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Japan Casino Regulatory Commission Needs More Money, Seeks Budget Increase
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (CRC) says it needs more government funds in order to carry out its regulatory duties. The commission was formed through Japan's Integrated Resort Development Act, passed by the National Diet and signed into law by then-Prime Minister...
Maryland Sports Betting Licenses Require Operators to Develop Diversity Plan
Maryland sports betting licenses will require approved operators to develop and submit a diversity plan to the state within 30 days of receipt of their sportsbook permit. Maryland lawmakers sought to deliver equity through its regulation of sports betting. But that goal...
College Township Near Penn State Explains Summer 2019 Decision to Allow Casino
The College Township Council, facing considerable backlash from community members, is explaining its decision to potentially allow a commercial casino in the Centre County borough. In 2017, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf (D) greatly expanded gaming in the commonwealth in a...
Okada Manila Returned to Universal Entertainment, Kazuo Remains on Board
The governance of Okada Manila has been returned to Universal Entertainment Corporation after roughly three months of being run by 79-year-old Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada. The corporate offices of the Philippines integrated casino resort in Manila's Entertainment City were raided on May...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Say Tobacco Ban Would Help Responsible Play
Atlantic City casino workers who want indoor smoking extinguished say a tobacco ban on the nine gaming floors would better encourage responsible play. "Casino Employees Against Smoking's Effects" (CEASE) is a growing coalition of Atlantic City casino workers. They say state lawmakers...
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino Jackpot Won by Self-Excluded Individual
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino wrongly allowed a woman access who had previously self-excluded herself from all commercial gaming establishments in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau of Gaming Enforcement revealed in its August blotter that a 59-year-old woman from Ridley Park --...
PGA Golf Courses Coming to the Philippines – Nicklaus, Choi, and Faldo to Design
Three PGA golf courses are planned for the forthcoming Hann Reserve, located just north of the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines, where numerous commercial casinos operate. Hann Reserve is the second major announcement this week from Hann Resorts, which opened its...
Philippines Gaming Corporation Could Be Split, as Reform Calls Increase
For many years, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been operating its own casinos, while simultaneously regulating private commercial gaming properties. Philippines officials have pondered whether it's in the nation's best interest for its state-run gaming firm to both operate...
Pennsylvania Lottery Claims Unregulated Skill Gaming Led to $650M Revenue Loss
The Pennsylvania Lottery claims its revenue is down because of unregulated skill gaming machines. The devices proliferate across the commonwealth in restaurants, bars, gas stations, convenience stores, and retail strip malls. The lottery claims they have negatively impacted the lottery and its...
Foxwoods Embarks on $385M Expansion as Anniversary Celebration Continues
Foxwoods Resort Casino officially commemorated its 30-year anniversary in February. But the gaming destination owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is celebrating all year long by announcing an array of expansion and renovation projects. Foxwoods officials this week unveiled...
