Iva P. January 8, 2014 17:38:51
Wharton Park in Durham will be restored to its previous Victorian glory by virtue of GBP 2,45 million Lottery Fund grant. The renovation plan includes new heritage centre, cafe and outdoor fitness equipment, as well as upgrading of the park’s amphitheatre, paths, miniature car track, signs and entrances. The reconstruction will most probably start in […]
Iva P. January 8, 2014 17:22:22
BetVictor, online casino and sportsbook operator, will prolong with one year its sponsorship deal of the 2014 Welsh Open professional ranking snooker tournament. The event will keep its current popular name BetVictor Welsh Open, after the UK internet casino. The operator was also title sponsor of the 2013 edition of the annual tournament. BetVictor reaches […]
Monica E. January 8, 2014 17:03:38
After a painful loss due to Australia’s new tax policy, Crown scores a deal which will prove profitable on the long run. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority of New South Wales (NSW) is conducting a mandatory investigation to see if Crown Resorts Ltd are fit to operate a casino under Australian gambling laws, after […]
Monica E. January 8, 2014 16:42:39
Bookmakers continue to make huge profits from FOBTs, while politicians debate whether they should ban them or not. Political tension escalates as Labour is preparing to force a vote against fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in today’s debates held at the House of Commons. Despite repeated requests from anti-gambling campaigners to reduce the number of betting […]
Monica E. January 8, 2014 16:31:32
While Maryland Live still makes big profits, the state’s other three casinos are not doing so well. December’s financial reports are in and the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced that the state’s casinos made a profit of over $65 million. Even so, this is the lowest monthly revenue reporter since May, when the […]
Tom S. January 8, 2014 16:03:01
In order to reflect its focus on mobile casino gaming and sportsbook products, Cantor Gaming has confirmed that the company has been rebranded as CG Technology (CGT). According to the firm, the new identity would not only reflect its direction towards mobile casino gaming, but would also represent its dedication to developing the best technology […]
Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:57:20
In a bid to realize more revenue, Gov. Steve Beshear is renewing his push to revamp Kentucky’s tax code and the proposal for legalizing expanded gambling. At present, Kentucky is struggling to make progress after years of budget cuts have hindered education, health care and human services. The state’s governor, Steve Beshear is renewing his […]
Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:41:01
Resorts World Birmingham Casino will be the first of 8 planned casinos in the U.K. and Genting’s first venture into European territory. Genting Casinos UK, a division of Malaysian resort conglomerate Genting Group, has started the construction of US$247.5m Resorts World Birmingham casino, which will be the UK’s largest, bringing jobs and a point of […]
Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:32:21
New team brought in following resignation of founder and CEO Steven Meistrich. Genesis Gaming has appointed Geoffrey Hansen managing director of worldwide operations in the wake of founder Steven Meistrich’s resignation. Co-founder Scott Sims will serve as vice-president of worldwide game design studios with Joe Cheung as director of finance and James Watson as director […]
Tom S. January 8, 2014 12:31:54
State leader declares opposition to any and all casino development projects, while Malaysian government carries out intense crackdown against online gamblers. Mentri Besar Datuk Mohamed Khaled Nordin, head of the Malaysian state of Johor, recently declared that any attempts to open casinos in the state will be met with immediate rejection. This came in response […]
