An expansion project of HKD 43 billion for Galaxy casino in Macao

Galaxy Entertainment Group has just finished its expansion project in Macau. The operator has invested nearly HK dollars 43 billion in this hotel and casino on the Cotai Strip of the town which as reminder is the second phase of the project in Macau. Following Beijing’s request to diversify Macao's economy following the fall of casino gaming revenue during the past 11 months, the extension of Galaxy Macau is oriented on tourism and recreation with its three hotels, two casinos and other place of entertainment. Indeed, Galaxy Entertainment built three new luxury hotels: Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and Broadway Macao five-star hotel. For entertainment, the hotel features two new game rooms, the largest theater in Macao and space for an aquatic adventure. The Galaxy asked to offer 400 new gaming tables in its extension project, but only 150 tables have been granted.

Thursday, 28 May 2015

An important money laundering suspected - Enghien-les-Bains Casino

The casino of Enghien-les-Bains would be involved in a money laundering case for public works companies. The policemen of the central department of the races and games have arrested three people on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation related to money laundering in a gaming casino property located in Val-d'Oise. According to information reported by the media, this survey was ordered by the prosecutor of Pontoise under the instigation of Tracfin, the French anti-money laundering agency of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The suspects arrested are suspected of laundering by organized gangs, illegal employment practices and tax evasion.

Thursday, 28 May 2015

A fine of $ 175,000 for the two Rock Ohio Caesars casinos - Ohio

In the USA, regulators of gambling are very strict about the application of rules in casinos. In the State of Ohio, two Rock Ohio Caesars gambling facilities have received a total fine of $ 175,000 on non-compliance with the Regulation on the coverage of surveillance cameras. The law requires that surveillance cameras should see the faces of the players and the cards on the tables, and videos must be clear to prevent cheating. During the visits of the two gambling establishments, officers of the commission found that the cameras were down. They also discovered the illegal opening of four table games at Horseshoe Casino Cleveland and the extension of credit authorization beyond the amount that can be granted to clients.

Friday, 22 May 2015

Casino construction authorization bill in preparation - Connecticut

The Senate plans a bill which will allow two Indian tribes to build a casino in Connecticut in order to compete with the offers of neighboring States. The bill could be presented for a vote this week and will also include a process that gives cities the freedom on the selection of proposals for tribes. The project will enter into force after the adoption by both houses and the signature of Governor Dannel P. Malloy. This bill has only three pages, a shorter version of the bill of 16 pages published about two months earlier and had been previously considered by the legislators of the State. The long version envisaged the construction of a casino by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes.

Thursday, 21 May 2015

The opening of the Cherokee Casino And Hotel will boost employment - Oklahoma

After months of waiting, casino games enthusiasts from the State of Oklahoma will play in a new facility. Indeed, Cherokee Casino and Hotel opened finally its doors to the public last Tuesday after months of construction. Located on the Cherokee Boulevard in Roland, the casino has replaced another casino that was opened since 1990. An investment of $ 80 million enabled the operator to offer a casino with table games and slot machines. In all, Cherokee Casino and Hotel offers 850 electronic games, 120 rooms, a conference room and two different restaurants having each their theme.

Thursday, 21 May 2015

More entertainment to attract customers - Montreal Casino

With the rise of online casino games, land based casinos face an awkward postures. In Canada for example, the Société des casinos du Québec can no longer attract visitors. The profits of the company fell by 40% over the past five years. This situation prompted Quebec casinos to innovate. The fall of profits has led to debates about a possible privatization of casinos, an option that was discarded by Quebec Prime Premier, Philippe Couillard. The State company bet on the formula that made a splash in Las Vegas, namely the introduction of entertainment activities to attract more public. The Director of Communications at Loto-Québec, Jean-Pierre Roy, said that adjustments are needed to increase revenues and profitability, in short to revitalize casinos in Quebec.

Wednesday, 20 May 2015