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Nevada Supreme Court Rules Against High Roller In Marker Case
- March 4, 2015 By Oliver Young -
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the continuality of the markers law in a very interesting case which involves a high roller who refused to pay back the money casinos loaned him in order to gamble. The accused, Harel Zahavi, was convicted in 2011 of never paying off $384,000 in markers he took from the Palazzo […] Continue Reading
Macau is Looking at a Bleak Forecast for the New Year
- March 2, 2015 By Samantha A. -
Macau, once a loved place to lay your cash down on the table is now turning to the worst of it when the time comes. Not only are those out there looking at the revenues coming in, or shall we say, not coming in and wondering what they can do to increase the traffic, and […] Continue Reading
GamblingCompliance Report Predicts Expansion of Online Gambling in the US
- March 2, 2015 By Oliver Young -
GamblingCompliance (GC) is a company that specialises in providing crucial analytical services to online gambling industry. The reason why this name can be found in many headlines these days is their latest report called “US Internet Gambling in Focus: 2014 and 2015,” in which an expansion of online gambling in the country is predicted. Besides […] Continue Reading
8 Really Bizarre Gambling World Records
- February 27, 2015 By Staff Writer -
Players from all over the world love gambling, whether it is in a land-based or online casino. With many players accessing sites and visiting casinos every day, many World Records have been set. At Casino Directory, you can read all about the strangest records and learn some details about each one. This information is quite […] Continue Reading
Indiana Casino Bill Set for Final Vote Today
- February 25, 2015 By Oliver Young -
The State of Indiana is in the centre of the attention of the gambling industry today since the House is set to vote on the Indiana Casino Bill. Yesterday, lawmakers decided to reject the provision of a bill which proposed the amount of $200 million to be taken from communities that operate casinos. Today, they […] Continue Reading
Leo Messi and Gerard Pique Under Scrutiny for Visiting Barcelona Casino
- February 24, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique have been the subject of heavy media criticism after they were pictured outside the Casino Barcelona mere 48 hours before the Champions League clash with Manchester City. The Catalans are preparing for Wednesday’s high-profile game at the Etihad as they are determined to make amends for the weekend’s defeat […] Continue Reading
New Hampshire Legislature Still Debating Casinos
- February 24, 2015 By Samantha A. -
Last year a bill to approve casinos in the State of New Hampshire was denied by one vote. The bill was driven by a decision from a superior court that ruled the state’s tax on hospitals was unconstitutional. The revenue from that tax was 185 million dollars annually. The proposed income from two operating casinos […] Continue Reading
Another Online Gambling Legalization Bill Proposed In South Africa
- February 23, 2015 By Oliver Young -
Online gambling never seems to stop attracting the attention in South Africa as it is again up for debate after a private member bill PMB3-2015 for legalizing iGaming has been proposed. However, this topic seems to be anathema to the African National Congress, the ruling party of the country. The bill was proposed by an […] Continue Reading
Australian Casinos Profit from Macau Collapse
- February 19, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
Leading casino operators in Australia have seen a major increase in revenues as a result of China’s anti-corruption policies that have seen Macau casinos took quite a hit in recent months. With VIP gamblers fleeing Macau as the pressure on casinos in the region increases, the Land Down Under appears to be slowly becoming the […] Continue Reading
The Court Sides with The Golden Nugget In a $1.5 Million Dispute
- February 18, 2015 By Oliver Young -
One of the stories that probably will not end in the near future is the dispute between a group of 14 gamblers and the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Casino. The case was opened in 2012 and all this time the court can’t seem to decide which side should get the $1.5 million. However, the Judge […] Continue Reading