MGM Resorts Emerges as Reported Sands Bethlehem Casino Buyer

by March 4, 2017

Casino behemoth Las Vegas Sands may leave the Pennsylvania gambling market, after it confirmed on Friday that it has been approached in relation to the potential sale of its Sands Bethlehem casino resort. Word has been spread that fellow casino developer and operator MGM Resorts ...

Seminole Tribe Officials Voice Discontent with Florida Gambling Bills

by March 2, 2017

Although there are two gambling bills in the Florida Legislature, both of them offering the Seminole Tribe what is considered to be certain benefits, tribal officials do not seem to be very happy with the opportunities they have been presented with.A letter by Marcellus Osceo ...

Hard Rock International Buys Shuttered Trump Taj Mahal Casino

by March 2, 2017

A group of investors, led by coffeehouse chain and casino owner Hard Rock International, is set to acquire the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal casino resort in Atlantic City. The gambling venue closed doors last fall after a prolonged workers strike.The deal is subject to certain ...

Switzerland Set to Block Foreign Online Gambling Websites

by March 2, 2017

International online gambling operators may no longer be able to operate in Switzerland, local media reported. The Swiss House of Representatives voted on Wednesday in favor of the proposed blockage of Internet access to real-money gambling websites that have not been licensed by ...

Massachusetts Makes More Steps Toward Online Gambling Legalization

by March 1, 2017

It became clear late last year that Massachusetts lawmakers were pondering the possibility to legalize online gambling within the state’s borders. According to local media, discussions on the topic have already begun and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has started exploring t ...

New Batch of Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines Illegal Online Gambling Raid

by February 28, 2017

News about another online gambling-related scandal in the Philippines emerged earlier today, when local media reported that 15 Chinese nationals were detained for participation in an illegal online gambling operation.The individuals were arrested during a police raid at YD I ...

Georgia Casino Gambling Bill Fails in First Senate Committee

by February 28, 2017

A legislative piece that would have legalized casino gambling in Georgia failed to gain the necessary support in the State Senate Regulated Industries Committee. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Brandon Beach, confirmed that the bill is dead for 2017.However, the legislator told loc ...

Kindred Group Ponders Danske Spil Online Gambling Assets Acquisition

by February 28, 2017

Reports emerged late last week that Kindred Group may be eyeing further expansion of its operations through the acquisition of Danish state-owned gambling operator Danske Spil for around DKK4 billion ($570 million). The news first appeared in Danish business news outlet Børsen an ...

Osaka-Centric Political Group Submits Problem Gambling Bill

by February 27, 2017

Problem gambling was a concern voiced almost immediately after the Japanese Diet (the country’s government) voted late last year in favor of a bill that legalized casino gambling. A new legislative piece centered around the creation of an effective problem gambling regulatory fra ...

East Windsor Signs Development Agreement for Third Connecticut Casino

by February 26, 2017

The comprehensive selection process for Connecticut’s third casino inched a step closer to completion after the town of East Windsor signed on Saturday a development agreement to potentially host the gambling venue.At a special meeting, the town’s board of select ...

Conflicting Florida Gambling Bills Reach Full House and Senate Floors

by February 24, 2017

Two bills focused on the future of Florida’s gambling industry survived through committee votes on Thursday to now head to the Legislature’s floor. This year’s legislative session is slated to commence on March 7. Local media reported that one of the proposed le ...

Kindred Group to Acquire 32Red in Latest Gambling Consolidation Deal

by February 23, 2017

Online gambling operator Kindred Group announced today that it is to acquire fellow iGaming business 32Red as part of its strategy for continued growth through the operation of multiple brands and focus on regulated and soon-to-be-regulated jurisdictions. The announcement comes s ...

Florida Senator Amends Gambling Expansion Bill ahead of Second Committee Vote

by February 23, 2017

Sen. Bill Galvano, the Florida legislator who proposed significant expansion of the state gambling industry last month, presented on Wednesday an amended and extended version of his Senate Bill 8. The legislative piece is set to be voted on by a second Senate Committee today. If ...

Hard Rock International and Melco Crown Enter Japan Casino License Bidding War

by February 22, 2017

It is barely news to anyone with any involvement in the gambling industry that Hard Rock International and Melco Crown Entertainment are interested in investing in the newly legalized Japanese casino market. Yet, the two companies confirmed today that they would build integrated ...

Playtech Boosts Player Engagement Efforts with Captain Up Deal

by February 21, 2017

Supplier of gambling services and solutions Playtech has decided to approach player retention as an important driver of the industry’s growth in a bit more innovative manner. It has opted for Captain Up’s real-time engagement and retention platform, according to the terms of a de ...