Ranks Talks Legalization in N. Ireland
The possibility of casino legalization in Northern Ireland is inching forward in the wake of talks between UK casino giant Rank Group and members of the province’s major political...
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Analysis: PartyPoker Takes Early Lead in New Jersey
According to figures released by PokerScout, which tracks online poker play, PartyPoker and BorgataPoker.com have grabbed 50 percent of New Jersey’s online poker market. WSOP.com has 30 percent. As...
Vancouver OKs Edgewater Casino Move
Paragon Gaming sparked backlash with a plan to move a Vancouver casino from one side of the street to the other. Regulators gave a conditional OK.
Taiwan and China Cooperate to Shut Online Gambling Operation
China and Taiwan worked together in a rare instance of cooperation to close an online gambling operation which was working across their borders. The two countries announced four arrests...
Cayman Islands Won’t Rush to Add Gaming
Bermuda is contemplating gaming as a way to energize the economy and put people to work. Lawmakers in Cayman say they will not rush to follow.
New Jersey Online Gambling Gets Big Marketing Push
Many Atlantic City casinos and their online gambling partners waited for online gaming to go live in the state before launching advertising campaigns. Now, more than a month into...
Echo Unveils Billion-Dollar Plan for Brisbane
Echo Entertainment is ready to pony up big money to secure its place as the leading casino operator in the Australian state of Queensland. The company’s plans call for...
PokerStars Weighs in On Atlantic Club and New Jersey License Suspension
A report in the Associated Press outlines PokerStars first response to the sale of Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club casino—which it tried to buy unsuccessfully in 2013—and its hopes to...
Poll Finds Americans Support Online Gambling
A new poll finds that 65 percent of U.S. residents have a positive view of online gambling while 32 percent think online gambling should be banned. The poll found...
Online Poker in California Could Generate $348 million
A study by research institution Academicon and PokerScout estimates that online poker in California could generate $263 million in revenue in its first year and up to $348 million...
Bitcoin Values Plunge
The virtual currency Bitcoin saw its values drop after a series of international moves that hurt the currency’s viability. China’s largest online market stopped accepting Bitcoins, Denmark announced it...
Skrill CEO Talks New Jersey Online Gambling
Neil Steinhardt, CEO of online payment system Skrill, gave a recent e-mail interview to Online Poker Report where he discusses his company’s involvement with New Jersey online gambling sites....
Murren Named to U.S. Panel
President Barack Obama has appointed MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO James Murren to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which provides the president with advice on critical infrastructure sections and...
Trump CFO Resigns
Trump Entertainment CFO David R. Hughes is leaving his post effective January 13 to assume the CFO position at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, New Jersey.
Horseshoe Baltimore Executives Named
Caesars Entertainment has named four veteran casino executives to top positions at the Horseshoe Baltimore Casino, which opens this summer.
Star Crossed
The previous president of Star Casino in Sydney created a national scandal. His replacement, Frederic Luvisutto (l.), stabilized the property, but has just announced his resignation.
Inspired Launches ‘White Knight’
Inspired Gaming Group has launched “White Knight,” a new game in its “Freespins+” to live gaming venues in the U.K., and soon to international VLT markets.
Bally Faces Fines in Registration Case
According to a complaint by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the slot company Bally Technologies has a history of not registering employees who work in gaming.
Interblock Completes First Bulgarian Installation
Interblock installed its G4 Organic Twins multi-player automated table games in Bulgaria’s Imperia Gaming Club, marking the first G4 installation in the country.
Ohio Hard Rock Taps NEWave
The new Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio opened with the NEWave myCompliance Manager software suite in place to protect compliance issues in several areas.
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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.
