Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Governor Chris Christie (l.) vetoes a bill that would have permitted intrastate online gaming in New Jersey. His concern about legality and constitutionality includes a desire to give the voters of the state a chance to approve the measure via a referendum. Meanwhile, legislatures in Iowa and California move bills legalizing online poker.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The SEC announces that it is investigating Las Vegas Sands because of allegations made in a lawsuit filed by former Sands China CEO Steve Jacobs (l.). LV Sands says it had previously filed criminal complaints against Jacobs in Macau.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
It will take $400 million to finish the tower at Caesars Palace, and add on a retail-entertainment plaza along the Las Vegas Strip between the Flamingo and Imperial Palace (l).
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Northern Ireland is embarking on a process to review all of its laws relating to gambling, directed by Minister for Social Development Alex Attwood (l.). Although not considered likely, even the possibility of introducing casinos will be addressed.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Ameristar Casinos has forged an agreement with the foundation set up by the late founder, Craig Neilsen (l.) that controls most of the gaming company’s shares to buy the 26 million shares and make them available to investors.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Singapore continues to see new records for its tourism sector, led by the opening of the two integrated resorts. The latest figures show international visitor arrivals topped one million in January, up over 16 percent on January 2010, at the end of which the first IR opened.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
President Obama supports a legislative solution to the Supreme Court decision that has put the brakes on many attempts by tribes to put land into federal trust, according to White House advisor on Indian affairs, Kimberly TeeHee (l.).
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
A new definitive agreement will give Galaxy worldwide rights to the TableMAX e-Table platform, which will add electronic tables to the live table-game supplier’s products. The combination will propel Galaxy into a position as industry leaders, says CEO Robert Saucier (l.).
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Proponents of the Edgewater Casino expansion in Vancouver, British Columbia, opened a public relations campaign last week to combat unfounded accusations by opponents of the expansion.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
There recently has been a series of good news and bad news situations for gaming investors. We’ll break down what it means and how to use your money most wisely.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
An 8-story, 242-room, 100,000 square foot hotel will be added to the FireKeepers Casino property in Battle Creek, Michigan. The hotel will open in 2012.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
This week the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Jan Jones, the senior vice president of communications and government affairs for Caesars Entertainment on what role good corporate citizenship plays when lobbying for expanded gaming.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
With the 10-day “Golden Week” breaking all records, it’s no surprise that the month of February brought in the most revenue of any month in the history of Macau gaming.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Confusion continues to surround Nepal’s casinos. Last month the government was ready to shut them all down and start over in an empty field outside the capital. Now, half of them have paid their back taxes, and fugitive owner, Rakesh Wadhwa (l.), is even said to be ready to return.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Daisy Ho (l.) steps down from board of MGM Macau spurring speculation that she’s angling for a board position with rival casino company, SJM, founded by her father, Stanley Ho.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The MGM Ho Tram project in Vietnam has become the focus of a lawsuit by a local consultant to the development. Siam Orchids claims it has two years’ worth of unpaid invoices from its involvement with the project.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Parent company is happy with the choice of high-level executives for its subsidiary Sands China. The performance of the company Macau properties and operations has received the blessing of Chairman Sheldon Adelson.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The small casino license awarded the spa town of Bath has attracted four would-be operators from the U.K. casino industry. The next major occurrence will be in June, when the successful among the applicants will be invited to offer their detailed proposals for evaluation.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The popularity of gaming on cruise ships has led Western Australia to drop its ban on the operation of shipboard casinos within its waters. The change must still be officially ratified, but involved parties have allowed the rule change to be enacted immediately.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The various nations of Latin America are wrestling with online gaming, even as many lawmakers are still working to bring land–based gaming regulations into line with the current state of the industry. News site Gambling Compliance reported on developments emerging from the recent Gaming Executive Summit Latin America.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Penn National Gaming is reportedly considering selling its stake in the Maryland Jockey Club to concentrate on bringing slots to newly purchased Rosecroft Raceway.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Facing a $4 billion budget deficit, Florida lawmakers will consider a bill on destination resort casinos, introduced by Senator Dennis Jones (l.). The measure would allow five destination resort casinos.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The issue of racinos last year killed the bill that would have expanded gaming in Massachusetts and the issue of racinos, a condition set by House Speaker Robert DeLeo (l.), remains the biggest hurdle to a bill this year.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The Meadowlands, the major racetrack in New Jersey, bids for casino gambling, while a British-based company is looking to buy Monmouth Park (l.) in Oceanport, as part of Governor Chris Christie’s plan to get the state out of the racing industry.