Tag: State-owned casinos
Kansas casino revenue up 4.9% year-over-year in April
Casino revenue in Kansas increased 4.9% year over year in April, hitting $36.6 million compared to $34.9 million the year prior. According... more
Dutch government confirms Holland Casino will not be privatized, hopes to mitigate impact of tax increase
The Dutch government will retain control of Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino, to focus on reforming its online gambling legislation... more
Ontario: Casino Rama undergoes multi-million dollar upgrades
Casino Rama Resort is in the midst of a multi-million dollar major transformation. Over the past several months, the resort has launched a... more
‘Really good news’: union head on 20-year Caesars Windsor agreement with OLG
The President of Unifor Local 444 says it’s really good news to see the deal at Caesars Windsor. James Stewart was in attendance... more
Dutch regulator keeps close watch on slot machines amid casino closures
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned against the illicit distribution of gambling machines amid an increase... more
Convention center coming to Quebec casino in Canada’s Capital Region
The Quebec government has announced plans for a new $50-million convention centre in Gatineau, Que., on the Casino Lac-Leamy complex... more
Sweden: Svenska Spel closes last remaining Casino Cosmopol venue
Svenska Spel has confirmed the closure of its final land-based casino in Stockholm, after the Swedish parliament voted to end land-based... more
Svenska Spel initiates online channel migration in post-Cosmopol era
Sweden’s state-owned operator Svenska Spel has reported a minor 4% decrease YoY in quarterly revenue as it kicks off FY2025.... more
Higher gambling tax could lead to bankruptcy for Holland Casino, state-owned company says
Holland Casino is expecting the increase in costs due to higher gambling tax to lead to doubts regarding the future of the business. In... more
Expanded, rebranded Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to fill 600 jobs in Ottawa
A new hotel and casino in Ottawa is creating more than 600 positions across a variety of fields, which is a boost to the capital’s... more