IGT (International Game Technology) announced it intends to sell its DoubleDown Interactive online casino operations to the South Korean social gaming operator DoubleU Games, which is based in the country’s capital of Seoul. Representatives of ...

Bellagio Hotel and Casino Announces Poker Games Live Stream via Twitch

by April 18, 2017

Representatives of the luxurious Bellagio Hotel and Casino resort in Las Vegas announced the iconic gambling venue is to live stream the cash games hosted on its premises via the leading video streaming platform Twitch. The Bellagio Hotel and Casino will open its own page on Twit ...