Echo’s Star to Be Further Refurbished
Earlier today, Echo Entertainment Group posted its financial results for the six-month period ended December 31, 2014. Matt Bekier, CEO of the gambling operator, pointed out that its flagship venue The Star…
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The Construction of Cairns Casino to Be Delayed Due to Change of Government
The construction of the luxurious casino resort that is to be established in Cairns might be delayed for an indefinite period of time. The reason for the delay is the change of…
Playtech’s CEO Shares Acquisition Plans
Mor Weizer, chief executive officer of gaming developer and provider Playtech, shared that he is planning to make progress in talks for a major purchase during the ICE Totally Gaming conference, which…
By Terry DavisThe Chair of Senet Group Encourages Online Operators to Join the Independent Body
The new chair of Senet Group - Wanda Goldwag, has recently announced that arranging online operators was essential for the future of the independent body, which is in charge of promoting responsible…
By Susan SuttonSingapore Bans Residents from Accessing Foreign Gambling Websites
From yesterday onwards, Singapore-based players are not allowed to enter any gambling websites since local regulators blocked the access to them with the aim of controlling the remote gambling activities residents take…
Silver Heritage to List on the Australian Stock Exchange and Expand Its Business in Nepal
Hong Kong-based gambling operator Silver Heritage Ltd. announced that it will try to raise the amount of US$120 million out of fees by listing on the Australian Stock Exchange sometime in March.…
By Terry DavisJimei International Entertainment Signs a Deal with Crown Perth
A few days ago, Jimei International Entertainment Group Ltd., a company which is headed by some of the most accomplished junket executives in Macau, announced that it had inked a deal with…
Melco Crown Abandons Its Plans for Entering the South Korean Gambling Market
Mere hours ago, a representative of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. announced that for the time being, the company is not going to enter the South Korean gambling market. What made Melco Crown…
Ladbrokes Implements Changes in BETDAQ’s Managing Team
Ladbrokes, England's most popular online betting and gaming operator, announced that it had overhauled the managing team of its subsidiary BETDAQ. Generally speaking, BETDAQ is known to be the trading name of…
By Terry DavisPortugal Unlikely to Change the Sports Betting Taxation Method
Gambling legislation in Portugal has been a widely discussed topic over the last couple of months but it looks like the tax imposed on the turnover generated via sports betting was a…
By Susan SuttonGreentube Establishes a New Gaming Company
Greentube, a major developer and supplier of a great number of innovative online casino games, part of the Austria-based gaming group NOVOMATIC, announced the establishment of its new company, which is to…
UK Gambling Commission Extends the Funds Protection Deadline for Existing Customers
The Gambling Commission of Great Britain has settled down around the idea of extending the deadline all gaming operators had to comply with. In order to be compatible with the local rules…
By Susan SuttonJames Packer Annoyed by Crown Sydney Project Delays
James Packer, executive chairman of Crown Resorts Ltd., shared with Manila reporters that his patience with the issues that might delay the construction of his luxurious hotel and casino in Sydney is…
By Terry DavisLanding International to Break Ground on Jeju Casino Project on February 12
Yesterday, Landing International Development Ltd., a China-based real estate developer, announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the company's newest casino project will take place on February 12. Landing International is to build…
Nepal’s Gambling Industry Is Likely to Have Its Revival in 2015
It seems that 2015 might be a better year for Nepal's gambling industry. As previously reported, back in 2014, all casino venues in the country were shut down by the local government…
By Terry DavisNo Mini-Casino Will Be Launched in Westbury
Earlier today, it was announced that the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (NROTB) decided to give up on its plan to build a mini-casino venue in Westbury. It also promised that it…
SkillOnNet with an Updated Mobile Casino Platform
SkillOnNet, a Cyprus-based developer and provider of gaming software, that was established back in 2005, announced that it will release an updated version of its mobile casino platform. It will be available…
A Few More Issues for Straub to Solve before Acquiring Revel
Although the Atlantic City-based Revel Casino is about to be acquired by Palm Beach Polo Holdings and Glenn Straub in particular, the soon-to-be owner had to deal with a few setbacks over…
By Susan SuttonDonaco International Acquires Star Vegas Resort and Club
Donaco International Ltd. will become the owner of Star Vegas Resort and Club. The property is located in Poipet, Cambodia and the purchase itself will cost Donaco the sum of US$360 million.…
The Parisian Macao to Open Doors ‘Sometime’ in 2016
Earlier today, Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., announced that The Parisian Macao will be launched sometime in 2016. Karen Tang, an analyst for Deutsche Bank AG, called…
By Terry DavisMacau’s Government to Propose Full Smoking Ban
Earlier today, Alexis Tam Chon Weng, currently taking the position of a Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture in Macau, announced that the local government will certainly propose a full smoking ban…
City of Dreams Fined for Violation of Smoking Ban
The government of Macau has fined City of Dreams for supposedly violating the city's law that prohibits smoking in all public places. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., the company that operates the casino…
By Terry DavisSri Lanka’s Government Bans Three Casino Projects
Apparently, the expansion of the gambling sector in Sri Lanka has been brought to a standstill since the new government decided to halt the further development of three casinos, which were approved…
Mr Green to Enter the Italian Online Gambling Market
Mr Green Ltd., a popular provider of online casino games, part of the Stockholm-based group Mr Green & Co, announced its plans to enter the Italian market after it had inked a…
PokerStars Officials Believe Italian Poker Sector Will Be Revitalized
European fans of the poker game and those based in Italy, in particular, have recently flooded the social media with comments related to the problematic poker sector in Italy. What made players…
By Susan SuttonNew Remote Gambling Act to Be Enacted in Singapore
Earlier today, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore announced that residents of the country will not be able to access websites that provide or promote any type of remote gambling services…
By Terry DavisMacau Labor Union Proposes Full Smoking Ban in Casinos
It was announced that the largest labor union in Macau is about to start a campaign for the implementation of a law that would ban smoking in the gambling venues located on…
Queensland Businesses Criticize Crown’s Plan to Add Poker Machines to the Future Casino
It seems like the Brisbane casino project is about to face a new setback and meet communities' dissatisfaction. This time, they are about to oppose the plan of Mr. Packer who is…
Interwetten Announces Its Return to the Greek Online Betting Market
Malta-based gaming operator Interwetten has announced that it will re-enter the online betting market in Greece. Furthermore, the company, which has been offering its numerous gaming options for more than two decades,…
By Terry Davis32Red to Launch an Advertising Campaign Aimed at UK-based Users
Representatives of the popular online casino company 32Red announced that they are about to launch an advertising campaign with the aim of giving their brand a new “outlook” and attract new customers.…
By Susan SuttonYet Another Casino Legislation Proposal Introduced to Vermont Officials
Casino legislation in Vermont has been on the agenda for a long time but for one reason or another, state authorities were reluctant to take any immediate actions towards enabling local residents…
Bloomberry Enters the South Korean Gambling Market and Establishes a Casino Resort
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. - a Philippines-listed company, is about to establish a casino resort as well as an entertainment complex based in South Korea. What made the company take up such a…