Europe’s First Integrated Resort to Open in July in Cyprus

Europe’s First Integrated Resort to Open in July in Cyprus

Europe’s first integrated resort will open this summer in Cyprus. Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced on Friday that the City of Dreams Mediterranean resort will start welcoming people on July 10. In its statement, the resort’s general manager Grant Johnson said that this project is “poised to revolutionise the island’s tourism and hospitality sectors.” The…

Nearly 1,000 Canada Casino Workers Locked Out After Refusing New Contract

Nearly 1,000 Canada Casino Workers Locked Out After Refusing New Contract

After a casino in Toronto, Canada had its latest contract offer rejected by a group of 945 union-backed workers, it made the decision to lock those employees out. Cue nearly 1,000 workers of Casino Woodbine picketing in the streets outside the casino next to the city’s famous Woodbine Racetrack after casino management locked them out:…

Casino Execs Optimistic UAE Will Permit Casino Development

Casino Execs Optimistic UAE Will Permit Casino Development

Senior government officials in the United Arab Emirates have been quick to deny any claims that they intend to legalize gambling anytime soon. However, that hasn’t stopped casino operators from giving it their best go, and they seem optimistic that those efforts are moving things in the right direction. the Gulf state is seriously considering…

Thieving Trio Jailed for Using Glue on Hands to Steal Casino Chips

Thieving Trio Jailed for Using Glue on Hands to Steal Casino Chips

Three people who applied strong glue to their hands to steal casino chips received prison sentences this week. The three Chinese nationals all pled guilty to conducting the theft at the Marina Bay Sands casino resort in Singapore, receiving prison sentences ranging between seven and ten months. The trio stole S$1,575 (US$1,182) worth of casino…

Maine Bill Would Give Online Casino Exclusivity to Tribes

Maine Bill Would Give Online Casino Exclusivity to Tribes

A new bill in Maine, “An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming,” would give online casino exclusivity to tribes. The four federally recognized tribes in the state already have the exclusive rights to operate mobile sportsbooks; this arrangement would not change under the new proposal. Sports betting became legal last…