Legend Breaks Ground on Cape Verde

Hotel casino operator Macau Legend Development Ltd. has officially begun construction of a planned $290 million casino resort on Cape Verde, off the northwest coast of Africa. Legend CEO...

Published February 22, 2016

CFL Player Recalls Gambling Addiction, Relief

Largely thanks to public regulation of the gaming industry in British Columbia, B.C. Lions center Angus Reid was able to utilize casino-funded programs that helped him to overcome his...

Published February 22, 2016

Toronto Racetrack to Add Entertainment Venue

The owners of the Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada have released details on a proposed entertainment venue for the racetrack.

Published February 22, 2016

New Zealand: Gambling Addicts Should be Judged by Their Own Courts, say Experts

Psychologists in New Zealand who frequently treat problem gamblers think that they should have special courts that cater to their particular problems. Having such courts, they say, could lead...

Published February 22, 2016

Macau VIPs ‘Star’-Struck?

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has set its cap for VIP gamblers who are no longer faithful to Macau. Star executive Greg Hawkins (l.) says the company’s Sydney...

Published February 15, 2016

Kiwis Gambling Less

When it comes to gambling losses, Australians top the list. Their neighbors in New Zealand are gambling a little less, but still forfeited $661 for every adult in 2015....

Published February 15, 2016

Another Vote for Aussie In-Play Bets

As the Australian government looks at alleged corruption in online sports gambling, in-play wagers could be authorized through William Hill mobile apps. Concurrently, the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act is...

Published February 15, 2016

Baha Mar Saga Continues

Sarkis Izmirlian (l.) reappears as Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie reports that Chinese financiers are ready to finance the completion of the $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort. Izmirlian, who...

Published February 8, 2016

Packer ‘Frustrated’ at Barangaroo Delays

Australia’s Crown Resorts is pressing the New South Wales government to approve its plan for a casino hotel (l.) at Barangaroo South in Sydney. Crown honcho James Packer is...

Published February 8, 2016

Partouche Plans ‘Open-Air Casino’

Partouche, France’s largest gaming group, has broken ground on a planned open-air casino in La Ciotat, a historic shipbuilding community near Marseille. According to one report, the building will...

Published February 8, 2016

AGA, ECA Form Alliance

The American Gaming Association and the European Casino Association have joined together to combat illegal gaming around the world. The alliance was forged at the International Casino Conference in...

Published February 8, 2016

Sun International Faces Probe

South African hotel and gaming group Sun International has acknowledged that it is under investigation by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The probe is related to Sun’s investment...

Published February 8, 2016

Aussie Minister: Time to Legalize In-Play Bets

Northern Territory Gaming Minister Peter Styles (l.) says Australia should get with “the times and technology” in order to keep betting dollars at home. Styles supports in-play betting, which...

Published February 8, 2016

Ups and Downs for Genting HK

In a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Genting Hong Kong Ltd. predicts a net profit of not less than US$2 billion for fiscal 2015, but says operating...

Published February 8, 2016

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