We want you to work for us – that is what Hard Rock Casino and Hotel Atlantic City says to former Trump Taj Mahal employees. The establishment posted a job-recruiting advertisement on their website, dubbing it an “invitation-only” event aiming to re-employ former Trump Taj Mahal workers who were employed […]
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Online Betting Operators Renew Battle Against Point of Consumption Tax in Victoria
Online operators that provide gambling services across Victoria are not really happy with the latest proposal for a new tax regime. Some time ago, Victoria government unveiled a plan to impose a 15% point of consumption tax on the bookmakers. In that way, South Australia has become the first state […]
Nebraska Lawmakers Discuss New Daily Fantasy Sports Bill
The astronomical growth of the daily fantasy sports industry has attracted the attention of politicians, looking to get a slice of the multi-billion dollar pie for the state funds. In recent years, the daily fantasy sports contests have exploded in popularity. Industry observers are convinced that it is a matter […]
Hong Kong Investors May Offer Ray of Hope for Shuttered Tinian Dynasty Hotel-Casino
Gambling laws are different in the different islands included in the Northern Mariana chain. In 1989, Tinian regulated its gambling market and only 6 years later, the island celebrated the opening of its first casino. The Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission is the regulatory body, that is tasked with overseeing […]
Crown Resorts Loses Billions and Market Share after Divesting Interest in Melco
Some time ago, business tycoon James Packer, the person behind Crown Resorts and casino magnate Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of integrated resort developer and operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment officially announced their decision to separate the two companies. As a result, Mr. Packer started to sell Crown Resorts’ shares […]
Gambling Habits Contribute to Lower Academic Performance, Canadian Study Shows
Problem gambling can have a serious negative effect on the physical, emotional, and financial health of the compulsive gamblers. Problem-gambling rates across different countries in the world vary widely. Problem gambling is one of the most hidden epidemics in the modern world and it can affect everyone, regardless of any […]
South Dakota Revenue Department Presents Recommendations for Eventual Sports Betting Legislation
Having in mind the growing love for sports, it barely surprises anyone that sport betting companies are thriving and generating huge profits. The number of sports-loving fans across the globe is rapidly growing and it does not show any signs of slowing down. Unfortunately, the legal issues surrounding sports betting […]
Chinese Real Estate “High-Roller” Loans Money from Allegedly Underground Banking Network in Richmond, Legal Filings Claim
British Columbia’s self-regulated casino industry has been blasted for its lax anti-money laundering measures. The issue appeared on the authorities’ radar screen after the recently-elected government released a disturbing casino report, alleging money laundering at River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver. The revelation sparked a money-laundering probe into underground banking […]
Wynn Employees Report Smoking Ban Breach at Casino Mass Floors
On Thursday this week, employees from casinos operated by casino operator and developer Wynn Resorts wrote a letter to the government, asking for a stricter implementation of the smoking ban. The employees handed the letter to the Office of the Chief Executive (CE) that is tasked with delivering the letter […]
Gateway to Attend Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Luncheon, Detailing Casino Project in Ladner
Speakers from Canada’s biggest private casino operator Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (“Gateway”) and B.C. Lottery Corporation are to provide more detailed information regarding Gateway’s $70-million casino project in Ladner to be located on the current Town & Country Inn site. Apart from that, the speakers are to present their vision […]