Macau Gambling Industry to Be Reviewed Next Year
Fernando Chui Sai On, the CEO of Macau, announced that the government is about to start reviewing the local gambling sector at the beginning of spring. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Macau…
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Cyprus
Cyprus Relies on a New Casino to Improve the Economy
It was announced last month that Cyprus gaming authorities are looking for prospective investors to build a casino on the territory of the island. Now, it became clear that Cyprus relies on…
Financial Results
Full Tilt Reduces Players’ Reward Points by 20%
Four days ago, the popular platform Full Tilt surprised the UK-based players in a negative manner. It was announced that the reward points will be reduced by 20%. The reduction was said…
By Susan Sutton
Financial Results
Louisiana Casino Revenue to Decrease Because of a Smoking Ban
Louisiana officials announced that there is a high probability for Harrah's Casino revenueto be a subject to a considerable decrease within the next two years. The potential “leakage” was estimated to be…
Enforcement
Lago Resort & Casino’s Application Backed by the New York State Board
After Lago Resort & Casino got the nod from New York regulators, Jimmy Wilmot, a key figure for the $425-million project, announced the operator will start hiring and training casino workers by…
New Jersey
New Jersey Residents to Decide on Expanding the Gambling Sector
New Jersey authorities are currently discussing the alternative for elections to take place in November 2015 and local residents to decide if they want the gambling sector in New Jersey to be…
By Susan Sutton
Financial Results
New York to Have Three New Casino Resorts Established
Yesterday, the state of New York took a major step towards expanding the local gambling market. Authorities have selected three out of sixteen applicants and awarded them a casino license. After careful…
Business Deals
Brisbane Casino Bidders to Undergo Further Checking Procedures
The members of the Queensland union have just announced that they would like one of the operators that have applied for acquiring a license and building a casino in Brisbane to undergo…
By Susan Sutton
Regulation
James Packer to Work in Collaboration With Matthew Tripp
James Packer – the Chairman of Crown Resorts, has recently signed a deal with the popular bookmaker Matthew Tripp. From now on, the casino mogul will be able to control Tripp's online…
Norway
Instead of Opting for Liberalization, Norway Sticks to the Monopolistic Gambling Policy
According to people, familiar with the Norwegian gambling affairs, authorities' intention to make the existing rules and regulations, concerning live poker, less strict, are not going to lead to the desired results.…
Game Releases
MGC Approves of the Play Management System Launch
It is a well known fact that Massachusetts gaming regulators have put forward the idea of setting a “spending limit” when it became clear that soon the state will have its casinos…
Japan
Casino Legalization Referendum to Be Held in Japan
A snap election will be held in Japan on Sunday. Apart from the fact that Japanese people will cast their votes for the economic reforms that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed, they…
Philippines
No Gaming Licenses Will Be Issued in the Philippines Before Mid-2016
Cristino Naguiat, CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, stated that the local gaming regulator will not issue any casino licenses over the following eighteen months. In other words, no gaming…
By Terry Davis
Regulation
Sweden Suspends the Implementation of Changes in the Gambling Laws Due to Political Crisis
Two months ago, Swedish government authorities announced that they were going to accelerate the procedure, concerning the new gambling rules and regulations and put them into force as soon as possible. Meanwhile,…
Casino Development
New Jersey Authorities Relax Requirements for “Boutique” Casinos Establishment
Despite the crisis on the New Jersey gambling market, it seems like state authorities are not going to stop making attempts for attracting investors, willing to build small casino venues on the…
Legal Disputes
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Sued by Somerville Over Wynn Resorts License
The city of Somerville took the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to court, in order for the construction of a casino venue near its border to be blocked. The local regulatory body was accused…
Regulation
Mexico Takes Actions Towards Online Gambling Legislation
It seems like the online gambling legislation in Mexico has reached a new stage. The gambling regulators are about to introduce a well-though-out gambling bill. That became clear when the legislature gave…
By Susan Sutton
Regulation
Ralph Caputo Proposes Online Gambling Providers to Apply for a Full Casino License
Ralph Caputo - the State Assemblyman of New Jersey, has introduced a bill that intends to put some restrictions on state's online gambling affairs. The top priority of Caputo's draft is to…
Regulation
Kentucky Casino Legislation Postponed
Last week, the casino gambling legislation procedure in the state of Kentucky was brought to a standstill. The racing lobbying group suddenly announced that it no longer supports the legislation bill. Previous…
By Susan Sutton
PokerStars
PokerStars Coalition Opposes Gatto’s Legislation
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 Davis
Legal Disputes
Taj Mahal’s Closure Delayed
The 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…
netherlands
Dutch Gambling Regulators Encourage Operators to Pre-Apply for a License
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'…
Las Vegas
Blackstone to Buy The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Yesterday, 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 Davis
Regulation
Craig Ford To Propose Two Pieces of Legislation at the Next Session
When 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 Sutton
Regulation
Cedar Rapids Mayor with a Proposal for Changes in Iowa Gambling Laws
Earlier 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 Davis
Enforcement
Ed Marsico Asks for Financial Aid to Fight Illegal Gambling Activities in Dauphin County
From 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…
Regulation
Study Suggests Various Approaches Concerning the Future Casinos in Maine
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…
Poker
New Online Poker Law May Ban Mexican Grinders from .com Poker Sites
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…
California
Mike Gatto to Introduce His Poker Legislation Bill to California Regulators
Mike 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 Sutton
Regulation
NMi to Test William Hill’s Products
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 Davis