Jinping’s Intensified Anti-Corruption Campaign to Have a Devastating Effect on Macau Gambling Sector

by January 16, 2015

On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping revealed his plans, concerning the anti-corruption campaign he started last year. Those who keep themselves informed about the events related to the Asian gambling sector know that the anti-corruption program had a disastrous effect on t ...

Steve Wynn Comments on the Benefits of the Everett Casino

by January 16, 2015

Yesterday, Steve Wynn, chief executive officer of casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited, was one of the speakers at the Colliers International presentation on the new trends in real estate development in Boston and Massachusetts as a whole.Mr. Wynn revealed a few more details ...

Caesars Submits Filing for Chapter 11 Protection

by January 15, 2015

Earlier today, Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, which is a subsidiary of popular casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation, filed a petition for restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.However, it was announced that Horseshoe Casino Cincinna ...

Residents of Manila Claim that the City Might Turn Into “Wild West”

by January 15, 2015

Manila residents expressed their concerns that the capital of the Philippines might turn into the Asian “Wild West” after it was announced that City of Dreams, a multimillion casino project, will have its official opening on February 2.The venue’s launch comes at a time ...

Portugal to Legalize Online Gambling in 2015

by January 15, 2015

The year 2014 was relatively eventful for the casino industry in Europe as several countries took imminent actions towards legalizing the online gambling activities. It seems like Portugal is about to join Romania, Spain and the Netherlands and introduce the necessary gambling re ...

David Group to Shut Down Its VIP Rooms

by January 15, 2015

Earlier today, Nomura Holdings, a prominent Japanese provider of various financial services, released a special note, in which it was reported that David Group, one of Macau’s top junket operators, is very likely to close its VIP rooms, due to the lower profits that were ge ...

Factors Said to Determine the Success of Studio City Project

by January 15, 2015

Crown Resorts Ltd. used to be a thriving company but unfortunately it had, to a certain extent, lost its consolidated positions on the market during the last couple of months.Nevertheless, Crown resorts’ executives remained determined to bring their lost positions back ...

City of Dreams Manila to Have Its Official Launch on February 2

by January 14, 2015

It was reported that City of Dreams Manila will probably have its official launch on February 2. It seems that a ticket company, which is related to an investor in the gambling venue, advertises tickets for the grand opening.Back in December, the Philippines-based casino had ...

Belgian Gaming Commission to Require from Live-dealer Casinos to be Locally-based by Enforcing a Law

by January 14, 2015

The online gaming operators located in Belgium have been served an information notice that the local gaming regulatory authorities intend to enforce a law that requires all live-dealer casinos to be located within the country’s boundaries.A note has been released by th ...

Silks Private Members Club to Have New Owners

by January 14, 2015

Silks Private Members Club is a casino Dublin can take pride in as it is believed to be one of the best venues in the vicinity, offering facilities that can satisfy any exquisite taste.However, unexpected circumstances have befallen the casino and now it is to be put for sale ...

Ladbrokes Starts 2015 with Significant Changes

by January 14, 2015

It seems that Ladbrokes, the popular British sports betting and gaming operator, is going to have quite a busy year. In the first place, the company announced a few days ago that it is planning to cease its operations in four European countries. What is more, Ladbrokes Partners, ...

New Jersey Receives Financial Aid to Help Former Casino Workers

by January 14, 2015

The gambling officials of Atlantic City have been impatiently waiting for the beginning of 2015 in order to leave the unpleasant surprises and casino closures behind themselves.There was something constantly going on in Atlantic City but unfortunately, the events were far fro ...

Mississippi to Join California in Legalizing Online Poker

by January 14, 2015

It seems like the state of Mississippi will be the next one where certain changes related to online poker might take place. Apparently, more and more state officials realize the benefits the online gambling legislation would bring to their states.During 2014, a few states mad ...

Indiana Officials File Gaming Legislation Proposals

by January 13, 2015

A legislation has been filed by State Senator Earline S. Rogers (D-Gary), concerning the authorization of Indiana’s ten riverboat casinos, that are currently permanently made fast to the bank, to be moved to nearby land-based sites.As it was pointed out, the so-called S ...

Nine Companies Join the American Gaming Association

by January 13, 2015

Yesterday, the American Gaming Association announced that six new companies are to join its board. Three new general members will also become part of the U.S. gaming industry association that was established in 1994.Back in 2014, the AGA’s management team decided to imp ...