U.S.: Don’t Patronize Mexican Casinos

For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. State Department has warned United States citizens to steer clear of casinos and other adult entertainment venues in...

Published February 8, 2016

Bahamas PM: Baha Mar Deal at Hand

Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie (l.) insists that a deal is close that will save the stalled Baha Mar resort project and open it in the hands of a...

Published February 1, 2016

Brazil Pushes Gaming Bill

The Brazilian government under President Dilma Rousseff (l.) may be looking to fast track a casino bill in the South American country. If pending legislation passes, Brazil could see...

Published February 1, 2016

Australia Looks at Corruption on Online Betting

Recent explosive allegations of corruption and match fixing in the sport of tennis has prompted the Australian government to look into the integrity of online sports gambling.

Published February 1, 2016

Ontario Town Likely to Approve Shoreline Casino

The proposed Shoreline Casino in Belleville, Ontario, likely will become a reality after city officials unanimously approved drafting enabling language allowing a casino to be built and operated on...

Published February 1, 2016

Upgrade in Adelaide

In January, SkyCity Entertainment Group got the OK to proceed with its planned AU$300 million (US$215 million) renovation of Adelaide Casino. The expansion is designed to attract more international...

Published February 1, 2016

Turks & Caicos Learns from Jamaican Industry

Officials from the Turks and Caicos Island are getting help from Jamaica to finalize their changes to their gaming policy and regulations. The British territory sent a delegation to...

Published February 1, 2016

Australia to See Boost in Chinese Tourism

Australia-based Star Entertainment Group is likely to cash in on an expected uptick in Chinese tourism, according to analysts from Morgan Stanley. They forecast a 15 percent CAGR for...

Published February 1, 2016

Will Packer Partner with Blackstone?

U.S.-based Blackstone Real Estate may join up with Australian casino magnate James Packer to take some or all of Crown Resorts’ shares private. Packer is said to be trying...

Published February 1, 2016

Ontario Casino to Stay Put

Great Canadian Gaming says it intends to keep the recently acquired Thousand Islands casino (l.) in Gananoque, instead of moving it to nearby Kingston. Gananoque is conveniently located near...

Published February 1, 2016

Two Jamaica Casinos in the Works

This summer, construction is expected to begin on Jamaica’s first and second integrated resorts, Celebration Jamaica in Montego Bay and Harmony Cove (l.) in Trelawny. Both are billion-dollar projects...

Published January 25, 2016

BBC, BuzzFeed Allege Widespread Match Fixing at Australian Open

A joint investigative report by BuzzFeed News and the BBC alleges that some of the world’s top international tennis players sometimes accept bribes to throw matches. Half of the...

Published January 25, 2016

Belleville, Ontario Possible Site for Casino

Belleville, Ontario is very likely to get its own casino soon, according to its mayor, Taso Christopher. He predicted last week that Ontario Gaming East Ltd. would present a...

Published January 25, 2016

Ladbrokes Merger Appeal Spurned

British bookmaker Ladbrokes’ proposed merger with Australian betting group Tabcorp is a no-go. Ladbrokes hoped to establish a footprint Down Under with the country’s leading online operator.

Published January 25, 2016

British Racing, Coral Squabble Over Profits

The British Horseracing Authority says Gala Coral Corp.’s offer of 7.5 percent of its online and retail racing profits is “unrealistic,” as it would provide less funding than the...

Published January 25, 2016

Take That, Crown: Star to Invest $1 Billion in Sydney

In the battle between Australian casino giants Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, Star just made a decisive move, announcing it will spend $1 billion to upgrade its Sydney...

Published January 25, 2016

Illegal Gambling Targeted in Toronto

Canadian Mounties led a combined task force in a raid on several cafes and a private residence in Toronto last week that seized more than 50 slots that authorities...

Published January 25, 2016

BCLC Sued For “Negligent Misrepresentation”

The B.C. Lottery Corporation has been sued for "negligent misrepresentation and interference with economic relations” by Pinnacle Gaming Solutions, owned by David Moretto of North Vancouver. Moretto claims the...

Published January 25, 2016

Great Canadian Acquires First Ontario Casino Bundle

Under the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's modernization plan, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced the Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership has acquired OLG's Gaming Bundle 2 for $51.3 million,...

Published January 18, 2016

Hard Rock to Open in Santo Domingo

Hard Rock International has announced plans for its second hotel and casino in the Dominican Republic. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo (l.) will feature 400 hotel rooms...

Published January 18, 2016