Icahn’s Acquisition of Taj Mahal Still Waiting for Court Approval

by January 21, 2015

Taj Mahal – the Atlantic City-based casino that narrowly escaped closure last year, is about to have a new owner. The billionaire Carl Icahn saved the casino from closure by investing the sum of $20 million.The previous year was a fateful one and if it was not for Icahn̵ ...

Seth Stratton Appointed as Vice President of MGM Springfield

by January 20, 2015

The state of Massachusetts is about to have its casino sector expanded and since the construction procedure of MGM Springfield is about to start anytime soon, the company has decided to reveal the name of the person who will be in charge of the future casino.Seth Stratton is ...

Echo Entertainment Reveals Details about Its Brisbane Project

by January 20, 2015

According to the latest information, the establishment of a casino venue in Queensland will take a bit more than what was previously announced.Initially, local gambling regulators had to decide whether to grant a license to Echo Entertainment or Crown Resorts at the beginnin ...

Another Casino Legislation Bill to Be Introduced to Illinois Gambling Officials

by January 20, 2015

Along with Las Vegas and New Jersey, the state of Illinois is commonly recognized as a major gambling hub in the United States.A question about providing Illinois residents with more gambling opportunities has been raised recently. The year 2015 will be, by all means, critic ...

Resorts World Manila Expands the Gaming Floor in Phase 3

by January 20, 2015

Yesterday, those who are impatient to visit the luxurious property that is going to be established in the capital of the Philippines – Manila, were delighted to know that during Phase 3 of the project extra gaming space will be added.That was the official information, releas ...

Jay Ash and Steve Wynn Join Forces for Everett Project

by January 19, 2015

Despite all ups and downs that have befallen Steve Wynn’s casino project in Everett, it looks like the outcome will be positive and Wynn will have his casino established and all troubles left behind.It became clear that the Everett project has successfully attracted on ...

Macau Gaming Officials to Consider Tax Increase After the Mid-Term Review

by January 19, 2015

Lionel Leong Vai Tac, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, announced that Macau officials may consider implementing changes in the taxes casinos are supposed to pay. However, this is not going to happen before the thorough review of the local gambling sector.It is a well-kn ...

South Korea to Boost Its Tourism Sector by Issuing Two New Casino Licenses This Year

by January 19, 2015

The government of South Korea revealed that it intends to issue two more large-scale casino licenses this year. The government’s decision is considered to be part of a bigger plan to expand the tourism industry in the country.The South Korean government explained that ...

Oregon Officials to Review the Pros and Cons of Building a New Tribal Casino in Medford

by January 18, 2015

It seems like the state of Oregon is about to have a new casino established in the foreseeable future as the proposal of the Coquille Indian Tribe got the nod for founding a casino venue, located in Medford.As soon as an approval was received, the Bureau of Indian Affairs sta ...

Shangri-La Casino in Nepal to Get a New License within Weeks

by January 18, 2015

It was announced that the government of Nepal is going to finally give the nod to Hong Kong-based gaming operator Silver Heritage Ltd. to run the so-called Shangri-La Casino, located within the premises of the Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Kathmandu.The Ministry of Culture ...

Malta to Expand Its Online Gambling Sector outside Europe

by January 17, 2015

Malta is commonly associated with the poker tournaments that take place in the largest casino venues on the territory of the country but the question about a possible expansion of the online gambling activities has been raised recently and the apparent benefits from such a move w ...

Tioga Downs with a Second Chance for Winning a Casino License

by January 17, 2015

Yesterday, Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs Casino & Racing, one of the losing bids in the competition for a casino license in New York, pointed out that he and his partners will take full advantage of the second chance they were given and will do their best to win the licens ...

Yet Another Indiana Official Files Gaming Legislation Proposal

by January 16, 2015

Rep. Todd Huston, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, filed a bill that would remove restrictions on where gambling venues should be located and how many licenses should be issued. Mr. Huston’s proposal would make it possible for a casino in Indianapolis or in a ...

Macau’s Gaming Regulator Promises that Locals Will Not Be Prohibited from Entering Casinos in 2016

by January 16, 2015

Yesterday, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Macau’s gaming regulator, released a special statement, in which it denied any rumors suggesting that residents might be prohibited from entering the city’s gambling venues sometime in 2016.The government o ...

Edward Tracy Steps Down as President and CEO of Sands China

by January 16, 2015

Earlier today, Sands China Ltd. submitted a special filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announcing that Edward Tracy, the company’s current president and CEO, will step down from his position as of March 6.However, he will still be employed by the popular casino ope ...