Licensing an Issue in Mexican Reforms
Casino operators in Mexico say they’re behind legislation to better regulate the industry, but they suggest the 10-year licenses the measure provides for are too short. The bill, currently...
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Mexico Gets Tough on Casinos
Four casinos in Mexico City have had their licenses suspended, and more are expected to follow, as the government, led by Commission of Gaming President Fernando Zarate Salgado (l.),...
Ontario Candidate: Casinos Don’t Help Downtown Businesses
Mayoral candidate John Rodriguez said he emphatically opposes a casino located in downtown Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He claims a downtown casino would not benefit other businesses in the area....
Resort Casinos in Mexico’s Future
One of the lawmakers spearheading Mexico’s gaming reforms says full-scale casinos will be part of the country’s new gaming landscape. Designed to boost foreign tourism and investment, the casinos...
Barrier Reef Resort May Sell Shares
Hong Kong financier Tony Fung is considering an IPO to help fund his multibillion-dollar Aquis resort casino (l.) near the Great Barrier Reef on the north coast of Queensland....
Manitoba Sees Slight Growth in Online Bets
The Canadian province will see a net profit of about $300,000 from online gambling in its first fiscal year, short of the anticipated $1.5 million. The Manitoba government has...
Australia OKs Reef Casino Purchase
Hong Kong tycoon Tony Fung (l.) has cleared the last federal hurdle in his purchase of the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns in the Australian state of Queensland. The...
Crimea Gaming Zone Moving Ahead
Crimea could be open for resort-scale gaming investment by next year, says the territory’s new leader. Premier Sergei Aksenov (l.) says the government is consulting with experts from around...
Second Casino Proposed for Tinian
An investment group based in Macau has proposed a $300 million resort casino for the island of Tinian in the U.S. territory of the Northern Marianas in the western...
Canada: No Decision on Sports Bets
Proposed legislation that would have legalized sports bets in Canada remains stalled in the Senate. It’s been two years since the law was OK’d in the House of Commons;...
Chinese ‘Squeeze Out’ Bahamas Investors
With practically every major development in the Bahamas, including the multibillion Baha Mar casino complex (l.), financed in whole or part by the Chinese, local institutions, service providers and...
Problem Gambling Group Battles NZ Ministry
The Problem Gambling Foundation claims the New Zealand Health Ministry wants to take away its state-funded counseling contract and give it to the Salvation Army because of the PGF's...
Preliminaries Approved At B.C. Place Casino
Preliminary site preparation has been allowed to go forward at Paragon Gaming's $535 million casino/hotel complex (l.) next to B. C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia. The controversial...
Mexico May Update Gaming Laws
Casino resorts could be allowed in Cancun and Puerto Penasco as part of an update of Mexico's gaming laws, which originated in the first half of the last century....
Bahamas Passes Web Shop Legislation
The island parliament has OK’d a controversial gaming bill to regulate street corner web shops. The legislation passed 25-7 in the House; it maintains a ban that keeps residents...
Genting Buys Land in Bimini
A subsidiary of global gaming colossus Genting Malaysia Berhad will pay $24.6 million to RAV Bahamas Ltd. for a parcel of land in Bimini. The 16.2-acre plot is adjacent...
OLG Will Announce Central Bundle Finalists
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation will announce the finalists to operate a new 300-plus slots casino in the central bundle in either Wasaga Beach or Collingwood, as well as...
Bahamas Considers Comprehensive Gaming Regulations
The Bahamian government introduced comprehensive gaming rules to regulate online gambling, streamline casino debt collection and let players bet on sports events after they have started. Baha Mar Chairman...
Reforms Gain Momentum in Mexico
Fixing the rules that govern gaming in Mexico is back on the table, and this time Congress is expected to approve it, according to Fernando Zarate Salgado (l.). Supporters...
Jamaica Casino Bidders Down to Two
Just two of five prospective casino investors remain active in Jamaica, including Harmony Cove (l.). One candidate pulled out of the running and two were disqualified for unpaid bid...
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.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/.
