Report Cites Benefits of Gaming

A report on the effects of Indian gaming in the U.S. shows that communities often benefit economically from having a casino in their midst.

Published August 25, 2014

Foxwoods Loan Agreement: Out of Compliance

A year after restructuring its debt with Bank of America, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of Connecticut, owners of Foxwoods, have fallen out of compliance with loan payments.

Published August 25, 2014

Grenada Parliament OKs Casino Bill

Grenada’s parliament has approved legislation that would bring land-based casinos to the island. The Casino and Gaming Act of 2014 will now go to the Senate. If the bill...

Published August 25, 2014

Oregon Tribe Seeks Recognition

A Democratic congresswoman from the state of Oregon has introduced a bill that would restore previously granted federal recognition to the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes. The Indians signed a treaty...

Published August 25, 2014

Saipan, Best Sunshine Seal Casino Agreement

The winning bidder for Saipan’s sole casino license has reached a development deal with the Pacific island’s government for a $3 billion-plus resort to be constructed over several years....

Published August 25, 2014

Percentage Drop Forces Pokagon Fund Changes

Under its Class III gaming compact, the annual percentage rate received by the Pokagon Fund from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Michigan casinos has dropped from 2 percent,...

Published August 25, 2014

Nova Scotia Drops Mandatory Play Tracking

Nova Scotia casinos will stop requiring players to use the card-based My-Play System, which has been in use since April 2012. Minister Andrew Younger said most people did not...

Published August 25, 2014

Cherokee Casino Features Tribal Artwork

Under Cherokee Nation law, 1 percent of the cost of any renovation or new construction project exceeding $500,000 must be set aside to purchase Cherokee artwork. As a result,...

Published August 25, 2014

Former Premier: Betting Ads Should Be Banned

Former Victoria, Australia Premier Jeff Kennett (l.) recently said although he had approved advertising, promotion and sponsorship by corporate bookmakers in 1994 when he was in office, it now...

Published August 25, 2014

Century Casinos Receives Racino Financing

Century Casinos Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiaries Century Resorts Alberta Inc. and Century Casino Calgary Inc. recently obtained additional credit of $10.05 million from the Bank of Montreal to develop...

Published August 25, 2014

Crimea Casinos Could Be Tough Sell

Russian President Vladimir Putin (l.) is pushing for the Crimea to be designated the country’s fifth legal gaming zone. The Kremlin needs something to revive the annexed province’s ailing...

Published August 25, 2014

Graydon Still Owes $55,000

The July 15 deadline has passed and former BC Lotteries Director Michael Graydon (l.) has not repaid the Crown Corporation $55,000, including his salary for the two months he...

Published August 25, 2014

Rank Group Revenues Hit £707 Million

British casino and bingo giant Rank Group posted a strong second half to achieve revenues topping £700 million in the latest financial year. Things are expected to get better,...

Published August 25, 2014

Gibraltar Challenges British Online Gambling Rules

Gibraltar’s online gambling companies have challenged Britain’s new point-of-consumption tax in a legal challenge in Britain’s High Court.

Published August 25, 2014

Denmark Sees Decline in Online Poker

Danish regulators have released figures showing a 20 percent decline in online poker revenues for the second quarter. This is the second year in a row with a quarterly...

Published August 25, 2014

Switzerland Considers Online Gambling Regulations

The Swiss Conference of the Cantonal Directors in Charge of Gambling and Lotteries is supporting a move to regulate online gambling in Switzerland.

Published August 25, 2014

Greentube Launches Social Marketing Platform

Greentube is launching “Greentube Pro,” a social casino marketing platform that integrates loyalty strategies with online and mobile play.

Published August 25, 2014

NYX to Distribute Spin Games Titles

NYX Gaming Group will distribute the entire content portfolio of Reno-based Spin Games to online clients through a new distribution agreement.

Published August 25, 2014

WPT Taps Skrill USA

The World Poker Tour has designated online payment company Skrill USA Inc. as the official payment processor of the WPT.

Published August 25, 2014

Amaya Revenue Up

Amaya Inc. reported increase revenue for the second quarter coming just before its acquisition of PokerStars should give it another revenue bump. The company lost $2.9 million for the...

Published August 25, 2014