Sun, May 08, 2011
AGA’s State of the States report shows progress toward the elusive comeback of the gaming industry and well-established acceptance of the industry. Non-gaming amenities continue to show increases in visitation by casino customers.
Sun, May 08, 2011
After months of anticipation by gaming proponents, the Massachusetts legislature has taken up the issue again. The Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo (l.) seems to have softened his stance a bit from last term when his conflict with Governor Deval Patrick torpedoed a legalization bill.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The Macau gross gaming revenues for April again hit a record for the third month running. And ready to open on May 15 amid these records is Galaxy Macau, the first casino on Cotai for Galaxy Entertainment.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The regional Pennsylvania casino operator, which started a marketing partnership with M Resort at the beginning of the year, gets a good deal, buying up the property’s debt. Management will remain intact.
Sun, May 08, 2011
North Atlantic tourism destination Bermuda is again open to considering the introduction of casino gaming. The subject was one of many discussed at a recent weekend brainstorming session attended by industry and government representatives.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Nevada’s sports betting operators are being acquired by U.K. giant William Hill. The latest move involves Las Vegas-based Brandywine Bookmaking. William Hill CEO Ralph Topping (2nd from l.) is joined by his partners (l. to r.), Cal Neva’s Jeff Siri, American Wagering’s Vic Salerno, and Brandywine’s Joe Asher.
Sun, May 08, 2011
A proposal in the legislature that would dramatically increase the taxes that Ohio’s four casinos would pay has one of the developers threatening to downsize its casinos and sue the state. Governor John Kasich (l.) has demanded higher taxes for Ohio casinos.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Two court decisions put all actions on hold in the case of the Tohono O’odham Nation and its application to put land into federal trust in Glendale, Arizona—until the appeals process runs its course, delaying construction on the resort casino (l.).
Sun, May 08, 2011
International Game Technology launches a tender offer for Entraction Holding, hoping to enhance its gaming portfolio by adding poker, sports betting and bingo offerings.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The Pansy Ho connection continues to be problematic for MGM, this time in the matter of listing their joint venture’s shares on the Hong Kong market. An unnamed source says the sticking point for the Hong Kong listing committee involves which partner will have control following the IPO.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The MGM Ho Tram project in Vietnam is being sued by a consulting company alleging unpaid invoices for a two-year period. Court papers have been filed seeking more than $400,000 in fees.
Sun, May 08, 2011
One mixed-use resort developer in Vietnam considers casino gaming to be a strong marketing tool—so strong that it is the centerpiece of the project, even though very little gaming will be present in the finished product.
Sun, May 08, 2011
At least one developer involved in the ambitious Pagcor City project in the Philippines is planning for the completion of its casino resort complex. Belle Corp. has announced it will seek the cash it needs to finish and open all of its facilities by early 2013.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Smaller casinos seem to have no problem fitting in with U.K. redevelopment projects. The latest addition is a Grosvenor Casino coming to the Irish Sea coast in the vicinity of Liverpool.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Germany appears to be examining existing laws for all gaming sectors. While the online gaming battle grabs international headlines, another front has been opened by the states looking to change the street-slot market. If the states get their way, the outcome could help the ailing casino industry.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Step by step, the existing gaming monopolies of Europe are recognizing they must compete with commercial operators in the online world. Sweden’s Svenska Spel now has a chairman and a CEO who both understand the reality and are urging government to do the right thing.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Ireland is getting ready to resume the modernization process of its gaming legislation that was interrupted by the change of government last February. One controversial proposal is to double the existing tax on betting turnover.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Casino operator SkyCity hit a few snags in its attempt to take complete control of two casinos in New Zealand. First, the initial offer was rejected. Then, an earthquake brought its own problems. At least the government has finally given the go-ahead—now that there seems to be no point.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Recently developments could support or discourage legalization of online gaming in the United States at the federal level. If not at the federal level, when would the major land-based gaming companies support legalization at the state level? A packed Las Vegas conference last week reviewed the possibilities for online gaming in the U.S.
Sun, May 08, 2011
One of the three companies indicted on “Black Friday,” the day the Department of Justice charged three online poker sites of fraud and money laundering, was reported to be planning a bankruptcy, which will prevent the return of any funds deposited by players. PokerStars, on the other hand, has begun to return the deposits of American players. Full Tilt has indicated that American refunds will be further delayed.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Should two bills that would expand gaming in the state by three casinos be decided by the legislature or left up to the people? That is the question the Maine legislature is currently debating. Scarborough Downs (l.) and its partners want to build a resort casino in Biddeford.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Flooding along the Mississippi River basin has forced the closure of casinos in three states. Hit hardest is Mississippi’s Tunica County, which stands to lose over $10 million in tax revenue. Safe water levels are expected to return until the end of May. At left, Harrah’s Tunica under water.
