Ontario Casinos Were Crime Group’s Undoing

An Ontario crime syndicate's casino activities were the "weak link" leading to the arrests of nine people including crime boss Angelo Figliomeni. Police said the group's gambling patterns and...

Published July 29, 2019

Cascades Casino Holds Soft Opening

In Chatham, Ontario, the new $36 million Cascades Casino quietly opened to the public. An official opening will occur August 8. Cascades is Gateway Casinos and Entertainment's first new...

Published July 29, 2019

Kenya Betting Firms Insist They Are in Compliance

More than two dozen betting companies in Kenya are trying to resolve their disputes with the Betting Control and Licensing Board, which recently suspended or deferred their licenses to...

Published July 22, 2019

Costa Bávaro Opens in Dominican Republic

Phase I of the Hotel Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino (l.) has opened in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The project currently includes 1,048 hotel rooms,...

Published July 22, 2019

Gateway Proposes $75 Million Ontario Casino

Southwest London, Ontario could have a new $75 million casino in 2021 if officials approve Gateway Casinos & Entertainment's proposal. The Starlight Casino would create 700 new jobs and...

Published July 22, 2019

Will Brazil OK Gaming?

A bill that would legalize numerous forms of gaming in Brazil is before Congress. If it passes, at least nine cities in the state of Mina Gerais could open...

Published July 22, 2019

Genting UK, Galaxy Gaming Extend Partnership

Genting UK has extended its partnership with Galaxy Gaming Inc., under a new multi-year agreement providing product and marketing support for Galaxy table-game titles and progressive systems.

Published July 15, 2019

Two Face Charges in Chile Slot Case

Chilean law enforcers are planning to officially charge two former directors of the Association of Operators, Manufacturers and Importers of Electronic Entertainment with corruption for allegedly making illegal contributions...

Published July 15, 2019

Post-Pokies, Woolworths Could Gain New Investors

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths, which plans to divest of its pubs and pokie operations, may attract new investment as it concentrates on its core business, say some analysts. But...

Published July 15, 2019

Kenya Drop-Kicks 27 Betting Firms

Twenty-seven betting companies, including Betway, one of the market leaders in Kenya, did not have their licenses renewed at the beginning of July. Some of the companies are planning...

Published July 15, 2019

Report: B.C. Lottery Official Resigns over Money Laundering Complaint

British Columbia Lottery Corp. Vice President of Corporate Compliance Robert Kroeker (l.) has reportedly resigned amid complaints he instructed his staff to “ease up” on anti-money-laundering measures and “allow...

Published July 15, 2019

Namibia to Lift Gaming Ban

Namibia is preparing to lift a 20-year ban on gaming with the issuance of new licenses, according to Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta. The country has an...

Published July 8, 2019

Woolworths to Dump Gaming Ops

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths (l.), which faces fines and worse for over-serving alcohol to patrons in its gaming shops, has announced it will spin off its pubs and pokie...

Published July 8, 2019

Casino Resort Underway in Paraguay

Paraguay’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has OK’d a mega-resort and casino on San Francisco Island (l.) on the Paraguay River. The US$150 million tourist and entertainment complex...

Published July 8, 2019

Macquarie Bars Credit Cards for Gambling

The Macquarie Group in Australia has banned gambling and lottery transactions on its credit cards due to growing concern over easy access to credit for gamblers. The changes will...

Published July 1, 2019

After Deaths, DR Hard Rock Bans Liquor Dispensers

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (l.) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic has announced it will remove all liquor dispensers in guestroom minibars after several deaths and illnesses in...

Published July 1, 2019

Namibia Lifts License Ban

More than 20 years after the Namibian government called for a moratorium on new gaming licenses, lawmakers are willing to sanction legal slot machine operations.

Published July 1, 2019

Casino Canberra Resumes Expansion Talks

Four years after it first planned a $300 million expansion and months after the government rejected that plan, Casino Canberra in Australia’s ACT is hoping to jumpstart discussions with...

Published July 1, 2019

NSW’s New Approach to RG

The New South Wales’ Gambling Impact Society has launched what it calls a “lived experience project” in which people affected by problem gambling can share their stories to enlighten...

Published June 24, 2019

Kenya Considers 10 Percent Tax on Gamblers

Kenyan gamblers could be hit with a 10 percent excise tax as the government looks for way to reduce problem gambling in the country. The move was proposed by...

Published June 24, 2019