Vol. 9 • No. 34 • August 29, 2011 - Print This Issue
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Vol. 9 • No. 34 • August 29, 2011, Featured Articles, FANTINI'S FINANCE
FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Healthy Dose of Reality
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.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Wait ‘Til Next Year
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.
Hurricane Shuts Atlantic City Casinos
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.
Nevada Sets Online Poker Regs
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.
Quinn, Emanuel Spar Over Casino
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.
Taiwan Presidential Candidate Lightens Up on Gaming
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.
Sioux Tribe Wants Casino
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.
Lakes Will Help Redevelop Florida Racino
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.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Entertainer and G2E Keynote Speaker Penn Jillette
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.