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Casino Workers Say Sexual Harassment Policy Needs to Include Guests

Casino Workers Say Sexual Harassment Policy Needs to Include Guests
May 5, 2018

Steve Wynn’s allegations have the gaming board of Nevada taking a look at sexual harassment policies and laws. Casino industry representatives and workers are asking the Nevada Gaming Control Board to draft a policy that will address sexual harassment in the workplace. CNN recently wrote a column about sexual harassment and whether or not someone is obligated to report the misconduct. The issue with harassment of any kind is getting the right people to take the problem seriously. There are too many cases that run the spectrum of what is or is not harassment. However, the one key is—if an… Read More

Costa Rica Getting a $400 Million Casino

Costa Rica
May 1, 2018

Costa Rica wants their City of Dreams or at least it seems that way with the casino proposal—Casino City Caribe. The project will spend $400 million to create the integrated casino on the Caribbean coast. It will be built in Moin, with construction beginning in early 2019. Several phases are designed for the project, all of which will take until 2027 to be fully complete. The casino operator thoroughly vetted the Costa Rican gambling rules to ensure they could get a winning proposal. With the success of gambling around the world, it seems time for casino profit to change from… Read More

Jeju Shinhwa Revenue Record for Q1 2018

Jeju Shinhwa Revenue Record for Q1 2018
April 28, 2018

Korea is in the spotlight again, but this time it is more favorable than March’s hiring scandal. The positive news from South Korea is all about Jeju Island. Jeju was once a prison island, where criminals would be sent to live out their days working for the government or live in exile. It is a location that Japan, and South Korea continue to fight over with regards to ownership. It is also the home to several South Korean casinos and integrated resorts like Jeju Shinhwa. The casino located at Jeju Shinhwa World opened in February 2018. With only a month… Read More

Social Poker Apps in Trouble with China

Social Poker Apps in Trouble with China
April 24, 2018

While countries, such as Myanmar are becoming more open to casinos and gambling, China remains steadfast in what they will and will not allow. China is making it difficult for companies to open new casinos in Hainan, but also want the integrated resorts that are there to earn a high revenue. The government is also relaxing a little about Macau, which shows in the higher revenue. China is banning social poker apps, which is going to be felt throughout Asia. The ban will begin June 1st. Many of the online poker operators are gearing up for the full impact the… Read More