Amaya Inc. may be facing an $870 million fine from the State of Kentucky, but there’s no need for investors to panic, according to financial analysts. On December 23rd, Amaya received a nasty Christmas present from a Franklin Circuit Court judge. The good news was that the court had decided to reconsider its $290 million […]
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Those hoping for a California online poker bill to pass early in 2016 probably shouldn’t hold their breath. But residents and visitors of the Golden State can, at the very least, feel a sense of optimism in the new year. The Governmental Organization Committee of the California State Assembly is set for a hearing on […]
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Those hoping for a California online poker bill to pass early in 2016 probably shouldn’t hold their breath. But residents and visitors of the Golden State can, at the very least, feel a sense of optimism in the new year. The Governmental Organization Committee of the California State Assembly is set for a hearing on […]
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The Iowa tribe of Oklahoma is seeking federal permission to launch a real-money online poker site that would cater to the regulated US and international markets. The tribe says it is hoping to roll out its site, pokertribe.com, sometime this year, having received assurance from an arbiter in November that the operation would not be […]
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The Iowa tribe of Oklahoma is seeking federal permission to launch a real-money online poker site that would cater to the regulated US and international markets. The tribe says it is hoping to roll out its site, pokertribe.com, sometime this year, having received assurance from an arbiter in November that the operation would not be […]
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Chris Moneymaker may not make headlines like he used to, but a new direction for the World Series of Poker Main Event champ should get a good bit of attention for the retired accountant. Moneymaker has been announced as the first-ever team manager for the Global Poker League (GPL) by the concept’s creator, Alex Dreyfus. […]
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Chris Moneymaker may not make headlines like he used to, but a new direction for the World Series of Poker Main Event champ should get a good bit of attention for the retired accountant. Moneymaker has been announced as the first-ever team manager for the Global Poker League (GPL) by the concept’s creator, Alex Dreyfus. […]
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Detected unauthorized transactions using portable terminals of UnionPay International in Macau amounted to MOP1.22 billion ($153 million) in 2015.
Macau’s Judicial Police (PJ) opened 30 cases related to unauthorized UnionPay use, of which 24 were delivered to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP).
From these cases, which were mostly detected in hotels not in casinos, 76 suspects were handed to MP, including 13 Macau residents, 62 from Mainland China, and one from Taiwan. In addition, 71 point of sale machines were seized, reported Portuguese News Agency Lusa.
In 2014, the PJ opened 47 cases involving illegal transactions, with a total of MOP784 million. These illegal transactions cost UnionPay MOP2.29 million in lost fees in 2015, up from MOP1.56 million in 2014.
Detected unauthorized transactions using portable terminals of UnionPay International in Macau amounted to MOP1.22 billion ($153 million) in 2015.
Macau’s Judicial Police (PJ) opened 30 cases related to unauthorized UnionPay use, of which 24 were delivered to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP).
From these cases, which were mostly detected in hotels not in casinos, 76 suspects were handed to MP, including 13 Macau residents, 62 from Mainland China, and one from Taiwan. In addition, 71 point of sale machines were seized, reported Portuguese News Agency Lusa.
In 2014, the PJ opened 47 cases involving illegal transactions, with a total of MOP784 million. These illegal transactions cost UnionPay MOP2.29 million in lost fees in 2015, up from MOP1.56 million in 2014.
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Alamos Gold Inc has earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the thirteen research firms that are covering the firm, ARN reports . Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company.
Alamos Gold Inc has earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the thirteen research firms that are covering the firm, ARN reports . Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company.
National Lottery operator Camelot said it expects to sell 200 tickets a second during the hour before tomorrow’s draw THE UK’s biggest ever Lotto jackpot is sending ticket sales soaring ahead of an estimated A 50.4 million up for grabs tomorrow – and the promise that it must be either won or shared out on Saturday. National Lottery operator Camelot said it expects to sell 200 tickets a second during the hour before tomorrow’s draw.
National Lottery operator Camelot said it expects to sell 200 tickets a second during the hour before tomorrow’s draw THE UK’s biggest ever Lotto jackpot is sending ticket sales soaring ahead of an estimated A 50.4 million up for grabs tomorrow – and the promise that it must be either won or shared out on Saturday. National Lottery operator Camelot said it expects to sell 200 tickets a second during the hour before tomorrow’s draw.
Regulation and licensing guidelines for promoters who bring in high-rollers to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands casinos are ready to go.
The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) has approved regulations and guidelines for junket operators who wants to do business with Saipan, Tinian, and Rota casinos. Commission executive director Edward Deleon Guerrero confirmed that junket operations will be implemented soon after applications for junket license have been finalized and released to Best Sunshine International, Ltd., which is building a Saipan casino, and other parties.
At a September meeting, the commission set a $1000 licensing/renewal fee for junket operators, which will be valid for two years, unless revoked by the commission.
The casinos must keep a log of junket representatives registered by junket operators and make it available to the commission. Casinos will also be required to pay .01% of the rolling volume as a regulatory fee.
Regulation and licensing guidelines for promoters who bring in high-rollers to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands casinos are ready to go.
The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) has approved regulations and guidelines for junket operators who wants to do business with Saipan, Tinian, and Rota casinos. Commission executive director Edward Deleon Guerrero confirmed that junket operations will be implemented soon after applications for junket license have been finalized and released to Best Sunshine International, Ltd., which is building a Saipan casino, and other parties.
At a September meeting, the commission set a $1000 licensing/renewal fee for junket operators, which will be valid for two years, unless revoked by the commission.
The casinos must keep a log of junket representatives registered by junket operators and make it available to the commission. Casinos will also be required to pay .01% of the rolling volume as a regulatory fee.
Casinos in Maryland finished 2015 strong, hitting one of their highest ever revenue tallies in the month of December.
According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the state’s five casinos generated revenue of just under $95.2m in December. That’s less than the $99m peak set in July 2015 but 11% higher than December 2014’s total.
As usual, Maryland Live claimed the biggest slice of the revenue pie. The casino generated $54.1m in December, up 7.9% year-on-year. But Horseshoe Casino Baltimore claimed the month’s biggest percentage gain, rising 19% to $27.2m, just shy of the 17-month-old property’s personal best of $27.5m in August.
As for the state’s also-rans, Hollywood Perryville was up 5% to $6.3m, Ocean Downs rose 15% to $3.8m and Rocky Gap gained 14% to $3.5m.
Casinos in Maryland finished 2015 strong, hitting one of their highest ever revenue tallies in the month of December.
According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the state’s five casinos generated revenue of just under $95.2m in December. That’s less than the $99m peak set in July 2015 but 11% higher than December 2014’s total.
As usual, Maryland Live claimed the biggest slice of the revenue pie. The casino generated $54.1m in December, up 7.9% year-on-year. But Horseshoe Casino Baltimore claimed the month’s biggest percentage gain, rising 19% to $27.2m, just shy of the 17-month-old property’s personal best of $27.5m in August.
As for the state’s also-rans, Hollywood Perryville was up 5% to $6.3m, Ocean Downs rose 15% to $3.8m and Rocky Gap gained 14% to $3.5m.
Returning to his car with a plastic bag loaded with Gatorade and V8, comedian Keith Ellis placed two Powerball tickets into his wallet. He was cautiously optimistic about winning the coveted prize after avoiding the lottery for the last three months.