Florida Regulators Conditionally Approve Magic City Sale

In a unanimous vote, the Florida Gaming Control Commission gave conditional approval to the sale of the Havenick family’s Magic City Casino (l.) in Miami to the Poarch Band...

Published February 13, 2023

DCMS Claims Reform Process White Paper Weeks Away, Urges Patience

The Department for Media, Culture and Sport’s Deputy Director Sarah Fox (l.) told an audience at the ICE Vox World Regulatory that UK’s gaming reforms are coming and to...

Published February 13, 2023

Cyprus President Impressed With Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades (l.) recently visited Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean and said he was impressed with the $600 million development.

Published February 13, 2023

SkyCity Suitability Case ‘On Hold’

Australia’s SkyCity Entertainment Group says a review of its suitability to operate in Adelaide may not proceed until a civil case by AUSTRAC has been resolved.

Published February 13, 2023

Third Class Action Suit Against Star

Australia gaming giant Star Entertainment Group must defend itself against a third class-action lawsuit, this one alleging that it ignored money laundering risks between 2016 and mid-2022.

Published February 13, 2023

Former NSW Lawmaker Lobbies for Lobby Job

John Barilaro (l.), former New South Wales deputy premier, reportedly is working the phones in a bid to become the head of ClubsNSW. A number of candidates are vying...

Published February 13, 2023

Kenya court rules against gambling tax, hotel limits

The Kenya High Court ruled against the government in two separate gambling-related cases, saying that the public was not given an opportunity to air their views. With one law,...

Published February 13, 2023

Gambling companies skirting India’s rules on advertising

India’s government has rules against gambling companies advertising in the country but despite 138 such businesses being banned, others are finding ways around the regulations. Sports seems to be...

Published February 13, 2023

Macau’s 13 Hotel Officially Bankrupt

It’s finally kaput for a failed luxury hotel concept in Macau. Last week, almost two years after parent South Shore Holdings filed for voluntary liquidation, a Macau court declared...

Published February 13, 2023

MGM China: The Lion Roars in Macau

Speaking to analysts on a 4Q earnings call last week, MGM Resorts chief Bill Hornbuckle said the U.S. company’s Macau operations are more than pulling their weight, seeing record...

Published February 13, 2023

Jailed Ex-Junket Boss Files Appeal

Alvin Chau, who once ruled Macau’s junket sector as head of the Suncity Group junket operation, is appealing his 18-year prison sentence. In January he was convicted of illegal...

Published February 13, 2023

26 Capital Sues Okada Manila over Stalled Merger

26 Capital, a special purpose acquisition company based in the U.S., has filed suit against Okada Manila and associated companies, claiming they delayed a planned merger. The SPAC wants...

Published February 13, 2023

Macau Brings Back Junket Tax

Macau junkets, whose wings have been clipped under the newly amended gaming law, may once again be subject to a 5 percent commission tax. That’s according to Kwok Chi...

Published February 13, 2023

Live! Casino, Cordish Donate Big on 2nd Anniversary

Live! Casino Philadelphia celebrated its second anniversary with a donation of $750,000 to Rebuild Philadelphia, to complete the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Murphy Recreation Center.

Published February 13, 2023

Ohio Small Businesses Await Sports Betting Kiosks

About 1,000 small businesses in Ohio have received and paid for sports betting licenses but have yet to receive any Intralot kiosks, although sports wagering debuted January 1.

Published February 13, 2023

Tax Change Causes Alabama’s GreeneTrack Closure

An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to the permanent closure of GreeneTrack Entertainment Center (l.) in Eutaw. Officials said the venue, the only black-owned casino in the county, may...

Published February 13, 2023

Hard Rock Official Presents Illinois Casino Update

Hard Rock Rockford President Geno Iafrate (l.) presented an update on the temporary Illinois facility, open since last November, and the permanent $310 million casino resort currently under construction.

Published February 13, 2023

Clark County to Host Formula One Grand Prix for a Decade

The Clark County, Nevada, Commission has voted to host the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix for the next ten years and perhaps longer. Commission Chairman Jim Gibson commented,...

Published February 13, 2023

Workers at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Demand Raises

The pandemic has taken a back seat and patrons are gambling again at Horseshoe Casino (l.) in Baltimore. Union workers want raises to go along with the rising revenues.

Published February 13, 2023

Boyd Gaming, Allegiant Partner

Allegiant Stadium (l.) in Las Vegas has partnered with LV-based Boyd Gaming at the Raiders stadium. The deal gives Boyd signage and brand placement in the stadium and names...

Published February 13, 2023