Paseo del Sol Breaks Ground in Argentina

On June 13, Alberto Weretilneck, governor of Río Negro Province in Argentina, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a new casino and entertainment complex in the capital city.

Published June 24, 2019

First Nation Bid to Block Casino Deal Loses in Ontario Court

A Divisional Court ruling has gone against a Kenora-area First Nation seeking to build a casino on its reserve. The Wauzhushk Onigum Nation sought a judicial review of the...

Published June 24, 2019

Woolworths Called ‘Worst’ Pokies Operator

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths is taking the heat for over-serving alcohol to patrons in its gaming shops. The company faces big fines and even revocation of its gaming licenses...

Published June 24, 2019

Argentine Casino May Get a Stay

An order to close the casino (l.) in Necochea, Buenos Aires, has been delayed until next year. The gaming hall may stay open indefinitely if a local mayoral candidate...

Published June 17, 2019

Could Regulators Undo Crown Deal?

Regulators in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia all will have to approve the sale of almost one-fifth of James Packer’s Crown Resorts to his pal, Melco Resorts...

Published June 17, 2019

Mohegan Gaming Takes Over Niagara Bundle

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment of Connecticut will take over the "Niagara Bundle" in Ontario, including the Fallsview Casino Resort (l.), after beating out Hard Rock International and Caesars Entertainment....

Published June 17, 2019

Queens Wharf Brisbane Begins Construction

After 15 months of pre-construction, the Queens Wharf Brisbane project has officially begun its “out of ground” phase with the first concrete pour, according to a statement from developers.

Published June 10, 2019

Kenya Reverses Gaming-Ad Ban

Kenya’s High Court has rejected a proposed ban on gambling ads, calling it unconstitutional. The ban would have covered outdoor, electronic and online advertising.

Published June 3, 2019

New Zealand Repeals Betting Levy

The New Zealand government has announced it will repeal its betting levy on racing to help the industry rebuild. The tax will be phased out gradually over the next...

Published June 3, 2019

Gaming Incentives Limited Down Under

Measures to limit online gambling incentives have taken effect in Australia. The country’s new National Consumer Protection Framework came into effect on May 26.

Published June 3, 2019

Gateway Casino to Open in British Columbia in 2020

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. announced a new timeline for the opening of Cascades Casino Delta (l.), a $70-million casino/hotel complex at the former Delta Town & Country Inn...

Published June 3, 2019

Uganda Government to Control Sports Betting

The government of Uganda has announced that it will nationalize the country’s sports betting industry and cease the issue or reissue of licenses to foreign betting companies “with immediate...

Published June 3, 2019

Casinos Prohibited At Ontario Place

Ontario Place on Toronto's waterfront—home of the iconic Cinesphere cinema (l.)—closed in 2012 due to decreasing attendance. Now the provincial government has put out a call for proposals for...

Published June 3, 2019

Merger Redraws Chile’s Casino Map

Sun Dreams, Marina del Sol and Clairvest are combining their gaming operations. The merged portfolio will be Chile’s largest, and one of the largest in South America, totaling more...

Published June 3, 2019

SIGA to Operate Around the Clock on Weekends

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced plans to move to 24-hour operation on weekends at SIGA’s seven properties across the province.

Published May 27, 2019

Peermont Buys Caesars Casino in South Africa

Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts has concluded a purchase agreement with Nevada-based Caesars Entertainment to acquire the Emerald Resort & Casino (l.) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa.

Published May 27, 2019

Victoria Australia Tightens Rules on Gambling Ads, Promotions

The Australian state of Victoria is considering rules that would prohibit sports betting sites from directly marketing to players unless they opt in for ads. The new rules would...

Published May 27, 2019

Kenya Fights Gambling

Lawmakers alarmed about the rapid growth of illegal gambling in Kenya are starting to crack down, including deporting foreigners involved in the activity and reviewing the working permits of...

Published May 27, 2019

More OTBs Increases Profits for Century Casinos

Century Casinos, which is based in Colorado, boosted first quarter earnings this year by opening new OTBs in Canada and by overcoming licensing delays to reopen all of its...

Published May 20, 2019

Kenya Company Must Pay €128M in Back Taxes

The Kenyan Revenue Authority has ordered East African betting operator SportPesa to pay €80 million (US$134.5 million) in past-due taxes, plus interest and penalties for arrears that mounted up...

Published May 20, 2019