Albania Gambling

Uefa suspends referee following 'irregular betting patterns'

Irregular betting patterns have prompted UEFA to suspend a Bulgarian referee. read more

Hyatt Threatens to Quit Albania as Tax Quadruples

International News Brief: Greek casino group Hyatt Regency has threatened to close down its casino in Albania after the government there unexpectedly decided to quadruple taxes on slot machines. read more

First Albanian Casino to Open in October

International News Brief: Hyatt Regency Hotels announced that it intends to open its casino in Tirana in October, upon payment of €8 million for the license issued by the Albanian Government in January. read more

Albania Upholds Hyatt As Winner of Tirana Casino License

International News Brief: Albania yesterday rejected a complaint by Greece’s Club Hotel Loutraki, the loser in the battle for a casino license in the capital Tirana, saying the process was legal and transparent. read more

Greece: Hyatt Regency wins Albania casino licence

International News Brief: Hyatt Regency officially announced it has been awarded the 15-year exclusive casino licence in Tirana, Albania. read more

Greek Companies to Bid for Casino Permits in Albania

International News Brief: Two Greek firms are competing for a $10 million 15-year casino license in the Albanian capital Tirana, the first of five gambling permits the government plans to issue, the authorities said yesterday. read more

Albania Wants to Bet on Casinos

International News Brief: Albania wants casinos to place a $10 million bet on the Balkan country but its Finance Ministry says the wager may be too much to attract any punters. read more