Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino to face royal commission in Victoria while yet another director quits following Bergin report.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
The gambling stories that made headlines during the week of Aug. 11-17, 2013.
Crown casino back on track in Sri Lanka; Chinese investor eyes Colombo
Crown Ltd.'s casino joint venture in Sri Lanka back on track following design modifications; new Vegas gaming outfit seeks Colombo casino.
William Hill exits China, loses Jimmy Vaccaro to South Point
William Hill pulls out of Chinese market, loses US PR director Jimmy Vaccaro to rival South Point.
Gambling prosecutions and asset forfeiture: to protect and profit?
US prosecutions of gambling operators are increasingly driven by the likelihood of a lucrative payday for law enforcement agencies.
Online gambling companies ponder future as UK gov’t confirms 15% POC tax rate
The UK government has confirmed 15% as the rate of the new remote gambling point of consumption tax to take effect Dec. 1, 2014.
Japanese “all mad gamblers” says Packer; Fung says you can’t resist the Reef
Crown boss James Packer says Japanese "all mad gamblers;" Tony Fung says Great Barrier Reef will be his Cairns casino's USP.
Sports betting legend Billy Walters places $100k wager on House Republicans
Sports betting legend Billy Walters makes $100k campaign donation to super-PAC dedicated to ensuring GOP holds on to House majority in 2014.
Vietnam sports betting bill advances; relaxation of locals’ casino access?
Vietnam sports betting draft legislation advances; pilot program considers allowing locals to enter casinos in Van Don Economic Zone