Brazilian Candidate Supports Maricá Casino

Brazilian politician Washington Quaquá (l.) supports a casino in Restinga de Maricá because of its potential to create jobs and revenue and increase tourism. Quaquá was the mayor the...

Published October 8, 2018

VIP Play Holding in Australia, China Concerns ‘Overplayed’

Analysts at Morgan Stanley say the return of Chinese VIPs to Australian casinos is likely to continue, despite fears that a slower economy in China could constrain patronage.

Published October 8, 2018

Alberta Casino to Open $57 Million Expansion

The Starlight Casino in Edmonton, Canada will hold a grand reopening for its $57 million renovation. The upgrade included a larger casino and a total of 768 slots and...

Published October 1, 2018

Ontario Open to Toronto Waterfront Casino

Ontario Premier Doug Ford (l.) has long had a dream to build a casino on the Toronto waterfront. Now it is possible that he is resurrecting that dream, although...

Published October 1, 2018

Jeers for Proposed Star Tower

Star Entertainment Group of Australia is facing criticism for a planned 78-story hotel tower (l.) in Sydney. Residents say the AU$500 million (US$362 million) project will block views, create...

Published October 1, 2018

Gateway Moves Ahead on London, Hanover Casinos in Ontario

London, Ontario has approved a zoning change that would allow the casino, entertainment complex that Gateway Casinos proposes for the Western Fair District. The $140 million project (l.) would...

Published October 1, 2018

African Gaming’s Bright Future

Amne Suedi (l.), principal of the Shikana Law Group, predicts that African nations will be at the center of a growth spurt of casino gaming development. All have “immense...

Published September 24, 2018

Argentina’s Crown Casino Begins Rio Negro project

Argentine gaming operator Crown Casino, has begun its Rio Negro Viedma (l.) casino building project in the Sol Del Rio province. The $11.5 million project will be developed in...

Published September 24, 2018

BC Senator Resigns From Committee

Senator Larry Campbell’s (l.) ties to Great Canadian Gaming, which is being splashed by an ongoing investigation of casinos and money laundering in British Columbia, is proving an embarrassment....

Published September 24, 2018

Slots a Boon to Australia’s Economy, New Study Says

A study backed by the country’s games and systems providers shows that EGMs are contributing more than A$8 billion a year to society in the form of taxes, overseas...

Published September 17, 2018

Employees of BC Casino May Have Shredded Records

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation was warned last year by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation that employees at its River Rock Casino Resort were disregarding money laundering laws and...

Published September 10, 2018

Australia Bans Gambling Ads During Daytime Online Sports Broadcasts

Australia’s ban on gambling ads during daytime live online sports broadcasts went into effect last month. Gambling advertisements will no longer be allowed for live sports streamed online from...

Published September 10, 2018

Toronto Casino Approved for Tables

Toronto has approved zoning changes that allow table gaming at Casino Woodbine. The casino is operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

Published September 10, 2018

Parq Vancouver Nears First Anniversary

The innovative and just plain fun Parq Vancouver casino in British Columbia has overcome the skepticism of many as it approaches its first anniversary. The Parq is Canada’s first...

Published September 10, 2018

Does Melbourne Need Packer Hotel?

A decline in Melbourne’s apartment market has some asking if the jurisdiction needs another residential tower. Crown Resorts has been planning to build Australia’s tallest skyscraper in the Victorian...

Published August 27, 2018

Striking BC Workers Demand Gateway Probe

The union that is leading a strike against four casinos owned by Gateway Casinos in British Columbia are calling foul. They claim that Gateway is letting important safety and...

Published August 27, 2018

Buenos Aires Casino License to Expire

A floating casino in the waters off Buenos Aires may be put in dry dock next year. According to current city law, despite much-needed revenues generated by the casino,...

Published August 27, 2018

Star Applies to Build Sydney Hotel

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has filed a development application with the New South Wales Department of Planning for a 61-story hotel tower in Sydney.

Published August 27, 2018

Ferrar: Australian Pokies Benefit the Public

Gaming manufacturers are touting a new study that says Australian pokies generate $8.32 billion for the national economy every year. Spokesman Ross Ferrar (l.) says the revenues are impressive,...

Published August 27, 2018

Ontario Casino Opponents Get Appeals Date

The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has scheduled November 6 to hear appeals against a proposed $100 million Kingsway Entertainment District in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The proposed district includes...

Published August 20, 2018