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Vol. 7 • No. 14 • April 20, 2009 - Print This Issue
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Stevens Re-Elected As NIGA Leader
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Trade show and conference of the National Indian Gaming Association brings thousands to Phoenix, with new equipment, new operators ready to go.
Rolling The Dice In Macau
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Melco Crown getting close to opening the massive property that includes a Hard Rock and Hyatt hotels. Lawrence Ho has definitely put his reputation on the line.
CityCenter Continues Moving Forward
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
MGM will make another payment for Dubai World as it negotiates with the Abu Dhabi company to settle the dispute between the CityCenter partners and guarantee completion of the project.
Foxwoods Applies For New Philly Location
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Connecticut tribe moves its location in Philadelphia for the third time, to the former Strawbridge’s department store (l.), hoping to defuse neighborhood and city opposition.
Mohawk Tribe Revives Talk Of Catskills Casino
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Tribe joins two others in race to get federal approvals to build a casino resort in lucrative region but need help from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar (l.).
Frank To Introduce Online Legislation
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank will introduce in April a bill that would establish a regulatory and licensing framework for online casino operators.
Montenegro Resort Hopes For Playboy Casino
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The five-star Hotel Splendid Conference and Spa Resort, situated on the Adriatic coast at Becici, Montenegro, is adding a casino.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Double Bubble
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Are gaming stocks so depressed that they have sunk below where they really should be? If so, here’s a list of possible winners to come.
Columns : ASIAN GAMING
Better And Worse In The North Pacific
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Rota Casino Gaming Commission has made big changes to regulations involved in casino development on the island, including the possibility of easing of visa restrictions for Chinese visitors.
Macau Expats May Or May Not Lose Jobs
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Confusion continues on states of foreign workers in Macau casinos.
Former Canadian PM Involved In Vietnam Casino Deal
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Jean Chrétien is acting as a counselor for Canadian company trying to build a casino resort in the nation’s Ho Tram area.
Exodus Continues At Las Vegas Sands
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Just weeks after the departure of Bill Weidner and Brad Stone, Mark Brown has been ousted from his post as president of the Venetian and Sands Macao.
Columns : EUROPEAN GAMING
Lack Of License Kills U.K. Casino
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Lancaster government failed to apply for license during the invitation phase three years ago.
U.K. Betting Show In Doubt
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Trade show and conference for European betting shops in trouble.
Moscow Layoffs Continue
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
As more casinos close in the run-up to July’s casino ban, more employees hit the streets.
Columns : GLOBAL GAMING
Mexico Combats Illegal Gaming In Run Up To New Law
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Illegal gambling joints targets prior to new gaming law.
Casino In Third-Party Lawsuit in Australia
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Melbourne’s Crown Casino being sued by bank for allowing its employee to gamble with embezzled funds.
Columns : ONLINE GAMING
Canada Project Meets Support And Opposition
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
A proposed casino-hotel-conference center would provide tax revenue and jobs, but also competition for a soon-to-open slot facility.
Garber Joins Harrah's
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Former PartyGaming CEO Mitch Garber has joined Harrah's Entertainment in a position where he will oversee the company's online operations.
Sweden Might Block Online Sites
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Sweden is considering enacting regulations to limit access to foreign gambling sites in the country.
Bodog Enters Asian Market
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Bodog Entertainment Group signed a brand licensing agreement to use the assets of Asian virtual gaming operator Haydock Sports Limited.
Columns : UNITED STATES GAMING
Harrah’s Avoids Bankruptcy; Still In Danger, However
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Harrah’s Entertainment reduces debt by $2.3 billion, which enables the company to keep operating.
Massachusetts Legislature May Vote On Gaming This Fall
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Quick vote unlikely on gaming bills, but more attention should be focused in the fall.
Mall Developer Declares Bankruptcy
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
General Growth, owner of several malls in Las Vegas has been hit hard by downturn in real estate market.
Texas Lawmakers May Combine Competing Gaming Bills
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Competing gaming interests are being combined by lawmakers, but passage looks unlikely this year.
Wynn Doesn't Think Stimulus Will Help Las Vegas
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Visionary gaming executive doubts U.S. measures will help Nevada to rebound and cautions state politicians about trying to increase taxes on gaming industry.
Ohio Governor Threatens Veto Of Racino Bill
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland last week threatened to veto a bill that would sidestep the voters by authorizing 14,000 slot machines at the state’s racetracks.
