THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
The latest developments in gambling, regulation and the people shaping the industry.
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Last week, Global Cash Access, the renowned provider of various casino cash products, announced that it was another step closer to the acquisition of Multimedia Games, Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of a…
By Terry DavisDragonara Gaming officials defined government's arguments for dismissing the board, whose members were in charge of selecting the company that will be allowed to establish a new casino, as “hollow and pathetic”.…
Californian PokerStars coalition has publicly responded to Assemblyman Mike Gatto's legislation that was introduced last week. It seems that the coalition, which unites three local card clubs as well as San Manuel…
By Terry DavisThe managers of Atlantic City-based Trump Taj Mahal casino decided to postpone its closure by 8 days. The venue was initially scheduled to close doors on December 12 and now this is…
Earlier this week, London-based telecommunications company Sky announced that a controlling stake in its online gambling division will be acquired by CVC Capital Partners. The world-famous private equity and investment advisory firm…
Yesterday, Dutch gambling regulators announced that all gaming operators, willing to continue providing their services on the territory of the Netherlands, are welcome to “pre-apply” and get their licenses renewed. For operators'…
CIMB Research, a division of the Kuala Lumpur-based company CIMB Group, announced the results of the study it had carried out, concerning the future expansion of Resorts World Genting. CIMB's experts concluded…
The lawyer of Revel Casino Hotel announced that managers are currently reviewing the alternative for reviving the property sale. Yesterday, the attorney threw a curve ball by announcing that "neither side has…
Representatives of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. said that province officials have to provide them with a bigger share of the revenues. Otherwise placing slot machines on the ships would not bring…
By Susan SuttonYesterday, the media in the United Kingdom was notified that Richard Glynn, the Chief Executive Officer of Ladbrokes, will no longer take this position. Glynn has dedicated five years to making the…
By Susan SuttonYesterday, December 3, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board stated that the Blackstone Group may become the new owner of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The New York-based company is known to…
By Terry DavisWhen asked to comment the financial issues of Alabama, Rep. Craig Ford said that the lottery games and the compact of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are the two factors believed…
By Susan SuttonSome of the most popular pachinko companies have expressed their willingness to expand their business and become available on markets outside Japan. They are looking to reach agreements with Hong Kong-based companies…
By Susan SuttonEarlier this week, a bipartisan plan for changes in local gambling laws was introduced in the state of Iowa. It is expected to be discussed at the 2015 session, scheduled for January.…
By Terry DavisFrom next year on, all slot machines and gambling services that have not been approved by the Dauphin County authorities will be even more carefully scrutinized provided that the request made by…
The state of Maine has been making the headlines recently as it is about to have its two new casinos established. A few days ago, several members of the Legal Affairs Committee…
According to recent news and reports, Mexican authorities are considering to implement a new law that will forbid local online grinders to play with peers from the rest of the world. This…
Two court decisions, concerning the California-based Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, were announced earlier this week. Both of these were related to the proposed new tribal casino, which is expected to…
By Terry DavisOnly a couple of weeks before the state of New York announces which operators will be awarded casino licenses, a group of Albany officials expressed their support for the Hard Rock Hotel…
A Betfair spokesperson announced that the company's poker site, available for residents of New Jersey, was shut down on December 1. This, however, will by no means influence the operations of the…
By Terry DavisMike Gatto, California Assemblyman, informed the media that he is planning to introduce his online poker bill on Tuesday. According to him, it will help the state deal with some issues that…
By Susan SuttonYesterday, it became clear that Wisconsin-based Menominee tribe may face another challenge, concerning its bid to start the operation of a casino in the city of Kenosha. An official letter suggested that…
Two days ago New Jersey authorities announced that the remaining casinos based in Atlantic City will get a tax relief and in addition, a special rescue plan will be applied with the…
World-famous British bookmaker William Hill announced that it had chosen NMi to test its full selection of online casino games. The testing house will need to check whether the products meet the…
By Terry DavisThose who are familiar with the situation with the Atlantic City-based casinos are well aware of the fact that four of them have already filed for bankruptcy and a fifth one is…
By Susan SuttonLocal authorities have recently proposed the casino revenue to be used for covering various expenses such as the overtime of the policemen and fire fighters. In order to compensate them for the…
By Susan SuttonMaine State Legislature has been looking for years for ways to develop its gaming business, so as for local Indian tribes to be included. On Monday, it was announced that members of…
By Terry DavisAccording to the information, released by representatives of Trump Entertainment Resorts, the newest hotel tower will be closed as a part of the preparation procedures, concerning the closure of the last remaining…
Melco International Development Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed company that offers various gaming and accommodation options in the region, was announced to have subscribed to a total of 26,062,294 shares of common stock…
PCG Entertainment Plc has asked the Alternative Investment Market Initial Public Offering for supporting company's new business venture. Their aim is entering the competitive gambling market of People’s Republic of China. PCG…
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…
By Terry DavisLast 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…
