Gaming Returns to Venezuela

Hotel Humboldt in Caracas, Venezuela, is the site of the first casino to legally open in the country since gaming was shut down 12 years ago. It could become...

Published March 1, 2021

Chile Reopening Casinos

Gaming workers in Chile are pleading with the government to let more casinos reopen. Undersecretary of Tourism José Luis Uriarte (l.) has refused, saying health concerns are paramount.

Published March 1, 2021

Delta to Build Casino Complex in India

Delta Corp. of India, under Chairman Jaydev Mody (l.), plans to build a casino resort near Mopa International Airport, now under development in the state of Goa. Delta has...

Published March 1, 2021

IPI Chair Charged with Contempt, Facing Jail

The chairwoman of Imperial Pacific International faces jail time for contempt of court. Cui Li Jie (l.) failed to comply with a subpoena and reportedly perjured herself when questioned...

Published March 1, 2021

Brazilian Tourism Interests Press Legal Casinos

Brazil is struggling to make up for the revenue lost when it cancelled Carnival (l.) due to health concerns. Some tourism interests hope legal gaming in the South American...

Published March 1, 2021

Another Crown Probe In the Works

With Crown Resorts denied the right to open a casino in New South Wales, the Australian state of Victoria, the home of the Crown flagship (l.) in Melbourne, has...

Published March 1, 2021

Uruguay Seeks Resort Bidders for ‘Shipwrecked’ Community

Uruguay's Ministry of Tourism is seeking bidders who want to build a luxury hotel casino on the Rocha coast. Minister Germán Cardoso (l.) said the vicinity has "been waiting...

Published February 22, 2021

Australia’s Star Breaks Ground On Gold Coast Addition

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group and partners will raise their current investments in Southeast Queensland to almost $4.5 billion after breaking ground on a new five-star hotel and apartments.

Published February 15, 2021

B.C. Money Laundering Probe Hears About China Push

A probe of British Columbia casinos and allegations of past money laundering continued last week, with testimony about the push to bring in Chinese VIPs.

Published February 15, 2021

Australia’s TAB Target of Suitors

Australian racetrack regulators are closely following several groups interested in merging with Tabcorp Holdings in order to acquire its gaming assets. Such a deal could alter Australia’s racing landscape.

Published February 15, 2021

Entain, Others Bid for Tabcorp Division

Entain Plc has offered to acquire the wagering and media division of Tabcorp, Australia's largest gambling firm. Blackstone and Morgan Stanley are also said to be considering bids.

Published February 8, 2021

In BC, Money Laundering Hearings Continue

A Supreme Court justice appointed to hold hearings on money laundering at British Columbia casinos heard more witnesses last week, including Jim Lightbody (l.), president of the British Columbia...

Published February 8, 2021

Indian Casinos Generated Total Taxes of US$175 Million

Offshore and land-based casinos in the Indian state of Goa have contributed tax revenues of 1,277.29 crore (US$175 million) over the past nine years, reports the state’s chief minister.

Published February 8, 2021

In NSW, Crown ‘Suitability’ Review Complete

A year-long review of Crown Resorts’ “suitability” to run a casino (l.) in Sydney’s Barangaroo neighborhood was issued last Monday, but its conclusions will not be made public for...

Published February 8, 2021

Nova Scotia Dissolves Gambling Prevention Group

Nova Scotia’s government has shifted $250,000 from the nonprofit Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (GANS) towards a general mental health pool. Gambling Risk Informed Nova Scotia has criticized the move.

Published February 1, 2021

Australia’s Silver Heritage Appoints New Board

Australia-based casino operator Silver Heritage Group Ltd. announced in a January 22 Friday filing that it handed control of the company to a new board of directors following the...

Published February 1, 2021

British Columbia Probes Casino Money Laundering

A Crown commission is continuing to take testimony on how the B.C. Lottery Corp. has dealt with money laundering at its casinos over the last two decades. Last week...

Published February 1, 2021

Tribe to Open Puerto Rico Foxwoods

The owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino are partnering with LionGrove LLC, to revive one of Puerto Rico’s most famous resorts, the El San Juan Casino (l.). It will be...

Published February 1, 2021

Bermuda’s First Casino Could Open in 2021

The first casino in the island nation of Bermuda could open later this year, according to Prime Minister David Burt (l.). The casino will be the first of four...

Published February 1, 2021

Crown Peddling Apartments to Pay Down Debt

Australian casino giant Crown Resorts is selling apartments at its Sydney resort to help reduce debt. Crown was barred from opening a casino at the new Barangaroo property (l.)...

Published February 1, 2021