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CasinoGamesPro.com Majestic Star Casino Could Soon Relocate One of Two Licenses Further than Expected The Majestic Star Casino relocation elsewhere in the city could prove crucial for the positive further development of Gary, Indiana and this Tuesday brought Indiana Legislative Committee’s nod. Shortly after the decision was made public, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. also announced his position in response stating that the license for operation should be relocated […] The post Majestic Star Casino Could Soon Relocate One of Two Licenses Further than Expected appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
CasinoGamesPro.com Mark Brown Reclaims Former CEO Post in Imperial Pacific Int. amid Saipan Resort Turmoil Development around Imperial Pacific International never seems to stop, as it has been confirmed only recently that former Chief Executive Officer Mark Brown is planning to re-enter the structure of the casino developer. This move is being done in order to ensure that the final stages of its High Roller integrated resort will go according […] The post Mark Brown Reclaims Former CEO Post in Imperial Pacific Int. amid Saipan Resort Turmoil appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
Casino News Daily New York Jets Partner Online Gambling Operator 888, Face Backlash from Football Purists Yet another NFL team joins forces with a casino operator as the league relaxes gambling advertising rules The New York Jets have penned a sponsorship deal with online gambling operator 888 and football purists are not happy about it, news outlet the New York Post reported on Monday. The deal is set to be officially announced later this week, but 888 banners have already appeared outside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the home stadium of the New York Jets. Following the mid-May ruling of the US Supreme Court that struck down a federal ban on sports betting, the NFL reversed ahead of the new season a long-standing ban on casino advertising , allowing teams to partner with casino operators and advertise those in exchange for financial contributions. However, the NFL rules still prohibit sports betting operations from being advertised by football teams. A...
CasinoGamesPro.com Missouri’s Amendment 4 Boosting Bingo Games Might Be Just What the Doctor Ordered Missouri is rapidly approaching the ballot taking place at the beginning of November which has the potential to implement several crucial changes to its gamin field. Residents of the state will have the chance to voice their opinion on 6th November stating whether or not they support the idea of a Constitutional Amendment which aims […] The post Missouri’s Amendment 4 Boosting Bingo Games Might Be Just What the Doctor Ordered appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
CasinoGamesPro.com Come Next January Singapore Pools Gains Control over Kranji Horse Wagering, iTote Singapore is well on its way to major changes in its sports betting field, as it has been recently announced that the very first days of 2019 will bring more power to Singapore Pools. Come 7th January the non-profit organization is set to obtain the management role when it comes to horse betting at Singapore […] The post Come Next January Singapore Pools Gains Control over Kranji Horse Wagering, iTote appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
RSS Gaming Arts Showcases New Products and Demonstrates its Ability to “Play BIG!” at G2E 2018 G2E, one of the gaming industry’s largest events, marked a defining period in the Company’s history with the launch of more than ten new products and features, including dozens of new slot themes, in what was Gaming Arts’ largest G2E booth to-date. more info...
Casino News Daily Bernard Lee Wins $400 Buy-In Event in WSOP Circuit Harveys Lake Tahoe for Second Gold Ring Poker columnist and commentator Bernard Lee captures second WSOP Circuit gold ring at Harveys Lake Tahoe A 13th-place finish in the 2005 WSOP Main Event was pivotal for Bernard Lee as it rocketed him into a successful career as a poker columnist, commentator, and player. Lee captured over the weekend his second WSOP Circuit gold ring after besting a 124-strong field in a $400 No-Limit Hold’em event at Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino, where the latest stop on the series’ calendar is currently taking place. The tournament took place over a single day and featured 20-minute levels which provided for a speedy action at the tables of the host venue. As mentioned earlier, the $400 buy-in event drew 124 entries. They created a prize pool of $40,920 . The top 15 spots received a share of the money, min-cashes starting from $691. Aside from the shiny gold ring, Lee also claimed a...
