New Remote Gambling Act to Be Enacted in Singapore

by January 28, 2015

Earlier today, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore announced that residents of the country will not be able to access websites that provide or promote any type of remote gambling services as of February 2.The Ministry also pointed out in its special statement on the ma ...

Macau Labor Union Proposes Full Smoking Ban in Casinos

by January 28, 2015

It was announced that the largest labor union in Macau is about to start a campaign for the implementation of a law that would ban smoking in the gambling venues located on the territory of the administrative region.The so-called Macau Federation of Trade Unions is planning t ...

Queensland Businesses Criticize Crown’s Plan to Add Poker Machines to the Future Casino

by January 28, 2015

It seems like the Brisbane casino project is about to face a new setback and meet communities’ dissatisfaction. This time, they are about to oppose the plan of Mr. Packer who is one of the investors willing to build the casino in Brisbane.In case Crown Resorts is awarde ...

Interwetten Announces Its Return to the Greek Online Betting Market

by January 27, 2015

Malta-based gaming operator Interwetten has announced that it will re-enter the online betting market in Greece. Furthermore, the company, which has been offering its numerous gaming options for more than two decades, hinted at the possibility of expanding its business on other m ...

32Red to Launch an Advertising Campaign Aimed at UK-based Users

by January 27, 2015

Representatives of the popular online casino company 32Red announced that they are about to launch an advertising campaign with the aim of giving their brand a new “outlook” and attract new customers.Actually, the brand “refreshment” and the advertisement in particular, come ...

Yet Another Casino Legislation Proposal Introduced to Vermont Officials

by January 27, 2015

Casino legislation in Vermont has been on the agenda for a long time but for one reason or another, state authorities were reluctant to take any immediate actions towards enabling local residents to freely use certain gambling options.However, the Republican Ronald Hubert ha ...

Bloomberry Enters the South Korean Gambling Market and Establishes a Casino Resort

by January 27, 2015

Bloomberry Resorts Corp. – a Philippines-listed company, is about to establish a casino resort as well as an entertainment complex based in South Korea.What made the company take up such a venture was executives’ willingness to expand their business and further c ...

Lakes Entertainment and Golden Gaming Announce a Joint Project

by January 26, 2015

Earlier today, it was announced that Maryland-based gaming company Lakes Entertainment Inc. and Nevada casino operator Golden Gaming, LLC have reached an agreement for the establishment of a new casino company, which will be called Golden Entertainment Inc.The two business en ...

Gus Noble Appointed as General Manager of IPG International

by January 26, 2015

Earlier today, Indo Pacific Gaming International, also known as IPG International, announced that Gus Noble is joining its management team. He was appointed as the company’s general manager and he will be responsible for its marketing and sales in Asia as well as for its op ...

Sky Betting and Gaming Continues Expanding Its Business in Yorkshire

by January 26, 2015

Sky Betting and Gaming, the company that provides Yorkshire residents with career opportunities, has recently announced that it is about to hire 90 people who will work at company’s headquarters, based in Leeds.Sky Bet holds approximately 7% of the online gambling marke ...

US Poker Players Discontent with the Anti-Money Laundering Program and Its Negative Impact on the Industry

by January 25, 2015

US-based poker players, who make a living from participating in prestigious tournaments and regard the poker game as their lifetime profession, are about to face issues related to the new regulations, imposed by the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.Act ...

Washington Tribal Casinos to Play a Key Role in State’s Gambling Affairs

by January 24, 2015

It seems like most tribal casinos, based on the territory of Washington, are looking for expanding their business and influence on the economy of the state. Washington has been making the headlines recently as the first attempts for legalizing online poker were made. Now the ques ...

Grand Korea Leisure to Offer Gambling Facilities on Cruise Ships

by January 23, 2015

Mere hours ago, Grand Korea Leisure, which is an affiliate of Korea Tourism Organization, announced that it is planning to establish casinos intended for foreigners. They will be available on cruise ships.People with knowledge on the matter, defined GKL officials’ decis ...

Casino Sunborn to Open Doors in Gibraltar by April

by January 23, 2015

The popular gaming company Paf has started a new venture and it is about to work in collaboration with Sunborn – a Finnish hotel company, on a casino project in Gibraltar.The future casino will be located at Ocean Village Marina aboard the floating Sunborn Hotel superyacht. ...

Japanese Casino Resorts Unlikely to Open by 2020

by January 23, 2015

Gambling legislation has been a widely discussed topic in Japan and it attracted a lot of proponents and opponents. The procedure itself has been subject to several delays. At one point, it seemed like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and Japan will have its gambling mar ...