Vol. 8 • No. 31 • August 9, 2010 - Print This Issue
RSS 2.0 Feed
Vol. 8 • No. 31 • August 9, 2010, Featured Articles, UNITED STATES GAMING
Gaming Summit Convened in New Jersey
Democrats hold the first in a series of meetings designed to create the perception that they are as concerned about the future of Atlantic City as is Governor Chris Christie, who wants his “Hanson Report” implemented.
The remainder of this article is not available.
To see the rest of the article you may:
- Pay for a Premium subscription to this publication
More Featured Articles
WEEKLY FEATURE: Genting Gets Aqueduct
Genting, the Malaysian company that operates Genting Highlands (l.) near Kuala Lumpur, which stood alone in the last round of bidding for the Aqueduct racetrack casino, gets the thumbs-up from the New York Lottery Division.
Massachusetts Gaming Bill In Coma
Gaming in Massachusetts appears dead for this year after a face-off between Governor Deval Patrick (l.) and the legislature left a gaming bill requiring CPR by special session to revive it.
Fertittas Approved in Station Buyout
With the withdrawal of Boyd Gaming in late July as a bidder for a group of properties owned by bankrupt Station Casinos, a proposal from the Fertitta brothers (l.) was the highest bid. An August 27 court hearing could turn the former Station Casinos over to them and their lenders.
Tabcorp Adds to Star City Improvement
The rivalry with Australian casino operator Crown is one driving force behind the latest additional commitment by Tabcorp to upgrade its Sydney casino. Another is the need to replace a few hundred million in revenue from non-casino operations that will be gone in a couple of years.
Frank Bill: Prospects Dim
While a bill to legalize online gaming last week reached as far in the legislative process as any bill has so far, the hurdles that it still has to overcome are daunting.
Former NIGC Chief Predicts More Corruption for Indian Gaming
A federal court decision that in 2006 removed the National Indian Gaming Commission from much of its enforcement role for Class III gaming is a cause for concern, says Phil Hogen (l.), a former NIGC chairman.
Good News, Bad News for MGM, Harrah’s
Second quarter earnings for two of gaming’s largest companies were not impressive, but some other news makes the bad report easier to take. MGM Grand Macau (l.) is refinanced, giving the company more room to maneuver in Asia and the U.S.
Leading Technology Awards to be presented at G2E
The 8th Annual Gaming and Technology Awards will be presented once again at G2E in November. A call for nominations went out today for products and services that will be recognized as the “best of show” at G2E. At left, Bally receives a first-place award from last year's program.