Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Russian authorities have followed through on their promise to shut down casino gaming across the nation. The ball is now in the operators’ court. Will they put their energies into developing the new gambling zones or creating underground clubs in the major cities? Or will they just take their business elsewhere?
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The two casinos slated for Singapore, the Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands and Genting’s Resorts World Sentosa, are nearing the end of their construction process and slated to open early in 2010.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
European plans for Las Vegas-style casino resorts have experienced difficulties getting past the planning stages. Now, a project in Hungary that some had given up on has acquired an experienced Las Vegas operator as a development partner.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The largest casino resort and family leisure complex ever planned for Europe is another step closer to realization. With a custom-tailored law in place and the first land purchases ready to close, the future of Gran Scala is looking more promising than ever.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Melco Crown’s City of Dreams in Macau claims a million visitors in less than one month, with other revenue and visitor reports also positive, for the most part.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is twice as big as old Argosy riverboat; “bigger is better” philosophy anticipates possible new competition in Kentucky, while being aggressive in Ohio.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
First half of 2009 is a good period for gaming stocks as they outpace the market during the period.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Gaming is a hot-button issue in Jamaica, but Prime Minister Bruce Golding (l.) has tabled the discussion in parliament until next month. Golding said the discussion should be thoughtful and thorough to protect citizens.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
A city in the prefecture of Nagasaki is examining the legality and procedures necessary to introduce a casino to the region at the Huis Ten Bosch theme park (l.)
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Gaming analyst Bill Lerner, along with Deutsche Bank colleagues Rich Moriarty and Grant Govertsen, left the investment bank to start their own research and consulting firm, Union Gaming Group. Hear about how they plan to expand their influence in the gaming industry and grow their business.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The only state in India with operational casino gaming is experiencing increasing tension between rival political and economic interests.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The traditional U.K. casino industry is not always known for its innovative approach to the genre. But the son of legendary casino owner John Aspinall is out to prove that a bit of updating can go a long way.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The world market for used slot machines is being flooded with devices from shuttered casinos in Ukraine and Russia.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Silver Dollar Casino has transferred hands—the resort is now being managed by a subsidiary of accounting firm Grant Thornton Ltd. until the property is either restructured or sold.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Support is growing for efforts to repeal the online gambling prohibition in the U.S., but hearings on legislation that would establish a regulatory system to do so have been delayed until September, while Goldman Sachs expects a legal online gaming industry.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
France has been moving towards opening its online gaming market to foreign, private competition. But the bill submitted to the European Commission for initial approval still has a few kinks in it.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Online software developer looking at buying new companies as part of an overall growth strategy.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested an unidentified number of unidentified individuals for running an illegal online gambling scheme.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Regulatory body says proposed legislation violated European union trade agreements and standards.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
CryptoLogic signed a multi-year deal to provide 10 online slot games to Victor Chandler Group.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Country plans to extend licensing to online poker cash games, casino games, betting exchanges and betting on virtual events.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Kansas Lottery Commission decided last week that it needed a couple more months to finish contracts with five bidders for two regional, state-owned casinos. Governor Mark Parkinson is expected to grant the request.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Supporters of a plan to amend Ohio’s constitution to allow four casinos in the state’s largest cities turned in twice as many signatures as they needed to qualify it for the ballot. Meanwhile Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled Senate are locked in a stalemate over his proposal to put slot machines in racetracks as a way to plug up the budget deficit.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Now in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, owners BLB Investors say dog races are a drain on the facility, whose very survival is at stake. Lawmakers don’t see it that way—they just lengthened the racing calendar.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Historic airfield could hold up to three casinos; but its onetime $1 billion value may no longer be realistic, and developers are keeping hands off.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Racetrack was not included in 2008 statewide slots referendum; it would take another ballot question and voter approval to bring gaming in.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
State Lottery contends electronic games are not games of skill, and thus are permissible at the state’s eight racinos; but diehard casino opponents cry foul.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Casinos in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado have invested in their properties to prepare for increased betting limits, new games and extended hours. Those changes took effect last week.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Three months after Canpartners Realty attempted to auction off the Greek Isles hotel in Las Vegas, the property’s lender has again filed a petition to hold an auction.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Philadelphia partnership got the final go-ahead from the city Planning Commission to begin construction of the SugarHouse casino on the Delaware River waterfront.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Representatives of Kentucky’s horse racing industry say the fight to legalize slots at the racetracks—which they say is vital to saving racing—is far from over.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Amendments to the 2004 Pennsylvania gaming law are likely to pass the state Senate, but state House leaders say the changes don’t go far enough.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Riviera Holding Corp. announced that trading of its stock on the New York Stock Exchange was suspended
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Pittsburgh casino, slated to open August 9, has named its eight food and beverage outlets—all but one to be operational on opening day.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
City officials are shying away from a new city hall, said to be a cornerstone to revitalization efforts in Downtown Las Vegas
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The debate over the legality of electronic bingo machines continues to broil after Governor Bob Riley discovered a letter from the NIGC to the state’s attorney general. The letter says the NIGC thinks Alabama casinos are blurring the line between electronic bingo machines and slot machines, which are illegal in the state.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that MGM Mirage can recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it paid into a state insurance pool.
