Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld
The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020….
Japan Casino Tax Plan Pushed Back Before it Ever Moved Forward
A recent proposal by Japanese politicians to impose a withholding tax on winnings of foreign gamblers at the country’s yet-to-be-constructed integrated resorts is already being delayed before the idea gained…
Tactical Voting Gives Bookies Headache
Brits head to the polls on Thursday for one of the most difficult general elections to predict in a long time. It’s not the outright winner that’s proving so hard…
Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings
Philippines casinos and the country’s online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. Kidnapping remains a problem at…
Illinois Governor Remains Optimistic Regarding Chicago Casino Resort
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) admits there’s been some hiccups in bringing the Chicago integrated casino resort closer to reality. But the first-year governor remains optimistic as 2020 and a…
Kaskade Sues Palms Casino Over KAOS Nightclub Closure
Superstar DJ Kaskade is suing the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas for breach of contract over the unexpected shuttering of its KAOS nightclub in November, after just seven months…
Veterans Affairs Opens Gambling Addiction Treatment Center in Las Vegas
Earlier this week, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated the opening of a gambling addiction center in Las Vegas. Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada…
China’s Restrictions on Macau Visas is Hurting Gaming Revenue
Implementation of visa restrictions is limiting gamblers’ visits to Macau this month, and that’s crimping monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR), say some analysts. A clampdown by China on Macau visas…
Penn National Gaming Draws Bullish Commentary From Analyst Greff
Up almost 14 percent since the start of the fourth quarter, Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) is proving resurgent among regional gaming equities, a theme some analysts believe could be durable….
Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue No Gaming License to ‘Surrender’
Attorneys representing Steve Wynn are adding on to their opinion that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has no jurisdiction to penalize their client, as the billionaire is no longer…