Queensland Authorities Consider It Unacceptable to Run Hurried Casino Development Probity Checks

by December 1, 2014

Campbell Newman, the current Premier of the state of Queensland, stated that his cabinet cannot and will not be forced into carrying out hurried probity checks, concerning Tony Fung’s bid for the ownership of a local casino. Mr. Newman said that they will not grant casino l ...

Yahoo! Closes Down Its Texas Hold’em Portal

by December 1, 2014

Last month, Yahoo! carried out a large-scale advertising campaign to promote the launch of its Texas Hold’em online platform. Yet, the company has announced that the poker portal will stop operating on December 31.Although Yahoo! pointed out that there is an opportunity for a ...

Court Revokes Dragonara Gaming Injunction

by December 1, 2014

It was announced that the request made by Dragonara Gaming Limited was considered to be groundless and the court rejected the appeal. The company required a warrant of prohibitory injunction.What made the company managers take these measures was the fact that the authorities ...

Macau Has a New Secretary for Economy and Finance

by December 1, 2014

Macau-based entrepreneur Lionel Leong Vai Tac was appointed as the city’s new Secretary for Economy and Finance. One of his main responsibilities will be to supervise the gambling industry there. Mr. Leong is succeeding Francis Tam Pak Yuen, who took the post back in 1999. ...

Silver Heritage with a New Casino in Nepal

by December 1, 2014

A few hours ago, it was announced that Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, will have its new casino. The venue will be operated by Hong Kong-listed gaming provider Silver Heritage Ltd. What is more, it will open its doors for visitors some time in the first quarter of 2015. The Shan ...

Major Chinese Businessman Owes Billions to Macau Junket Operators

by November 30, 2014

Lu Zhong Lou, a 49-year-old Chinese businessman, was reported to owe more than HK$3.5 billion (US$451 million) to Macau casino junket providers. It seems that Mr. Lu was a frequent visitor of famous gambling venues, such as Wynn Macau and Galaxy Macau.The Chinese high roller ...

Dutch and Maltese Gaming Regulators to Work Together

by November 29, 2014

It is quite clear that the Netherlands will not be done with its online gambling legislation until the first half of 2015. Yet, Kansspelautoriteit, the local betting and gaming regulatory body, has just signed an agreement with Maltese Lotteries and Gaming Authority (hereinafter ...

Florida May Allow Online Purchase of Lottery Tickets

by November 28, 2014

Florida may become the eighth state to permit the online purchase of lottery tickets, after state Senator Gwen Margolis submitted a bill on the topic a few days ago. The matter will be considered at the 2015 Florida Legislative Session.At present, Florida-based players can o ...

Foxwoods Asks for Longer Bar Service for Its Visitors

by November 28, 2014

Foxwoods Resort Casino’s CEO Felix Rappaport expressed his intention to discuss with Connecticut authorities the revision of the current laws that prohibit the consumption of any alcoholic beverages within the premises of gambling venues shortly after midnight. According to ...

Against All Odds, Adam Silver Supports Sports Betting Legislation

by November 28, 2014

Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, was among those who dared to tell their opinion about the sports betting legislation. He had no hesitations in confirming that he supports the proposal.The main reason why Silver took the decision to defend the legislation procedure was that ...

UK Authorities Disapprove of the Concentration of Betting Shops on High Streets

by November 28, 2014

English authorities have recently disapproved of the fact that more and more betting shops are located on the high streets. They are said to provide gaming opportunities that have not been approved by UK gaming regulators.Authorities referred to the Sustainable Communities Ac ...

Caesars Entertainment to Build a Casino in Cyprus

by November 28, 2014

Cyprus media has recently informed the communities about early talks between several prospective investors, including Caesars Entertainment, and Cyprus authorities.A subject of discussion was a casino venue that is about to be built in the southern part of the island.Yest ...

Poland to Prosecute Players Who Use Unlicensed International Gambling Websites

by November 27, 2014

It is a well-known fact that Polish authorities are currently reconsidering the gambling rules and regulations with the aim of making them compatible with the contemporary standards.They have announced recently that every Poland-based player who takes part in gambling activi ...

Donaco Approves of Vietnam’s Citizens to Be Allowed Access to Local Casinos

by November 27, 2014

Vietnam’s authorities are currently considering the opportunity for the introduction of a bill that will allow country’s citizens to enter casino premises. Representatives of Donaco International Ltd., a popular Asian provider of various entertainment and accommodatio ...

Tatts Announces Its Betting Division Rebranding

by November 27, 2014

Popular Australian betting and lottery operator Tatts Group Limited announced its decision to rebrand its wagering division, so as to turn it into a direct competitor to international companies such as William Hill and Paddy Power.The change will most probably take place some ...