Tag: Americas

Figures from Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have shown that the gaming industry contributed $6,223,897 from January to August this year, $451,141 less than during the same period in 2016.   “It is necessary to review 5.5 percent tax on player’s bets,” explained Antonio Alfaro, president of Panama’s Association of Gambling Administrators (Asaja). “People have chosen to reduce their visits to...

Florida-based Hard Rock International has moved closer to taking over gaming operations at the Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa following a city committee vote on turning the property into a fully-fledged gaming destination.   The property has been previously approved 1,250 slot machines and 21 table games, and under the terms of the latest proposed agreement, Hard Rock will take over...

Clarion Gaming has consolidated its position in the Americas by co-locating the GiGse and Juegos Miami brand events at the popular Biltmore Hotel venue in Miami (May 30th - June 1st).   GiGse, which helps stakeholders to prepare brands for future channels and regulated markets to commercialize gaming in the current climate, moves from its traditional April date in San Francisco. Explaining...

Merkur Gaming Americas hails Juegos Miami (May 31 – June 2) a very special concept as the company prepares to return as exhibitor and sponsor.   Following a successful participation at the debut presentation of Juegos Miami last year, Merkur Gaming Americas has confirmed it is returning to the 2017 event at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Juegos Miami has been...