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 ...

Finnplay Provides Platform for TribeLotto

by December 16, 2014

Finnplay, the most popular Finnish online gambling company, announced that it is about to launch a platform for the operator TribeLotto. The move will enable the lottery provider to get a bigger share in the field of social gaming.An agreement between Finnplay and TribeLotto ...

Landing International with a New Casino in South Korea

by December 16, 2014

Yesterday, Landing International Development Ltd., a Chinese investment holding company, announced in a special filing that it will operate a new gambling venue in South Korea. It has been estimated that the project would cost the company the amount of HK$868.7 million or US$112 ...

The Czech Republic Amends Its Anti-Drug Policy in Order to Fight Alcohol and Gambling Addiction

by December 16, 2014

Yesterday, the national anti-drug coordinator announced that the Czech Republic is about to start fighting alcohol and gambling activities and regard them as illegal drugs.The reason, which led to that decision, was an amendment in country’s strategy, related to the ant ...

Rob Goldstein Is Las Vegas Sands’ New President

by December 15, 2014

Last week, Las Vegas Sands Corp., a Neveda-based casino and resort operator, announced the appointment of Rob Goldstein, the company’s longtime executive, as its chief operating officer and president. He is to replace Mike Leven, who is about to retire.Goldstein has bee ...

Implementation of Online Gambling Tax in Ireland Postponed for 2015

by December 15, 2014

It was announced that the plan the Irish gambling authorities had is not likely to be developed in the next few months. The proposal for increasing the taxation for online gambling was about to take effect really soon but all of a sudden it was delayed for next year.The delay ...

The Showboat to Be Converted into a Dormitory

by December 15, 2014

Last Saturday was the day when the Showboat Atlantic City casino was acquired by a New Jersey college. It is no longer managed by Caesars Entertainment Corp; the representatives of Richard Stockton College are now officially in charge of the property.The property purchase its ...

Crown May Not Be Able to Finance Its New Projects

by December 15, 2014

Last Friday, Crown Resorts Ltd. announced its plans to expand its business and to develop a new luxurious hotel and apartment complex located in a close proximity to the company’s Melbourne casino venue. The Australia-based gaming operator is going to collaborate with Schia ...