Florida Senate Proposes New Casinos, Slot Machines

New bills to authorize large casinos have been introduced in the Florida Senate Gaming Committee, chaired by Senator Garrett Richter (l.). The three measures would legalize large integrated resorts,...

Published March 3, 2014

Japan Shaping Up as a Battle of the Billions

Sheldon Adelson says he’ll spend $10 billion to build a resort in Japan. Rival James Murren (l.) says he’ll match it. Joining them are an A-list of global operators...

Published March 3, 2014

California Dreamin’

A legislative iGaming summit convened last week in Sacramento just days after two bills were introduced to legalize online poker in California. The bills have been introduced in both...

Published March 3, 2014

Nevada Approves Debit-Card Play

In a unanimous decision, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved slot wagering using prepaid debit cards directly at the machines. The decision took into account issues raised by the...

Published March 3, 2014

UK Bookies Defend FOBTs

Britain’s bookmaking giants are going on the offensive—or defensive, depending on the point of view. They’re denying opponents’ claims that electronic table games are a leading cause of problem...

Published March 3, 2014

New York Casino Sites Inch Closer to Gotham

The Cordish Companies and Penn National Gaming are looking at sites in Orange County, less than 50 miles from Times Square. One of the sites adjoins the popular Woodbury...

Published March 3, 2014

Studies Indicate New Casinos Will Cannibalize Iowa Market

Two independent studies of Iowa gambling, commissioned by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, both stated new casinos in Cedar Rapids and Jefferson would cannibalize existing casinos' market share....

Published March 3, 2014

Vegas Ramps Up GOP Convention Bid

Las Vegas has qualified as a finalist, and continues to court members of the Republican National Committee, who will decide where the GOP will hold its 2016 presidential convention....

Published March 3, 2014

More Delay in Delaware

A panel formed to study ways to provide relief to Delaware’s struggling casino industry canceled its February meeting, pushing back its recommendations to lawmakers. Chairman Tom Cook (l.) now...

Published March 3, 2014

Pennsylvania Counting on Gambling

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s 2014-15 budget plan counts on increased revenue from gambling, including tavern games, video keno, racing and the lottery.

Published March 3, 2014

Strong Year for SJM

Macau casino giant SJM Holdings saw its market lead slip in 2013 but still managed to beat analyst profit estimates on strong play across all segments of the business....

Published March 3, 2014

Illinois Town Wants To Amend Casino Agreement

As Des Plaines, Illinois councilmen wrote checks for $5.8 million to 10 needy South suburban communities and for $10 million to the state, local officials said the arrangement—which brought...

Published March 3, 2014

Singapore Stuck at No. 3

After starting with a bang back in 2010, Singapore’s two resort casinos were expected to easily overtake the Las Vegas Strip as the world’s No. 2 market. But it...

Published March 3, 2014

Borgata Sued For Counterfeit Chip Poker Scandal

A class-action lawsuit representing players has been filed against the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa charging the casino improperly supervised the opening tournament of last month’s Borgata Winter Poker...

Published March 3, 2014

Vietnam Lawmakers Tour Ho Tram

How best to fix Vietnam’s resort gaming problems was the topic of discussion during a recent visit to The Grand – Ho Tram by members of the National Assembly....

Published March 3, 2014

Vegas Union Could Vote for Strike

Contracts have been reached for the major Strip casino operators. But progress has been slow with Downtown and stand-alone properties. Culinary Union members could vote to strike this month.

Published March 3, 2014

PAGCOR Closing Another Manila Casino

The Philippines government continues to downsize its role as a casino operator with plans to close another Manila venue, Airport Casino Filipino, the second in the last year. PAGCOR,...

Published March 3, 2014

Peppermill Fined for Corporate Espionage

The Peppermill in Reno was assessed a $1 million fine for corporate espionage after a slot employee used a common slot “reset” key to access information from competitors.

Published March 3, 2014

Macau Wants Ban on Non-Casino Gambling

The Macau government forced the closure of five neighborhood slots parlors last year and says the day is coming when all gambling outlets outside casinos will be shuttered. More...

Published March 3, 2014

Kentucky Court Punts on Instant Racing

The Kentucky Supreme Court has held that the state’s Horse Racing Commission has the authority to regulate instant racing, but declined to rule on the legality of the machines.

Published March 3, 2014