Jamaica Casino Bidders Down to Two

Just two of five prospective casino investors remain active in Jamaica, including Harmony Cove (l.). One candidate pulled out of the running and two were disqualified for unpaid bid...

Published September 8, 2014

Aquis Cleared To Buy Reef Casino

Competition authorities in Australia have signed off on Tony Fung’s purchase of the Reef Casino in Cairns (l.). For the Hong Kong financier it’s the first step toward realizing...

Published September 8, 2014

Atlantis Preparing For Competitor Baha Mar

Battle lines are being drawn in Nassau, the Bahamas as Atlantis, the region's largest destination casino resort on Paradise Island, gets ready for fierce competition from the $3.5 billion...

Published September 8, 2014

South African Malls Want Gambling

The public comment period recently ended on whether a dozen shopping malls in KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa should be allowed to offer electronic bingo terminals. The KZN Gaming...

Published September 8, 2014

Zambian Residents Blame Attacks on Slot Machines

Some residents of the African town of Lusaka blame Bonanza slot machines for a series of thefts and attacks on security guards.

Published September 8, 2014

Caribbean Plans $1B Resort

Beijing investors are bringing mega-bucks to the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda. The Yida Group’s planned Singulari casino resort would encompass some 1,600 acres and be spread across...

Published September 8, 2014

Crown’s Melbourne License Renewed

Crown Resorts’ Melbourne flagship (l.) has won a renewal of its license through 2050. The decision comes with approval for more table games and slot machines but will cost...

Published September 8, 2014

Echo, Crown Battle for China

Golf courses and luxury jets (Crown’s Bombardier 500 at left) are the latest weapons in the war between Australian casino rivals Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment for more Asian...

Published August 25, 2014

Grenada Parliament OKs Casino Bill

Grenada’s parliament has approved legislation that would bring land-based casinos to the island. The Casino and Gaming Act of 2014 will now go to the Senate. If the bill...

Published August 25, 2014

Saipan, Best Sunshine Seal Casino Agreement

The winning bidder for Saipan’s sole casino license has reached a development deal with the Pacific island’s government for a $3 billion-plus resort to be constructed over several years....

Published August 25, 2014

Nova Scotia Drops Mandatory Play Tracking

Nova Scotia casinos will stop requiring players to use the card-based My-Play System, which has been in use since April 2012. Minister Andrew Younger said most people did not...

Published August 25, 2014

Former Premier: Betting Ads Should Be Banned

Former Victoria, Australia Premier Jeff Kennett (l.) recently said although he had approved advertising, promotion and sponsorship by corporate bookmakers in 1994 when he was in office, it now...

Published August 25, 2014

Century Casinos Receives Racino Financing

Century Casinos Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiaries Century Resorts Alberta Inc. and Century Casino Calgary Inc. recently obtained additional credit of $10.05 million from the Bank of Montreal to develop...

Published August 25, 2014

Graydon Still Owes $55,000

The July 15 deadline has passed and former BC Lotteries Director Michael Graydon (l.) has not repaid the Crown Corporation $55,000, including his salary for the two months he...

Published August 25, 2014

$3 Billion Casino Plan for Saipan

The Macau junket investor behind Saipan’s first casino has pegged the cost of the project at $3 billion. Imperial Pacific International Holdings won the sole license for the western...

Published August 18, 2014

Crockwell Promises Bermuda Casino Bill

A bill that would legalize casinos in Bermuda will be submitted parliament before the end of 2014, says Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell (l.). That’s almost three years after the...

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Gaming Officials in South Africa Allow Relocation of Casino

After much public input, the Gauteng Gambling Board will allow Pretoria’s Morula Sun Casino to be relocated under a lengthy list of conditions.

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Fiji Casino Developer Sells Stake

Casino developer One Hundred Sands, granted an exclusive license to build Fiji's first casino near Nadi, has reportedly sold its stake to another party. One Hundred Sands was to...

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A Second Casino Opens in Colombia

Sociedad PromotoraTurística de Medellín now operates two casinos in Colombia, the San Remo and El Gran. The San Remo is targeting a younger demographic.

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Ex-Tasmania Premier Ejected From Casino

Former Tasmania Premier Paul Lennon was escorted out of Crown Melbourne in wrist restraints after causing a disturbance at a poker table, or so reports say. Lennon, who was...

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