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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by frederickh for GamingZion.
Okinawa Abandons Casino Interests

Okinawa Abandons Casino Interests

Frederick H. January 29, 2015 04:40:04

Okinawa prefecture aborts plans for a casino amidst a bill being resubmitted into the Diet this week that will legalize casino gambling in Japan. The island of Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan, has opted not to try to attract casino operators. For the past eight years, the prefectural government has provided funding for research […]

Amaya Gaming Appoints New Board of Directors Advisor

Amaya Gaming Appoints New Board of Directors Advisor

Frederick H. January 26, 2015 10:57:50

Amaya Gaming appoints Chris Lewis, former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, as advisor to its board of directors to ensure security and stability. Chris Lewis, former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, has been appointed by Amaya Gaming, as its board of directors’ advisor. Lewis will be expected to offer advice to the gaming […]

British ISP Policy Forces Players to Change Filtering to Allow Adult Sites

British ISP Policy Forces Players to Change Filtering to Allow Adult Sites

Frederick H. January 26, 2015 10:45:24

New British ISP polices will begin in February that make it mandatory for users to reset their filters in order the continuous blocking of adult sites which including sites for gambling. New British ISP policies will begin soon as a result of continuous political pressure on British internet service providers. Last week, the company Sky […]

Caesars Entertainment Debt Plan Snagged by Federal Court

Caesars Entertainment Debt Plan Snagged by Federal Court

Frederick H. January 23, 2015 11:03:28

The U.S Federal Court stated that Caesars Entertainment Corporation violated parts of the Federal Trust Indenture Act of 1939 while trying to reorganize its debt.   A U.S Federal Judge made a ruling that crippled Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s plan to reorganize its debt. Caesar’s filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a week ago. The Federal court […]

Division of Caesar’s Entertainment to Chapter 11

Division of Caesar’s Entertainment to Chapter 11

Frederick H. January 21, 2015 04:48:00

Caesars Entertainment Corporation files for bankruptcy protection in order to reduce its debt while creating enough revenue to satisfy creditors and investors. Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, a division of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, stated that it filed for bankruptcy protection last Thursday in Chicago. The company made the move to sell its plan to reduce its […]

Cleveland Cavaliers Enter Fantasy Game Arena with FanDuel

Cleveland Cavaliers Enter Fantasy Game Arena with FanDuel

Frederick H. January 16, 2015 04:08:51

The Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA has formed a partnership with the fantasy sports operator FanDuel allowing them to advertise on signs in Cleveland’s basketball arena and on their website.   The Cleveland Cavaliers, a professional sports team from National Basketball Association, has just signed a partnership with a fantasy sports operator. Mobile betting will definitely […]

Mega Resorts Coming Back to Las Vegas

Mega Resorts Coming Back to Las Vegas

Frederick H. January 13, 2015 12:33:24

Genting and Crown Resorts will build mega casino resorts in North Vegas in hopes to take advantage of the upswing and economy and offset disappointing Asian markets. There was hope in the Vegas air last summer as expectations of new mega resorts were on their way. We were told that Genting Group would start construction […]

Macau’s Love for Baccarat Makes Diversity a Challenge

Macau’s Love for Baccarat Makes Diversity a Challenge

Frederick H. January 13, 2015 10:39:45

Macau casinos have trouble diversifying their games because of gamblers love for baccarat, lower casino revenues and government crackdowns on illicit cash movement. As seen throughout the World, gaming in Macau has taken quite a blow lately. In order to survive, Macau desperately needs to diversity their casinos. The main challenge in this lies in […]