Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Bay State lawmakers have taken the covers off a bill that would authorize three regional casino resorts and one slots parlor. An agreement between Governor Deval Patrick, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Theresa Murray (l.) should finally result in a Massachusetts gaming industry.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Proponents of online gaming in California will have to wait until next year to see the legislature take up a bill that would legalize online poker in the Golden State, after Senate leader Darrell Steinberg (l.) put it to rest. Tribes still have disagreements and the extra time could give them time to reach a middle ground.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The approach of Hurricane Irene forced the 11 Atlantic City casinos to close on the last non-holiday weekend of summer. Re-opening is unclear and dependent upon the severity of the storm.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Nevada makes a case to be considered as the regulator of choice should the U.S. legalize internet poker by issuing a set of regulations under which a legal poker framework would operate. Mark Lipparelli (l.), chairman of the Gaming Control Board, says Nevada is he logical jurisdiction to regulate i-gaming.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn are politely feuding over whether Quinn should sign a bill that would increase slot machines in the state by a large percentage. Former Governor Jim Edgar (l.) says Quinn is concerned about the video slots bill he approved two years ago.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Tsai Ing-wen (l.), the presidential nominee of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party, eases up her opposition to gaming on the nation’s outlying islands.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The one remaining tribe in South Dakota that doesn’t have a casino wants to change that. Governor Dennis Daugaard (l.) will decided if a 20-year-old compact is still in force.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. has formed a joint venture with Dania Entertainment Center, LLC to manage and redevelop the existing Dania Jai Alai fronton in Dania Beach, Florida. The new racino will include including 1,800 slots in a 60,000 square foot casino, a cabana club and a 500-room hotel.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
With the stock market going crazy the past several weeks, volatility breeds confusion. Let’s take a look at what is really happening so we can make rational, sensible decisions.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with magician, entertainer and philosopher Penn Jillette on what he plans to tell the audience at G2E in October where he will be a keynote speaker.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The Phu Quoc Island tourism investment magnet has attracted over 200 players—some less serious than others. The local development agency is now looking to separate the wheat from the chaff by requiring a deposit equal to a small percentage of the proposed investment.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
In an unexpected turn of events, the Senate of the CNMI has voted to allow a referendum on casino gambling being allowed on the island of Saipan. If passed by the House, voters will be deciding on the long-contested issue within 90 days of the bill being signed into law.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The impending closure of a provincial U.K. casino is causing some to put the blame on online gaming. But there may be factors at play, including a generally soft economy, over-supply and just plain bad location, the Sol Central (l.), an indoor retail and entertainment experience.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The current German interstate gambling treaty is set to expire on January 1, 2012. With the deadline for a new law approaching rapidly by parliamentary standards, Germany’s Green Party is calling for the federal government to step up and propose an interstate agreement that is E.U.-legal and liberalizing.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
A second New Zealand casino has been given permission to allow smoking while gambling in a specially designed “open air” location. The open-air balcony with eight gaming machines of the Dunedin Casino (l.) is a minor affair compared to the potential 60 slots green-lighted for SkyCity Auckland.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Crown Limited’s Australia properties showed the effects of ongoing refurbishment and competition from Singapore, according to recently released results.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
A recently released report recommends that British Columbia casinos should encourage gamblers to buy in with electronic funds transfers from certified institutions and also to accept checks for payouts of $5,000-$10,000. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said casinos frequently are used for money laundering. In addition, a self-exclusion program will be increased after it was revealed that a third of gamblers in British Columbia on the no-play list got back into gaming halls, according to two new studies.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Senator Ray Lesniak (l.) has addressed some of the objections cited by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie when he vetoed Lesniak’s intrastate online gaming bill last February. But he has left Christie’s biggest concern in the bill, which should guarantee another veto.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The Dutch government’s plan to open up the online gaming market is finding opposition from the existing operators in the land. The national association of non-casino slot operators has added its voice to those against an instant liberalization of the sector.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Australia has had regulations for online gaming since 2001. But that was years before the existence of smart phones and other advances that continue to change the product. The government will take another look at the subject, with an eye to new technology and old-school promotion.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The booming slots, VLT and online jurisdiction Italy now has another testing and monitoring agency qualified for the remote gaming sector. Industry watchdog eCOGRA recently received approval from Italian gaming regulator AAMS and separately from standards-setting body ISO.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
