Customers Return to Caesars Windsor

After 60 days on strike, including three attempts to reach a settlement, the staff of Caesars Windsor in Ontario, were delighted to see the smiling faces of customers waiting...

Published June 18, 2018

Privatization Leads to Layoffs at Gateway

Unifor National President Jerry Dias (l.), head of the organization that represents workers of Ontario’s Gateway casinos, says that layoffs of workers at three casinos are directly attributable to...

Published June 18, 2018

Paraguay Won’t Automatically Renew Casino Licenses

The government of Paraguay is retreating from earlier statements that it would be automatically renewing the licenses of two casino operators, including Casino Carnaval (l.). Critics, including the incoming...

Published June 18, 2018

Argentina Tracks: Desperately Seeking Slots

Racetracks in Buenos Aires have launched a campaign that would add slot machines to their operations. The San Isidro and La Plata (l.) tracks hope to compensate for lost...

Published June 18, 2018

Donaco Vendor Injunction Extended

Australian-listed Donaco International Ltd. has won an extension of an injunction from the Supreme Court of New South Wales to freeze shares held by the Thai vendors of its...

Published June 11, 2018

Australian Capital Territory Enacts 15 Percent Gambling Tax

The Australian Capital Territory—a federal district in the country—has enacted a 15 percent tax on net betting revenue. Officials said the point of consumption tax is in line with...

Published June 11, 2018

Ontario Casino Contracts Become Election Issue

How the government of Ontario leader Kathleen Wynne (l.) awarded a lucrative casino contract for the Toronto area to Great Canadian Gaming has become a political football as the...

Published June 11, 2018

Caesars Windsor Strike Ends

After 60 days of strike that may have permanently affected Caesars Windsor’s market share, the workers at the casino are back to work. About 2000 members of Unifor Local...

Published June 11, 2018

Sheldon Adelson: ‘One or More’ IRs for Brazil

Billionaire gaming mogul Sheldon Adelson (l.) visited Brazil again recently to reiterate his interest in building an integrated casino resort in the world’s fifth-largest country. Brazil’s population vastly exceeds...

Published June 11, 2018

Tsogo Sun to Pay $4.3M in New VATs

Tsogo Sun, a leading African hospitality group, expects to pay an additional 54 million rand (US$4.28 million) in value added taxes due to the VAT increase established by the...

Published June 4, 2018

Macau Legend to Break Ground in Cape Verde

Macau Legend Development Ltd. will begin construction of a casino resort (l.) in Cape Verde, Africa in August. The group has invested MOP2.34 billion (US$290 million) in the project.

Published June 4, 2018

Chilean Casino to Diversify Into Non-gaming

The Sun Monticello casino (l.) in Chile is planning to diversify, adding dining options and making itself more family friendly. The plans are part of a $20 million project.

Published June 4, 2018

Aquis Plans eSports Brand

Australia-listed casino operator Aquis Entertainment Ltd. is planning to create an eSports business. The operator of Casino Canberra in the ACT will join with ESE to develop the brand...

Published June 4, 2018

Adelaide Upgrade Starting this Month

SkyCity Entertainment Group’s planned $330 million expansion of its casino in the Australian capital of Adelaide will begin this month. The addition will create some 800 new jobs when...

Published June 4, 2018

Baha Mar Unveils Final Hotel, Completing Resort

With the opening of the Rosewood Baha Mar hotel, the Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort (l.) completes its phased opening of the sprawling resort on Nassau’s Cable Beach.

Published June 4, 2018

Chile to Ban Non-Casino Slots

The Chilean government has unanimously approved a bill that would ban slot machines outside casinos. There are an estimated 33,000 illegal slots now operating in the South American country.

Published May 28, 2018

BC’s Largest Casino Stays Open Despite Strike

Despite a walkout by workers that began May 11, the Hard Rock Casino (l.) will remain open. The casino is the largest in British Columbia.

Published May 28, 2018

Caesars Windsor Union Rejects Owner Offer

Union workers of the Caesars Windsor casino voted for a second time in 43 days to reject management’s offer of a contract. The more than 2,000 workers voted 53...

Published May 28, 2018

Canberra to Go for VIPs

Tony Fung’s Aquis Entertainment has disclosed it will target VIP players at Casino Canberra in the Australian capital city. In its 2017 annual report, Aquis also said it will...

Published May 21, 2018

Caesars Windsor Strike Talks Resume

Officials at Caesars Windsor casino and Unifor Local 444 will resume strike talks this week. Union members walked out April 5 after rejecting a proposed 3-year contract. At issue...

Published May 21, 2018