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China – Sands not concerned over Macau licence renewal speculation
With Macau’s casino licences up for renewal, executives at Sands China do not believe China’s Central Government in Beijing will use it as an opportunity to get mainland Chinese companies involved with casino operations. Wilfred Wong, President and Executive Director of Sands China, said: “We have not picked up any nor have we been consulted…
Malta – Casino executives slam Dragonara’s 64-year licence extension
Malta’s Dragonara casino has been given a 64-year extension to its lease agreement without a competitive tender, causing controversy on the Mediterranean island. The company behind the St Julians casino, Dragonara Gaming, co-owned by Johann Schembri and the Bianchi family, currently has a 10-year lease agreement with government-owned Casma which expires next year. The motion…
US – Pennsylvania renews license for Rivers Casino
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 casino operator’s license of Holdings Acquisition, operator of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The seven member Board determined that Holdings Acquisition had fulfilled the obligations under its initial casino operator’s license and therefore qualified to have its license renewed. The…
Chile – Chile Senate extends municipal licences for 15 years
The Chilean Senate has approved a law which will extend casinos licences held by local municipalities for a further 15 years. In 2005 the government green lit the construction of eighteen additional casinos to the seven municipal casinos already in operation. The casinos which were already licenced before the new act come under the supervision…
