Is Aquis Canberra Still in the Works?

Aquis Entertainment Chairman Tony Fung (l.) has confirmed he wants to resume talks with the Australian Capital Territory over the proposed AU$330 million redevelopment of Casino Canberra.

Published May 24, 2021

Crown Resorts Rejects Blackstone Bid

Australian gaming giant Crown Resorts has refused the Blackstone Group’s AU$8.4 billion ($6.5 billion) bid for the company. But it’s still considering a merger proposed by Star Entertainment Group.

Published May 24, 2021

Apollo Makes New $4 Billion Bid for Tabcorp

Equity firm Apollo Global Management has upped its bid for the wagering and media business assets of Australia’s Tabcorp. Its current offer is AU$4 billion (US$3.09 billion).

Published May 17, 2021

Brazilian Senate Returns to Casino Debate

Brazil’s Senate will once again take up the issue of stoking tourism by legalizing casinos. The hotel industry cites a “pent-up demand for leisure offers and casinos would have...

Published May 17, 2021

Former Canadian Casino CEO Violated Quarantine Rules

Rod Baker (l.), former CEO of Great Canadian Gaming Corp. face fines and possible jail time for an alleged Covid-19 scam. Baker and his wife Ekaterina flew to Yukon...

Published May 10, 2021

CNMI Regulator On Life Support?

The shutdown and license suspension of Saipan’s Imperial Pacific Palace casino means there’s no need for a casino regulator, at least for now. With no end in sight to...

Published May 10, 2021

Puerto Rico Approves New Slot Regulations

Puerto Rico’s tourism commission has approved new slot regulations that alter the model by which casino revenues are divided in the commonwealth.

Published May 10, 2021

Dubai Denies Issuing Gaming Licenses

The government of Dubai media office has issued a denial of social media claims that the emirate has begun issuing gaming licenses. The United Arab Emirates largely ban gaming.

Published May 3, 2021

Russian Casino Delays Phase II

Summit Ascent Holdings, which operates the Tigre de Cristal integrated resort in Russia’s Primorye gaming zone, has announced it does not expect to open its Phase 2 expansion until...

Published May 3, 2021

Former Sri Lanka PM Warns Against Port City ‘Black Money’

An economic zone being created for Chinese investors in the Sri Lanka city of Colombo could become a haven for “black money.” The warning was issued by former Prime...

Published May 3, 2021

Crown Melbourne Fined AU$1 Million

In the latest sanction aimed at Australian casino giant Crown Resorts, its Melbourne Casino in Victoria has been fined AU$1 million. The casino also has been temporarily barred from...

Published May 3, 2021

Tasmania’s Casinos Hit by Cyber-Attack

Two casinos in Tasmania remain closed after being hard-hit by a cyber-attack April 3. The Federal Group, which operates casinos in the Australian island, is investigating the attack which...

Published April 26, 2021

Sri Lanka Appeals Colombo Casino Plans

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has begun to hear appeals of a proposed bill to create an economic zone on an artificially created island in the port city of Colombo....

Published April 26, 2021

BC Commission on Money-Laundering to Quiz Lawmakers

The Cullen Commission in Vancouver will interrogate politicians including Liberal Premier Christy Clark (l.) as part of its probe into money laundering in the casino industry.

Published April 26, 2021

Manitoba Casinos to Introduce Stadium Gaming

Once society normalizes as the Covid pandemic recedes, Manitoba, Canada casinos plan to introduce “stadium gaming.” The socially distanced games had been in the works before, but the pandemic...

Published April 26, 2021

U.S. Firm Makes Play for Packer’s Crown Stake

U.S.-based global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management has offered up to AU$3 billion to buy the Crown Resorts shares currently owned by billionaire James Packer (l.).

Published April 26, 2021

Chilean Casino Enjoy Chairman, Directors Resign

CEO Javier Martinez Seguí (l.) of Chilean casino firm Enjoy has resigned, along with four members of the board. Their exits are linked to conflict-of-interest investigations involving President Sebastián...

Published April 19, 2021

In Crown Bid, Blackstone Lays Out Conditions

In its bid for Australia’s Crown Resorts, U.S.-based Blackstone has laid out some new conditions. For one thing, Blackstone says it will withdraw its offer if any of Crown’s...

Published April 19, 2021

Great Canadian Purchase by U.S. Fund Moves Forward

Various Canadian regulatory agencies have approved of the purchase of Great Canadian Gaming Corp. by the U.S.-based Apollo Global Management Inc. Shareholders have approved of the $45 per share...

Published April 21, 2021

Brazilian President Supports Casino Legalization

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) supports a bill introduced by Senator Ciro Nogueira to allow casinos to reopen. It has been a misdemeanor to operate casinos for 80 years....

Published April 21, 2021