Ukraine PM Comes Out for Casinos
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk (l.) supports the legalization of casinos in the country. Yatsenyuk declared his support at a June 26 meeting of the country’s Culture Minister Board.
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Committee Approves Toronto Racetrack Expansion
Expanding the Woodbine Racetrack casino from 3,000 to 5,000 slots could add up to 1,400 new jobs and double revenue to the municipality from $15 million to $30 million....
New Australian Casino Tax
A new gaming tax will require Northern Territory casinos in Australia to turn over one-tenth of their poker profits to the government. The tax is supposed to increase the...
Jamaica Approves Two Casino Projects
The Jamaican government has provisionally approved two new casinos totaling a $1.3 billion investment: Harmony Cove (l.) in Trelawny and Celebration Jamaica Development in Montego Bay. Both must start...
Prime Minister Questions Baha Mar Survival
Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie (l.) said the continuing impasse between the Baha Mar resort and its contractor threatens the company’s ability to pay its employees.
Woodbine Racetrack Hopes to Expand
A statement released by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said an expansion of the gaming facility at Woodbine Racetrack could conservatively bring in nearly $11 million per year....
Crackdown on Goans in Casinos
The government of India is working harder to keep citizens of the island of Goa out of the country’s casinos. Goans may work in the island’s land-based and offshore...
NBA Pivots on Canadian Sports Betting Bill
Canadian Member of Parliament Joe Comartin introduced a bill three years ago to repeal Canada’s ban on single-game wagering. The bill passed unanimously with Parliament in the House of...
Guam Casino May Get Shut Down
Fun and games at the Liberation Carnival in Guam have taken a serious turn, as businessman Jiu Sen Zheng has filed a lawsuit seeking the rights to operate the...
Casinos for Christmas?
A parliamentary committee in the Australian territory of Christmas Island says reopening a casino there will bring in more tourists and help replace revenues lost due to a slowdown...
Chile Casino to Open in March 2016
Argentine-Spanish investor group Boldt Peralada has announced that its Ovalle Casino and Resort (l.) in Chile will open next March. A soft opening is set for February 2016.
Manitoba May Allow Peguis Casino Relocation
The government of Manitoba, Canada may allow Peguis First Nation's Aseneskak Casino (l.) to move to tribal lands in Winnipeg. The position indicates a change of position by provincial...
Queensland: Casino Decision Pending
The government of Queensland, Australia may announce next month which gaming company will win the right to build a multibillion-dollar casino resort in Brisbane. Crown is proposing the Queen’s...
Paragon Making Moves in BC
Paragon Gaming, fresh after taking over operations at the Westgate Las Vegas, have begun construction on the $600 million Parq Vancouver casino resort (l.) in Canada’s British Columbia, a...
Trinidad and Tobago to Regulate Casinos
The government of Trinidad and Tobago is considering stronger regulation to rein in its casino industry, which is said to be overrun by organized crime. Finance Minister Larry Howai...
Austria Limits Poker to Only Casinos
Starting in 2020, only poker inside of casinos or from regulated operators will be legal. The legislation comes as the country continues to fight problem and illegal gambling.
U.S. Treasury Given CNMI Casino Jurisdiction
In a case between the U.S. government against Hong Kong Entertainment over 158 criminal charges in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a judge has given the U.S....
Crown, Lend Lease: It’s A Deal
Australian casino operator Crown Entertainment has signed a $1 billion agreement with developer Lend Lease to build a massive casino resort at Barangaroo South in Sydney Harbor.
Law Legalizing Sports Betting in Canada on Life Support
A law that would allow single game sports betting in Canada does not appear likely to be revived in the Canadian Senate (l.), where it has languished for three...
Going Deutsche in Panama
An ugly battle between Deutsche Bank and the Veneto Hotel & Casino (l.) in Panama City is ongoing, in which each party has a different take on the casino's...
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May 7-9, 2024: SBC Summit North America, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
May 21-23, 2024: : CasinoBeats Summit 2024, InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s, Malta. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
June 3-5, 2024: SiGMA Asia, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
June 4-6, 2024: G2E Asia 2024, The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit g2easia.com/.
June 18-20, 2024: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
July 16-19, 2024: iGB L!VE 2024, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit igblive.com.
July 17-20, 2024: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Conference, Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA. More than 100 lawmakers and regulators are expected to meet. For more information visit https://www.nclgs.org.
August 12-14, 2024: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Tradeshow, Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Produced by OIGA. For more information visit oiga.org.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
