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Feds Ramp Up Attacks on Gaming
A report in the Wall Street Journal last week indicated that the federal government is targeting Wynn Resorts in a money-laundering probe. The government had previously charged Las Vegas...
Macau’s November Not Looking Good
Macau continues to reel from political and economic headwinds out of China, and analysts see no let-up on the horizon for at least several months. Their forecasts for November...
Taj Mahal Offers to Restore Workers’ Benefits; Stay Open
Officials at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal have offered to restore the health benefits that a court stripped away when it nullified a union contract if the union drops the...
Disturbing Limits Proposed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has weathered an initiative to try to outlaw casino gaming, and has successfully licensed two casino resorts and one slots parlor. Now the state is considering casino regulations,...
New Jersey Loses Next Round in Sports Betting Battle
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction last week blocking New Jersey racetracks and casinos from starting privatized sports betting under a new state law. New Jersey’s lawyer, Ted...
New York: Close But No Cigar
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board will soon announce which of 16 casino teams (the Hard Rock Casino in Rensselaer at left) will win gaming licenses in the state....
Atlantic City Leaders Point to Improvement Projects
Despite the constant bad news coming from Atlantic City’s casino industry, Atlantic City Mayor Donald Guardian (l.) is pointing to a number of projects on the horizon they hope...
Parents Part of Suit Challenging Ohio Racinos
A group opposed to Ohio allowing slot machines at racetracks has asked for parents of school students and gambling addicts to be granted standing to sue the state over...
Better Days Ahead for Singapore
Experts say Chinese visitation to Singapore will begin to recover early next year, and that’s good news for Marina Bay Sands and Resorts Sentosa, both mired this year in...
Atlantic City Casinos Want to End Marketing Coalition
Atlantic City’s casinos want to end their $30 million subsidy to the Atlantic City Alliance, the city’s marketing arm that has brought major concerts and events to the city...
Sri Lanka Weighs New Gaming Levies
The government of Sri Lanka plans to double the tax on gaming revenue and charge domestic players a Singapore-style fee to enter three resort casinos planned for the capital...
Deadwood Casinos Preparing For New Games
Most Deadwood, South Dakota casinos are excited about offering roulette, craps and keno, following approval by a majority of voters on November 4. But some smaller casinos still have...
Macau Activists Unhappy Over Smoking Ban
An organization representing Macau croupiers and floor staff are calling for an industry-wide smoking ban to be extended to VIP rooms, which currently are exempt. The group also is...
MGM Grand Detroit Fined $350,000
Michigan state regulators fined MGM Grand Detroit $350,000 for multiple violations. The largest fine, $150,000, was for failing to supervise an employee who allegedly embezzled nearly $700,000. Other fines...
Wynn: ‘Hooray’ for New Strip Development
Casino magnate Steve Wynn has nothing but praise for international investors planning to redevelop vacant lots on the Las Vegas Strip. Aussie James Packer of Crown Resorts and Malaysian...
Oaklawn Racino Debuts Revamped Website
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming in Hot Springs, Arkansas recently completed Phase 1 of its $20 million expansion project and launched a revamped website at www.oaklawn.com. The upgraded site offers...
Could Nevada Create New Category for Dotty’s?
Ongoing differences of opinion about the definition of slot parlors in Nevada could be back on the agenda for state legislators in the new year. Also under discussion in...
Illinois Legislator Proposes Historical Racing
Historical racing machines would be allowed at Illinois racetracks under a bill proposed by state Rep. Dwight Kay. He said the machines would generate revenue that could help struggling...
Reno Needs Five-Year Plan
The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority may hire Minneapolis firm Convention Sports & Leisure to prepare a five-year plan for the resort community. Some businesspeople in the area have...