Poll Finds Pennsylvanians Oppose Federal Online Gambling Ban

A poll commissioned by Caesars Entertainment has found that 76 percent of Pennsylvania residents think states should decide for themselves if they wish to legalize online gaming and oppose...

Published June 30, 2014

Antigua Again Blasts U.S. at World Trade Organization

Antigua once again has criticized the U.S. at the World Trade Organization for not respecting previous WTO decisions that the country is illegally blocking Antigua-based online gambling sites. But...

Published June 30, 2014

Big Raise for Ralenkotter

The board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says CEO Rossi Ralenkotter has earned another 8 percent raise in pay. If approved, it would put him ahead...

Published June 30, 2014

AGA Applauds Delaware, New York

The American Gaming Association last week commended New York and Delaware legislators for acting to strengthen partnerships with gaming. The AGA is conducting a campaign to have gaming treated...

Published June 30, 2014

WMS to Debut New Platform

WMS Gaming will debut CPU-NXT 3, the next generation of its slot operating system, along with its new Blade Stepper cabinet, at the Canadian Gaming Summit.

Published June 30, 2014

Gamblit Granted Nevada License

Gamblit Gaming, a start-up slot machine and slot game content supplier, was granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Published June 30, 2014

CG Announces New Bet Package for NCAA Games

CG Technology will offer over/under season wins, odds to win conference championships, and other new wagers for the upcoming college football season.

Published June 30, 2014

GLI Europe Approved in Slovenia

GLI Europe BV has become the first foreign-owned company to be approved to test games and systems for casinos in the nation of Slovenia.

Published June 30, 2014

GLI Completes Puerto Rico Inspection

Gaming Laboratories International has just completed a three-month inspection of 100 percent of gaming devices and systems in Puerto Rico. The inspection will allow regulators to “create a safer...

Published June 30, 2014

GTECH Re-Ups with Minnesota Lottery

International gaming technology company GTECH has just signed a 12-month contract to continue its instant-ticket printing services for the Minnesota State Lottery. The partners have helped to increase revenues...

Published June 30, 2014

Wynn Gone Wild

A California appellate court has upheld a $19 million judgment against “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis in a case involving casino magnate Steve Wynn. The video smut peddler...

Published June 30, 2014

Pot and Casinos Don’t Mix (Or Do They?)

What do medical marijuana and gaming have in common? As it turns out, some players in the casino industry are trying to gain licenses to peddle legal pot. But...

Published June 30, 2014

Group Calls Out Adelson’s Contribution

A liberal political group filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board stating most of Sheldon Adelson's $1 million contribution to a Republican PAC ended up in Governor...

Published June 30, 2014

Navy Ship Awaits Casino Legislation

If the Indiana legislature passes a measure allowing riverboat casinos to move onto land, the Navy vessel LST 325 could move to the current location of the Tropicana Evansville...

Published June 30, 2014

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Small Nuggets of News

Published June 30, 2014

GTECH Bidding for IGT

Lottery and gaming giant GTECH is among those bidding to acquire leading slot manufacturer International Game Technology, which last week confirmed that its management was considering a sale.

Published June 23, 2014

Pennsylvania Senate Introduces Online Poker Bill

A bill to allow regulated online poker in Pennsylvania has been introduced in the state Senate by Senators Edwin Erickson and Bob Mensch (l.). The bill would also allow...

Published June 23, 2014

Michigan Tribe Applies For Land Trust Status

With trust applications filed with the Department of Interior, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians hopes to build off-reservation casinos in downtown Lansing (l.) and near the...

Published June 23, 2014

More Delays in Massachusetts

Just a week after the first license for a casino resort for the Massachusetts was granted by the gaming commission to MGM Resorts International for its $800 million casino...

Published June 23, 2014

MGM National Harbor Touts Community Benefits

MGM Resorts International has released a community benefits agreement signed that guarantees millions in revenue and jobs for residents of Maryland’s Prince George’s County.

Published June 23, 2014