Casino News Daily Cayman Islands Legislators Table New Anti-Illegal Gambling Bill Cayman Islands lawmakers look to clamp down on illegal gambling with heftier fines Cayman Islands lawmakers have indicated their intentions to ramp up efforts to crack down on illegal gambling with the recent introduction of a piece of legislation that, if adopted, would increase the penalties imposed on violators of existing laws in the British Overseas Territory. The new Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2018 aims to revise provisions in the Cayman Islands’ existing Gambling Law that were never amended since the original enactment of that law in 1964. The piece of legislation will be discussed in the next meeting of the Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to take place in November. The bill is currently a subject of public consultation that will remain open until the upcoming Legislative Assembly debate. The piece concerns every individual involved in any way in gambling activities, from peop...
CasinoGamesPro.com Macau’s Gambling Field is at Capacity with Six Concessions, Former SJM Holdings Exec Macau faces a period of changes in the foreseeable future as all six of its casino developers will have to renew their casino licensing in 2020 and 2022, inevitably causing uncertainty within the field. Following expressed interest by foreign casino developers hoping hey could find a way to enter the field, Former SJM Holdings Executive […] The post Macau’s Gambling Field is at Capacity with Six Concessions, Former SJM Holdings Exec appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
Casino News Daily Ukraine’s Illegal Gambling Market Thrives as Government Fails to Set Regulations The lack of solid regulation in the Ukrainian gambling and betting industry has resulted in a booming underground gambling business while millions of dollars are going down the drain. According to local media reports, hundreds of gambling facilities disguised as lottery offices, are freely operating across the country. Officially, almost all forms of gambling are banned in Ukraine with only licensed lotteries allowed to operate. Since 2009, when the Verkhovna Rada (the name of the Parliament) passed the ban into law, however, there have been multiple reports of existing underground gaming facilities. By July 2009, more than 6,000 illegal slot machines had been confiscated from dozens of illegal establishments . Investigations led to over 200 criminal charges. Things have not changed a lot since then. In an article, the Kyiv Post uncovers what turns out to be a widespread schem...
RSS Praesepe strike purchasing deal with Genesis Praesepe, part of the Gauselmann Group, has invested further in its machine estate, placing significant orders across the Amatic Industries range of Category C and B3 games, including the 24” Amarax and the 27” Performer Grand Arc Sitdown. more info...
CasinoGamesPro.com Singapore Police Officers Bag S$428,720 across 10 Simultaneous Gambling Den Raids Singapore is subjected to an all-encompassing gambling crackdown aiming to eliminate the illegal operation of gambling dens across the region. This Wednesday brought the latest parallel police raids which managed to nab some 66 individuals part of an organization conducting illegal gambling operation in addition to other criminal activities. When it comes to police inspections […] The post Singapore Police Officers Bag S$428,720 across 10 Simultaneous Gambling Den Raids appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
Casino News Daily “No Casino” Policy for Boracay Needs Executive Order, Department of Justice The Philippines’ Department of Justice has said that in order to enforce his “no casino” policy on Boracay Island, president Rodrigo Duterte should issue an executive order. Such an act will be the fastest and most efficient method for halting the casino operations on the island, which reopens for foreign tourists on Friday. Representatives of most public institutions and local authorities seem to be in line with the Duterte’s idea of no more casinos on Boracay. Following a six-month shut-down for an environmental clean-up and rehabilitation, the island is finally reopening this week. Authorities have set new rules regarding waste disposal, watersports that may harm the ecosystem, smoking and drinking. Being a vocal opponent of gambling, President Duterte also said that the island should be “free of casinos” when it opens. Earlier this week, the local gambling regulator PAGCOR (Ph...
