The Cotai district of Macau, often compared to Las Vegas for its large-scale casino resorts, has generated 61.4 per cent of the cityās gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the fourth quarter of 2017. This is a rise of 15.9 per cent from the first quarter of 2014, which indicates steady […]
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Hard Rock Casino Ottawa Sparks Traffic Concerns Among Locals
In May last year, Hard Rock International announced that it is to partner with the Rideau Carleton on a new $320-million expansion of the existing raceway. The Hard Rock Casino Ottawa partnership, that consists of HR LP Investor Inc. (owned by Hard Rock International) and RCR Investor Inc. (owned by […]
Japan to Tighten Measures Against Problem Gambling
The Japanese government is planning to introduce very strict regulations to address problem gambling in a market where integrated casino resorts are about to open for the first time. The new proposal includes a system which would allow family members to ban problem gamblers from entering casinos or to limit […]
Nevada Congresswoman Insists on Keeping Online Gambling Legal within Individual States
A U.S. congresswoman from Nevada is now defending online gambling before the Justice Department which has the authority to invalidate its 2011 ruling that allowed individual states to make their own decisions on the matter. Her move comes as a surprise, as so far, no serious steps have been made […]
Pennsylvania Already Sees Financial Effects from Latest Gambling Expansion
After the introduction of the so-called mini-casinos late last year, the state of Pennsylvania is already seeing increased revenues, with $200 million expected to come in this fiscal year. The state gambling regulator has informed Pennsylvania lawmakers that the latest expansion is so far meeting its initial task of plugging […]
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Reports 8% Spike in Annual Revenue
Mere hours ago, Canadaās leading entertainment provider Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (“Great Canadian”) posted information about the revenue generated by its gambling operations for the three month period ended on 31st December 2017 as well as its financial results for the full calendar year ended on 31st December 2017. The […]
Native American-Run Carter Lake Casino Expansion Proposal Springs to Life Despite Legal Hurdle
Ponca tribeās hopes to build a full-fledged gambling center in Carter Lake might finally become reality despite Council Bluffsā efforts to thwart the project. Late last year, the City of Council Bluffs filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Southern District of Iowa, claiming that the Ponca grounds […]
Uncertain Future for Ajax Downs Sparks War Over Durham Live Casino in Pickering
The majority of voters and city officials in Pickering support a casino project that includes the construction of a new full-fledged gambling center in Pickering. Despite the Conservativesā negative opinion on the matter, Pickeringās mayor threw his support behind Great Canadian Gaming Corporationās casino and entertainment complex, that is to […]
Paul Burns Named President and CEO of Canadian Gaming Association
Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), a gambling industry trade group, has appointed a new board member. Yesterday, Paul Burns was introduced as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the CGA. Mr. Burns has a vast experience in the gambling industry for approximately 20 years. The change will help the […]
Casino Jamul-San Diego Plans Re-Branding as Company Eyes Divorce from Penn National
The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) has revealed in a press release from yesterday that the company plans to rebrand to Jamul Casino and introduce a new management team at the Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego. The news came shortly after Penn National Gaming Inc. announced its decision to terminate […]