Japan’s Casino Regulator Bringing New Rules to the IR Space

Local governments in Japan and their integrated resort (IR) partners will soon submit their final proposals to the National Diet. Ahead of the deadline, the country’s Casino Regulatory Commission (CRC) has published several regulatory updates. Japan’s National Diet Building in Tokyo. Here, the CRC is preparing the final leg in the preparation of IR regulations. …

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Habanero content live with iGaming operator Snaitech in Italy

After an amazing send-off to 2021, online casino games developer Habanero has gained further traction in the European market having partnered with Italy‘s leading operator, Snaitech, for its Snai.it digital interest. Players who frequent the online site, which is run by one of the “most important concessionaries” in Italy, will now be able to experience …

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Parx Casino Shippensburg Receives Category 4 Gaming License in Pennsylvania

Parx Casino Shippensburg officially has a gaming license. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously yesterday to award Parx Casino a Category 4 gaming license for its reimagining of a former Lowe’s home improvement store into a casino. A rendering of Parx Casino Shippensburg is seen. The Pennsylvania satellite casino will take the place …

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Las Vegas Golf Course Once Owned by Billy Walters Targeted for Home Construction

Royal Links Golf Club has likely seen its last round played. The Las Vegas course was once owned by famed sports bettor Billy Walters. The shuttered Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas, with the Strip distantly seen in the background. The golf course once owned by controversial sports bettor Billy Walters is set to …

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DiamondJacks Casino Decision Time Nearing, Louisiana Gaming License at Stake

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) met today at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to discuss a smattering of topics, with one being the uncertainty regarding the future of the shuttered DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, La., has sat closed since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Louisiana …

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International Game Technology Elevates Sadusky to CEO

International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) is reshuffling the top executive spot at the company, saying today Vincent Sadusky will become chief executive officer on Jan. 24. IGT executives ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 2015. The company said Vincent Sadusky will become CEO next week. (Image: PR Newswire) Sadusky replaces Marco Sala, …

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Two UK Gaming Companies Hit with Fines over Regulatory Failings

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has added two more gaming operators to its naughty list. Rank Digital Gaming (Alderney) Limited and Annexio (Jersey) will pay settlements for not following the rules. The UK Gambling Commission has targeted two gaming operators over regulatory violations. They will both pay significant settlements to avoid additional damage. (Image: UKGC) …

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Macau Gaming Law Alterations Credit Positive for Concessionaires, Says Moody’s

Macau’s recently revealed proposals to alter the special administrative region’s (SAR) gaming laws are “credit positive” for the six concessionaires operating there, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The Galaxy Casino-Resort in Macau. Moody’s says gaming law changes there are credit positive for operators. (Image: The Guardian) Last week, authorities in the world’s largest casino center …

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American sportsbetting market experiencing ‘gold rush’ growth

In the United States and sportsbetting has quickly grown since the 2018 revocation of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) to now sit as an activity that regularly books aggregated monthly handle of over $7.1 billion. According to a December 16 report from the Bloomberg news service, legal sportsbetting was once confined to …

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Galaxy Entertainment Confirms No More Junket Ties in Macau

Junkets continue to see their share of the Macau casino scene shrink. Galaxy Entertainment is the latest to confirm it is no longer dealing with the junket segment. The Galaxy Macau in Cotai, lit up at night. The casino has confirmed that it is no longer working with junkets. (Image: Galaxy Macau) Long before Suncity …

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