08/10/16 Connecticut casino proposal would directly compete with MGM Springfield The Connecticut Tribes want to build a third, “satellite” casino, to compete with MGM Springfield.
08/10/16 Goa Chief Minister open to issue new casino licences Despite several NGOs opposing casino culture in the tourist state, Goa Chief Minister said that he’s still open to issue new casino licences.
08/10/16 Kenyan Parliament rejects motion to probe betting industry The National Assembly unanimously voted to reject a motion to set up a special Select Committee to inquire into the activities of the multi-billion shilling betting and gambling industry in Kenya.
08/10/16 Racetrack casinos continue to offer card games Despite the fact that the state and courts have declared card games illegal, South Florida racetrack casinos keep on dealing.
08/10/16 Rodrigo Duterte now targets online gambling cafes The Philippines new president aims at closing online gambling cafes as part of his crusade against on online gambling.
08/10/16 UK Gambling Commission clarifies digital currency rules The UK Gambling Commission updated its codes of practice issued this July, outlining how licensees can implement appropriate policies for so-called cash equivalents.
08/10/16 William Hill rejects Rank Group and 888’s bid The bookmaker rejected the £3.6 billion (€4.2 billion) takeover offer from Rank Group and 888.
08/09/16 Strong regulation needed for proxy betting Phone betting business accounted for approximately €2.3 billion of casino gross gaming revenue in the Macau market in 2015.
08/09/16 Australia wants a stricter Bitcoin regulation According to Australia’s Financial Intelligence Agency, digital currencies such as Bitcoin are attractive for terrorism financing.
08/09/16 PAGCOR won’t renew PhilWeb’s license PAGCOR announced it won’t renew its intellectual property license agreement (IPLA) with the listed gaming technology provider.
08/09/16 UKGC is reviewing Smart TV Broadcasting license The UK Gambling Commission has issued an interim suspension of online gambling license for Smart TV Broadcasting.
08/09/16 Vietnam is tuning up its betting regulation The Asian country is finalising legislation to regulate wagering on international football matches as well as horse and dog racing.
08/09/16 Niagara Falls casinos’ PR chief steps down Greg Medulun has been the official spokesperson for the casinos since Casino Niagara first opened its doors in 1996.
08/08/16 Boylesports keen to buy Ladbrokes Coral shops The bookmaker has confirmed its interest in buying Ladbrokes Coral shops for near £100 million (€117.8 million).
08/08/16 Robert De Niro to build casino in Barbuda The actor confirmed his plans to build a casino as part of the planned US 250 million Paradise Found resort in Barbuda.
