Gaming News Bits -- March 29

Plans Approved for £120 Million Super Casino at NEC (The Birmingham Post)

Genting UK’s plans for a £120 million super casino at the NEC have been given the go ahead by Solihull Council’s planning committee.

Sportingbet Game for A Winner with US Return (The Independent)

Sportingbet is now in advanced discussions with land-based operator Foxwoods Resort Casino about providing it with an online platform for intra-state poker and casino games, such as in Connecticut, as part of a joint venture.

Melco Crown Requests Casino at Studio City (MacauBusiness.com)

Melco Crown Entetainment Ltd. has already submitted a formal request to the government to include a casino in its Studio City project.

Governments Failing to Protect Sport from Crime – Security Head (BBC Sport)

Governments are failing in their responsibility to protect sports from organised crime, says the man who set up world football’s response to the threat of match-fixing.

Gaming Partners International Corporation Reports 2011 Fourth-Quarter and Year Results (MarketWatch Press Release)

LAS VEGAS – Gaming Partners International Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2011.

Chinese Players Find Good Fortune in Las Vegas (Forbes)

Chinese visitors to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas were often horrified at its massive lion’s-mouth entrance and refused to walk in. Bad feng shui, they said; too much like being eaten alive. They would scurry around to the casino hotel’s side door instead. Lucky for them, the entrance was replaced in 1998.

Spielo Expands Sales Team in Asia (MacauBusiness.com)

Gaming supplier Spielo International yesterday announced two new appointments, effective next month, to increase the company’s presence in the Asian gaming market.