Kansas Eases Rules For Casino Vendors
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
In an effort to reduce red tape and get casinos operating, Kansas officials last week eased up on regulations surrounding the purchase of slot machines.
Vegas Ad Company Seeks New Contract
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
R&R Partners, the company that came up with Las Vegas' most successful ad campaign to date, it working on a new contract with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
No Bottom Yet For Atlantic City
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Revenues continue slide, competition heats up, job losses continue for New Jersey casinos.
Expansion Gets Nod At Pompano Park, But Horsemen Not Happy
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
With a high tax rate and competition from tribal casinos, Isle of Capri Casinos announces approval of expansion at its Pompano Park in Florida but low purses are not making the horsemen happy.
More Time For Station Deal
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Station Casinos has been able to work out a deal giving bondholders another 30 days to approve a prepackaged bankruptcy proposal.
Las Vegas Loses Convention Business
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Poor economy has sent convention business in a downward spiral, hurting Las Vegas more than other cities.
Downtown Slot Parlor Gets Mixed Reaction In Indianapolis
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
A proposal to build a slot parlor in the state capital and largest city seems to be a long shot, but only other option is a tax increase.
Backing Out Of Two Racinos, Delaware North Keeps Its Hand In Play
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Hospitality company going the wrong way in bid to expand its gaming industry holdings.
Las Vegas Expansion Considered On Strip
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Bill would reflect reality of more development planned for edges of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Charges Dropped Against Mt. Airy Casino Owner
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
DeNaples wins case but loses casino as he’s forced to relinquish operations at Mt. Airy casino
Sands Bethlehem Sets Test Run
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
New Pennsylvania casino set to open next month with “play nights.”
Delaware Developer Maintains Hope For Racino
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Even though he has received staunch opposition from the state’s three existing racinos and several state legislators, Preston Schell offers a $20 million ‘down payment’
Nevada Regulators Readying For Bankruptcies
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
With bankruptcy hanging over the heads of nearly all the operators in Nevada, the states gaming control board is putting together a team of experts to handle the situation.
Alabama candidate would Revamp Casino Bill
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Class II bingo machines proposed for seven counties and two racinos.
Columns : TRIBAL GAMING
Seminoles Get OK From Business Community
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Seminole Tribe has drummed up support from Florida’s business sector in its effort to convince legislators that its 2007 gaming compact should be ratified.
Alabama Legislature Considers Poarch Creek Compact
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
State lawmakers try to get around gubernatorial opposition to compact for Poarch Creek tribe.
Union Goes Down In Defeat At Foxwoods
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Bartenders vote to remain independent in face of fierce union pressure.
Wisconsin Tribe Drops Federal Lawsuit
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin has dropped a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior.
Bank Sues Mashantucket Leader
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
A Connecticut bank is suing Mashantucket Pequot tribal chairman Michael Thomas for an unpaid loan of $5.2 million.
Michigan Tribe Goes Forward With Casino
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Despite financial troubles at partner Station Casinos, the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi plans a groundbreaking for its $200 million Gun Lake Casino.
Columns : PEOPLE
Analysts Leave Deutsche Bank To Form New Company
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Independent research and advisory firm will provide boutique services to global industry leaders
LV Sands Makes Board Appointment
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Former gaming analyst Jason Ader adds gaming experience to troubled company
IGT Names Two Executives
Sat, Apr 18, 2009
Former Treasure Island President Tom Mikulich and former Goldman Sachs VP Craig Billings have assumed new positions with slot manufacturer IGT.
Empire Resorts Moves East; CEO And CFO Resign
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Dave Hanlon resigns as president; company moves from Nevada to New York.
Columns : GOODS & SERVICES
TableMax Sues Shuffle Master
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Electronic table game supplier TableMax Gaming, Inc. has filed suit against Shuffle Master, Inc., alleging infringement of three patents.
GSA, GTA Host Technology Workshop
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Gaming Standards Association and the Gaming Technologies Association co-hosted the Gaming Communication Technology Workshop last week in Sydney, Australia.
Gaming Support Chosen For Holland Casino Makeover
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Netherlands-based Gaming Support has announced it will be working with Holland Casino.
Columns : WILD CARD
Never a Kindt Word
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
He’s back! The gaming industry’s must irrational—and impotent—gadfly returns with his latest tome.
Let’s Do Lunch
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Oh, to be a fly on the wall during a recent lunch between Sheldon Adelson and Stanley Ho.
Elton Ends
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Singer’s ‘Red Piano’ show closes at Caesars Palace, leaving Cher and Bette Midler as headliners.