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Downturn Hits Large and Small Players

Downturn Hits Large and Small Players

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Like their larger cousins, a number of smaller casino operators in Las Vegas are facing bankruptcy as they struggle to deal with the prolonged recession, including Stratosphere (l.), Riviera and Hooters.

Columns : ASIAN GAMING

Goa Court Decision Moved To April 16

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A decision on exactly where Goa’s casino ships may operate has been moved to April 16.

Lawyer: Philippine City OK’d Casino

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A Baguio city council resolution last year gives PAGCOR the right to decide on casino at Camp John Hay.

Columns : EUROPEAN GAMING

New Entry In Bid For Yarmouth U.K. Development

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A British developer has announced his company is interested in competing for the large casino development planned for the seaside town.

Father And Son Buy Out London Hippodrome Partners

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Jerry and Simon Thomas will now go it alone in redevelopment of the legendary theater

Greek Casino Stake For Sale

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Greece’s tourism minister has announced the agency’s intention to sell a 49 percent stake in the Mount Parnes Casino.

Malta May Tackle VLT Problem

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Mediterranean island nation may be getting ready to clean up its local gaming industry.

Columns : GLOBAL GAMING

Alberta’s Slots Have Made It Billions

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Canadian province of Alberta says the government and local charities have made billions in revenue on gaming.

SkyCity Considering Adelaide Relocation

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

New Zealand company may move its Adelaide, Australia casino from a heritage-listed railway station.

Intralot Falling Short In Australia

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Because of falling sales, Greece-based lottery operator faces loss of contract.

Mexican gaming law not expected soon

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Mexico may have to wait a little longer for a new federal gaming law.

Columns : UNITED STATES GAMING

Financial Troubles Make Gaming Attractive for Kentucky

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Lawmakers in Kentucky are warming to gaming proposals in light of a worsening state budget problem.

Florida Lawmakers Grapple with Gaming

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Legislation in the state Senate would greatly expand gaming; the House plan would reduce it.

Tropicana Action in Vegas, Atlantic City

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Carl Icahn bids for Atlantic City Tropicana while Alex Yemenidjian tries to secure the Las Vegas hotel.

Santana Signs Deal with Hard Rock

Santana Signs Deal with Hard Rock

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Legendary performer Carlos Santana is set to perform 36 shows a year for two years at the Hard Rock Hotel’s New Joint concert venue.

Natchez Developers Seeking Lease

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Casino developers in Natchez, Mississippi, are still working to finalize plans to lease development land for the Roth Hill casino from the city.

Illinois Casino Rebuilding After Fire

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois is still reeling from a March 20 fire that destroyed renovation projects and damaged offices near the riverboat casino.

Alabama Bingo Back On Track—For Now

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

One victim of Alabama Governor Bob Riley’s anti-gambling tirade was White Hall Gaming Center by a charitable gambling operation.

Diamondhead Vote Tabled in Mississippi

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Hancock County supervisors took no action regarding a zoning change that would allow a casino to be built in Diamondhead, Mississippi.

Indiana A Saturated Market, Say Lawmakers

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Indiana’s gaming industry might have fully matured, state lawmakers said, topping out at a nearly $3 billion industry.

Massachusetts’s Racetracks Pin Hopes On Legislature

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Racetrack owners in Massachusetts are more hopeful of getting some help from the legislature to keep their industry in business.

Ohio Casino Supporters File New Petition Language

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Supporters of four casinos in Ohio’s major metropolitan areas refilled language for the petition to put the measure on the ballot after the originally language was rejected.

Arkansas Casino Amendment Certified

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The attorney general of Arkansas has certified a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide if seven casinos in seven counties would be built.

Philadelphia Casinos Show Progress

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Mayor backs down as legislature moves toward denying city gaming funds.

Leagues Oppose Delaware Sports Betting, As Iowa Eyes Changes

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

NFL and NCAA line up to fight sports betting in state casinos

MGM Mirage Honored For Diversity

Las Vegas Goes Dark

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Columns : TRIBAL GAMING

Hearing In Congress Focuses On Land Trust Issue

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Remedies explored in light of Supreme Court decision restricting trust decisions.

Oklahoma Gaming Industry Grows

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The face of gaming in Oklahoma is expected to change dramatically this year as tribes across the state prepare to debut new product on the market.

Senecas Face Yet Another Suit To Close Down Buffalo Casino

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Even though it has triumphed in previous court decisions, another suit has been filed attempting to shut down New York casino

Connecticut Tribes Threaten Lawsuit Over Smoking Bill

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Mohegan Tribe threatens to halt slot machine revenue payments if smoking ban is implemented.

Lack Of Investors Slows California Casino’s Expansion

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ temporary casino in Ukiah, Northern California, won’t add a $50 million expansion anytime soon.

New Mexico Casino Adds Machines

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The Navajo Nation’s Fire Rock Casino in New Mexico has expanded its slot machine offering, the first such expansion of the tribe’s first ever casino.

Columns : PEOPLE

Nevada Governor Announces Gaming Commission Picks

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons recently appointed lawyers Joe Brown and John Moran Jr. of Las Vegas to the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Columns : GOODS & SERVICES

PokerTek: Good News, Bad News

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Failure at Trump Plaza raises questions whether electronic game can succeed in major jurisdictions that offer live poker.

Monte-Carlo SBM To Install Atronic’s Crystal.net

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Monaco casino resort operator Monte-Carlo SBM will be installing a floor management system from Atronic.

Columns : WILD CARD

The Suffrage Issue

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Lack of women voting on reservations concerns some Texas lawmakers when considering re-opening tribal gaming halls.

Show Stoppers

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

A legendary show and risqué club shut down in Las Vegas.

Columns : NUTSHELL

NEWS & NOTES

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

Columns : THEY SAID IT

QUOTABLE QUOTES

by Staff

Fri, Apr 03, 2009