IGT Launches First GTECH Game on Social Casino Site

by December 23, 2015

Internationally recognized developer of gaming solutions International Game Technology PLC announced on Tuesday that the first game of the legacy GTECH gaming catalog has been launched on the company’s social casino site DoubleDown Casino and is now available for desktop an ...

Olympic Entertainment Group Launches Malta’s Fourth Casino

by December 22, 2015

A fourth casino opened doors in Malta after it was granted the necessary license by the country’s Gaming Authority. The gambling venue has been developed and is to be operated by Estonian gambling operator Olympic Entertainment Group and local partner Eden Leisure Gaming. ...

National Indian Gaming Commission OKs Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Reopening

by December 22, 2015

The National Indian Gaming Commission and the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced on Monday that they have entered a settlement agreement and under its terms, the tribe is now allowed to reopen its Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, located in Coursegold, Califor ...

New York State Gaming Commission Awards Licenses for Three Upstate Casinos

by December 22, 2015

The New York State Gaming Commission awarded on Monday licenses to the three multi-million casino projects that were approved this time last year by the state Gaming Facility Location Board. The three venues are to be located in the Catskills, Schenectady, and Finger Lakes region ...

Brazil to Open First Casinos in 2019 If Bill 186 Passes

by December 21, 2015

Todd Eilers, founder of Eilers Research, LLC and Director of Research of the firm, said in a report that Brazil could turn into a major slots market if the country eventually legalizes casino gaming.According to Mr. Eilers, Brazil will be able to operate 25 casinos with an av ...

Casino Executive Gives Advice about Macau’s Economic Recovery

by December 21, 2015

Angela Leong, known to be a stakeholder in Asian gambling operator SJM Holdings Ltd., commented on the current situation in Macau and what the government should do in order to help the city’s struggling casino industry.Ms. Leong owns a 8.1% stake in the gambling company ...

MGM Springfield Construction Plan Approved by MassGaming Commission

MGM Springfield Construction Plan Approved by MassGaming Commission

by December 18, 2015

Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission backed the MGM proposal concerning their Springfield project. MGM officials requested the MassGaming Commission to allow them to start early demolition of the boarding house on Bliss St. and the Howard St. Primary School, and begin c ...

Statewide Referendum on Gambling Expansion Outside Atlantic City to Be Held in November 2016

Statewide Referendum on Gambling Expansion Outside Atlantic City to Be Held in November 2016

by December 18, 2015

As previously reported, Thursday’s meeting of New Jersey lawmakers was expected to tackle the most imminent gambling-related problems of the Garden state and provide resolutions for avoiding further casino closures and stabilizing the struggling economy in general. Duri ...

New Jersey Lawmakers Vote on Gambling Bills on Thursday

New Jersey Lawmakers Vote on Gambling Bills on Thursday

by December 17, 2015

Today is one the most consequential days in the gambling history of New Jersey as the future of the casino industry in the Garden state is expected to be determined.New Jersey lawmakers are going to vote on the financial aid package intended to help the struggling gambling i ...

Resorts Casino Releases First Two NetEnt Online Slots

Resorts Casino Releases First Two NetEnt Online Slots

by December 17, 2015

Back in October, Resorts Casino in New Jersey revealed details about its joint venture with the Swedish provider of casino software NetEnt. Two months after the deal was signed, Resorts Digital announced a transactional waiver has been received and the first two slots, powered by ...

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. Completes Meadows Racetrack & Casino Purchase

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. Completes Meadows Racetrack & Casino Purchase

by December 17, 2015

Prolonged discussions about Meadows Racetrack & Casino acquisition have come to an end and it was announced that its new owner is Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., a spinoff company of Penn National Gaming. The current owner of the Washington County property, Cannery Casi ...

James Packer Considers Crown Resorts Privatization

James Packer Considers Crown Resorts Privatization

by December 16, 2015

According to people familiar with the matter, James Packer, the third richest man in Australia, has already entered discussions related to the return of his casino assets to private ownership.Crown Resorts’ market value is estimated at $7.9 billion and Packer is curren ...

Windsor Locks Residents Share Mixed Opinions on Connecticut Third Casino Construction

Windsor Locks Residents Share Mixed Opinions on Connecticut Third Casino Construction

by December 16, 2015

At a public hearing, held Tuesday night, Windsor Locks residents stated their opinion on the two proposals for establishing a casino venue in the area. They were enabled to speak freely about the advantages and disadvantages a casino, located either near Bradley International Air ...

Penn National CEO Optimistic about Plainridge Casino Revenue Upsurge

Penn National CEO Optimistic about Plainridge Casino Revenue Upsurge

by December 16, 2015

According to released reports, Plainridge Park Casino revenue did not meet analysts’ expectations and as a result, state officials lowered their projections. The downfall made Tim Wilmott, the Penn National Gaming CEO, comment on the matter. He said he was confident that th ...

Spa Resort Casino to Undergo Significant Expansion

Spa Resort Casino to Undergo Significant Expansion

by December 15, 2015

Apart from the previously announced expansion of Spa Resort Casino, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has also hinted at a possible construction of a new hotel. It is to be located within their Palm Springs property and it will feature up to 350 rooms. The renovation of ...