Tag Archives: Closures
Mexico – Mexican Ministry closes six casinos including Playboy Cancun
Members of the Interior Ministry in Mexico (SEGOB) have closed down six casinos in six states during a major operation against local gaming company Entretenimiento De Mexico (EMEX). The closures include the Playboy Casino Club in the city of Cancún in the state of Quintana Roo. Located in the hotel district, it opened in a…
UK – Axe to fall on 420 jobs as William Hill reacts to tax hike
With other parts of its betting empire booming, William Hill has reacted to last month’s FOBT tax increase by saying it will close 109 betting shops. Ralph Topping, Chief Executive, said William Hill had now reviewed shop profitability following the Chancellor’s decision to increase Machine Games Duty to 25 per cent from 20 per cent…
Greece – Greek government could close three casinos
Three Greek casinos could lose their licences following recommendations from the Hellenic Gaming Commission that they be revoked due to unpaid debts to the Greek State. According to the President of the Commission, casinos in Corfu, Xianthi and Syros Island should lose their licenses unless they pay off their outstanding debts. The casinos together are…
