State Government to Grant Tax Break for Crown

by November 27, 2014

According to the latest information released, Crown Perth will be given a tax break.The reason why the State Government granted the casino such a privilege was the fact that it would enable James Packer to attract high rollers back to Western Australia.As a matter of fact ...

Delaware Casino Operators Disapprove of Authorities’ Boost Plan

by November 26, 2014

Earlier in 2014, Gov. Markell’s administration released a plan that was intended to boost the revenues of Delaware-based casinos. It allowed gaming facilities to open independent slot venues at different locations across the state.Local Financial Secretary Tom Cook had ...

Betclic Everest Relocates Its Gibraltar Operations to Malta

by November 26, 2014

While some gambling providers are doing their best to relocate their offices to Gibraltar, Betclic Everest has recently announced that it is about to relocate its office from Gibraltar to Malta.Isabelle Andrès, CEO of Betclic Everest, commented on the relocation and said that ...

Global Poker Index and Roger Dubuis Sign a Deal

by November 26, 2014

The deal between the Global Poker Index and Roger Dubuis, a prominent manufacturer of luxurious watches, made it possible for the winners of the annual awards, given by GPI – Player of the Year, to get a custom made watch as an award.The CEO of Global Poker Index Alex Dreyfus ...

Neteller to Become Available on the New Jersey Gambling Market

by November 26, 2014

Neteller, the e-wallet solution that can take pride in being more and more appealing to customers, will become available to New Jersey’s residents. That became possible due to the launch of Pala Interactive’s newest website – PalaCasino.com.A deal between Optimal ...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Focus on Non-Gambling Activities

by November 26, 2014

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe that will take the place of the old Horizon casino will open doors in the second half of January, 2015. Its executives announced that they would like for the new venue to generate most of its turnover from non-gambling activities.It wil ...

Foxwood Reduces The Number of Gambling Facilities

by November 26, 2014

One of the most popular casinos in Connecticut and in North America in general, Foxwoods, is about to implement changes, which are believed to be favourable to its prosperity.Foxwoods’ CEO Felix Rappaport announced that there will be a reduction in the number of gamblin ...

Aquis to Acquire Canberra Casino Before Christmas

by November 25, 2014

According to people familiar with the situation, Chinese investors Tony and Justin Fung are about to acquire Canberra Casino by the end of the year.However, they will discuss the price with the current owners with the aim of getting a discount, equal to $3 million.Althoug ...

Senior Bondholders Submit a Notice of Default to Caesars Entertainment Corp.

by November 25, 2014

A few days ago, Caesars Entertainment Corp. was given a notice of default because the casino giant failed in making its payments before the deadline agreed. As a matter of fact, that agreement was reached after long restructuring discussions between Caesars’ managers and th ...

New Casino to Be Built in Cherokee County, Kansas

by November 25, 2014

Plans for the construction of a new Las Vegas-style casino in the state of Kansas were announced on Monday, November 24. The new Castle Rock Casino Resort is to be located in Cherokee County and to become the fourth gambling facility within the territory of the state.As state ...

Scientific Games Acquires Bally Technologies

by November 25, 2014

Last Friday, the deal, concerning the acquisition of Bally Technologies, was closed. According to the information, Scientific Games obtained Bally for the impressive sum of $5.1 billion.On Thursday (Nov.20), regulators of Nevada Gaming Commission approved of the deal between ...

Sports Betting in New Jersey Is Still Illegal

by November 24, 2014

Last Friday, the judge who was in charge of dealing with the complicated issue, concerning the sports betting legislation, made a final decision. According to it, the state state of New Jersey will not be allowed to abolish the prohibition with the aim of helping the horse racing ...

Sochi to Become Major Gambling Hub

by November 24, 2014

The city of Sochi became known earlier this year as being the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. And now the Kremlin has decided that it might be turned into a popular gaming destination.Back in 2009, Russia took stern measures against gambling, restricting the establishment o ...

Macau Revenues To be Improved Due to Extended Working Hours of Three Venues

by November 24, 2014

It is a well known fact that the major gambling hub in Asia – Macau, has been going through hard times and the issues with the revenues generated are getting more and more complicated.However, it looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and Macau-based venues will ...

International Entertainment and Suncity Cannot Reach an Agreement Yet

by November 24, 2014

Hong Kong-based company International Entertainment Corporation, which showed interest in attaining 70% of Macau-listed Suncity International Holdings, announced mere days ago that the deal has not been inked yet.A special report was released, according to which, the two comp ...