SJM Opens New Gaming Area In Grand Lisboa Casino
SJM Holdings formally opened a new gaming area in its flagship property, the Grand Lisboa casino in Macau as a part of its renovation efforts. The casino had already completed a soft launch in February. Located in the mezzanine floor,
Read MoreCasinos In Romania Worried By Smoking Ban To Public Places
Romania’s decision to extend the ban on smoking to cover all public indoor places has caused an alarm to the casino industry as establishments are concerned over a possible impact on gaming revenue. The country had initially implemented a smoking
Read MoreNew Jersey Referendum On New Casinos Scheduled For November
The proposal to build two new casinos in North Jersey moved to the next stage after the state legislature passed the bill authorizing a referendum on the question of whether casinos can be built outside of Atlantic City for the
Read MoreNew Tax Structure Announced For Casinos In Gauteng, ZA
Casinos in South Africa’s province of Gauteng are likely come under a new tax structure soon. Announced as a part of the province’s latest budget, the tax structure is being modified to improve revenues from the gambling industry. Barbara Creecy,
Read MoreBrazil Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Casinos & Online Gambling
Brazil moved closer to opening up its gambling market after a Brazilian senate committee approved a bill which permits multiple forms of gambling in the country. The Special Committee on National Development (CEDN) last week approved Bill 186 of 2014
Read MoreTaiwan’s Penghu Island Could Allow Casinos Based On Referendum
Taiwan’s Penghu Island could end up issuing casino licenses and opening up to casino gambling before the end of this year based on a new referendum which is expected to take place before June 2016. The island had previously voted
Read MoreGalaxy Entertainment Plans Theme Park In Macau
The Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd., Lui Che-Woo has announced that the company will be building an Avatar-inspired theme park as a part of its multi-phase Galaxy Macau project. The Galaxy Entertainment Group is the third largest operator in
Read MoreCyprus Nears Appoval To Build A Casino In Its Southern Region.
Cyprus’ legislative assembly, the House of Representatives will be voting this week on a bill to approve the construction of the country’s first integrated casino resort. A decision is expected to be made on the 10th of March and if
Read MoreNew Bill Proposes Indoor Smoking Area at MGM National Harbor
Smoking is currently banned in Maryland casinos but a new bill could allow MGM to offer a cigar room to its customers at its proposed MGM Casino complex at that will be constructed at National Harbor. The new bill if
Read MoreCarl Icahn Wont Invest In Taj, If North Jersey Casinos Are Built
Carl Icahn who recently took over Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City has announced that he will not be investing into the casino the $100 million that he had planned if New Jersey decides to build additional casinos in
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