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Morgans Hotel Group calls it quits with the money-losing Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas; company promises to go ‘asset-light’ in the future.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Financial giant sells its share in Atlantic City’s Revel casino project to a group led by Kevin DeSanctis.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Gaming legislation under consideration in the Iowa Senate covers gambling on the internet and at the racetrack. One proposal would allow a new online poker network, to be regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The Corpus Christi City Council unanimously agreed to send a resolution to the Texas state legislature asking for slot machines at horse racetracks. Racinos could generate $8.5 billion in economic benefits and create 77,000 jobs.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Most of the 400-500 jobs at Peninsula Gaming’s new Kansas Star Casino will be filled by Kansans, officials said. The first phase will open in February, 2012.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Isle of Capri Casinos will offer $300 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2019. The entire net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding term loans.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Despite its name, the Texas gaming company has yet to acquire properties in Nevada. Now it’s seeing gold in the Silver State.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The L.A. company that owns the Sahara will bring patented nightlife experience to the Strip. There are three Hyde Lounges in and around Los Angeles, plus one planned for Miami.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Officials at Arlington Park Arlington Heights, Illinois, hope the state legislature will approve a bill to allow slots at racetracks. They’d also like to add more restaurants and an entertainment center to attract a younger demographic.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Under a barrage of legal and financial objections, Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas (l.) makes a bold proposal to acquire the Lincoln slot parlor. Gov. Chafee is open to discuss the future of Twin River, and what role the tribe might take.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The president of the Seneca Nation of Indians says he wants to forge a development partnership with the city of Buffalo, New York.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
A panel of legal experts in Indian law said last week that the fear of “reservation shopping” is a trumped up fear that is used to create fear about Indian tribes.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
For one Oregon tribe, Indian gaming has turned out to be the “white buffalo,” of good fortune.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
A groundbreaking ceremony recently was held for the Northern Edge Navajo Casino, in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico. The $66 million casino, expected to open in January 2012, will be the third for the Navajo Nation.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Casino giant’s base pay increases from $3 million to $4 million. Perks and other compensation mean big bucks for the gaming magnate.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
GTECH North America and GTECH International both have named executives to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Bally Technologies has named former journalist Mike Trask as its new corporate communications manager.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Top gaming exec to oversee Atlantic City property, one of only two owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts after the sale of Trump Marina.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Two day-one employees have recently been promoted to management positions at the tribal casino in Connecticut.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Aristocrat Leisure Industries has nominated Macau gaming executive David Banks as a non-executive director.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Performance venue is seen as one way to diversify entertainment offerings in downtown Las Vegas, and make the region economically viable.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Almost 250 regulators join Gaming Laboratories International to discuss technology, the issues it engenders and the regulatory response.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
TCS John Huxley has installed its new, live-roulette-with-jackpot game at one of the U.K.’s most innovative casinos. Players at Newcastle’s Aspers at The Gate appear to have readily taken to the new Double Action Roulette, which is seeing its European debut.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The developer of the massive Ho Tram Strip project in Vietnam has named South Africa-based SIP to be its management partner for the first phase of the project: development of the MGM Grand Ho Tram Resort. SIP has experience with over 70 projects in the hospitality and leisure industry.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Bally Technologies has signed an agreement with DRGT Europe, which will distribute Bally products throughout Belgium.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. turned a profit in calendar 2010, although company officials say there is still much room for improvement in some markets.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Philadelphia’s SugarHouse has become the first casino to implement the upgraded version of the Konami Casino Management System.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
IGT Europe has launched Triple Bonus Spin Roulette, the online follow-up game to Double Bonus Spin.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The Doggie Cash slot machine from Atronic appears to be catching on especially well with women in Latin America. The four game titles feature the dogs from the internationally acclaimed Artlist Collection.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Would-be developers want to transform casino mogul Bill Harrah’s former estate in Reno into a retail-commercial-entertainment district.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Exhibit partners say Antoinette Giancana, who signed on as a paid consultant for the upcoming Vegas mob attraction, has been less than cooperative.
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