NetAcuity IP Geolocation Technology to Be Implemented by bet365

by April 14, 2015

One of the largest online gambling companies in the world – bet365 – was announced by Digital Element to have implemented its IP geolocation technology called NetAcuity Edge. The latter facilitates website content localization and contributes to the better user experience.The ...

Hollywood Casino Owners Put Hotel Construction on Hold

by April 14, 2015

Owners of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway announced that the construction of the $200-million, 248-room hotel, which was to be located in a near proximity to the gambling venue, was postponed.The casino is currently owned and managed by Kansas Entertainment and Penn Natio ...

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Plans a Premier Casino in the EAD

by April 14, 2015

Mere hours ago, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment revealed its decision to build a new fashionable and luxurious casino and entertainment property. The latter will be located in the Edmonton Arena District.The project is said to create 200 new permanent job positions, as w ...

South Bend Common Council Backs Pokagon Band Casino

by April 14, 2015

It was announced mere hours ago that all seven members of the South Bend Common Council have voted in favor of the proposed casino and tribal village for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians at a Monday meeting on the matter.The project was previously estimated at $480 mill ...

Casino Owners to Join Forces with States’ Governments Against Illegal Gambling

by April 14, 2015

Casino owners and manufacturers of gambling machines announced that they are considering to join forces with the states’ governments in order to restrain illegal gambling on the territory of the USA.Currently, there are almost 1,000 casinos that operate under a license ...

Australia’s Casino Revenue to Reach A$6 Billion by 2020

by April 14, 2015

Australian research company IBISWorld predicted that the establishment of three new casinos on the territory of the country would result in gaming revenue reaching more than A$6 billion by the end of the decade.Market experts pointed out that the new venues would probably att ...

New Gambling Compact Inked between Gov. Martinez and Native American Tribes

by April 14, 2015

A gaming compact was signed between the Governor of New Mexico – Susana Martinez – and Native American leaders several hours ago. The new contract comes after several weeks of anticipation as at the end of March Gov. Martinez explained that she holds the right not to approve such ...

Tsogo Sun to Purchase a Stake in Sun International Casinos

by April 12, 2015

Tsogo Sun, one of South Africa’s two major gambling operators, announced that it is interested in purchasing a 40% stake in Golden Valley Casino and GrandWest Casino in the Western Cape province. Both properties are currently managed by Sun International.The countryR ...

Vote for the Showboat Utilization Delayed

by April 9, 2015

The utilization of the former Showboat casino was expected to be determined by the City Council but it became clear that the vote was cancelled in the last minute. If the vote had taken place, it would have cast light on the issue about the transformation of the Showboat into a c ...

Chicago Mayor Reelection Revives Casino Expansion Debates

by April 9, 2015

The Tuesday reelection of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel revived the discussions over the potential expansion of the gambling industry on the territory of Illinois.The state is currently facing some serious financial issues, as Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration need to fig ...

ACR to Disconnect Revel from Electricity Grid on Thursday

by April 9, 2015

After multiple setbacks Revel Casino was finally acquired by the Florida developer Glenn Straub mere days ago. However, another issue arose and the shuttered casino is to be left without electricity supply within a few hours.ACR Energy Partners, the company that is the only o ...

South Bend Tribal Village Project Supported by 6th District Council Member

by April 9, 2015

The project for the establishment of a tribal village and casino in South Bend was backed by Oliver Davis, a Common Council member of the region. Mr. Davis compiled a resolution in order to show his support to the plan proposed by the tribal leaders.The project itself was su ...

Iowa Senators Propose Gambling Legislation Amendments

by April 8, 2015

Iowa authorities settled down around the idea of making the social and charitable gambling rules and regulations less strict and more compatible with the fast changing gambling environment.According to the so-called Senate File 482, gambling events held with the aim of raisin ...

Rivers Casino Officials Accused of Anti-Union Practices

by April 8, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Rivers Casino over allegations that staff members were interrogated to what extent they were involved in union activities. The agency pointed in its filing to a particular case when workers were even threatened with cer ...

Palatine Communities Object to Video Gambling Facilities

by April 8, 2015

Mere hours ago, the result from the unofficial election held in Palatine was announced. According to the data released on the website of Cook County Clerk Office, 61% of all voters gave their negative vote to the establishment of video gambling facilities in the area.Palatine ...