Suspected Money Launderer Arrested in Greece

A Russian man suspected of laundering billions of dollars was arrested in Greece last week. Alexander Vinnik, described as “an internationally sought mastermind,” is also wanted by the United...

Published July 31, 2017

Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership Announce Media Rights Deal

After what local media called a commercial standoff, Ladbrokes Coral PLC and The Racing Partnership announced that they have reached a media rights deal. The deal means Ladbrokes Coral’s...

Published July 31, 2017

Russia: Primorye Plots for Sale

The Primorsky Krai Development Corp. in Vladivostok, Russia has announced the auctions of three separate land parcels all designated for casino development. The minimum investment starts at $130 million....

Published July 24, 2017

More Details on Hard Rock Spain

U.S.-based casino operator Hard Rock International has released more information about its proposed integrated casino resort in Catalonia, Spain. The deal represents a $2.3 billion investment for the tribal...

Published July 24, 2017

Ireland Updating Gambling Laws

The Irish Cabinet and PM Leo Varadkar (l.) have approved legislation that will modern gaming regulations for the first time since the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. The bill...

Published July 24, 2017

Melco Cyprus to Offer ‘Casino in the Sky’

Melco’s integrated resort project in the Republic of Cyprus will have 70,000 square feet of gaming space with 130 gaming tables and a 6,000-square-foot VIP “Casino in the Sky,”...

Published July 24, 2017

Hard Rock Shares Catalan Plan

New details have emerged about Hard Rock International’s proposed Spanish casino plan. The U.S.-based casino is the only remaining bidder for a casino license in Catalan, about 60 miles...

Published July 17, 2017

Tigre Roars in Vladivostok

Massive VIP growth recorded by Summit Ascent Holdings bodes well for the future of its Tigre de Cristal resort in Vladivostok. Summit Ascent posted VIP volume increases of more...

Published July 17, 2017

Skill-Based Slots Flop In Europe

As in U.S. casinos, European casinos are removing skill-based slots because of their poor return on investment. The games were intended to lure millennials who prefer to gamble online...

Published July 17, 2017

French Probe Targets Vegas Event

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not if you’re France’s President Emmanuel Macron (l.). The new administration is under fire for a €238,000 promotional junket to the Strip...

Published July 17, 2017

Hard Rock Last Bidder for Barcelona Casino License

U.S.-based casino operator Hard Rock International is the sole remaining bidder for a license to build an integrated casino resort in Catalonia, Spain on the former site of the...

Published July 10, 2017

Feds Take Over Primorye Gaming Development

Citing a lack of urgency, the Russian government will take over the development of the Primorye gaming site near Vladivostok, according to Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev (l.). Only...

Published July 10, 2017

Cyprus Casino Could Generate Almost $1 Billion

Europe's largest casino resort will open by early 2020 in Limassol, Cyprus. The license holders, a Melco Hard Rock consortium, said the $567 million project will generate $908 million...

Published July 10, 2017

UK Gambling Commission Outline New Enforcement Strategy

The UK Gambling Commission has released details on a new enforcement strategy for gambling operators who commit violations. The strategy includes higher fines for breaches of regulations, especially in...

Published July 10, 2017

Primorye Site Will Go Up for Auction

The site of a planned casino resort in Russia’s Primorsky Krai economic zone will be auctioned off. Officials nullified an agreement with Royal Time Primorye after the company’s Firebird...

Published July 3, 2017

Century Casinos Purchasing UK Casino

Colorado Springs-based Century Casinos Inc. will purchase for $766,000, through an Austrian unit, Saw Close Casino Ltd., license holders for a 15,000 square foot casino in Bath, England. Opening...

Published July 3, 2017

Swiss Casinos See an Uptick

Swiss casinos have seen a small jump in revenues after eight straight years of decline. The country’s 21 licensed gaming halls reported a 1.2 percent year-on-year gain for 2016,...

Published July 3, 2017

Malta Releases Gambling Survey Results

Maltese citizens spent $39.2 million on gambling in 2015-2016, according to a Malta Gaming Authority survey. The national lottery and gaming parlors were the most popular forms of gambling....

Published July 3, 2017

Belgium Considers New Gambling Ad Restrictions

Belgian officials say they are considering new restrictions on gambling advertisements airing on TV. The initiative is being brought Belgium’s Minister of Justice, Koen Geens (l.), and is drawing...

Published June 26, 2017

UK Gambling Commission Reports Decline in Illegal Gambling Ads

The UK Gambling Commission through a joint operation with the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit reported an 87 percent decline in gambling advertisements on illegal websites.

Published June 26, 2017