Packer Fumes Over Delays in Sydney

Crown Resorts Chairman James Packer is irate about planning delays that threaten to postpone construction on his $2 billion luxury casino and hotel in Sydney (l.). The hotel was...

Published February 9, 2015

Lottery Up, Casinos Down in NZ

Punters wagered nearly $2.1 billion in New Zealand in 2014, up 1 percent from the previous year. Despite the modest increase, casino gambling actually was down.

Published February 9, 2015

Problem Gambling Down in BC

A new study shows that problem gambling in British Columbia has decreased, and that younger people are at higher risk to become gambling addicts.

Published February 9, 2015

Ontario Online Gambling Shouldn’t Impact B&M Casinos

Ontario, Canada recently launched the online gaming site PlayOLG, and some feel it may cut into the bottom line of brick and mortar casinos. However, the Ontario Lottery and...

Published February 9, 2015

OLG Changes Generate Higher Revenue

Municipalities that host gambling operations have benefited since the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation changed its revenue sharing formula. For example, Chatham-Kent received $737,000 last year compared to $683,000...

Published February 2, 2015

Canadian Billionaire in International Legal Battle

Michael DeGroote (l.), a Canadian billionaire and philanthropist, is involved in a legal battle over investments made to Caribbean gaming operations. DeGroote invested $5 million in the company in...

Published February 2, 2015

Baha Mar to Open in March

The largest casino-resort project in the Caribbean announced plans to open three of its four planned luxury hotels in late March, ahead of a May grand opening. The opening...

Published January 26, 2015

Illegal Slots in Mexico?

An industry executive claims up to 15 percent of the slot machines in Mexico are uncertified, outdated and otherwise sub-par. AGEM Mexico President Carlos Carrion says about 13,5000 of...

Published January 26, 2015

SkyCity Convention Center Raises Questions

The operator of the SkyCity Casino Hotel in New Zealand struck a deal to build and operate a convention center for the government in return for keeping more of...

Published January 19, 2015

Sri Lankan President Nixes Crown Casino

The election of New Democratic Front candidate Maithripala Sirisena (l.) as president of Sri Lanka could put the brakes on Crown Resorts’ plan for an island casino. Before his...

Published January 19, 2015

Canberra Vies for Top Spot in Machine Inventory

The Australian capital city of Canberra has more poker machines per adult than any state or territory with the exception of New South Wales. The government’s gaming minister says...

Published January 19, 2015

Election Defeat in Sri Lanka Sinks Casino Plans

The defeat of longtime the longtime president of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa (l.), will bring big changes to the island nation in the Indian Ocean, including the cancellation of...

Published January 12, 2015

Make Way for All-New Casino Canberra

Hong Kong businessman Tony Fung, the new owner of Casino Canberra (l.), will transform the outdated property into a Vegas-style resort. Fung bought the casino in December for the...

Published January 12, 2015

Queensland Premier Calls for Early Election

In a snap election scheduled for January 31, casino-friendly Queensland Premier Campbell Newman (l.) will find out how voters feel about his performance over the last three years, including...

Published January 12, 2015

NSW to Online Bookies: “All Bets Are On”

Racing NSW, the state agency that oversees gaming in New South Wales, has handed down the order to online bookmakers: pay off winning bettors, and continue to take their...

Published January 12, 2015

Old Cuban Casinos Might be Revived

Once the gaming Mecca of North America, Cuba may someday be reborn as a casino destination now that the United States and the island nation have started to thaw...

Published January 5, 2015

Crown: Lower High Roller Tax

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts says a “super tax” on high roller play at its Melbourne property is crushing profitability. Crown has taken its complaints to the Victoria government....

Published January 5, 2015

Sri Lankan Candidate Comes Out Against Crown

Mithripala Sirisena, who is running for president of Sri Lanka against incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa, has pledged to cancel a casino license given to Crown Resorts Ltd. if he wins...

Published January 5, 2015

Canada Considers Single Sports Event Wagering

The Canadian Senate will review Bill C290, which would legalize betting on single sporting events. Currently Canadians only are allowed to bet on several sports events at a time...

Published January 5, 2015

Measure Would Allow Taller St. Croix Casinos

U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh Jr. (l.) is considering a bill to allow casinos to reach eight stories instead of the currently allowed six. Casino Control Commission member...

Published January 5, 2015