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Published March 16, 2015

High Hopes for Entertainment City

Manila is just one of global tourism destinations hoping to grow its gaming industry on the back of Macau’s big slump. When fully developed, its massive Entertainment City complex...

Published March 9, 2015

Gaming Back in Florida

A far-reaching gambling bill introduced by Florida state Rep. Dana Young (l.) would allow two destination resort casinos in Broward and Miami-Dade counties with voter approval and a minimum...

Published March 9, 2015

Vladivostok the ‘Heir to Macau’?

The Russian government is hoping to lure gamblers who once patronized Macau with a huge casino settlement near the Russia-China border. Muravyinaya Bay will be located about 70 kilometers...

Published March 9, 2015

GLI Acquires SLI

Gaming Laboratories International announced the addition of SLI Global Solutions to its portfolio of companies offering testing services. GLI President James Maida (l.) says the addition will add “significant”...

Published March 9, 2015

Pennsylvania iGaming Bill Could Help Other iGaming States

One of the key factors in the latest bill to bring online poker to Pennsylvania is its language allowing for inter-state player sharing. That would allow the state to...

Published March 9, 2015

Wynn Board Seeks to Oust Elaine Wynn

After serving on the board of Wynn Resorts Ltd. for over 12 years, Elaine Wynn (l.) has been removed. She has already nominated herself, and her position will be...

Published March 9, 2015

Revel Atlantic City Bidding War?

A bankruptcy court judge in the case of Revel Atlantic City wants the closed casino’s owners to keep soliciting buyers for property and did not approve an $82 million...

Published March 9, 2015

Caesars Files Restructuring Plan

Caesars Entertainment Operating Company has filed its formal plan to restructure debt and exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The plan calls for the company to split into two...

Published March 9, 2015

Pennsylvania’s Lady Luck for Sale

Isle of Capri Casinos is looking for potential buyers for its co-owned Lady Luck Casino at Nemacolin Woodlands in Pennsylvania. The property has struggled from the start because of...

Published March 9, 2015

MGM to Break Ground in Springfield; Wynn Purchases More Land

MGM Resorts last week announced a March 24 groundbreaking for its $800 million Springfield casino (l.), with completion set for late 2017. And Steve Wynn concluded yet another purchase...

Published March 9, 2015

Nebraska Legislators Reject Gambling Bill

In a 27-16 vote, Nebraska state senators squashed a bill that would have asked voters to let the legislature expand gambling via a majority vote. State Senator Paul Schumacher,...

Published March 9, 2015

MGM Chief: Casino-Related Crime No Worry for Japan

As Japan considers a bill that would legalize casino gaming, some lobbyists and lawmakers are concerned that the introduction of integrated resorts with gaming could lead to an increase...

Published March 9, 2015

Indiana Governor Opposes Live Racino Dealers

Indiana Governor Mike Pence (l.) supposedly is not happy with a provision in the recently passed House bill allowing live dealers at the state's two racinos. Pence is said...

Published March 9, 2015

Singapore Shuns Junkets

Global gaming markets including South Korea, Australia, Philippines and even Las Vegas are benefiting from the surge of high rollers who have left Macau. Yet Singapore continues to keep...

Published March 9, 2015

IRS Proposes a Lower Threshold for Jackpot Reporting

The IRS is proposing to lower the reporting limit on slot jackpots from $1,2000 to $600, creating additional paperwork and putting gaming at a competitive disadvantage, according to the...

Published March 9, 2015

Macau Restarting Phone Bets?

According to a recent report, at least one Macau casino that banned proxy telephone bets “has recently begun to allow this activity” again. Telephone betting is frowned upon because...

Published March 9, 2015

South Dakota Governor Expected To Sign Games Bill

A bill allowing keno, craps and roulette at Deadwood casinos is expected to be signed by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard (l.), with the games becoming available in July....

Published March 9, 2015

Slots at BWI Before Committee

The sixth annual bill to legalize slots at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (l.) has been introduced in the Maryland Assembly is before new members of the House Ways...

Published March 9, 2015

Indiana Casino Union Members Urge Boycott

Members of UNITE HERE Local 1 are urging customers to boycott Ameristar in East Chicago until they reach a settlement with owner Pinnacle Entertainment allowing them to keep their...

Published March 9, 2015