Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Despite difficulties in getting previous measures passed, two mid-American states consider gaming again. The legendary Churchill Downs racetrack (l.) may get slot machines if a bill before the Kentucky legislature passes.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Harrah's delays opening of the new hotel tower at Caesars Palace (photo at left shows the final beam being raised into place at a November ceremony) because of low occupancy rates in Las Vegas, while MGM Mirage Chairman and CEO James Murren says his company will do everything possible to reduce its debt—including selling more casino properties.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
The national legislature clears the way for local casino referendums on outlying islands. Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (l.) wants to use gaming as an economic generator.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Tropicana Entertainment submitted to shareholders a reorganization plan that would bounce Bill Yung III and split the company into two, while the sale of the Tropicana in Atlantic City (l.) continues to drag on.
Sun, Jan 18, 2009
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Richard Brown, the president and CEO of Planet Hollywood Resorts Worldwide, on his new job and his former bosses.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
While the new president’s views on gaming are unknown, there are some positive signs.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Even though the Chinese government doesn’t seem likely to relax the strict visa rules for its citizens on visits to Macau, some operators are saying that the market is leveling out and that they don’t expect the bad time to last much longer. Melco Crown hopes its City of Dreams (l.) will open in a better environment.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
The two Singapore integrated resort projects are shaping up to be the world’s most expensive casino resort developments. But when completed, can they be profitable?
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
A second major operator has withdrawn from the British Casino Association, each for financial reasons.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
The license for a second casino in Asuncion, Paraguay is about to be awarded. There are currently two groups in the running for the right to operate the new casino. Casino Asuncion is the only legal casino in Paraguay at this time.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Some claim a casino could ruin historic town of Accompong. A festival (l.) celebrating the Maroon culture is held each year in the small community.
Sun, Jan 18, 2009
A number of Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have vowed to roll back what they consider midnight regulations forced through by outgoing president George W. Bush.
Sun, Jan 18, 2009
PartyGaming Plc. Is suing an investment company over the purchase of an online gaming company, saying the acquisition did not deliver the projected invome.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Yet another attempt is under way to legalize casino gambling in Sullivan County, New York. Democratic Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, chairman of the Assembly's Racing and Wagering Committee, is behind the drive for a constitutional amendment that would allow three casinos in the area.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Revenues at Atlantic City’s 11 casinos were down 18.7 percent in December, shattering the previous record for declines of 15.1 percent set in September.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Commissioners asked to approve a zoning change to allow a casino in Diamondhead are warming to the idea and say they will approve changes if some other issues are addressed.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
The owners of SugarHouse casino are back in court to force city officials to stop delaying tactics, while lawmakers revisit the licensing of Foxwoods for the other casino. SugarHouse accuses Mayor Michael Nutter (l.) of "abuse of power."
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Underground Atlanta developers Dan O’Leary and John Aderhold are in talks with the Georgia Lottery board to build a new hotel and casino in the state.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Off-reservation casinos proposed for the southern Wisconsin cities of Beloit and Kenosha both were rejected by the federal government earlier in January.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
The 14th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference, sponsored by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) was held last week in Palm Springs with slim attendance and fewer exhibitors than in years past.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Mohegan Sun casino officials have announced a series of cost-cutting initiatives, but its 9,000 employees can relax—no one’s job is yet on the line. Moreover, CEO Mitchell Etess (l.) says no layoffs are in the works.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Regulatory requirements effectively ended efforts to take the parent company of the Golden Nugget (l.) private.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Sweden’s national gaming operator, Svenska Spel, has appointed a new CEO. “We're very pleased to be able to present Meta Persdotter (l.) as Svenska Spel's new CEO,” said Margareta Winberg, chairwoman of Svenska Spel, in a press release.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Class II game and system supplier Multimedia Games announced the appointment of slot industry veteran Mick Roemer as senior vice president of sales, reporting directly to President and CEO Anthony Sanfilippo.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Progressive Gaming misses a debt payment and is facing a foreclosure sale, ending a troubled two years for the slot system manufacturer.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Slot manufacturer Bally Technologies announced the launch of a significantly enhanced and redesigned corporate website, www.ballytech.com, to better serve the evolving needs of the global gaming industry.
Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Unable to prevent the Seminole Indian tribe from offering table games because of a state compact approved by the federal government, Florida lawmakers suggested last week the state may target the tribe’s vendors for prosecution.
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