Late last month, Postmedia News reported that British Columbia gaming authorities revoked the registration of Lisa Gao, a River Rock Casino employee who oversaw all high-limit betting operations at the gambling property. The employee de-registered by B.C.’s gaming policy and enforcement branch allegedly violated Canada’s anti-money laundering policies. The decision […]

Yesterday, 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) officially announced that the two partners have already submitted a rezoning application that is to move forward phases 2 and […]

One of Canada’s largest and most diversified gambling company Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced that the company inked an agreement with Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society (the owner of an unfinished banquet hall at Hanover Raceway) to take over the place. The company unveiled plans to invest into the […]

The Stars Group, the Canadian gambling giant that has been making the headlines because of its involvement in Canada’s biggest insider-trading case, is now challenged to overcome yet another. Earlier today, the media agency Thr Globe and Mail found out that Gideon Van Kessel from Florida has filed an $8-million […]

Last Thursday, the operator of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County won a casino bidding process for the construction of Pennsylvania’s third mini-casino. The operator unveiled its plans to build the gambling facility in Lawrence County, announcing New Castle as the preferred location. This Tuesday, Lawrence County Commissioner Chairman […]

This Monday, Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee took testimony on two bills aimed at reducing property tax bills by using gambling proceeds. Nebraska municipalities, spearheaded by the City of Omaha opposed a measure that would use gambling expansion to lower the property taxes. Opponents that took an anti-gambling stance on […]

Virtual Reality (VR) games have been touted as the “technology of the future” that is to revolutionize the Internet gaming industry. In fact, VR games are the latest technological breakthrough that gives realistic casino experience to the players, while enjoying the comfort of their homes. VR was firstly introduced in […]

The unprecedented growth of the gambling industry is triggered by multiple factors, the most important of which is associated with economic benefits. Many states have approved commercial casino gambling because they see it as a driving power for economic growth. The greatest benefits are lower unemployment rate, an additional source […]

Florida Politics reported that the majority of Florida voters voted in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment on gambling. According to poll results publicized this Thursday, 76% of the voters said “yes” to the proposed constitutional amendment, that is to allow locals to have their say on casino gambling […]

Last year, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. submitted its application to the city of Delta, seeking approval for the construction of a premier casino at the Delta Town and Country Inn site in Ladner. Local residents and officials were tasked with weighing the pros and cons of hosting a casino. […]