Brockton Residents to Determine the Fate of the Casino Project

by February 16, 2015

It has became clear that Brockton residents will have the final say as to whether a casino to be established in the area of not.Local authorities have already figured out the state deadline and attracted more proponents. The majority of lawmakers as well as the Mayor support ...

Discussions between 888 and William Hill Terminated

by February 16, 2015

The last couple of days have been pretty eventful for the two gaming giants William Hill and 888. The companies entered into talks concerning an eventual recommended offer from William Hill, which was estimated to 200 pence plus a 3-pence dividend per share.Meanwhile, the sha ...

ICE Totally Gaming 2015 Attended by More than 25,000 Visitors

by February 16, 2015

This year’s ICE Totally Gaming took place from February 3 to February 5 at the ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre. It has just been reported that the event attracted a record number of attendees, breaking the 25,000 mark for the first time.Although the figure ...

Universal Entertainment to Pay Out US$18.6 Million in Dividends

by February 16, 2015

Universal Entertainment Corp., a Japanese manufacturer of pachinko, slot machines, and various arcade games, announced that it is planning to pay out the amount of JPY2.2 billion or US$18.6 million in dividends.At present, the company is also an investor in the Philippine-bas ...

The Philippines to Become a Major Gambling Hub Despite China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign

by February 16, 2015

According to the information revealed by the head of the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corp, Cristino Naguiat, the local gambling sector is going to experience further development and become even more competitive on a global scale.What made the PAGCOR official so convinced of t ...

Adam Silver Keeps on Lobbying for Legalization of Sports Betting

by February 15, 2015

In November 2014, Adam Silver, the current commissioner of the National Basketball Association, stated that he fully supported the legalization of sports betting across the United States. It seems that he has not changed his mind, as, a few days ago, he shared he has been talking ...

Casino Canberra to Work with Extended Opening Hours

by February 14, 2015

Casino Canberra officials announced that the venue’s opening hours have been extended as of today, February 14. Now, the casino is to open its doors every day at noon and will close at 4 am. In fact, it might even stay open up until 6 am, if players ask for it.A spokes ...

Totolotek Receives Responsible Gaming Accreditation by the European Lotteries Association

by February 13, 2015

It has been announced that Totolotek S.A., a subsidiary of the popular Greek gaming company INTRALOT and one of the major betting operators in Poland, has just been granted responsible gaming accreditation by the European Lotteries Association.The accreditation in question wa ...

Playtech Strengthens Its Positions As a Leading Gaming Software Developer

by February 13, 2015

It seems like Playtech officials have not abandoned their plans for making the company a thriving one. Playtech’s iPoker network has recently introduced a widened variety of products compatible with mobile devices.Executives’ aim is providing players with utmost g ...

Rivers Casino Officials Consider the Possibility of Opening a Nearby Hotel

by February 13, 2015

Earlier today, it was announced that the owners of Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh are considering the possibility of expanding their business by opening a hotel venue not far from their gambling one.R. Daniel Lavelle, a Pittsburgh City Councilman, shared that casino’s off ...

Genting Bhd Seeks Further Expansion in Malaysia and South Korea

by February 13, 2015

Genting Malaysia Bhd reported that it managed to complete a previously announced deal. The deal, which is a land acquisition, is considered part of the company’s plans for further expansion of a casino hotel venue located in the Bahamas, in which Genting holds a majority st ...

High Court Rejects the Appeal of Tatts and Tabcorp against the Victorian Government

by February 13, 2015

Back in December 2014, Tatts Group Limited and Tabcorp Holdings submitted an appeal to the High Court of Australia, related to the taxes for the old poker machines.Mere hours ago, the Judge, who was in charge of taking the final decision, rejected companies’ appeal. If ...

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises to Build a Casino Resort in Incheon

by February 12, 2015

It was announced mere hours ago that Hong Kong-based casino operator and real estate developer Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd. is planning to build a hotel and casino venue near Incheon, where South Korea’s biggest airport is located. The company said that it will invest abo ...

Despite Residents’ Will, Gambling Legislation in Alabama Unlikely to Pass

by February 12, 2015

Robert Bentley, the Governor of Alabama, announced that the state Legislature will have to deal with a serious financial issue. Next month, Alabama officials will get back to work and they will have to find a solution to the shortfall amounting $700 million.Mr. Bentley also a ...

Jaymin Patel Leaves GTECH Americas

by February 12, 2015

Earlier today, it was announced that Jaymin Patel, the current chief executive officer and president of GTECH Americas, is to step down from his position as of March 27. At present, Mr. Patel is also a member of the board of parent company GTECH S.p.A.A spokesperson of the co ...