Although an investment -estimated at $ 69,000,000- was approved by the Uruguayan government and repeatedly announced by the Mayor of Canelones, the construction of a five-star hotel with a private casino, shopping and other services being planned in Villa Argentina, was postponed after the bidding of the Hotel Casino Carrasco to a private group.

The investment project involved the construction of a marina with 52 moorings, a five-star hotel with 180 rooms, spa, convention hall, shopping and cinema complex, a private casino, a golf course, shops and a division of about 600 residential lots.

The Mayor of Guaymallén, Alejandro Abraham, has expressed his concern over the fate that five-star hotels and casinos planned near a shopping center in his department will have.

He asks for the proscription of the law banning the installations of new casinos or a special decree to proceed with the project in a shopping mall. His complaint is shared by many mayors who see this ban undermine future efforts in their departments.

Latin Interactive Gaming, a company based in Malta, has announced its plans to dominate the Spanish and Latin American markets through the launching of its local brands “PokerMillones”, “ApuestaMillones”, “CasinoMillones”, “JuegaMillones and “TragaMillones”

“With our wide experience in the gaming and entertainment industry, it is clear that Latin Interactive Gaming has a good opportunity to dominate the Hispanic market in the next two years,” Maximiliano De Muro, partner and CEO of the company, assured.

Being Roulette’s expert is not exactly necessary to play the game and have a little fun, but to make the experience more enjoyable and increase the chances of winning this is always a plus. With the goal of attracting new players into the game, a new online Roulette site from England has announced that it will launch a guide for those who want to start in the game.

The guide will be a comprehensive resource for online roulette players in the UK and is aimed to turn the site into the number one resource for roulette players from the UK and around the world.

Once again, TCS John Huxley will organize the Gaming Innovations Expo on 24th and 25th August, within the AGE. This year, the expo has moved to one of the most important centers in the city, located in Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf. L’Aqua offers a magnificent location for this event, with the beautiful views of Darling Port and the city.

The Expo will be focused on live and electronic table games, including the latest innovations and the launching of the gaming platform Novomatic Unity 2 Multi-player. This platform offers live versions of Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat and Sic Bo, available to be played in digital devices.

According to the Macau Government Tourist Office the traffic of gamblers from Japan to Macau has increased compared to last year’s figures, however, the Office is taking measures to increase this rate even more, up to 15 percent.

While numbers increase rapidly, thanks to the development of megaresorts and casinos that offer slot machines, table games, like roulette, and several entertainment options, a spokesperson for the MGTO said now they will focus on attractions for middle-aged visitors, seniors and female travelers.

Tycoon Mike Ashley, renowned businessman and owner of the Newcastle United Football Club, recently won £1.3 million playing roulette at an exclusive casino in Mayfair. Ashley won this astonishing amount through several bets centered around his lucky number, 17, and surprised all the other visitors to the Fifty London Casino.

According to witnesses, the millionaire wagered a total of £480,000 in only fifteen minutes, before leaving the table.

The Jamaican government has decided to issue the license for the first legal casino of the country. According to a government spokesperson, the gaming venue will be inside a new hotel to be built in Montego Bay, St. James by international investors and casino operators.

The same spokesperson said the hotel will have more than 3,000 rooms and will employ thousands of Jamaicans but did not give further details. Prime Minister Bruce Golding is expected to announce the government’s decision soon and reveal the identity of the investors.

Asian Gambling companies are preparing themselves to offer their best innovations in the next Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) to be held next June in Macau, an event that encompasses the remarkable growth of the Asian gambling market.

One of the companies that has already talked about the new products they will present at the expo is Haiwei International of China, who will be launching three new products, including a new roulette model with original features and a modern interface.

Luck seems to be smiling at the English supermodel Kate Moss, who was seen stepping out of a London casino carrying a package containing an important wad of money, estimated in 50,000 pounds (approximately U$S 100,000) on her hand, after winning on roulette.

The 34 year old model was seen coming out of Aspinalis casino in Mayfair, carrying an envelope with a wad of money, where she was photographed by the main tabloids of England, who estimated the prize contained in the envelope.