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

Single-Game Sports Betting Bill Returns in Canada

Next month, Canadian MP Brian Masse (l.) will introduce a bill to legalize single-game sports betting. The bill was presented in 2012 but died in the senate. Currently under...

Published January 18, 2016

Second Cape Town Casino Dilemma

If the Western Cape Provincial Parliament approves a second casino in metro Cape Town, the choice comes down to transferring the license from Tsogo's Mykonos, Garden Route or Caledon...

Published January 18, 2016

Australians Push for Live Betting

Australians soon might be able to lay live betting wagers on sports events, while they are in progress, as support grows for lifting the nation’s ban on online live...

Published January 18, 2016

Australian State Urged to Unload TAB

The West Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing Colin Barnett’s government to sell Australia’s last state-owned betting agency, WA TAB. The business group says the government should...

Published January 18, 2016

Baja Mar Resort Threatens Bahamas

One of the largest resorts ever built, the Baha Mar in the Bahamas, remains unoccupied. The failure to open is so devastating to the small island nation that it...

Published January 11, 2016

Ritz-Carlton Returns to Sydney

Global luxury hotel company Ritz-Carlton may reenter the Sydney market. RC has been named as the likely operator of a planned US$500 million hotel at the Star casino complex...

Published January 11, 2016

British Columbia Endorses Gateway Casino Relocation

The Penticton City Council gave its unanimous support for relocating the Gateway Casino into a larger facility, which would create 150 new jobs and generate an estimated $25 million...

Published January 11, 2016

OLG Mobile Gaming App a Success

A new mobile gaming app and website generated about $89 million in revenue for the Ontario government via the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation during 2015, making the app...

Published January 11, 2016

New Belleville Casino a ‘Top Priority’

Great Canadian Gaming says building a new casino in Belleville, Ontario, is its top priority and would generate a much greater amount of revenue among regional bettors, while maintaining...

Published January 11, 2016

U.S. Baha Mar Subsidiary Moves to End Chapter 11

Northshore Mainland Services, the only U.S.-based subsidiary of the company behind the Baha Mar resort in Bahamas, has moved to dismiss Chapter 11 proceedings. Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie...

Published January 4, 2016

Brazil Looks to 2019

If pending casino legislation passes, Brazil could see its first casinos open sometime in 2019, according to forecasts. Bill 186/2014, which has already passed one Senate commission, provides for...

Published January 4, 2016

Bermuda Finalizes Casino Gaming Commission

A new Bermuda Gaming Commission recently was established under the island nation's Casino Gaming Act that passed last year. Shawn Crockwell, minister of Tourism Development and Transport, named Alan...

Published January 4, 2016

U.S. Virgin Islands Raises Casino Fees

Virgin Islands casino employees and operators are facing newly increased fees under recently passed amendments. Commission Chairperson Violet Ann Golden said for 15 years the commission did not collect...

Published January 4, 2016

End of Tasmanian Monopoly?

Debate continues in Tasmania over the gambling monopoly held by the Federal Group, which operates Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino (l.) and Launceston’s Country Club. The operator’s lock on gaming...

Published January 4, 2016