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
Black Gaming’s economic woes have been recognized by the Mesquite City Council. The council recently granted the casino company a reprieve for the failure of its Oasis property to meet operating requirements.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
With time running out on Florida’s gaming compact with Seminoles, tribe’s attorney says prospects dim for a deal. Lawyer says without exclusivity on Class III game, the prolific tribe will be forced to reject current compact. The state could forfeit more than $2 billion if the Indians turn to feds for approval
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Current impact assessment—which minimizes the effects of a casino on the region--“defies imagination,” says Senator Chuck Schumer; he tells Bureau of Indian Affairs, ‘Go back to the drawing board.’
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
An Indian casino operated by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska in Onawa, Iowa, has shut down temporarily to do renovations and try to make itself profitable. However violations of National Indian Gaming regulations may also have had a hand in the closure.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
While the fortunes of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s Indian casino proposed for Middleboro, Massachusetts appearing to be setting, those of commercial destination casinos for the state appear to be rising in the legislature.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
The political will doesn’t appear ready to provide the way for an Indian casino to become a reality in the Michigan township of Sturgis. A state representative, Matt Lori, who has researched the matter, found that there isn’t much interest in changing the law that would make the casino possible.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
A much anticipated report on the effects of gaming in Connecticut shows that the communities that are negatively impacted the most by the state’s two Indian casinos are not getting enough benefits in return.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Customer satisfaction surveys of Northern and Southern California and Arizona have been released and the top casinos for those regions named. The survey shows that increasingly Indian gaming is seen as a viable entertainment alternative.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
New Mexico casino struggling with debt as visitation and spending have not met expectations.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Eric Tom joins International Game Technology as executive vice president of sales and marketing for all North American markets.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Jeffery Clough brings over 20 years experience in the hospitality sector.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Ted Jeude joins the slot manufacturer as senior director of manufacturing and supply chain, where he will focus on improving manufacturing efficiency.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Lecturer, professor and regulatory expert brings more than 30 years of experience to new position, which represents gaming lawyers.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Responding to a threat by regulators in Arizona to pull its license to supply cash-access services to Indian casinos, Global Cash Access moves to separate itself from its beleaguered founders.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
The operator has identified MEI’s Cashflow SC banknote reader as its preferred equipment for bill acceptors in slots used in all of its casinos.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
A new line of LCD table-limit signs from TCS John Huxley can deliver promotional messages in addition to identifying minimum bets and table limits.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
The slot manufacturer has installed a bank of eight slots in what is the first game in its “Community Gaming” series, in Oklahoma’s WinStar World Casino.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
The gaming-floor equipment supplier has revised its projection of product placements in the Philippines with announcement of a new contract.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Clarion Gaming has decided to pair its annual World Poker Congress with the European iGaming Congress and Expo in Denmark this September. The gaming company hopes the partnership will draw more attendees to both events.
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
The recently opened City of Dreams resort in Macau has revealed that surveillance operating company Dallmeier has installed video surveillance equipment within the property.
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