Tom S., Author at GamingZion

Wynn Resorts Agrees to Employ Union Members in New Casino Project

Tom S. January 7, 2014 13:18:32

Mirroring agreement struck by Mohegan Sun, Wynn plans to hire union workers to build new resort casino in Everett. Wynn Resorts, which plans to build a $1.3 billion casino in Everett, Massachusetts, has reached a preliminary agreement with two major regional labor unions. A statement from Wynn declared: “If we were to receive the license, […]

Malaysian Authorities Preparing to Battle Illegal Gambling

Tom S. January 6, 2014 18:31:34

Police will save Malaysian low-income earners from the clutches of illegal gambling operators. A special police squad is preparing to put an end to all illegal conventional and internet gambling in Malaysia. According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, it will be operating from Bukit Aman, the headquarters of the Royal Police. […]

Genting Says SuperFast Cruises Are Doomed Without Foreign Labor

Tom S. January 3, 2014 16:51:06

Genting’s casino ferry cruising between Miami and Bimini might not be as profitable as expected. American gambling laws are standing in the way of Malaysian casino developer Genting’s profits. At the end of November, the US government banned the company’s overnight gambling cruises due to employee visa issues and now the casino developer says it’s […]

DC Lottery Tickets Running Out as Contract Debacle Continues

Tom S. January 3, 2014 15:36:30

With no new lottery vendor on the horizon, Washington DC is losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lottery fans are caught in the middle of a contract controversy, as Washington DC is running out of $1 and $5 scratch-off tickets. According to the latest gambling news, it could be months before the issue is solved. […]

Macau Breaks New Record with $45 Billion Annual Profit

Tom S. January 3, 2014 15:00:41

Analysts estimate Macau’s take to be seven times bigger than Las Vegas Strip profits. In its brief history, Macau has become one of the top casino destinations in the world. Ever since Macau gambling laws were changed to end the state monopoly and open up the market to foreigners, casinos in the area have been […]

FOBTs Wreak Havoc as Punters Spent GBP 1212 Per Person in 2013

Tom S. January 2, 2014 14:19:27

MP Gordon Brown advises the Scottish Parliament to allow control over the number of FOBTs. Britain’s battle against fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) is far from being over. Recent gambling news report that Scottish gamblers are spending the most money on fixed odds betting terminals per head of population. Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath are at the […]

NordicBet to Be Available to Scandinavian Customers Only

Tom S. December 31, 2013 07:05:48

Customers of NordicBet have one month to withdraw their poker, casino and bingo funds. NordicBet is giving up on their international clients and focusing on Scandinavia. As of January 2nd 2014, the company offers casino games and the ability to bet on sports in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Faroe Islands alone. Customers were […]