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MGM flags interest in buying Ladbrokes

Last Updated Fri, Jan 15th by Noah Taylor

MGM Resorts International is seeking to buy British gaming company Entain, owned of popular gaming brand Ladbrokes. Yahoo Finance reports that the latest…

Crown Sydney opens with little fanfare

Last Updated Wed, Aug 30th by Mia Chapman

Restaurants, bars and a six star hotel at Crown Sydney opened in late December, but without the pomp or fanfare imagined when the 275 metre tower was first…

Indiana casino sold for $250m

Last Updated Fri, May 20th by William Brown

Casino operator Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement to sell an Indiana casino for $250 million. The Sacramento Bee reports that Caesars…

Crown Sydney opens its hotel and restaurants

Last Updated Mon, Jan 4th by Noah Taylor

Crown Sydney’s highly anticipated $2.2 billion tower is open for business, with a six-star hotel and string of restaurants ready to go. The Daily Telegraph…

Scientific Games provides leading lottery tech to German operator

Last Updated Mon, Dec 28th by Mia Chapman

A new lottery gaming system has been rolled out in Germany to support the retail and growth plans of some of the country’s biggest lottery operators.

English gambler who threatened to burn down casino fronts court

Last Updated Wed, Aug 30th by Ethan Anderson

An English man threatened to burn down a casino after losing 400,000 pounds in October. Poker News Daily reports that 59-year-old Amir Abol…

Donaco settles case with Star Vegas casino

Last Updated Mon, Dec 28th by Charlotte Lee

Australian-headquartered casino operator Donaco International has gained approval from a key lender to settle the casino firm’s legal cases with third parties, including its Cambodian casino venue.

Crown Melbourne tops list of Aussie junket transactions

Last Updated Mon, Dec 28th by William Brown

The majority of transactions involved junket tours in Australia were at Melbourne’s Crown Casino, a new report has revealed. The Herald Sun…

Pubs explore legal loophole to allow smoking in venues

Last Updated Tue, Dec 22nd by Charlotte Lee

A legal loophole that can turn gaming rooms into smoking lounges is being exploited by pubs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The Sydney Morning…

Singaporean duo jailed for illegal gambling operation

Last Updated Mon, Dec 21st by William Brown

A Singaporean father-son duo have been jailed for operating an illegal gambling business in the city-state. Calvin Ayre reports Ow Choon Bok, 44…

Japanese government to communicate directly with casino complexes ahead of casino liberalisation

Last Updated Mon, Dec 21st by Noah Taylor

The Japanese government has updated its integrated resort policy, saying it would have a direct role in communicating with companies concerning the country’s push to have casino complexes.

Former Crown security guard sues Packer for damages

Last Updated Fri, Dec 18th by Ethan Anderson

A former Crown casino security guard is pursuing James Packer for damages in court, alleging the billionaire assaulted him. The Age reports Iskandar…

Artificial intelligence technology deployed at Vegas casino

Last Updated Wed, Dec 16th by Noah Taylor

A technology firm is deploying a platform that uses artificial intelligence and hidden sensors to detect threats at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. Security Sales…

Singapore lifts border restrictions with Taiwan

Last Updated Wed, Dec 16th by Mia Chapman

Singapore has lifted border restrictions for travellers from Taiwan, paving the way for more visitors to Singapore’s casinos. Calvin Ayre reports that Taiwan…

Safety front of mind for US casinos

Last Updated Tue, Dec 15th by Ethan Anderson

Casinos will focus on health and safety measures in 2021 as reopenings continue. The San Diego Union Tribune reports that as…