California Tribal Rift Leads to Takeover of Part of Casino

A faction of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians has taken over part of the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino with the help of some armed guards.

Published September 8, 2014

Twin Arrows Earns Three Green Globes

The Green Building Initiative recently awarded Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona its Three Green Gloves environment rating, for energy efficiency, sustainable practices and green architecture. Derrick...

Published September 8, 2014

Southern California Casinos Catering to Filipino Seniors

Casinos in Southern California are going out of their way to cater to a grower Asian senior clientele. This includes busing them for two hours.

Published September 8, 2014

Tokyo Watchers Spy Fishy Casino District

Tokyo’s Tsukiji district (l.) has emerged as a contender with Odaiba as the preferred location for a super-casino in the Japanese capital. James Murren is among those who’ve toured...

Published August 25, 2014

California Tribe to Launch Real Money Online Poker

The Santa Ysabel tribe in San Diego County plans to introduce online poker from a tribal website, although the legality of that is open to question. The tribe contends...

Published August 25, 2014

Alabama May Consider Gaming Compact

In Alabama, "everything is on the table," even a possible gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, who operate three Alabama casinos. Some Republicans who repeatedly have...

Published August 25, 2014

Echo, Crown Battle for China

Golf courses and luxury jets (Crown’s Bombardier 500 at left) are the latest weapons in the war between Australian casino rivals Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment for more Asian...

Published August 25, 2014

Can Atlantic City’s Showboat Be Sold as a Casino?

An Atlantic County legislator is preparing to fight Caesars Entertainment over its policy of selling former casino properties in Atlantic City with restrictions that they cannot continue to operate...

Published August 25, 2014

Chun: LVS Had Role in IGT/LT Games Deal

Jay Chun (l.), the chairman of Macau’s Paradise Entertainment said the partnership between Paradise subsidiary LT Game and slot-maker IGT was brought about by Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Published August 25, 2014

Newsweak

A Newsweek cover story attacking online poker with falsehoods, scare tactics and one-sided quotes has the iGaming community up in arms. Questions about the involvement of anti-online gaming advocate...

Published August 25, 2014

Caesars Cuts Deal With Trustee

Caesars Entertainment has reached a deal with the trustee of first-lien bonds that could result in delay of a potential notice of default. Meanwhile, Caesars wants to spin off...

Published August 25, 2014

Dania Casino Closing For One Year

Opened just six months ago, Dania Casino and Jai-Alai in Broward County, Florida will close October 15 for one year while a $130 million renovation is completed. More than...

Published August 25, 2014

MGM: Good News in 2Q

Just five years ago, it looked like ill-timed investments by MGM Resorts International would hobble the company indefinitely, or even cause its demise. Now the Lion is back, and...

Published August 25, 2014

Battle for Boston Metro License Gets Heated

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will probably decide whether to award a gaming license to Steve Wynn or the Mohegan tribe by the end of September. The license for the...

Published August 25, 2014

Maine Lawmakers Looking at Gaming Again

Legislators in Maine are looking at expanding the number of casinos in the state. It has hired a gaming consultant to do a study on the feasibility of more...

Published August 25, 2014

Non-Gaming Revenues Keeps ACEP Above Water

In the quarter that ended June 30, nongaming revenue was the driver of positive results for American Casino & Entertainment Properties, parent company of the Stratosphere (l.) and Arizona...

Published August 25, 2014

Chui Vows to Rein In Gaming Growth

As Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On (l.) breezes to re-election, the priorities he’s unveiled for his second term don’t look so good for gaming. The industry’s growth...

Published August 25, 2014

U.S. Cracks Down on Money Laundering

The United States is pressing global banks to scrutinize transactions from casino customers. Bankers aren’t too happy with the new responsibility. The tougher stance was sparked by cases like...

Published August 25, 2014

South Korea: Integrated Resorts Welcome

With an eye on the booming Chinese tourist market the government of South Korea wants more large-scale resort casinos, like the planned Paradise City (l.), a partnership of Korean...

Published August 25, 2014

Iowa Candidates Disagree On Licensing

Republican Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (l.) recently stated he supports the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's decision to not issue new casino licenses for three years, to prevent cannibalization....

Published August 25, 2014