Game Show Network Looking to Invigorate Its “High Stakes Poker” Show

by October 20, 2014

For the past few years, there has been a major decline in TV poker programs. Ever since “Black Friday” took place, the only successful broadcast tournaments were the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the World Poker Tour (WPT).This trend, however, may be over, as the Youtube c ...

Japanese Gambling Legislation Procedure Postponed for 2015

by October 20, 2014

According to the proposal of the Japanese authorities, the gambling legalization in the country was supposed to take effect really soon. However, the latest information released, disapproves of that statement. The legalization process, will, by all means, we delayed again for an ...

Victorian Councils Launch a Campaign against the Careless Approval of Poker Machine Installations

by October 20, 2014

A great number of Victorian councils have raised the question about the poker machines and the procedures, concerning their acceptance. According to them, the regulators are likely to accept the arguments of the gambling providers without requesting solid evidence. The councils t ...

Caesars Makes Attempts to Avoid Bankruptcy

by October 20, 2014

It seems like the gambling industry in New Jersey remains unstable and the latest news, concerning Caesars Entertainment just come as a solid argument that approves of the seriousness of the current situation.Apart from the closed casinos and the authorities’ attempts to save ...

James Packer of Crown Resorts Says States’ Regulations and High-Rollers Harm the Company

by October 18, 2014

During the Annual General Meeting last Thursday, Crown Resorts chairman James Packer stated that high rolling punters are “killing” the profits of his gambling facilities in Melbourne and Perth. He reported a low increase in revenue for the first 15 weeks of this year’s second qu ...

MGM Resorts International Stands Behind Let NY Play Campaign for Legalizing Online Poker in NY

by October 18, 2014

Even though MGM Resorts International does not have a gambling facility in New York, when it comes to online poker services, it has shown great interest in promoting a legal poker scheme for online platforms. The company has not even bought or shown interest in buying one of the ...

International Gambling Operators Start to Withdraw from Singapore As New Gambling Bill Nears

by October 17, 2014

As the Remote Gambling Bill in Singapore passed its second reading earlier this month, a number of online gambling businesses have withdrawn their operations from the country. The bill is going to limit the Singapore gambling market to only non-profit operators owned locally. The ...

GiGse Advisory Board Introduces Open Space Technology for the 2015 Expo

by October 17, 2014

The event organizers of the GiGse 2015 have gathered together in Las Vegas on the 28th and 29th of September to talk about what topics, issues and themes the industry is interested in.The Advisory Board is considering to let those who will participate in the event to decide a ...

Sports Betting to Become Legal in New Jersey after Christie’s Approval

by October 17, 2014

The approval of the proposal, aimed at making the sports betting activities in New Jersey legal, was not too surprising to those who keep a close eye on the turn of events.Yesterday, 73 members of the state authorities gave their positive vote to the legislation bill. There w ...

Members of the European Commission Decide the Fate of Svenska Spel Monopoly

by October 17, 2014

The gambling rules and regulations in Sweden may change pretty soon. The Court of the European Union will discuss the amenities that need to be imposed. The reason for that was the standpoint of the European Commission.According to the authorities, the Swedish laws are intend ...

Vietnam Announces Changes in Online Gambling Regulations

by October 17, 2014

Vietnamese gambling regulators have already notified the gambling operators that provide their products and services on the Vietnamese territory to take actions towards obtaining licenses. Otherwise, they risk being imposed heavy fines for every violation of the rules and severe ...

Scientific Gaming Corp. Acquisition of Bally Technologies Leads to Layoffs of Staff

by October 16, 2014

Two months ago, Scientific Games Corp. bought the slot machine manufacturing company Bally Technologies. The buyout was estimated to $5.1 billion.This is the second buyout of this magnitude that Scientific Games Corp. has done recently, after it bought International Game Tech ...

Netherlands to Impose Strict Measures against Illegal Gambling Activities

by October 16, 2014

Kansspelautorieit, the Dutch gambling regulator, is taking draconian measures towards limiting the illegal gambling activities that take place on the territory of the country.Every player or gambling operator that violates the implemented rules and regulations will face sever ...

Politicians Stand Aside from the Gambling Issues in Surrey and Vancouver

by October 16, 2014

It is a well known fact that any attempt for expanding the gambling market in Surrey and Vancouver has met the fierce opposition of the citizens so far. That’s why the fact that none of the politicians, who are preparing for the upcoming elections in the middle of November, ...

Crown Melbourne Offers $200 Million for a ‘One-Sided’ Deal With the Government

by October 15, 2014

One of the biggest gambling companies in Australia – Crown Melbourne, may soon sign a deal with the Victorian government, which will ensure that if any problems concerning its bottom line occur, it is to receive the staggering amount of $200 million in order to cover its losses. ...