Packer’s Blues

Months after resigning as chairman of Crown Resorts, Aussie casino magnate James Packer (l.) has quit the company’s board. Reuters reports that the departure “cuts Packer’s influence” over the...

Published January 4, 2016

Kyrgyzstan to OK Casino

On December 22 the Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Economy announced it is considering a foreigners-only casino to be developed near the capital city of Biskek. The former Soviet republic outlawed...

Published January 4, 2016

Brazil Casino Bill Clears Senate Committee

A bill authored by Senator Ciro Nogueira (l.) that would legalize casino gaming in Brazil has cleared a senate committee and now heads to the full senate. If passed,...

Published December 21, 2015

Crown to Go Private?

Crown Resorts has taken a beating in recent months, in part because of the historic recession in Macau, where the Australian billionaire James Packer (l.) is heavily invested. Now...

Published December 21, 2015

Federal Group Unveils $70 Million Casino Plan

Tasmania’s Federal Group showed its hand last week and how it would use $70 million to renovate the Wrest Point casino complex (l.) there. Other improvements would be added...

Published December 21, 2015

Elements Opens In Surrey, British Columbia

Following an $11 million renovation, the former 40-year old Fraser Downs Racetrack Casino has reopened as Elements Casino in Surrey, British Columbia. The enhanced property features additional table games,...

Published December 21, 2015

Adelaide to Move on $300 Million Expansion

Starting in February, SkyCity’s Adelaide Casino will begin a long-deferred major expansion. The $300 million project, which will add a hotel, restaurants and VIP suites, should be completed by...

Published December 21, 2015

New Taxes Threaten Sri Lanka Casinos

Operators of four smaller casinos in Sri Lanka are considering closing since President Maithripala Sirisena’s (l.) government imposed a new $7 million annual fee plus, doubled the annual casino...

Published December 21, 2015

Mohawk Track to Become Casino?

Woodbine Entertainment Group, owner of Mohawk Racetrack in Ontario, Canada has plans to expand the racetrack into a casino. Last summer, another Woodbine track in Toronto was approved for...

Published December 21, 2015

Chinese Company to Loan Baha Mar $50 Million

China Harbour Engineering Company has provided $50 million in financing to bank-appointed receivers of the stalled Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas. The money will be used to maintain...

Published December 14, 2015

Genting Adds to Star Stake

Queensland, Australian lawmakers have cleared the path for Genting Hong Kong to increase its stake in the Aussie casino operator, Star Entertainment Group, formerly Echo Entertainment.

Published December 14, 2015

Bermuda Maps Out Casino Path

Richard Schuetz (l.), executive director of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, said having an internationally known casino operator on Bermuda "would put this place on the map." He noted...

Published December 14, 2015

Australians: The Biggest Losers?

According to new government figures, when it comes to gambling losses, Australians top the list. In 2015, every man, woman and child in the Land Down Under will lose...

Published December 14, 2015

Nigerian Government Loses Revenue From Unregulated Sports Betting

While sports betting is skyrocketing in Nigeria, the government isn’t making any money on it because the agency in charge of regulating the practice says that it’s actually up...

Published December 14, 2015

Report: Non-Gaming ‘Lifestyle’ Amenities Vital in Africa

A new report on the gaming outlook on the African continent finds that hotels, entertainment, retail and fine dining experiences are as important as gaming.

Published December 14, 2015

British Columbia Casino Buzz Aplenty

The potential for a new casino in Victoria, British Columbia, has many locals abuzz with anticipation of enhanced entertainment options, along with increased local revenues that would be used...

Published December 14, 2015

NSW Cracks Down on Gaming Ads

The Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing of New South Wales has warned the gaming industry it will not get away with advertising its products without facing stiff penalties....

Published December 14, 2015

35 Casinos in Brazil?

That’s the proposed number of large-scale gaming halls that could be developed in Brazil if Senator Blairo Maggi (l.) has his way. Maggi’s so-called “Brazil Agenda” would legalize casino...

Published December 7, 2015

Rumors on Bermuda Casino Timeline Rejected

The leaders of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission denied rumors of a quick timeline on the establishment of casinos on the island, and that sites had been selected. Alan...

Published December 7, 2015

OLG Issues RFPs For Casino Operators

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is seeking operators for the North and Southwest gaming bundles. Winning bidders will be announced in 2017. Operators for the Ottawa and East...

Published December 7, 2015