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Massachusetts Gaming Bill In Coma
Fri, Aug 06, 2010
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.
Vol. 8 • No. 31 • August 9, 2010 - Print This Issue
UNITED STATES GAMING
Gaming Summit Convened in New Jersey
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
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.
Good News, Bad News for MGM, Harrah’s
Fri, Aug 06, 2010
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.
Christie: Keep CRDA $ in AC
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) says money from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority should stay in the casinos' own backyard.
Pennsylvania Racino Seeks Extension
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
The licensee for the troubled racino project, Valley View, in Pennsylvania’s Lawrence County is asking for two more years to open the track and casino.
Zoning Changes will Bring New Casino to Gulfport
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
A rezoning vote near Small Craft Harbor in Gulfport, Mississippi will allow for a new casino property on the harbor. A previous casino, the Copa (l.), was washed ashore by Hurricane Katrina.
California Supports the Push Towards Legalized Sports Betting
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Senator Roderick Wright (l.) shows support for a New Jersey lawsuit that could legalize sports betting in more states.
AC After More Conventions
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
New Jersey government officials hope to increase convention business in Atlantic City by 150 percent in the next five years
Victoryland Subject to Raid?
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Alabama's state Supreme Court has overruled a restraining order that kept Governor Bob Riley’s anti-gaming task force from raiding the Macon County casino, Victoryland (l.).
Nevadans OK With Tax Hikes on Gaming and Mining
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Poll results show that Nevadans favor a tax increase in gambling and mining industries over one that would affect businesses or personal income.