The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) is about to change ist licensing cost structure for companies licensed inthe jurisdiction, eGaming Review reported. The AGCC currently operates a GBP 70'000 annual flat rate for operators and suppliers licensed onthe island. The new structure would be based on the amount of net gaming revenues generated by the licensed companies...

With December and year-long revenue results expected to be posted this week, Nevada’s gaming industry has been forced to deal with sharp declines in casino revenues and hotel occupancy. According to the latest estimates, casino revenues were down about 10 percent from the previous year, the first year-over-year decline in the state’s history. The number of visitors to Las Vegas declined about 4 percent, while hotel/motel occupancy slipped to under 80 percent in November and December...

Interest in the growing Macau casino market fueled investors’ actions regarding shares of two gaming operators during August. Las Vegas Sands opened the USD 2.4 billion Venetian Macau last week, and Wynn Resorts reported better-than-expected earnings in early August. Both companies recorded double-digit increases in their average daily share prices during the month. The stock prices of other companies weren’t so lucky.