Tom S. January 15, 2014 17:02:00
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association confirms the recent membership of the United Auburn Indian Community and approves applications from BIS and ILCC at CNIGA annual meeting. The latest in gambling news from the US’s branch of Indian gaming concerns the recent addition to the CNIGA association. UAIC’s application was approved by unanimous vote by […]
Tom S. January 15, 2014 14:30:36
After launching its first online gambling operations late November, New Jersey’s online gambling market shows promise after earning $7.4 million in December. It looks like internet gambling in the US state of New Jersey is off to a good start, after the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released it’s first revenue report on online […]
Monica E. January 15, 2014 13:00:15
Residents of Saratoga are against the expansion of casinos in the city. Despite its successful horse racing business and famous 19th-century gambling parlor, Saratoga won’t be home to the state’s newest gambling venue. At least that’s what it looks like at the moment, when local gambling news report that casino supporters are losing the battle […]
Iva P. January 15, 2014 12:39:23
Full Tilt Poker MiniFTOPS XXIV tournament continues until 19th January and still has over $2 million in the prize pool. The 1st Event, a $20 + $2 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry Tournament, set the action scene and surpassed its $200,000 guarantee, awarding $239,700 in prize money. “The rASShh” took the major share with 11,985 players […]
Tom S. January 15, 2014 11:41:40
The Central Asian country is undergoing rapid growth, with the gambling industry being one example. While Kazakhstan’s GDP grew by an impressive 6 percent in 2013, both the President and Prime Minister have stressed the need for economic diversification and increased development in technology and innovation. Much of the Central Asian country’s growth has come […]
Tom S. January 15, 2014 10:31:02
Major decisions looming on the growing charity gambling industry in the state. Gaming regulators in the state of Michigan have debated fiercely on the best approach toward charity gambling activities, which usually involve poker games. While many maintain that restrictions on such games merely serve the interest of commercial gambling operators, regulators say they are […]
Monica E. January 14, 2014 17:44:40
Rumor has it Playtech and Vincent Tan are interested in buying the Health Lottery. Richard Desmond, owner of the Health Lottery, is looking to sell his company for over GBP100 million. According to the latest gambling news, the English businessman has already been approached by a number of potential customers. Vincent Tan, who owns Premier […]
Tom S. January 14, 2014 17:40:09
Move comes in response to major casino development projects in two neighboring communities. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh asked the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to grant the city status as both a host and surrounding community with regards to casino projects in the nearby municipalities of Everett and Revere. According to American gambling laws, nearby communities have […]
Monica E. January 14, 2014 15:44:27
MGM Resorts hoping to get Massachusetts license after voters rejected two other companies. The city of Holyoke signed a “surrounding community” agreement with MGM Resorts International, calling for a $50,000 upfront payment, a $1.28 million investment over the next 15 years and jobs opportunities for local residents. The company agreed to honor these promises if […]
Monica E. January 14, 2014 15:36:24
Cantor Gaming agrees to pay $5.5 million fine, marking Nevada’s largest settlement. CG Technology, formerly called Cantor Gaming, has agreed to pay a $5.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, after the gambling authority discovered a former company director was involved in illegal sports betting. Nevada was the first American state to legalize […]
