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

Naga Outlines Plans for Russia

Cambodia’s leading casino operator says it will begin building its casino near Vladivostok early next year. Hong Kong-listed NagaCorp. says the local government supports the $350 million resort, which...

Published March 3, 2014

Rhode Island Casino Takes Steps to Stay Competitive

Faced with strong competition from casinos expected to come online in the next few years in Massachusetts, Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino is taking some defensive actions.

Published March 3, 2014

Macau Concessions Safe, Experts Say

A recent news report out of Hong Kong claims that Macau will limit casino licenses to five to 10 years when they come up for renewal beginning in 2020....

Published March 3, 2014

Committee Approves New Deadwood Games

Roulette, keno and craps could be allowed in Deadwood, South Dakota casinos if the legislature approves a statewide referendum to change the state constitution that currently permits only slots,...

Published March 3, 2014

Study Finds Change in Atlantic City’s Visitors

A study by the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey finds that luxury spending is up in Atlantic City even as casino revenue shrinks. The study contends that Atlantic...

Published March 3, 2014

Nevada Sets Sights on India

Tourism officials in the Silver State are making progress in their ongoing campaign to bring in more Asian travelers. The effort that started in China has now expanded to...

Published March 3, 2014