Tabcorp, Tatts Sue Victoria

Tabcorp and Tatts say the state of Victoria has cost them a fortune by not renewing their machine gaming licenses. They want $1.5 billion of it back, and they’re...

Published February 10, 2014

Century Casinos Gets Project Approval

Century Casinos recently received the go-ahead from Rocky View County in Alberta, Canada to develop a racetrack and casino to serve the north and northwest Calgary markets, which do...

Published February 10, 2014

Bermudians Demand Casino Referendum

The Bermuda government once planned a public vote on casinos, then opted for a legislative decision. Now thousands of Bermudians are demanding their right to be heard, and opposition...

Published February 3, 2014

Web Casino Built In to Belize Resort Plan

Developers in Belize are building a resort casino specifically designed to take advantage of the global internet gambling boom. The online portion, equipped with smartphone capabilities, is slated to...

Published February 3, 2014

Edmonton’s Eagle River Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

The Alberta tribal casino, Eagle River (l.), majority-owned by the Alexis First Nation band of Indians, has been draining money and is unable to make good on its debts....

Published February 3, 2014

Queensland Competition Heats Up

Eight potential developers have indicated their interest in being part of a major expansion of resort gaming in the Australian state of Queensland. Three new licenses will be offered...

Published January 27, 2014

Bermudians Demand Referendum

A Bermuda activist group says that citizens, not politicians, have the right to make the final decision about casinos in the island territory.

Published January 27, 2014

Bermuda Forges Ahead with Casino Plans

The Bermuda government originally planned a gaming referendum, then made the “difficult” decision to make it a legislative vote instead. Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell (l.) says polls showed 70...

Published January 20, 2014

OLG Announces Pre-Qualification Deadline

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation recently announced Requests for Pre-Qualification for gaming operators for two casinos in the Toronto area will be due March 13, 2014. Intense competition is...

Published January 20, 2014

Island Betting Shops Protest Wagering Tax

Numerous betting shops have closed since the government of Trinidad and Tobago passed a 10 percent per-bet tax a decade ago. Bettors now can place tax-free bets online and...

Published January 20, 2014

Next for Crown Sydney: The License

Regulators in New South Wales say it will take three months to decide if Crown Resorts and Chairman James Packer (l.) is fit for a license to operate the...

Published January 13, 2014

Swazi Officials in Hot Water Over Casino Visits

Two members of South Africa’s Swaziland government could face expulsion after it was reported they made frequent visits to the territory’s casinos. By law casinos are off limits to...

Published January 13, 2014

Genting Trying to Save Miami Gambling Cruises

Genting is appealing a U.S. government order banning foreign workers from the casino “cruises to nowhere” the company is running in conjunction with its new Bahamas resort. Genting sees...

Published January 13, 2014

War of Words in Vancouver

Paragon Gaming says people are going to love its big new casino at B.C. Place. Casino opponents warn the relocation is an underhanded bid for expansion.

Published January 13, 2014

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.

Published January 6, 2014

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.

Published January 6, 2014

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...

Published January 6, 2014