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Pagcor will revoke reduced gambling license fees

Fees reduction benefited gaming firms Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc., MCE Leisure (Philippines) Corp. and Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment, Inc.

08/12/16

AGE 2016 celebrates record attendance

The biggest event of its type in Australia saw record highs in its latest expo.

08/11/16

PA Gaming Control Board renews Mount Airy Casino license

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renewed Mount Airy Casino #1, LLC’s category 2 casino operator license.

08/11/16

MGM postpones Cotai Casino opening again

MGM Resorts decided to push back the opening of its new MGM Cotai resort until the second quarter of 2017.

08/11/16

Wynn Resorts announced bid opportunities for Everett Casino

The bid package features more than US$1 billion in subcontracted services and supplies for Suffolk Construction.

08/11/16

Casino operator SkyCity Entertainment reports record annual profit

SkyCity Entertainment Group posted information about its financial performance during the previous financial year ended June 30.

08/11/16

New Tokyo governor supports idea of opening a casino

The recently-elected first female governor of Tokyo supports the idea of opening a casino venue in the Japanese capital.

08/11/16

Golden Nugget introduces live dealers at its online casino

This week Golden Nugget is introducing the newest innovation for New Jersey’s online gambling: live dealers.

08/11/16

Jack Entertainment sees revenue decline

July revenue at the newly re-branded Jack Cincinnati Casino went down 8 percent in comparison to last year.

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.