Eniko January 13, 2022 10:15:28
Gambling has been one of the most successful sectors in recent years with more and more people playing online too. We can see the brands of the following companies everywhere from football matches to TV ads. The biggest gambling companies have hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, let’s see who they are.
Nich Moore July 20, 2018 09:42:37
The land of the rising sun is facing a new dawn for the nation's gamblers as parliament finally edges toward opening the way for a generation of Japanese casinos with the Diet all set to pass the required laws, however with some of the necessary legislative framework still to be put in place and the bodies that will regulate them not yet set up are Japanese gambling laws still years away from actually applying to land based casinos? And in the meantime will sites like Omni Slots steal a march on them?
Nich Moore September 15, 2017 09:38:50
Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson has decided the best way to make progress in the lengthy and torturous Japanese legislative process is to complain about it. The Office of Integrated Resort Regime Promotions Expert Committee coming under fire from the American for imposing size limits, but will Sheldon’s legendary quantities of cash mean Bet365 […]
Nich Moore September 15, 2017 07:23:30
The illegality of gambling in China is well known, and their highly publicized crackdown on the numbers of junkets to the oasis that is Macau has underlined this as much as the high profile arrest and jailing of Jason O’Connor of Crown Resorts, but are the authorities simply papering over the cracks as numerous Chinese […]
Nich Moore December 14, 2016 07:16:49
Like the release of a new FHX baby Dragon on Clash of Clans causing a ripple of excitement to run through the nerdiverse like a digital tsunami, news that legislators are stepping closer to legalized Japanese casinos has set the gambling world alight with the big names already seeing a boost to their future earnings […]
Akos May 10, 2016 08:03:15
The failed presidential candidate, Lindsey Graham, has managed to slip anti-online gambling language into the Appropriations Bill. Let’s examine the chances for a federal ban on internet gambling in the US. Lindsay Graham is sticking to his plan to ban internet gambling in the US. According to US gambling news, the failed presidential candidate has […]
Daniel April 8, 2016 06:14:38
The casino magnate’s Las Vegas Sands have to pay big after this property of Sheldon Adelson fined to $9 million in the foreign corruption case that has been running for years. The Department of Justice together with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been investigating some transactions of Las Vegas Sands, Adelson’s property, for […]
Frederick H. August 3, 2015 12:07:52
The Japanese Casino Bill is still struggling to get passed Japan is the most advanced country that doesn’t legalize gambling. Well known to US gambling news is the potential Japan has for gambling supremacy and as a result some big hotel players such as Wynn Resorts are queued up to invest in infrastructure. The International […]
Phyllis F. May 13, 2015 08:48:42
Genting Singapore PLC has 52.6% in gaming stocks with a value of USD$8.8 billion on the Signapore Stcock Exchange. Brean Capital’s reputation is being marred by its bad bets on Macau stocks. Brean had invested $174 in Wynn, but didn’t come out a winner, as stocks fell to $132 and then to $114. Later, it […]
Phyllis F. May 13, 2015 08:48:42
Genting Singapore PLC has 52.6% in gaming stocks with a value of USD$8.8 billion on the Signapore Stcock Exchange. Brean Capital’s reputation is being marred by its bad bets on Macau stocks. Brean had invested $174 in Wynn, but didn’t come out a winner, as stocks fell to $132 and then to $114. Later, it […]
Phyllis F. April 25, 2015 10:39:12
High rollers in Macau may have diminished, but the culture of junket operations, and fears of the ever-present triads in the background is still there. In the mid 2000s Macau’s gaming revenues was around $7bn in comparison to Las Vegas Strip’s $10bn now its the other way around but maybe not for much longer, thanks […]
Phyllis F. April 25, 2015 10:39:12
High rollers in Macau may have diminished, but the culture of junket operations, and fears of the ever-present triads in the background is still there. In the mid 2000s Macau’s gaming revenues was around $7bn in comparison to Las Vegas Strip’s $10bn now its the other way around but maybe not for much longer, thanks […]
Frederick H. March 16, 2015 06:48:44
Japanese lawmakers will attempt to make one last push for their casino bill. Years of research, blood, sweat and tears have gone into Japan’s highly prized Integrated Resorts or Casino Bill. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a staunch advocate of the bill, would like to see casino operations launched prior to the 2020 Summer Olympic Games […]
Frederick H. February 26, 2015 04:33:53
