Fri, Feb 20, 2009
While the economy has unquestionably impacted the entire gaming industry, it has really hurt the two largest jurisdictions in the U.S.: Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Indian gaming, riverboats, racinos… all have suffered but few are facing the dire possibilities that confront the two major gaming cities.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The battle for casino gaming in Massachusetts has begun. It began last week with the removal, by Speaker Robert DeLeo (l.), of Rep. Daniel E. Bosley as chairman of the House committee responsible for gambling.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The S$6 billion Resort World at Sentosa is now a S$6.59 billion (US$4.3 billion) project. That was one piece of news inside the recently released 2008 financial statement for casino and resort developer and operator Genting International.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
In addition to Detroit, Michigan has always hosted a stable and prosperous tribal gaming industry. Last week, three tribes made moves that will expand that industry. A tribal casino at the now-closed Great Lakes Downs racetrack (l.) is planned by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
MGM Mirage’s CityCenter would absorb the bankrupt Cosmopolitan according to a report.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Aristocrat Technologies recently held a “grand re-opening” of its U.S. manufacturing plant in Las Vegas. New CEO Jamie O’Dell (left) arrived to help cut the ribbon.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The economic crisis is arguably the largest security threat the casino industry has ever faced and it takes center stage at this year’s World Game Protection Conference (WGPC), March 1-3 in Las Vegas.
Sat, Feb 21, 2009
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Bob McDevitt, the president of Local 54 of UNITE HERE in Atlantic City, the union that represents the culinary and hotel workers in the city.
Sat, Feb 21, 2009
The Cotaijet ferry service opened by Las Vegas Sands more than a year ago is in danger of collapsing now that a Macau court has voided the contract with the government.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Three casino operators are apparently ready to go in the Cagayan Freeport and Special Economic Zone (CEZA) in the Philippines.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The government of Penghu, Taiwan is looking to hold a referendum on casino gaming as soon as possible. The necessary step of collecting signatures from residents in favor of the referendum is almost complete, according to sources.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Gaming staff working at Genting Stanley casinos in the U.K. walked out of pay talks recently, angered by what a union press release described as an attempt by the company “to hijack a tips system to supplement company income.”
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is looking at online gaming as a possible way to boost tax revenues, and online operators are very interested.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The Poker Players Alliance expressed mixed opinions over a South Carolina verdict that suggests poker is a game of skill, not chance.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Edward Wray, co-founder of the online betting exchange Betfair, said the company is not interested in entering the U.S. market until online gaming is legal in the country.
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Boyd Gaming bids $950 million for seven properties currently owned and operated by Station Casinos.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
As one of two states in the Union that do not have legalized gambling, gaming proponents argue that Hawaii is losing out on revenue that could boost the state’s budget during the recession.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Florida's parimutuel industry says it could deliver more than 50,000 jobs for the state if given the sort of competitive advantages enjoyed by its chief competitor, the Seminole tribe.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Laurel Racing Association, the Magna Entertainment subsidiary that runs the track, filed suit in Anne Arundel Circuit Court, against Maryland’s Video Lottery Facilities Commission for rejecting Magna’s bid to add slots to the Laurel racetrack because the company failed to submit an application fee.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Comments from the U.S. president criticizing companies for holding meetings in Las Vegas after receiving taxpayer money for a bailout have irked a number of the city's supporters and operators.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
A foreclosure notice for a tract of land on which a hotel component of a casino resort is located is putting the Grand Soleil Casino Resort in Natchez in jeopardy.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The timeline and viablity of a $1 billion Catskills racino resort is in doubt as the developer hunts for financing.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Texas lawmakers are getting a lot of pressure this month from a combination of gambling and horseracing interests—all wanting them to change the state’s strict anti-gaming laws and allow slot machines at racetracks.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
As the economy worsens and the financial impact of smoking bans become clear, several states are taking different approaches to the measure.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The owners of the historic Madison Hotel in Atlantic City say casino developer Pinnacle Entertainment is deliberately letting the hotel deteriorate so it can buy it “on the cheap” and raze it to make room for its Boardwalk megaresort.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Seneca Gaming Corp. has experienced an 8.7 percent decline in gaming revenues in first quarter 2009, according to results released last week.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Connecticut lawmakers are divided about a proposal that would allow around-the-clock drinking at the state’s tribal casinos.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The newest casino in New Mexico is off to a rough start, but Pojoaque Pueblo Governor George Rivera points out that Buffalo Thunder resort isn't the only business struggling right now.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Despite the economy the recently opened 66,000-square-foot North Star Mohican Casino in Bowler, Wisconsin is attracting crowds even during weekdays.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Elektoncek, the Slovenian company that produces the Organic line of automated table games, has placed its G4 Organic Card Blackjack machine at the Hotel Terra Nova in Kingston, Jamaica.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
IGT subsidiary Million-2-1 has completed a partnership agreement with U.K. gaming concern Rank plc to supply IGT and Barcrest Group content that has been adapted for use with mobile devices.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Slot and system manufacturer Bally Technologies, Inc. announced a long-term partnership with the Nevada Cancer Institute, the state’s official center providing research and education on early detection, prevention and patient care in all forms of cancer.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
The validity of the “near miss” theory was tested recently in the U.K. when Cambridge University did a study on gamblers’ responses.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Online casino operator Bwin announced a new project aimed at accumulating data about problem gambling.
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Boyd Gaming bids $950 million for seven properties currently owned and operated by Station Casinos.
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