Sun, May 08, 2011
With the nomination of David Rebuck to head the Division of Gaming Enforcement and Robert Mulcahy to sit on the board of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Governor Chris Christie (l.) has placed seasoned state officials in key positions in Atlantic City.
Sun, May 08, 2011
A casino where construction has begun will go forward and it may be easier to site a casino under actions taken by the Kansas legislature last week.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Senator Jane Earll (l.) is promising to use the committee she chairs to kill her fellow Republican’s longstanding effort to move investigative powers from the gaming board to the attorney general’s office.
Sun, May 08, 2011
In a wide-ranging gaming bill the Iowa House rejected an amendment that would have included casinos in the statewide smoking ban, and approved a provision allowing people to bet on horse races from home.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Opposition comes from several sectors including tribal operators and the city’s mayor. Governor Mark Dayton could trip up the project with his proposed 50 percent tax rate. A casino in a downtown Minneapolis mall (l.) is the centerpiece of the proposals.
Sun, May 08, 2011
By a vote of 25-14, state Senate passes a bill that would allow greyhound tracks to eliminate the mutts and keep the card rooms. Dog owners are upset.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Casino Montelago, the Lake Las Vegas casino, will cut costs, reduce slots and employees, and nix live dealers as part of its plan for renewed prosperity.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The bingo scandal and November’s game-changing election may have taken the steam out of the contentious issue, which was at the top of lawmakers’ minds in recent sessions.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Wagers were up by double-digits during the winter-spring meet, thanks to the demise of the nation’s largest off-track wagering outlet, New York City Off-Track Betting.
Sun, May 08, 2011
A drop in Q-1 is balanced out by improvements at eight of the company’s 13 properties nationwide. That puts Boyd in the market for new acquisitions.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Baltimore casino developer Michael Moldenhaur has dropped his request for an injunction against the state going out to bid once again for a slot license in Charm City, just a day before a hearing was to be held.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Mojito Pointe, a $400 million Caribbean themed casino project, has gotten the green light from Louisiana voters in the parish where it will be located. The end of the Texas legislative session with no further gaming approved will mean the beginning of funding for the project.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Jim Murren (l. at the opening of the Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter), the CEO of MGM Resorts, cites a rise in room revenue at hotels that depend on tourists rather than meetings and conventions is a key signal that the economic recovery is upon us.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Georgia’s state legislature has approved an initiative to study the impact of horseracing. No mention is made of possible racinos in the bill.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Anti-smoking activists plan a three-day strategy session this week in Las Vegas to plan a push for a smoking ban in Nevada casinos.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The Meadows racino south of Pittsburgh has been approved to remove hundreds of slots to make room for additional table games, in concert with a separate expansion program.
Sun, May 08, 2011
A California tribe and city have decided to let bygones be bygones and to patch up a quarrel that led to an unsuccessful lawsuit by the city.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The Spokane Tribe of Indians is looking to develop a $400 million casino project in Airway Heights, but faces opposition from neighboring Kalispell.
Sun, May 08, 2011
GLI Australia has named former executive Damien Stone general manager of the Australian division of the international testing lab.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The resignation of Ray Neilsen and the end of the Neilsen family involvement with Ameristar brings a new leader. Luther Cochrane was named chairman of the board last week.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Aristocrat Technologies has named a new marketing manager and product manager to serve customers in the Caribbean and Central America.
Sun, May 08, 2011
John Caparella, the former COO of Gaylord Hotels, has been named the new president of Las Vegas Sands’ Strip flagships, the Venetian and the Palazzo.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Online gaming B2B supplier CyberArts received its Alderney license recently. Now it has named U.K. land-based and online gaming veteran Dan Phillips managing director.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Inspired Gaming has been joined by industry veteran Wilmer Montes, who is taking on the role of regional sales director for Mexico. Montes will coordinate account management for the producer of server-based gaming products.
Sun, May 08, 2011
The Snoqualmie Casino in Washington state has named a gaming veteran to lead its tribal gaming operations.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Gavin Isaacs, the new CEO of Shuffle Master, says the company is about to introduce product extensions that will represent an evolution in technology.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Monaco iGaming Exchanges debuted in 2010 and is back for another go this coming October. The organizer has assembled a conference program that addresses online gaming issues in France, Europe and around the world.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Aristocrat Technologies won more than 50 percent of the gaming floor at the new Deadwood Mountain Grand casino, as well as an installation of its Oasis 360 slot system.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Station Casino swill install a linked table game jackpot system to tables at nine casino properties in the Las Vegas Valley, with wagers at all properties incrementing the linked prize.
Sun, May 08, 2011
Aruze Gaming America adds Louisiana to its growing list of U.S. jurisdictions, bringing its licenses in North America to 108.
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