Organized Crime Embedded in Japan It’s the story of mayhem, suspense and on the seat excitement. Or maybe not. The Japanese organized mobsters, known as Yakuza, are the stuff of legend nowadays. Popularized in literature, manga, anime as well as Hollywood, the Yakuza have always had a very real place in Japanese society. Scorned by […]
Frederick H. January 29, 2015 04:40:04
Okinawa prefecture aborts plans for a casino amidst a bill being resubmitted into the Diet this week that will legalize casino gambling in Japan. The island of Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan, has opted not to try to attract casino operators. For the past eight years, the prefectural government has provided funding for research […]
Frederick H. January 12, 2015 06:50:56
Las Vegas Sands Casino Operation had a profit increase and lower user decrease due to recession-frightened gamblers and a saturation in the market. Las Vegas Sands casino operation witnessed profits from its operations in the U.S. reached $508 million in the first nine month in 2014. This result was only slightly higher than last year. […]
Phyllis F. January 6, 2015 08:54:01
Following the plunge in revenues, Melco Crown may quit the HK stock exchange. The gambling enclave lost almost $100 billion of market value during the Chinese government’s clampdown on corruption. With revenues falling to 30.4% in December, 2013 ended badly for the gaming industry in Macau. This was the seventh month in a row where […]
Adelson’s wallet takes a tumble on the Forbes list as his Macau casinos continue to bleed cash. A man who has made a $40 billion fortune from the gambling losses of others got a taste of his own medicine this past year. Sheldon Adelson of Las Vegas Sands remains the world’s wealthiest casino tycoon, but […]
Phyllis F. December 8, 2014 22:27:08
As casino gambling revenues dip gaming operators are building huge brand name retail outlets to boost sales. In the era of decreased gambling revenues in Macau, one Macanese casino has turned to merchandising. This may turn out to be the solution to up revenues and get the owners of Macanese poker rooms back on their […]
Monica E. October 28, 2014 18:03:34
Steve Wynn is suing James Chanos after the famed investor held a fiery speech on the activity of Chinese casinos. If you’re familiar with the world of business investments, you’ve probably heard of James Chanos. A household name on Wall Street and head of Kynikos Associates hedge fund in New York, the expert decided to […]
Macau is seeing a drop in VIP gamblers but is making up for it by attracting more mass market gamblers. While the Chinese government’s crackdown on corruption has caused a decline in VIP gambling revenues, Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson reported that third quarter revenues have been propped up by a booming mass market. […]
Japan has always effectively balanced acceptance of modern realities with staying true to its national culture. It can do the same while allowing casinos to operate in the country. The Asian island nation of Japan is one of the world’s oldest and most proud civilizations. Once an isolated kingdom of peasants, then a mighty empire, […]
Monica E. August 11, 2014 08:55:18
Paradise Co. and Sega Sammy Holdings will start building South Korea’s first integrated casino resort in October. All Asian countries with legal gambling seem to have a very specific target these days: Chinese players. And South Korea, a country where the casino industry is growing, is no exception. With no Chinese casinos on the mainland, […]
Monica E. July 31, 2014 22:08:59
The reports for the second quarter of this financial year are not very optimistic for the world’s largest gambling destination. When Macau reported June’s year-on-year gaming revenue decline, investors said there was nothing to worry about. In fact, they said this was the bottom and predicted that the industry would make a fast recovery. But […]
Alex Nevsky July 26, 2014 08:55:27
James Packer and his Crown Resorts casino giant pledged to give out $200 million over the next 10 years. You probably know all the major casino tycoons: Sheldon Adelson of Las Vegas Sands, who’s campaigning to ban online gambling in the USA; Stanley Ho, the most influential casino boss in Macau and all over Asia; […]
Alex Nevsky July 23, 2014 14:57:02
Fantasy Sports Trade Association openly backs Sheldon Adelson’s Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. Online gambling in the United States remains a hot topic with supporters and opponents going at each other’s throats on a regular basis. The most notorious campaigner against online casinos in the United States is the renowned casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson. Las […]
Alex Nevsky July 18, 2014 16:42:22
