THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
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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…
By Susan SuttonMacau-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…
By Terry DavisA 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…
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…
By Terry DavisIt 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…
By Terry DavisFlorida 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…
By Terry DavisFoxwoods 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…
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…
By Susan SuttonEnglish 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…
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…
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…
By Susan SuttonVietnam'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…
By Terry DavisPopular 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…
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…
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…
By Terry DavisWhile 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…
By Susan SuttonThe 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…
By Susan SuttonNeteller, 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…
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…
By Terry DavisOne 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…
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…
By Susan SuttonA 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…
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…
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…
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…
By Susan SuttonThe 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…
By Terry DavisIt 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…
By Susan SuttonHong 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…
By Terry DavisIt seems like Japanese gambling legislation is not going to take effect anytime soon but South Korean authorities are not wasting their time at all. According to the initial plan, Japan was…
Two months ago, it was announced that the Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung was intending to acquire the popular Reef Casino Trust, based in Australia. However, it seems like his plans were…
Earlier this week, it was reported that Philadelphia is going to have yet another casino – the so-called Live! Hotel & Casino, which will be operated by Cordish Companies and Greenwood Gaming…
By Terry DavisPhilippine casino developer and operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation announced that Phase 1 of the expansion of Solaire Resort and Casino has been completed. The refurbished venue opens doors for visitors and guests…
