In June this year, Nevada-based tavern and gambling operator Golden Entertainment officially announced that it is to acquire American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC (ACEP) as part of its strategy for further growth expansion. Shortly after the announcement came, the company announced that it has entered into definitive agreement to […]
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Las Vegas Sands Tries to Win Japanese Officials’ Hearts for Casino License
Gambling giant Las Vegas Sands announced that the operator considers entering the recently-regulated Japanese casino market. Earlier this year, Chairman Sheldon Adelson stated that the company is ready to invest as much as $10-billion in the future casino venture. The Japanese fresh casino market has opened a great potential for […]
Record-Breaking Attendance at Parq Vancouver Casino Opening
Vancouver’s long-awaited Parq casino finally opened its doors on 29th September with a grandiose ceremonial roll of the dice on the casino floor. Parq Vancouver urban casino resort is located not far from BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver, where the casino celebrated its opening. The event coincided with 2 […]
Landing International’s Casino Resort Fears Consequences of China’s Cold Shoulder to South Korea
The Chinese investment holding company Landing International, known to be the owner of Jeju Shinhwa World integrated casino resort in South Korea currently under construction, announced its fears triggered by the political conflict between South Korea and the People’s Republic of China. Only a month before the debut of its […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unveils MGM Springfield Construction Keeps Pace
Construction work on the $950-million MGM casino resort in Springfield is going on schedule. The hotel and casino project is slated to swing its doors open in September 2018. Gambling operator MGM Resorts submitted a new construction plan for its casino project in Springfield, officially referred to as “MGM 95 […]
Local Government Association Seeks to Restrict Gambling Adverts Broadcast in the UK
The Local Government Association (LGA) voiced concerns regarding the gambling advertisements, which are said to encourage minors to gamble within the UK’s borders. Council leaders urged for tougher restrictions related to the gambling advertisements with the aim of reducing their negative impact on the minors and protecting the vulnerable part […]
Casino Tycoon Lawrence Ho Poised to Expand Business in Japan
Japan’s regulated online gambling market is among the youngest ones. It was December 2016, when the country has announced its decision to open its casino gambling market and the government commenced work on a new gambling regulatory framework. Since then, many casino bigwigs started to eye the fresh and untouched […]
Have Portuguese Lawmakers Failed to Untap the Country’s Online Gambling Potential?
Portugal came under the spotlight of the gambling scene, after it announced its intentions to regulate its market for foreign operators. The main drive behind this move was to boost the country’s economy, which was left threadbare due to the financial crisis, which the country suffered between 2010 and 2014. […]
Bay 101 Casino in San Jose Completes Relocation and Upgrade Project on Schedule
Bay 101 Casino announced it is planning a grand opening for 29th September to introduce its brand new gambling facility in the spectacular San Jose, California. The new gambling venue is part of Bay 101 Casino to modernize its gambling facility and attract the interest of more customers. The casino […]
Canada’s Financial Intelligence Unit Raises Money Laundering Concerns in Casinos
A financial year-old casino report came out of the closet this week, raising concerns regarding irregular cash transactions at Richmond’s River Rock Casino. Canada’s financial watchdog is to put the report under the microscope and consider stricter anti-money laundering measures. Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) revealed that more […]