Ladbrokes Launches Playtech-Developed Omni-Channel Platform

by July 28, 2015

UK gambling operator Ladbrokes released earlier today its first omni-channel platform developed by gaming software provider Playtech.The new platform aims at providing Ladbrokes’ customers with the easiest and quickest experience on desktop and mobile devices. By this n ...

Judge Dismisses Arizona Requests for Information on Tohono O’odham Nation Casino Plan

by July 28, 2015

U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell dismissed a request by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for the disclosure of more information regarding the Tohono O’odham Nation’s plan for the construction of a $200-million casino not far from the city of Glendal ...

Florida Blackjack Dispute May Be Solved in Federal Court

by July 28, 2015

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state may eventually go before federal court in order to solve the ongoing dispute over the provision of blackjack in several of the tribe’s casinos.Under a 2010 agreement between the two parties, the tribe has become the sole provi ...

Olympic Entertainment Group to Buy SIA Garkalns

by July 27, 2015

Olympic Casino Latvia SIA, subsidiary of gambling operator Olympic Entertainment Group AS (OEG), announced that it would purchase a 100% stake in Latvian casino company SIA Garkalns and its subsidiary SIA Post-Nevada. Thus, Olympic Casino Latvia SIA would increase its presence in ...

Macau to Launch Austerity Measures Due to Lower Casino Revenue

by July 27, 2015

Lionel Leong Vai Tac, Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, said this weekend at a youth employment fair that the administrative region’s casino revenue for July will probably not exceed the amount of MOP18.4 billion, although official information will not be rel ...

Echo Entertainment to Keep Heritage Buildings as Part of Brisbane Casino Project

by July 26, 2015

Once it became clear that gambling operator Echo Entertainment is to be awarded the Brisbane casino license, the company’s Managing Director, Geoff Hogg, said that revitalizing and repurposing a number of “beautiful heritage buildings” will be one of their top priorities wh ...

Gaming Realms to Purchase RealNetworks Assets

by July 24, 2015

UK developer of online gambling solutions Gaming Realms announced earlier today that it is to purchase a number of assets from online streaming products provider RealNetworks.Under the acquisition deal, Gaming Realms is to take charge of GameHouse’s Canadian and US game ...

Harrah’s New Orleans June Revenue Drop Attributed to Smoking Ban

by July 24, 2015

Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel and Casino reported a 30% drop in its June revenue. The venue’s General Manager attributed the considerable decrease to the indoor smoking ban the city imposed back in April.Harrah’s New Orleans posted revenue of $20.7 million for June compare ...

Ladbrokes and Gala Coral Confirm Merger

by July 24, 2015

UK gambling operator Ladbrokes confirmed earlier today that it would merge with rival company Gala Coral to become the country’s largest betting chain and to blunt online competition from other gaming giants. Reports about the potential merger emerged late last month.Th ...

Caesars Entertainment Corp. May Face Bankruptcy after Unfavorable Ruling

by July 23, 2015

Gambling operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. may eventually join its main operating company in bankruptcy, after Judge Benjamin Goldgar of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court issued an unfavorable ruling on Wednesday.Judge Goldgar ruled against Caesars Entertainment’s request to ...

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Soft-Launches Online Casino in New Jersey

by July 23, 2015

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, which operates Pennsylvania-based casino Mohegan Sun Pocono, Connecticut-based one Mohegan Sun, and New Jersey’s Resorts Casino Hotel, announced the soft launch of the MoheganSunCasino.com online casino brand.The platform will be ava ...

KG Urban Abandons New Bedford Casino Project

by July 23, 2015

New York developer KG Urban Enterprises said in a Wednesday letter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that it would drop its bid for the construction of a $650-million casino resort in New Bedford, citing lack of sufficient finances for the completion of the project as the ma ...

Tabcorp Involved in Legal Proceedings Initiated by AUSTRAC

by July 22, 2015

Tabcorp, the Australian wagering and keno giant, has been making the headlines over the last couple of days due to the court issues it faced. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has taken Tabcorp to court and accused the company of having failed to ob ...

Atlantic Club Casino to Be Transformed into Entertainment Complex

by July 22, 2015

Atlantic City authorities have not given up on their attempts to utilize the shuttered casino properties. The former Atlantic Club Casino Hotel has just received the approval of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for two projects aimed at bringing its old glory back. ...

Laguna Lang Co Request for Concepts Deadline Extended

by July 21, 2015

Laguna Lăng Cô, the operator in charge of the luxurious Vietnam-based resort, announced earlier today that the deadline for the Requests for Concepts has been extended. The RFC was due to expire on August 6th but now, investors have it until September 15th to submit the required ...