The highly anticipated Florida gambling legislation was at risk after being postponed a couple of weeks ago. Now, the Bill is added to the Commerce Committee agenda for Monday, giving hope for renewing the Compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. On Sunday, the General […]
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Powerball Winner’s Case to Remain Anonymous Moves to New Hampshire Supreme Court
Everybody dreams of winning money, but nobody realizes the nightmares that may come out of it. Many people would say that winning the lottery can be both a blessing and a curse. Lottery winners are initially overwhelmed by an out-of-body feeling. They feel like everything is possible and they are […]
Mariana Islands Gambling Regulators Deny Allegations of Corruption
In a large report on Bloomberg Businessweek last week, the gambling regulatory body of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth Casino Commission, was accused of relations to a local casino, of collusion, and corruption. The commissioners denied the allegations on Thursday, insisting that they were innocent and that Bloomberg should […]
Parq Vancouver Becomes British Columbia’s Highest-Paying Employer in Casino Sector
Casinos have been in appears for many years. Casino gaming has experienced extreme growth in Canada over the past several decades. That attracted the attention of many casino investors, who rolled the dice on Canada’s gambling market. Last September, the iconic Parq Vancouver casino opened to crowds. The resort is […]
Gambling Regulator May Revoke the License of Wynn Resorts Casino in Massachusetts
Representatives of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said that the investigation against Wynn Resorts Ltd. is still ongoing and a “priority” for them. According to the authorities, the company’s founder Steve Wynn failed to disclose a $7.5 million settlement he paid a Las Vegas manicurist who he forced to have sex […]
Surrey to Say Goodbye to Newton Bingo Hall Soon
Surrey is to bid farewell to the Newton Community Gaming Centre. The British Lottery Gaming Corporation (BCLC) confirmed that the bingo hall will be closed after 21st April this year. The closure of the Newton Community Gaming Centre is a result of Gateway’s intentions to relocate its gambling property to […]
No Cap Policy Limits the Growth of New Slot Machines at Rideau Carleton Raceway
Last week, the Hard Rock Casino Ottawa partnership that consists of HR LP Investor Inc. (owned by Hard Rock International) and RCR Investor Inc. (owned by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Limited) provided further details about its multimillion-dollar ambitious plan to rejuvenate and expand the struggling Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa. […]
Quebec Judge Postpones Ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov’s Insider Trading Trial
The insider trading case against David Baazov, former CEO of Canada’s largest online gambling company Amaya (recently rebranded into The Stars Group) has been postponed to give Baazov’s attorneys time to read through more than 4 million pieces of evidence and prepare the defense. Judge Salvatore Mascia of the Court […]
Gateway’s Delta Casino Proposal Raises Social, Economic and Traffic Concerns
Last Thursday, City of Delta held its third public information meeting over Gateway’s proposal to build a $70-million entertainment complex at the 11-acre site of Delta Town and Country Inn. Delta staff, representatives from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited were available at Harris Barn […]
British Columbia Brings New Measures to Sweep All Dirty Cash
Mere days ago, British Columbia Attorney-General David Eby announced that Peter German is to expand his probe into money laundering at Lower Mainland casinos and include real estate lending market. The statement came shortly after the media agency the Globe and Mail unveiled rampant money laundering activity through Vancouver’s proliferating […]