This year’s edition of the Eastern European Gaming Summit will include a focus on the online gaming sector. Together with the accompanying Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo, this fourth annual gathering is a great educational opportunity for those looking to do business anywhere in the region, including Greece.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
‘The house that Elvis built’ could lose its world-famous pedigree. The Las Vegas Hilton reworked its mortgage deal, and is now missing those payments
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
With only two employees and no executive director, Ohio’s Casino Control Commission is taking off slowly. With casinos scheduled to open in 2012, the pace could threaten the openings.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
In partnership with Hard Rock International, New York-based casino group plans a 200-room, $275 million ‘boutique’ casino in Atlantic City. Two other groups that had expressed interest initially have dropped out of consideration.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Dotty’s and its ilk must comply with new regulations that some tavern owners think are unduly biased against the popular slot parlors. Large casinos have complained that they are actually mini-casinos and not taverns, and should pay the casino tax rate.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Horsemen claim New Jersey Governor Chris Christie acted outside of his powers when he vetoed the $15 million payment.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
A number of hotel patrons say they endured pain, suffering, and in some cases, loss of conjugal joys when they contracted the pulmonary disease.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Hooters Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, which just filed for bankruptcy, is working to stave off seizure by its primary lender, Canpartners Realty.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The Victory I casino ship has been operating at 90 percent capacity since its July 29 inaugural cruise out of Port Canaveral, Florida. The 1,200-passenger ship offers slots, poker, craps and baccarat, roulette and a sports book.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Last May the former members of the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission voted to reduce casino taxes by 5 percent for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, after the casino industry lost money for three consecutive years. However, in spite of the tax break, Colorado collected 3.8 percent more in casino taxes in July 2011 than July 2010.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Rivers Casino opened less than one month ago in Des Plaines, Illinois, but nearby businesses already are benefiting—especially area hotels. The Comfort Inn has been booking at least one or two additional guests nightly thanks to the casino, and expects even more as the “buzz” gets out.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Webb County, Texas Tax Assessor-Collector Patricia Barrera recently requested that the county’s Board of Commissioners Court begin issuing licenses to businesses that offer slot machines. Barrera said the measure could raise $100,000 annually, starting in October.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Edgewood, Florida’s first strip mall casino is about to open. Owners of the Winner’s Club Business Center purchased an internet café license and will offer Internet access and office services—a “shell” for a casino, said the mayor.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
More than 15,950 compulsive gamblers in Missouri who have signed up for the “disassociated persons program,” permanently banning themselves from state casinos, may be able to return after five years, under a change approved by the Missouri Gaming Commission. The new rule would go into effect in March.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Citizens of Barstow, California recently questioned San Manuel tribe Chairman James Ramos (l.), a candidate for 3rd District supervisor, about a proposed casino in the city. His tribe has publicly opposed off-reservation casinos like the proposed Barstow project.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The Lucky Eagle Casino, owned and operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, still is the only casino in the state. After a decade of turmoil—including legal battles and insolvency--the tribe is poised for unity and success, and is launching an ambitious development project that will enhance their gaming offerings.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced plans for a smooth succession when its current board chairman retires in November 2012. The company is fully engaged in growth plans stretching over the next year and decided to avoid the potential distraction of speculation regarding future leadership.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
The familiar face of Anette Jauch is returning to the international supplier scene just in time for G2E. Jauch is taking over the position of sales & marketing manager EMEA for FutureLogic.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Thomas Brosig recently was named president and chief executive officer at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Karen Sock was named general manager and chief operating officer at the casino which currently is being built in east Biloxi and scheduled for a summer 2012 opening.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Joe Hasson, the longtime casino veteran, is moving from positions with Station Casinos to Penn National’s riverboat property in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Former Las Vegas gaming executives Robert Cucinotta and Karim Maskatiya are clearing roadblocks to clear their names as a result of a credit card scheme they were accused of operating through their company, Global Cash Access, Inc., in 1999-2002. The company made $26 million by allegedly miscoding Visa transactions.
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