Okada Group Partners with Antonio Cojuangco for 2016 Manila Bay Resorts Opening

by May 25, 2015

According to the latest information, Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada will probably work with Philippine businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco on the construction and the operation of Manila Bay Resorts, a $2-billion integrated casino resort, which is to be located in the so-called E ...

Rockhampton Protesters Back Third Queensland Casino License

by May 24, 2015

Hundreds of pro-gambling protesters rallied on Sunday about the rejected gambling license for the proposed Great Keppel Island eco-luxury resort during a meeting of the Community Cabinet in Rockhampton, which was attended by Queensland Premier Annastasia Palaszczuk.Developer ...

Boylesports Considers Acquiring Ladbrokes Ireland

by May 22, 2015

Irish gambling operator Boylesports has expressed interest in buying rival company Ladbrokes Ireland. As previously announced, the latter is currently under court protection, so as to be able to carry out a restructuring plan.Ken Fennell of Irish audit firm Deloitte was appoi ...

Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino on Schedule for 2016 Opening

by May 22, 2015

The Las Vegas Economic Impact Regional Center released new renderings of its $373-million project for the construction of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, located in the northern part of the Las Vegas Strip.The boutique hotel is to feature 206 luxury rooms for visitors. As fo ...

AGA President Speaks Against Government Credit Card Ban at Casinos

by May 22, 2015

Geoff Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association, said in a Thursday letter to the US Defense Department that the potential prohibition of the use of government-issued credit cards at casinos would be an overreaction.Mr. Freeman sent th ...

Cherry Board Appoints Fredrik Burvall as CEO and President

by May 21, 2015

The managing board of Swedish gambling operator Cherry AB (plc) announced earlier today the appointment of Fredrik Burvall as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Burvall is to assume his posts immediately.He joined the company back in 2006 as it ...

Bill Wright Appointed as President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

by May 21, 2015

Larry Mullin, Chief Operating Officer of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, announced the appointment of Bill Wright as the venue’s new President. He will be in charge of the property’s operations and management.Mr. Wright has quite a long experienc ...

Ohio Casino Control Commission Fines Horseshoe Casinos

by May 21, 2015

The Ohio Casino Control Commission announced on Wednesday that two of the state’s four casinos have been fined $175,000, as their surveillance systems did not meet the requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code and also failed to comply with certain state regulations....

NYX Gaming Acquires Game360

by May 20, 2015

Developer of gaming content NYX Gaming Group Ltd. announced that the purchase of Game360 Ltd. had been completed. As NYX Gaming pointed out itself, it will pay for the acquisition by means of cash on hand.The gaming software developer was advised by Elmcore Securities LLC on ...

Gov. Baker Will Not Attend Plainridge Park Casino Opening

by May 20, 2015

It seems that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will not attend the official opening of Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, which is to take place on June 24.The slot parlor is the first gaming venue to open doors on the territory of the state under the casino law adopte ...

Philadelphia Businessman Joins Lawrence County Casino Project

by May 20, 2015

Philadelphia businessman Joseph G. Procacci and Merit Management Group are to be presented today at a meeting with the state Gaming Control Board as the new partners in the delayed Lawrence County casino project.Mr. Procacci and the Chicago-based gambling operator had formerl ...

Connecticut Legislators Review Casino Bill

by May 19, 2015

The Connecticut Senate is in the process of reviewing a shortened version of a 16-page bill that was introduced a few months ago and if passed into law, would allow the state’s two federally recognized tribes to open a joint casino. Thus, they would be able to blunt the com ...

Mansion Group Granted UK Remote Gambling License

by May 19, 2015

Gibraltar-headquartered gambling operator Mansion Europe Holdings Ltd. announced that it had been awarded a Remote Gambling Software license by the UK Gambling Commission.Under the license, the gaming company will be able to continue offering its online casino products to res ...

888 Holdings Confirms Bid for bwin.party

by May 18, 2015

British gambling operator 888 Holdings confirmed that it had made a takeover bid for bwin.party, thus joining gaming company GVC Holdings in the battle for the online gaming provider.Last week, GVC Holdings announced that it had approached its bigger rival. Officials pointed ...

Tiger Resorts Finds Philippine Partner for Manila Bay Resorts

by May 18, 2015

Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc., an affiliate of Universal Entertainment Corp., owned by Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada, announced that it has eventually found a Philippine partner to work with on the $2-billion integrated resort Manila Bay Resorts.Representat ...