The Manitoba Securities Commission and chairman of Canada’s Binary Options Task Force called for restrictive measures on all ads for binary options, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). The Canadian and U.S. law enforcement branches asked Google to follow Facebook in its initiative to change its advertising policy and ban […]
Casino News
California Cardroom Leader Goes to Jail for Running Illegal Sportsbook
This Monday brought us the news that Sanders Bruce Segal is facing 37 months in jail after pleading guilty to charges of participating in an international racketeering conspiracy that used a San Diego card room as a cover for illegal sports bookmaking and related criminal activity. In addition to his […]
Delta Indoor Tennis Court Faces Demolition as Part of Gateway’s Ambitious Casino Proposal
The proposed C$70 million hotel/casino complex for Delta has invoked a bag of mixed feelings over the last several months. Residents and city officials are responsible for weighing the pros and cons of hosting a casino and decide if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The decision-making process is the hardest […]
River Rock Casino’s Money Laundering Case Allegedly Linked to Drug Labs in Richmond
A drug investigation that began in Delta in December 2015 found out that Paul King Pao Jin, the man allegedly behind a sophisticated underground banking scheme used to launder drug cash at British Columbia casinos, collaborated with a group operating drug labs in Richmond. Ge Wang and Jin were allegedly […]
Connecticut Tribes to Start Preliminary Work on Joint Casino Venture
During a quarterly conference that took place this Thursday, the Mohegan Tribe’s chairman Kevin Brown announced that the demolition work for Connecticut’s third casino venture is set to commence by the end of this month. The announcement came amid rumors that MGM Resorts may thwart the implementation of the tribal […]
Attorney Warns Arizona Lawmakers that Keno Would Violate Tribal Gaming Compacts
Arizona’s efforts to expand its gambling market seems to be a long shot for the state. On Wednesday this week, an attorney representing Arizona’s largest tribe, and more precisely Navajo Nation, warned state legislators that their plans to tax electronic keno games in bars and clubs is to violate Navajo […]
Gateway’s Casino in Kelowna Nears Completion of Renovation Works
The Playtime Gaming bingo hall is currently undergoing a major transformation process to polish its image and become the preferred place for entertainment in Kelowna, British Columbia. Work on the planned transformation and re-branding is progressing smoothly. On Monday this week, workers were seen to be dismantling the property’s emblematic […]
MGM Cotai Still Pending Hotel License Approval ahead of Chinese New Year
The gambling industry of Macau experienced a major breakthrough over the past several years. Macau’s thriving gambling market continues to gain steam despite the government’s crackdown on the gambling industry in China. With its premier casinos and never-ending gambling options, China’s gambling enclave of Macau is one of the preferred […]
London Politicians Push for More Community Input for Fairgrounds Casino Proposal
London politicians are pushing for more public meetings to discuss Gateway Casinos & Entertainment’s proposal for the construction of a C$142-million full-fledged casino at the Western Fair District. The idea behind the politicians’ push for more community input is to weigh the costs and benefits of hosting a casino. Councilors […]
La Center Thumbs Up Temporary Tax Cuts to Help City’s Two Cardrooms Stay in Business
La Center City Council approved a temporary tax overhaul on Wednesday last week, slashing taxes for the city’s two cardrooms. The members of the City Council unanimously supported the idea in an effort to help the cardrooms stay afloat and be competitive. The recent vote is the final decision of […]









