Lago Resort & Casino’s Application Backed by the New York State Board

by December 19, 2014

After Lago Resort & Casino got the nod from New York regulators, Jimmy Wilmot, a key figure for the $425-million project, announced the operator will start hiring and training casino workers by the summer of 2015.Mr. Wilmot pointed out that additional checks need to be ca ...

BetConstruct to Provide Its Customers with Open Face Chinese Poker Game

by December 19, 2014

BetConstruct – a prominent provider of online and land based gaming products and services is about to make the Open Face Chinese Poker available to all its clients.Apparently, managers of BetConstruct have realized that the game is gaining more and more popularity and decided ...

The Dispute between Tutor Panini and MGM Resorts Resolved

by December 18, 2014

A few days ago, it was announced that a last-minute agreement was reached between Tutor Perini Corporation, the general contractor of CityCenter, located in Las Vegas, and MGM Resorts International. Thus, a huge trial over the development of the so-called Harmon Hotel, that could ...

New Jersey Residents to Decide on Expanding the Gambling Sector

by December 18, 2014

New Jersey authorities are currently discussing the alternative for elections to take place in November 2015 and local residents to decide if they want the gambling sector in New Jersey to be expanded or not.Yesterday, New York gambling regulators rejected all proposals for e ...

The Czech Finance Minister to Propose New Gambling Taxes

by December 18, 2014

It was announced that the Finance Minister of the Czech Republic Andre Babis is going to present a proposal for a hike in gambling taxes on Friday, December 19. Annually, the government receives a total of CZK8 billion or US$359 million from taxes. If Mr. Babis’ proposal is ...

The Start Date for Aquis Casino Construction Still Unknown

by December 18, 2014

A super luxurious casino resort in Cairns is supposed to be built by Tony Fung in the foreseeable future but for the time being, the start of the building procedure is brought to a standstill.The reason why the $8-million mega project was halted was the fact that the casino d ...

New York to Have Three New Casino Resorts Established

by December 18, 2014

Yesterday, the state of New York took a major step towards expanding the local gambling market. Authorities have selected three out of sixteen applicants and awarded them a casino license.After careful reviewing, New York gambling officials made their final decision and appro ...

Chinese Government with New Measures against Corruption and Money Laundering in Macau

by December 17, 2014

The war that Chinese President Xi Jinping leads against corruption in China is about to enter a new stage. It was announced that Chinese security chiefs will begin an unparalleled operation against money laundering in Macau, one of the world’s top-class gambling hubs. The o ...

Californian Tribe Completes First Phase of New Casino Construction

by December 17, 2014

Yesterday, the Jamul Indian Village and gaming operator Penn National Gaming announced that the excavation phase of their project for an Indian casino, situated on the territory of the village and not far from San Diego, has been completed. However, the $360-million gambling venu ...

Brisbane Casino Bidders to Undergo Further Checking Procedures

by December 17, 2014

The members of the Queensland union have just announced that they would like one of the operators that have applied for acquiring a license and building a casino in Brisbane to undergo further checking procedures and be carefully monitored.The union has suspected one of the b ...

Russia Prosecutes Participants and Providers of Illegal Poker Activities

by December 17, 2014

Last week, the State Duma passed the so called Bill 478806-6, which makes the participation in online poker games illegal unless it takes place within the designated for that purpose areas.Live gambling activities have been prohibited on the territory of Russia for five years ...

James Packer to Work in Collaboration With Matthew Tripp

by December 17, 2014

James Packer – the Chairman of Crown Resorts, has recently signed a deal with the popular bookmaker Matthew Tripp. From now on, the casino mogul will be able to control Tripp’s online betting platform – BetEasy.The venture will enable James Packer to expand his business ...

California District Court Disapproves of Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Claims

by December 17, 2014

A few days ago, the U.S. District Court in the state of California made its final decision about the claims, concerning the intention of the lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel to provide bingo games to local residents. The Court disapproved of tribe’s pretensions to offer Class I ...

Lottery Game to be Suspended on December 26

by December 16, 2014

Yesterday, officials announced that a lottery game, which was launched only two months ago, will be suspended towards the end of December. The reason for this is the fact that ticket sales did not meet the initial expectations. It was planned that the game would distribute prizes ...

Stephen Rigby Is the New President and CEO of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

by December 16, 2014

Stephen Rigby has just been appointed as the new chief executive officer and president of the Canada-based Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The announcement has come almost one year after the company’s former CEO Rod Philips left his position.Mr. Rigby will ...