Author: Daniel Thompson

After decade-long efforts for establishing Indian gaming, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is still no closer to receiving an approval for their casino project in Taunton. The US authorities are now reviewing documents and deciding whether taking Mashpee tribal land into trust is lawful or the tribal claims are […]

Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino in Ontario canceled the performance of the Canadian pop-rock band Hedley following allegations of sexual misconduct. The band was scheduled to entertain Caesars Windsor’s customers on 11th March. Caesars has apologized to its guests who have already bought tickets, compensating the fans with ticket refunds. […]

The Supreme Court ruled this Tuesday that the Congress had rightfully dismissed a lawsuit over a Native American tribe’s Michigan casino. The ruling came in relation to a legal motion filed by a Michigan resident against the government and an American Indian tribe. The man challenged the tribe’s casino expansion […]

The hottest news for today came from the backyard of the Canadian gambling giant The Stars Group (formerly known as Amaya). In a press release from earlier today, the company made a bombshell revelation that it has acquired a 62% equity interest in the Australia-based bookmaker CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited […]

One of Canada’s largest and most diversified casino operator Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) officially announced that it inked a sale-lease-back agreement for up to three Vancouver properties worth over C$500 million with American investors. Under the “Sale-Leaseback” agreement, Mesirow Realty Sale-Leaseback will be the new landlord of the […]

The ultra-luxurious casino hotel in Macau, dubbed The 13, will not launch before March 2019, a recent financial filing of its developing company reveals. The top-tier property was intended as a first-class resort targeting VIPs and high-rollers but an avalanche of setbacks have postponed its opening multiple times, with a […]

Hard Rock International and the owners of Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa, Ontario are partnering in a joint venture to renovate and expand the horse track. Earlier this month, the new operators of the raceway have unveiled more details about their plans to modernize the gambling property and transform it […]

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 […]

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 […]