EUROPEAN GAMING
Despite recent criticism in the U.K. of fixed-odds betting machines, which have repeatedly been called “the crack cocaine of gambling,” a prominent Tory politician, Culture Secretary John Whittingdale (l.),...
Romania Open to Foreign Operators
The Romanian parliament has approved legislation that would open the country’s gaming market to international operators. The measure still must be weighed by the constitutional court and the Romanian...
Ontario Track Wants Live Tables
Officials in Ontario are discussing the possible addition of live gaming tables to Woodbine Racetrack (l.) in Etobicoke, Toronto. The track currently houses some 3,000 slot machines.
Did Graydon Sell Out Taxpayers?
British Columbia’s New Democratic Party leader John Horgan says Michael Graydon, the former head of the public lottery, changed the revenue splits at casinos before he resigned―and the new...
Great Canadian Buys New Brunswick Casino
The Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has announced it will purchase the assets of Casino New Brunswick from Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Ltd. Partnership for about $95 million.
William Hill, Ladbrokes Under Investigation Down Under
The Australian Communication Agency has announced plans to investigate bookmakers William Hill and Ladbrokes. At issue are the companies’ Australian online betting operations.
Marianas in the Market for New Casinos
Lawmakers in the Mariana Islands have passed legislation that will encourage casino development on the islands of Tinian and Rota. The bill OK’d by the Senate now goes to...
UK Elections Could Decide FOBT Debate
Despite self-policing efforts by the U.K. gaming industry, the debate continues to rage over fixed-odds betting terminals, which now number more than 34,000 in the country. FOBTs have been...
Scotbet Joins Senet Group
The independent Scottish bookmaker has become the first new member of the Senet Group, joining Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, William Hill and Coral to promote responsible gambling in the U.K.
Greeks Betting Increases in ‘14
Greek bettors spent €5.9 billion on games of chance in 2014, up 9 percent from 2013, according to by the Greek gaming commission. It was the first time since...
Primorye Casino Nears Completion
Lawrence Ho’s company, Summit Ascent Holdings, is almost finished its integrated resort in Russia’s Primorye region. The casino complex is targeted at players from China and throughout East Asia,...
Primorye Casino Nears Completion
Lawrence Ho’s company, Summit Ascent Holdings, is almost finished its integrated resort in Russia’s Primorye region. The casino complex is targeted at players from China and throughout East Asia,...
UK’s Camelot Lottery Growing Online
Thanks to the convenience of digital lottery services, U.K. national lottery provider Camelot has announced a surge in sales of £7.27 billion (US$11.1 million) for 2014-15. The lottery launched...
Gibraltar Super Yacht to Feature Casino
A casino is looking to come on board the Sunborn Gibraltar, a super yacht owned by Finnish hotel company Sunborn. The casino will soft launch on April 29.
Ireland Passes Online Amendments
Starting in August, the Irish government will start taxing online gaming operators that serve Irish punters. In March, officials passed the Gambling Amendment Act 2015, legislation that was first...
Global Sports Gaming Worth $3 Trillion?
The worldwide sports betting market has been valued at up to $3 trillion, 90 percent of which is generated illegally, according to British gaming expert Patrick Jay. Bets on...
Greece Sells Racing Rights
Greece’s formerly state-run horse betting industry has changed hands. The country is selling off assets in an effort to keep afloat financially. The new leftist government has sealed a...
American Group Pitches Cyprus ‘Super-Casino’
U.S.-based Realty Group International of Beverly Hills wants to mastermind the first casino resort project in the Greek-controlled Republic of Cyprus. Rather than bid for its own gaming license,...
Kyrgyzstan Bans Bets
Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev (l.) has signed a law that bans gambling in the Central Asian country. The law was crafted to protect “the moral and mental state of...
U.K. Party Would Ban Horse, Dog Races
If the Green Party of the U.K. and Wales takes power in the upcoming election, it may work to ban all horse and greyhound racing, according to reports. Party...