THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
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Myanmar states and regions are seeking permission for the operation of casinos at local hotels, according to media reports from local news outlets. Five state chief ministers met Myanmar Vice President Henry…
Westin Las Vegas, one of the emblematic casino resorts on the legendary Las Vegas Strip, is entering a new stage of its existence, which spans back four decades. The complex is close…
By Terry DavisA previously approved ban on the provision of online casino and poker services within Uruguay’s borders officially became effective on January 1. In addition to this, a new taxation regime, under which…
Malaysian integrated resort developer and operator Genting Group has recently revealed plans to invest around €105 million into building a casino resort in Andorra. The tiny European nation snuggled between Spain and…
The French online gambling regulator ARJEL announced on Tuesday that first Franco-Spanish online poker tables will be launched within the next few weeks as part of the initial phase of the shared…
By Terry DavisDestination Brisbane Consortium, the joint venture behind the Queen’s Wharf integrated resort scheme, has won a key approval from Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) in relation to its application to build the A$3-plus-billion…
A subsidiary of Japanese gaming machine manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corp. confirmed on Thursday that it has filed a damages lawsuit against Japanese gambling tycoon Kazuo Okada. Tiger Resort Asia Ltd. said in…
Major Chinese contractor is being sued in the New York Supreme Court over allegations that it delayed knowingly and intentionally the construction of an integrated resort in Nassau, the Bahamas, the Financial…
The Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has unveiled a second round of proposals related to the Horserace Betting Levy reform. However, the measures proposed by the DCMS which also…
The gambling regulatory body of Colombia, Coljuegos, has granted its sixth online sports betting license. The president of Coljuegos, Juan B. Pérez Hidalgo, revealed that the sixth iGaming operating license was awarded…
Officials from the Victorian horse racing industry have raised a red flag that new online betting taxes could have negative influence on the operators’ performance in the market, which on the other…
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has raised some questions related to the effectiveness of the Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme (MOSES) that has been used by local bookmakers. The much-promoted Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme which…
By Susan SuttonTroy Grant, a former New South Wales (NSW) deputy minister failed to release gambling harm report regardless of the fact that he was advised in May 2016 to issue it as soon…
Australia is still battling rising addiction to gambling among local players, with slot machines also known as pokies becoming more popular among customers. The rising number of problem gamblers addicted to Australian…
By Susan SuttonA new wave of criticism has hit a UK Government scheme that is aimed at providing betting shops staff to prevent problem gamblers from getting access to their services. As revealed by…
By Susan SuttonSports betting landscape may change soon, with more US states turning their eyes towards sports betting legalization. Apart from the long-term efforts of New Jersey to see sports betting become legal, other…
PokerStars became the first online poker operator to be given the green light to participate in the shared online poker liquidity project. France’s online gambling regulator ARJEL issued on Thursday an order…
Australian hotel and casino operator Crown Resorts today announced that it had locked several asset divestment deals and that it will be using proceeds from these to reduce its debt. Over the…
One of the hotels at City of Dreams Macau, an integrated resort operated by Hong Kong businessman Lawrence Ho’s Melco Resorts & Entertainment, will be rebranded early next year, a message on…
Municipal authorities of the Greek island of Mykonos have launched a process for gathering signatures for a referendum on the potential construction of a casino. The move came after it was announced…
By Terry DavisWork on the planned transformation and rebranding of Monte Carlo Resort and Casino into Park MGM is progressing smoothly, casino developer and operator MGM Resorts International has confirmed recently. Launched in 1996,…
By Terry DavisThe Maltese government has recently approved a measure that would allow for betting on events, including sports ones, to be exempt from Value Added Tax, local news outlet Times of Malta reported.…
The Barclay brothers have reportedly been considering the sale of The Ritz Club in London. The Times reported today that the businessmen have appointed gaming advisory boutique Oakvale Capital to run the…
Hong Kong-based hotel and casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group will pursue expansion in the Philippines, the company confirmed earlier today. Galaxy Entertainment is one of six concessionaires authorized to operate casino gambling…
By Terry DavisBetter use of the Atlantic City International Airport, the addition of more non-gambling entertainment services, and expansion of existing convention space are among the options that are believed to hold potential to…
The upcoming opening of the MGM Cotai integrated resort is expected to boost leasing demand in Macau as more foreign gambling executives will flock to the city, the South China Morning Post…
A New Jersey lawmaker introduced in late November a bill that, if passed by the state Legislature, would allow locally licensed iGaming operators to accept international players from countries where online gambling…
Victoria-facing online gambling operators have reportedly launched lobbying efforts against the potential implementation of a 15% point of consumption tax, news outlet The Sydney Morning Herald reported earlier today. If such a…
By Terry DavisJapan's ruling parties reintroduced on Friday a bill calling for the implementation of responsible gambling measures and tools, local news outlet Jiji Press reported. According to previous media reports, the nation's government…
The state of Victoria saw a bill extending local poker machine licences extended until 2042. The piece of legislation has already passed the state parliament, despite the fact that some local politicians…
The first public meeting of Orland Park on video gambling took place, bringing into light various issues related to the question whether or not video gambling should be permitted in the village.…
By Susan SuttonRecently, loot boxes have been in the spotlight of a controversial debate whether or not they should be classified as gambling. A number of Governments and regulatory authorities worldwide have revealed that…