The leader of Faith & Freedom Coalition, Ralph Reed, has denied involvement with Sheldon Adelson’s anti-gambling body. While some people and companies are campaigning to introduce legal online gambling under American gambling laws in more than the current three states, there are renowned opponents to the move as well. We all know that the casino […]
Toni July 15, 2014 12:50:51
Despite initially forecasting massive revenue streams coming from having an online gaming industry, the state reports they missed target earnings. Gambling news state that results have been slow in the first year of internet gaming operations. Up until now, Delaware has earned just over $1.2 million in revenue streams, a figure that is a far […]
Monica E. July 14, 2014 16:18:17
If you’re looking for new investment opportunities, analysts recommend these casino developers. The casino business might be stagnating in certain parts of the world, but now is the time to get rid of the industry’s weakest players and let the market swallow them up. Financial experts have shown that, in the hands of capable and […]
Toni July 13, 2014 09:02:14
In efforts to block online gambling, Sheldon Adelson has hired the expertise of former Republican congressman Connie Mack to help him with lobbying. Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive officer, Sheldon Adelson, has a strong aversion towards online gambling sites in the US that he wants to see outlawed. On many previous occasions, he […]
Monica E. July 2, 2014 11:58:45
The casino magnate is claiming that 35 online gambling sites are using the “Sands” trademark to get more customers. It is well known that Sheldon Adelson disapproves of internet gambling in the US, but the casino magnate has recently started a new battle against the online industry. Except this time, if the allegations are right, […]
Iva P. June 20, 2014 20:16:06
The gambling bill debate in Japan started officially this week and the initial plan was that gambling will be allowed in the country by the end of this summer legislative session on June 22nd, but all investors and casino lovers might have to wait a bit more. Naturally, investors were the most impatient actors, as […]
Iva P. May 30, 2014 02:12:56
The largest casino industry group in the US announced that it no longer supports internet gaming, because of the significant disagreement between key casinos. This important gambling news was reported by the Wall Street Journal, where Geoff Freeman, the American Gaming Association’s CEO, said that it is withdrawing the support. The reasons AGA withdraws its […]
Jennifer W. May 26, 2014 14:03:35
Online gambling has been dealt a major blow after its main supporter, the industry group for American casinos announced it would withdraw its official endorsement. The news has come as a big surprise and it could shake up things for online gambling sites in the US. The American Gaming Association stated that online gambling has […]
While Macau is top dog in casino gambling, Las Vegas is poised for a big comeback. Be sure not to miss out. Las Vegas has been a bear market for several years, with a long line of naysayers warning against investing money in the Nevada entertainment Mecca. They say: “Macau is the world leader in […]
Iva P. May 12, 2014 16:32:06
Two extremely rich and famous US casino tycoons are concentrated on two cities – Tokyo and Osaka – as the possible home of the first casino resort in Japan. Japan is still an unexplored gambling diamond in the region, but with the expected changes in the Japanese gambling laws, broker CLSA projected that it can […]
The conventional wisdom says Sheldon Adelson is opposing online casinos to protect himself from competition. The conventional wisdom is wrong. Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is held up as the embodiment of greed. A man who will do anything to make a buck, pay any price to make sure his long-term interests are protected. […]
Alex Nevsky May 9, 2014 15:28:28
Wynn Resorts have revealed their 2014 Q1 financial figures causing their share prices to skyrocket. While casinos are certainly home to gambling activity in the most direct meaning, stock market play with the stocks of casino companies provides a healthy alternative to those in the know. Wynn Resorts is enjoying great times when their stock […]
Alex Nevsky May 6, 2014 17:25:18
Online poker legalization debate in California could transform into a battle between PokerStars and Sheldon Adelson. It seems that the battle for the legalization of California online poker sites in the United States is very intense. Not only is it fought in the Legislature, but huge marketing campaigns are ready to take center stage pretty […]
Monica E. April 24, 2014 17:42:08
The 2016 presidential elections are still far off, but potential Republican nominees have already met with Sheldon Adelson, to plan the details of a potential ban on internet gambling. The billionaire casino mogul and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands recently met with likely contenders who are hoping to get his financial support for […]
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