Connecticut Casino Bill to Advance in Senate by June 3

by May 28, 2015

The Connecticut House of Representatives is currently reviewing Senate Bill 1090 that would authorize the state’s two federally recognized tribes to build and jointly operate a new casino. However, officials from both the Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot tribes voiced co ...

OLG to Choose Casino Operator by Mid-2015

by May 28, 2015

According to the latest information, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation might announce the name of the operator, which is to run the OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs and a potential casino property in the area of Peterborough, by the end of June 2015.The OLG did not provid ...

William Hill CEO Appointed as RGT Trustee

by May 27, 2015

The Responsible Gambling Trust announced earlier today that James Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of UK-based gambling operator William Hill, had been appointed as Trustee. Mr. Henderson is to replace Richard Glynn, former Chief Executive Officer of Ladbrokes, on the Trustees ...

Gural and Hard Rock International Propose Casino at Meadowlands Racetrack

by May 27, 2015

New York real estate developer Jeff Gural announced on Tuesday that the proposed casino which is to be added to the existing Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey will be called Hard Rock Casino Meadowlands. The gambling venue will be operated together with Florida ...

MassGaming Calls Boston Casino Lawsuit Confusing

by May 27, 2015

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission said on Tuesday that it did not have enough time to review the 152-page lawsuit that the city of Boston filed last week against the gambling regulator and that it did not comply with the state regulations regarding the length and contents of su ...

Quickspin Inks Partnership Deal with SKS365 Group

by May 26, 2015

Swedish gaming provider Quickspin announced that it had inked a partnership deal with Austrian casino operator SKS365 Group. Under the deal, Quickspin’s full selection of games will be launched on planetwin365.com, run by the group, and will be available for both personal compute ...

Banyan Tree Capital to Open Casino at Laguna Lang Co Resort

by May 26, 2015

Banyan Tree Capital, which currently manages the Laguna Lăng Cô, a beach resort located in the Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam, announced that it had submitted a Request for Concepts (RFC) for the addition of an entertainment complex that would also feature a gambling facility. ...

Reef Casino Trust to Refurbish Cairns Casino

by May 25, 2015

The Reef Casino Trust, which currently manages The Reef Hotel Casino, the only casino resort in Cairns, announced that it is to partially refurbish the venue after the terminated acquisition deal with Hong Kong businessman Tony Fung and Aquis Developments.In addition, the tru ...

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 ...