Casino News Daily Indian Police Arrests 500 Offenders for Gambling on Occasion of Hindu Festival Police in the Indian state of Odisha has arrested more than 500 individuals for illegal gambling in the Ganjam and Jajpur districts. The arrests were a result of police raids in gambling dens organized on occasion of a popular Hindu festival, the Kumar Purnima. Authorities have raided several underground gambling dens in Odisha, arresting over 500 people , they announced on Wednesday. Only in the Ganjam district, the arrested gamblers are more than 500. This week alone, the police in Ganjam has seized Rs6 lakh, which is approximately US$8,190. Another 11 individuals were arrested on the charge of gambling after a raid in an illegal gaming facility in the Bharatpur area. The Jaipur police have also found three bikes, six mobile phones and Rs5,325 (approx. $73) in cash. Gambling is extremely restricted in India, although laws vary between states and cities. Some forms of gambling...
Casino News Daily MGM GVC Interactive Confirms Adam Greenblatt as CEO of the Joint Venture Following the creation of a joint venture in July 2018, MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings announced this week the appointment of Adam Greenblatt as the venture’s Chief Executive Officer . Greenblatt has previously served as Director of Corporate Development & Strategy for GVC Holdings Plc, but he also possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in sports betting and online gaming from his position at Ladbrokes. His promotion to the executive leadership position was announced on Tuesday in a combined corporate communication, pointing out his long experience in the gambling and entertainment industry. Greenblatt will now serve as CEO of the recently established joint venture between the American gaming and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International and Isle of Man-headquartered GVC Holdings PLC , which owns major gaming and sports betting brands, including Coral, Ladbrokes, bwin, Crysta...
CasinoGamesPro.com Younger Voters Express 75-Percent Support for Gambling Expansion Weeks Before Ballot Arkansas citizens are well on their way to vote on November’s Ballot and give their support or express opposition to the featured Issue 4 which aims to bring casino expansion to the region. According to the most recent probe of the public opinion conducted via phone calls, there are still individuals uncertain as to how […] The post Younger Voters Express 75-Percent Support for Gambling Expansion Weeks Before Ballot appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
Casino News Daily Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Signs NFL Deal Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has entered an official partnership with the Baltimore Ravens in the second deal of this kind since September when the National Football League (NFL) allowed its teams to accept advertising from casinos. The move follows the historic partnership announced between the Dallas Cowboys and WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. For many years, the NFL did not allow its teams to sell sponsorships to casinos with sportsbooks in order to steer clear of any connection to sports betting. Last month, or in late August as Sports Business Daily reported, the NFL loosened the ban on casino advertising. Soon after that, the Dallas Cowboys teamed up with the WinStar World in the first NFL casino partnership. Now the Baltimore Ravens have joined them, extending their existing deal with Horseshoe. The new partners are neighbors in Southern Gateway Entertainment District, an area jus...
CasinoGamesPro.com Alabama’s Center Stage Secures Renewed Permit, More Transparency Obligations This Monday was an eagerly anticipated one for the region of Houston County, Alabama as its Center Stage Bingo received an official permit which is set to bring more clarity and firm regulation when it comes to the offerings available on site. The Houston Economic Development Association which oversees operation on site received the renewed […] The post Alabama’s Center Stage Secures Renewed Permit, More Transparency Obligations appeared first on CasinoGamesPro.com . more info...
Casino News Daily PAGCOR Honors Task Force Request to Suspend All Gaming Licenses on Boracay The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has honored a request made earlier by the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force to shut down all gambling operations and cancel current gaming licenses on the island. The move of the gambling regulator is in line with President Duterte’s strong opposition to casinos and their degrading effect on Boracay Island. On Tuesday, the Philippine Star cited Jose Tria Jr., special assistant to the PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer, who announced that the regulator ordered the closure of Boracay casinos on October 22. The order came as a result of a letter received earlier this month, the paper points out. In it, the specially created Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) requested that all gaming licenses that had been issued or promised to operators on the island to be canceled . In May, President Rodrigo Duterte established...
RSS Sherwood Valley Tribe Names Broderick New GM, Brings Award Winning Experience and Creativity After an extensive regional and national search, the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians Tribal Council recently announced they selected Michael J. Broderick as General Manager of Sherwood Valley Casino, a business wholly owned and operated by the Tribe more info...