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 July 29-Aug.4, 2012.
US authorities investigating Las Vegas Sands over money laundering concerns
US authorities are reportedly investigating Las Vegas Sands for potential money laundering violations regarding two high-rolling gamblers
Harry Reid poker bill may need 10-20 GOP votes; Q2 lobbying reports are out!
Harry Reid may need 10-20 GOP votes to pass his online poker bill; Q2 federal lobbying reports show big bucks spent on internet gambling
OEG, GHolding launch Italian JV; Italian VLT spending nearly doubles in H1
Olympic Entertainment and GHolding enter into Italian VLT joint venture; Italian spending on VLTs nearly doubled in H1 2012
Adelson gets apology; Caesars gets Baltimore casino; Maryland online gambling?
Sheldon Adelson gets apology over pimp allegations; Caesars gets Baltimore casino approval; Maryland to consider online gambling
Ladbrokes profits rise in H1, but digital division woes prompt exec shuffle
Ladbrokes posts increase in H1 profit, largely on retail strength, while digital woes prompt executive shuffle;
New OPAP boss; Stanleybet protests Italian bet shop tender; Cyprus poker snafu
OPAP gets a new CEO; Stanleybet protests Italy's tender for 2,000 new betting shops; Cyprus Poker Association claims police brutality
Crown picks developer for Sydney casino; sports betting whale data in court
Crown Ltd. picks developer for Sydney Harbor casino project, announces expansion of Perth casino; sports betting Punters Club data in court