Online gambling mistakenly scapegoated for falling casino revenues It has been plastered all over gambling news in the US and Canada. Land-based casino revenue is on the decline. The Asian city of Macau has surpassed Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world, and casinos across the continent appear to be hurting. Nowhere […]
Investors line up as Japan looks ready to lift ban on casino gambling The center of global casino gambling has shifted eastward, and we definitely don’t mean Atlantic City. With Europe stagnating and American casino revenues on the decline, Asia represents the most exciting emerging market for investors and one of the few regions where […]
Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:17:49
European Poker Tour announced the details of 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo and organizers are expecting that it will be “the biggest and best ever.” This festival, which will follow all Monaco gambling laws will happen over 11 days, between 23rd April and 2nd May, and will hold a total of 48 events, […]
Alex Nevsky February 13, 2014 17:16:37
Old slot machines suddenly transform into the main attraction at various Las Vegas casinos. Sin City is full of fun and extra attractions besides the actual gambling under American gambling laws. You have beautiful hotels, live entertainment, residence performances by huge rock bands, exquisite cuisine, and the Cirque du Soleil is also performing regularly in […]
Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:00:36
Man from Kazakhstan won almost $500,000 in one week, participating in two PokerStars’ online tournaments. Kazakh gambling laws do not restrict playing at foreign online casinos, therefore the winner had the opportunity to participate and he managed to get to the finals of the Red Spade Open, which had more than 32,000 participants. He finished […]
Monica E. February 13, 2014 16:30:00
Legislators are considering expanding the gambling industry in Illinois, as an extra source of income for the state. Last year’s plans to expand gambling in Illinois might not have worked, but proponents of the idea might get their way this year. Industry experts expect the bill will pass this year, mainly because the state is […]
Staff February 13, 2014 16:22:41
The casino hub’s protection from in-state competition due to expire in 2016 In 2011 New Jersey governor Chris Christie gave Atlantic City five years to get its act together before the state would consider expanding casino licenses to other parts of the state. More than two years after that statement things look worse than ever. […]
The casino hub’s protection from in-state competition due to expire in 2016 In 2011 New Jersey governor Chris Christie gave Atlantic City five years to get its act together before the state would consider expanding casino licenses to other parts of the state. More than two years after that statement things look worse than ever. […]
Jennifer W. February 13, 2014 16:11:06
US casinos see split over the legislation to legalize online gambling in the country. With casinos either choosing to embrace the virtual future of internet gaming, others are fighting back, causing a rift down the fabric of US casino culture. As Las Vegas Sands Casino frontman Sheldon Adelson kicks up a fuss about the launch […]
Iva P. February 13, 2014 15:37:44
American Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, opens fire against Walt Disney Co. by sending more than 100 lobbyists to the Capitol in an attempt to bring Las Vegas gambling to Florida. Walt Disney Co., which operates some of the largest amusement parks and resorts, having one of their most famous […]
