Jackie Gaughan Is Gone

Las Vegas legend Jackie Gaughan died last week at 93. The owner of the El Cortez, Gaughan built a Downtown empire before selling it off starting about 20 years...

Published March 17, 2014

Online Progress in New Jersey

Online gambling revenue grew 9 percent in New Jersey during February to $10.3 million. Borgata and its partner PartyPoker continue to have the largest market share. While that’s a...

Published March 17, 2014

California’s Rincon Tribe to Unveil Expansion

Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort has changed its name to Harrah’s Resort Southern California and will soon unveil $160 million in improvements to go along with the new moniker.

Published March 17, 2014

Henrietta, NY: “No Thanks” to Seneca Casino

The town board of Henrietta, New York is preparing a resolution to officially oppose a casino in the community. The Seneca Nation, which operates three gaming halls in Buffalo,...

Published March 17, 2014

Northern California Residents Sound off on Proposed Casino

The Board of Supervisors of Siskiyou County recently invited the public to sound off on a proposal for a casino in this most northern county in California by the...

Published March 17, 2014

Federal Judge Dismisses Retraining Order in Chukchansi Dispute

Federal Judge Anthony Ishii last week decided that he doesn’t have the jurisdiction to rule on a restraining order being sought by one faction of the Chukchansi tribe against...

Published March 17, 2014

California Tribe Challenges Referendum

A northern California tribe, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians is challenging the legality of a referendum that would subject its compact with the state to a vote...

Published March 17, 2014

Online Gaming Soon in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission last week held a hearing about online gaming. Chairman Steven Crosby (l.) concluded that the state can’t wait much longer before implementing the system. Neighboring...

Published March 17, 2014

Nevada’s Burnett Sees Bright Future Online

A.G. Burnett (l.), chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, says the signs are good for the future of online gaming in the United States. He said a...

Published March 17, 2014

New Jersey Eases Geolocation Requirements for Online Gambling

New Jersey gaming regulators have eased tight geolocation parameters for areas near its borders to help online gambling sites. Casino officials say that the improvements are already helping online...

Published March 17, 2014

Betsson Acquires Dutch Online Casinos

Betsson will purchase Class One Holding for €100 million. The purchase is subject to regulatory approval.

Published March 17, 2014

Williams Interactive Signs Deals in Nevada, UK

Williams Interactive has entered into agreements on two continents. In the UK, gaming giant Ladbrokes under which WMS slot games will be provided to Ladbrokes.com. And in New Jersey,...

Published March 17, 2014

Nevada Could Double its Online Poker Rooms in 2014

Nevada currently has three online poker rooms and could see that number double by the end of the year. But just how many rooms can the state really support?...

Published March 17, 2014

Microgaming Launches New Slots Games

Microgaming is releasing two new casino slots games—Untamed-Crowned Eagle and Loose Cannon. Both games are available using Microgaming’s download, Flash and Quickfire platforms.

Published March 17, 2014

GEObet Launches Tribal Business

GEObet Network has launched a North American initiative to help bring Native American tribes into the internet gaming space.

Published March 17, 2014

Ultimate Gaming and Peppermill Team Up in Nevada

Ultimate Gaming and the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno have signed a joint marketing partnership. Ultimate Poker will be the online poker room for Peppermill and its four...

Published March 17, 2014

Spanish Online Gambling Rises

Online gambling revenue rose in Spain for the latest quarter, but is still off 2012 figures. Meanwhile, Paddy Power has said it is not interested in the Spanish market...

Published March 17, 2014

More and More Social Casino Gamers are Women

Women make up about one third of all players in the social games market, which hit $2 billion in 2013, according to a new poll. The number of women...

Published March 17, 2014

Sagi Plans IPO

Teddy Sagi, founder of Playtech is planning a $100 million IPO in London. Sagi’s latest project is a digital wallet branded SafeCharge. Sagi controls 90 percent of the company’s...

Published March 17, 2014

Borgata Pays out Record Online Jackpot in New Jersey

A Monmouth County man hit an $84,300 jackpot on an online slots game at Borgatacasino.com. The jackpot is the largest won on an International Gaming Technology online game in...

Published March 17, 2014