In Vietnam, New Hotel, Bigger Casino
An Australian investor in a casino in northern Vietnam has agreed to buy a controlling share of the Lao Cai International Hotel (l.) and remodel and expand the hotel....
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Ohio’s Internet Cafes Are Now History
Internet cafes in Ohio have pretty much melted away in the last few months in the wake of a law that pretty much banned them.
Malaysia State Off Limits, Leader Says
Berjaya Assets, a major Malaysian property developer announced plans for a luxury resort in the state of Johor that could include a casino. Only they didn’t bother to tell...
Are Cowboys Throwing PRCA?
Some of professional rodeo’s most famous performers want more say in their sport. And a splinter group of cowpokes may want to stay in Las Vegas.
Locals Barred From Goa’s Casinos
Goa’s chief minister, Manohar Parrikar (l.), is anxious to burnish his anti-casino credentials in response to the rise of a new national political party whose populist agenda has the...
Lawsuit Adds More to Crosby Accusations
Caesars Entertainment has added another accusation to its lawsuit against Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby (l.).
Viet Court Will Review $55 Million Slot Glitch
A gambler who won $55 million at a malfunctioning slot machine in Vietnam says he’s entitled to the money. A lower court, amazingly, agreed. Fortunately for the casino a...
Did Cordish Come to Play?
David Cordish, the noted Baltimore developer, has floated an idea for an arena (l.) in Downtown Las Vegas, put only put $50,000 into it. Plus there proposal has no...
Penalties on the Way for Smoky Casinos
The Macau government is taking away portions of the smoking areas from 14 casinos that failed two air-quality tests. The size of the reductions will be announced later this...
Court Keeps Stay For Iowa Gaming License
The Iowa Supreme Court told the Polk County District Court to review its decision suspending the gaming license for the Hard Rock Sioux City. That means the December 19...
Investors Cheer China Lottery Boom
The Chinese government has big plans for growing its $43 billion lottery market. That’s good news for the share prices of the companies, some of them foreign, that are...
Pennsylvania Slot Revenues in First Decline
Annual revenue from slot machines in Pennsylvania have declined for the first time since the state’s gaming industry began in 2006.
Penn, Carnival Sign Marketing Deal
Penn National Gaming and Carnival Cruise Lines have signed an agreement under which Carnival cruises will be offered as player’s club rewards at Penn casinos.
Analysts: Happy New Year, MGM
The global casino company, which is developing megaresorts in Macau and the Northeastern U.S., is earning high marks from gaming analysts.
Bossier City Horseshoe Will Build $3.5 Million Pool
Construction will start this month on a $3.5 million "Vegas style" pool with a day and night club, bar, outdoor stage and cabanas at Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City,...
Affinity Gaming Launches Multi-State Loyalty Program
Affinity Gaming has launched A-Play Connect Play4Fun Network, its first multi-casino, multi-state loyalty program. The platform will be used to build a loyalty program for all its casinos through...
Virginia Senator Introduces Casino Bill
Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas (l.) once again introduce legislation that would establish a state gaming commission and direct casino tax revenues toward reducing tolls on specified roadways....
New Jersey Bill Allows Skill Contests
Under a law that some legislators deemed archaic, New Jersey residents were often barred from contests of skill, usually decided by judges, for fear the contest would be called...
Kansas Hollywood Casino Requests Hotel Extension
International Speedway Corporation and Penn National Gaming, owners of Hollywood Casino, asked the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for more time to begin building a...
Saratoga Casino Debate Continues
Disagreements on a possible casino at Saratoga Raceway are not likely to be resolved quickly. And these ardent opponents won’t go quietly into the night.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
