Japan’s 76 year old billionaire Kazuo Okada’s fight for justice in the Philippines rumbles on with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission keen to find out the latest position with Okada who’s taking action against those who forced him out of own company. Okada’s Near Miss to Success: Okada, also a keen art collector, founded a coin-operated arcade game for…
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SugarHouse Casino: Up & Running With Sports Betting
With the red ribbon cut, and celebratory confetti brushed away, the SugarHouse Casino has just celebrated day one of their sports book operation. SugarHouse’s casino, located in Delaware Avenue, has just become Philadelphia’s first licensed sports book casino seven months after the supreme court rubber-stamped US sports betting with a proviso that each state set their own rules and guidelines.…
Read MoreSpiegel’s back as Wynn’s Vegas Luxury Resort and Casino President
This year proved a year of change for Wynn’s luxury resorts and casino Las Vegas operation and 2019 will begin in the same manner with a new president. Wooden Out – Spiegel In: Marilyn Spiegel will replace Maurice Wooden who’s been President at Wynn’s Las Vegas strip location for nearly five years. Although Spiegel, who officially takes over as President…
Read MoreBetsoft’s Yak Yeti & Roll Slot Game – Time to Shake Rattle & Roll:
As a winter warmer, Betsoft’s shaking things up with their winter based Yak, Yeti & Roll online slot game with a yeti taking centre stage. This online slot game includes a cascading layout on a 5 x 3 grid. This particular yeti, all cute and cuddly, plays the part of an Eskimo’s little helper as they traverse the polar climate…
Read MoreAquis Canberra Casino Plans Quashed
After eighteen months trying Aquis Entertainment’s rejuvenation proposals for Australia’s Casino Canberra have ended. ACT Pulls the Plug: Aquis, Hong Kong-based, had proposed a $256 million upgrade which the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) accepted subject to some adjustments. The main point of contention appeared to centre on slot machines. Aquis proposed 500 whilst ACT only approved 200. This gap put…
Read MoreRivers Casino Pittsburgh Introduces Sports Betting
When Rivers Casino unlocked their doors yesterday they became Pittsburgh’s only venue offering sports gambling in Western Pennsylvania. Introductory Sessions: The big kick off commenced at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Pittsburgh time, and ran through until midnight. Day two’s fun and games are due to begin at noon on Friday and books will shut at 10:00 p.m. These are the introductory…
Read MoreNew Filipino Resort Casinos
Dennis Uy, 44 year old Filipino entrepreneur, is pushing forward with his ambitious casino plans. Uy has gaming resort constructions firmly on his mind which is exactly the opposite position to President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte, who Uy supported during his election battle, has his mindset fixed on blocking such ventures. Presidential Opposition Despite presidential opposition, Uy’s plans have received the…
Read More888 Holdings $28 Million Deal
US poker network, All American Poker, has confirmed a deal is in place to sell off the final 53% of their investment. Fresh US Tactics: Gibraltar’s 888 Holdings issued a statement on Tuesday confirming that an all-cash deal had been agreed, for $28M, which is being handled through their 888 US branch business sector. All loose ends should be tied…
Read MoreUK Gambling Regulators Announce Digital Improvements To Speed Up Licence Applications
As of the 4th December 2018, the UK Gambling Commission has launched a new initiative related to private working licenses Regulators aim to provide a more proficient operation with an application submission process, which will be more effective for everyone, and it will tie in with the designs of GOV.UK. New applicants can look forward to a much improved and…
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