Casino
January 12, 2020
Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia has yet to signal a clear stance on casino expansion in the state ahead of an anticipated discussion of proposed gambling legalization bill, SB1126, in the state’s General Assembly. Virginia Gov. Remains Ambiguous about Gambling Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has confirmed he is open to the idea of legalizing the […]
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January 11, 2020
Miki Shimoji Latest Japanese Official to Face Consequences of IR Influence-Peddling
The latest of a series of events surrounding the ongoing bribery scandal in Japan, that had started in late December around a casino resort opening project, has to do with a relatively small party: Nippon Ishin no Kai. This political minnow has opted to expel their House of Representatives member Mikio Shimoji, instead of accepting […]
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January 10, 2020
Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019
After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]
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January 8, 2020
Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns
The city of Chiba has become the latest place in Japan to officially drop out from the integrated resort (IR) race, citing more pressing, environmental issues as a priority. Chiba Decides to Step Out of IR Bidding Process The Japanese city of Chiba has dropped out of the race for an integrated resort (IR), the […]
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January 4, 2020
UKGC Identifies Dangers in Online Betting VIP Programs
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission states that VIPs at betting sites are more likely to be problem gamblers. UKGC Findings Show VIP Bettors Are At More Risk of Problem Gambling VIP programs in the betting industry may soon be a thing of the past, due to new findings from the UK Gambling Commission. The study […]
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January 3, 2020
Quapaw Vows Economic Boost for Jefferson County through Casino Resort
The Quapaw Nation of Indians is hoping to boost the local economy with the $350-million Saracen Casino Resort. Quapaw’s Saracen Annex Opens Doors Following an approval by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Apex opened doors, four days ahead of the original schedule, and for months now, the property has been raking […]
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January 2, 2020
Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan
New information cited by Japanese media outlets has led investigators to suspect five Japanese lawmakers for allegedly accepting bribes from Chinese gaming giant 500.com in order to push the company’s bid for an integrated resort in Hokkaido. Japan’s Future Integrated Resorts Marred in Corruption Scandal The plot thickens in Japan as five new lawmakers have […]
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January 2, 2020
El Dorado Riverboat Casino Moves Aground
The El Dorado riverboat casino will be moving to dry land in January, creating 300 construction jobs and over 70 permanent positions on it is open. First Riverboat Casino Moves to Land in Louisiana Riverboat casinos in Louisiana are classic venues – but they may soon enter into a new era, as they head aground. […]
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January 1, 2020
7,700 Cambodians Out of a Job after Online Casinos Shut-down
Since January 1, 2020, the Cambodian online casino industry is illegal. Nationwide, inspectors will begin checks to see whether casinos have complied with the government demands. Cambodians Lose Casino Jobs in Droves With the new year, Cambodia has enacted a forceable shut-down of its online gambling industry, leading to massive layoffs. Some 7,700 Cambodians have […]
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December 31, 2019
Japanese MP Casino Bribery Scandal Casts Shadow on Gambling Projects
The past week brought new reasons to doubt the integrated resort (IR) projects in Japan, with former ruling party member Tsukasa Akimoto arrested for allegedly aiding a Chinese company gain an unfair advantage in the bidding process for an IR. 500.com Allegedly Bribed Tsukasa Akimoto The future of Integrated Resorts (IR) in Japan has been […]