Casino News PokerStars and Run It Up Present Chat Plays Poker 888 Concludes Acquisition of AAPN Tunf Launches New Online Casino Finder in the UK and Europe Latest News $1.5B World Cup Gambling Ring Busted in China July 15, 2018 By the end of the 2018 World Cup, itis estimated that over 4 billion people around the world will have tuned in to the tournament – with bookmakers significantly benefiting. The event will be responsible for some $36 billion in wagers, many of which will be made using digital currencies like Bitcoin. While most wagers […] Japanese Companies Getting Ready for Casino Legislation July 11, 2018 The Japanese government is currently mulling over a bill that will permit the establishment of integrated casino resorts, which has prompted many local businesses to jump into action. It is expected that the legislation will be enacted by July 22, and Japanese companies want to make sure that they are ready for the big change. […] Dutch Gaming Regulatory Chief Leaving July 8, 2018 Regulatory authorities everywhere want to maintain the laws, which often means having a person to lead the agency. Japan is just one place that has been in the news about updating laws for the Japanese regulatory authority to follow as they move towards legalizing casinos. The Dutch gaming chief is leaving the post. The regulator […] Macau Falls in the Market July 4, 2018 Quarter one results for Melco International did not gain as much as the company hoped. The latest news from Macau is that stock prices are falling with the Yuan. June’s gross gaming revenue may be lower due to stock prices falling. Melco, Wynn, MGM, and Las Vegas Sands all saw their stock prices plummet. Investors […] Melco International Happy to Open in Cyprus July 1, 2018 Melco International has plenty of moves they are making, including trying to get one of the Japanese licenses before things are officially in line. Many casinos are in talks with Japan’s regulatory committee to place their bids in hopes that the three licenses becoming available will go to them. In another part of the world, […] Nepal Casino Industry June 27, 2018 David Green spoke with media regarding the Nepalese casino industry and the changes coming soon. Nepal is a landlocked country, in the Himalayas. It is one of the hubs for south Asian casinos. The location according to Green has a talented pool of professionals that help in the land-based casinos. For fifty years, the country […] Meadowlands Launching Sports Wagering in July June 24, 2018 Making sure kids cannot be on sports or eSports is one reason New Jersey is later in passing their law than a few other states. But, now they are ready to let casinos add sports betting. Meadowlands Racetrack announced they would have their sports betting options up and running by July 15, 2018. So, in […] 32Red Caught in Problem Gamer Controversy, Fined £2M June 24, 2018 UK’s reputed online casino 32Red has been caught in a bit of controversy. The operator has just been fined £2 million for having failed to comply with multiple anti-money laundering practices and more importantly – overlooking its responsibilities as a custodian of safe gambling practices. In the particular case that has led to the indictment, […] Hainan’s Cashless Casinos Getting Baccarat June 20, 2018 Authorities are going to affect the casino operations in Hainan Casinos. Despite the reports that Hainan’s cashless casinos are trying to make a comeback with baccarat tables, the authorities might have something else to say. Monday, June 18, 2018, Bloomberg reported that five casinos in Hainan are attempting to create “entertainment bars” that would have […] Japan Casino Legislation June 17, 2018 Allowing casinos in Japan has been a big topic for 2018, along with preventing gambling addiction among residents. The legislation for the casino bill was passed, which has several casinos vying for the three casino licenses, including Melco Crown. But, that does not mean opposition is not standing in the way. The ruling coalition is […] Old News Next News
