PokerStars to Introduce Major Changes and Marketing Revamp in 2016

by November 2, 2015

Eric Hollreiser, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Canadian gambling giant Amaya Inc., announced on Sunday that PokerStars, known to be the world’s biggest online card room, will undergo significant changes in 2016.Mr. Hollreiser explained that the site wil ...

Northern Marianas Attorney General Comments on Proposed Casino Law Amendments

by November 2, 2015

Northern Mariana Islands Attorney General Edward Manibusan said in a letter to the Senate that the proposed changes in the current Saipan casino law could result in the Commonwealth Casino Commission becoming a target for corruption.According to the Attorney General, House Bi ...

Jeff Gural Breaks Ground on Tioga Downs Casino

by October 31, 2015

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Tioga Downs Racetrack in Nichols, marking the beginning of construction on the expansion of the racetrack venue into a full-scale casino.Last month, Tioga Downs was recommended by the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board for a f ...

Macau Gambling Regulator Head to Leave Post

by October 30, 2015

Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong Vai Tac, told local media that the government is currently looking for a new Director of the city Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) as its current one – Manuel Joaquim das Neves – is to step down from hi ...

First Gaming Machines Installed at New Tohono O’odham Casino

by October 30, 2015

Officials for Diamond Desert West Valley Resort, the newest hotel and casino venue to be managed by Tohono O’odham Nation, revealed that the venue is to open doors on December 20. They also said that the first gaming machines have been installed on the casino floor.The ...

Victorian Government Discusses Bid for Second Casino

by October 29, 2015

The Victoria government is considering a bid from casino developer John Haddad for a second casino within the state’s borders, local media reported. Australian gambling operator Crown Resorts currently operates Victoria’s only full-scale gambling venue, located in its ...

Construction of Land-Based Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf on Schedule

by October 29, 2015

Construction of what is expected to become Iowa’s largest hotel and casino resort is underway. Workers broke ground on the $60-million project for the construction of a casino between the two hotel towers of Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf back in May.The gambling venue wi ...

New South Wales to Withdraw On-Site Casino Inspectors

by October 29, 2015

On-site government inspectors will no longer operate permanently within The Star casino in Sydney, local media reported. The announcement comes after New South Wales Deputy Premier Troy Grant noted that regulatory capture could occur due to the permanent presence of inspectors wi ...

Windsor Locks Officials Reject Proposal for Airport Casino

by October 28, 2015

Windsor Locks town selectmen voted on Tuesday against the proposal for the construction of a casino at the Bradley International Airport. According to the proposed plan, the venue was to be built at one of three locations on the airport property – the former Terminal B, the Shera ...

New York Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Opposes Lago Resort & Casino Project

by October 28, 2015

Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, Chairman of the New York State Committee on Racing and Wagering, said in a Tuesday statement that the state Gaming Commission should not license the proposed Lago Resort & Casino in Finger Lakes. The project was recommended by the state Gaming Facili ...

The Seminole Tribe Sues Florida over Gambling Compact

by October 27, 2015

The Seminole Tribe of Florida said in a Monday statement that it had filed a lawsuit against Florida over a protracted dispute between the two parties regarding the tribe’s exclusive right to provide blackjack and other banked table games at most of its gambling venues with ...

Springfield Officials Call New MGM Casino Plan Incomplete

by October 27, 2015

The City of Springfield informed on Monday MGM Springfield officials that the revised site plan for the $800-million hotel and casino, which was submitted last week, was incomplete and required more details on the project to be provided.Philip Dromey, Deputy Director of Plann ...

Northern Territory Charities Call for Independent Study on Local Attitudes towards Pokies Expansion

by October 26, 2015

Local Northern Territory charity and anti-gambling organizations said that they have been sent numerous requests for their opinion on the recent increase in the number of applications for additional pokies at local clubs and pubs.The considerable spike was first registered in ...

INTRALOT to Provide Nigeria with Lottery Technology and Services

by October 26, 2015

Greek lottery and gaming giant INTRALOT announced that subsidiary INTRALOT Global Holdings had penned a ten-year agreement with International Lottery and Gaming Ltd. (ILGL) to provide Nigeria with its lottery technology and other related products and services.Under the contra ...

Gala Coral Sells Bingo Retail Business Ahead of Ladbrokes Merger

by October 26, 2015

Gambling operator Gala Coral announced earlier today that it had agreed to sell its Gala Bingo retail business to London-based investment trust company Caledonia Investments for the total amount of £241 million.The transaction is likely to be completed within the course of th ...