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Mozambique OKs Casinos but with Sell-by Dates

Mozambique OKs Casinos but with Sell-by Dates

by Staff

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

Operators expect a gaming license to come with a time limit. However, the new law in Mozambique, signed last week by President Armando Guebuza (l.), while promoting more gaming development, also allows the government to take over a casino—and all its contents and associated businesses, with no compensation to the operator—when the license expires.

Swaziland Authorities Sued by Casino

by Staff

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

A Swaziland casino that originally had local exclusivity is suing several government agencies and officials for their role in issuing a casino license to a nearby competitor.

Grenada P.M. Comes Out Against Casinos

Grenada P.M. Comes Out Against Casinos

by Staff

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

The recent economic near-meltdown left governments everywhere scrambling to examine ways to raise cash from anywhere possible, including casino gaming. However, the creation of two casinos as part of a potential investor’s plan is being opposed by Grenada’s prime minister, Tillman Thomas (l.).

Quebec to Pay Off Gambling Addicts

by Staff

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

A Canadian man is encouraged by an out of court settlement made by the Quebec Lottery in a class action lawsuit brought by thousands who say the state is responsible for their gambling addiction. Halifax, Nova Scotia man Bernie Walsh hopes this will help him in his lawsuit against Atlantic Lottery Corp., Nova Scotia Gaming Corp., the Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority.