Rhode Island Casino Readying for Massachusetts Rivals
The threatening Mass appeal of casinos in the Bay State is forcing Rhode Island’s Twin River casino (l.) to change its modus operandi to deal with the competition.
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New Jersey Senator Criticizes Caesars Atlantic Club Purchase
New Jersey state Senator James Whelan (l.) says Caesars Entertainment is trying to ensure that the Atlantic Club—which it purchased late last year—never opens as a casino again. Whelan...
New Details on Drai’s at Las Vegas Casino
Nightlife impresario Victor Drai new club at the Cromwell in Las Vegas will be open 24/7. Drai promises a change from many dayclubs and nightclubs, which have become showcases...
Connecticut Mulls Keno, Sweepstakes Café Questions
Keno in Connecticut appears to be dead now that Governor Dannel P. Malloy has withdrawn his support and key lawmakers say they want to repeal it before it takes...
Racinos Impacting Ohio Budgets
As tax revenue from Ohio's four casinos declines, its soon-to-be seven racinos are prospering. But that's not necessarily good news for local governments that depend on casino tax revenue...
Bally’s Atlantic City Remodels Casino
Bally’s Atlantic City (l.) has completed a $5.6 million renovation of its casino floor, the first remodeling of the space in more than a decade. Casino officials say the...
S.D. Video Lottery Bet Limit Unchanged
The South Dakota House recently rejected a bill that would have raised the video lottery bet limit from $2 to $5. Supporters said the increase was necessary to offset...
Harrah’s Atlantic City Sued for Security Guards Roughing-up Family
A family from south Florida visiting Harrah’s Atlantic City has filed lawsuits claiming security guards at the casino attacked and wrestled them to the ground in several incidents, breaking...
Las Vegas Dealers OK 5-Year Contract
Casino dealers at Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s and Harrah’s_all located on the Vegas Strip_have approved a multi-year contract with parent company Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Saratogians Duke It Out Over New York Casino
At yet another well-attended City Council meeting, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen said council members would revisit a 2012 resolution that gave official support to full-scale casino gaming in...
Pinnacle Outperforms in Regional Markets
The Vegas-based gaming company, which has no casinos in its home state, is doing great in regional markets. Its $2.8 billion acquisition of Ameristar has paid off big-time, with...
Lansing Casino Case Waiting Supreme Court
Resolution of the dispute over the opening of a tribal casino in Lansing, Michigan (l.) will be waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the Michigan vs. Bay...
Deadwood Seeks Legislative, Marketing Boost
South Dakota lawmakers are considering three bills to help Deadwood better compete with other gaming destinations. In addition, a marketing consultant recently assessed the situation and offered suggestions to...
Flaum, Senecas, Accused of Illegal Deal
David Flaum (l.), a noted developer in Rochester, New York, reportedly has been promised a $3 million “success fee” if he builds a fourth casino for the Seneca Nation....
Golden Gaming CEO: Poised to Grow
Blake Sartini, the CEO of the Nevada-based tavern-and-slots operation Golden Gaming suggests the company may one day expand into neighboring states such as Arizona and California. For now, it’s...
Chippewas Propose Off-Reservation Casino
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians are bringing back a failed proposal for an off-reservation casino in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Similar plans went down to defeat in...
Wynn Execs Shedding Stock
A sell-off of Wynn Resorts shares by top-tier executives is only good news for the company. The stock’s value recently hit a 52-week high. And insiders are making a...
Cherokees Plan For Public Safety
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians leaders and local law enforcement officers are coordinating efforts to ensure public safety before a portion of the tribe's new Harrah's Cherokee Valley River...
Catawbas Argue Case Before State Supreme Court
An attorney for the Catawba Indian Nation recently told the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's Gambling Cruise Act gives the tribe the right to open a bingo...
Hembree Responds To Keetoowah Chief
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Chief George Wickliffe recently stated Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker betrayed the UKB by filing an injunction preventing UKB land from...
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December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 1: Women of Inspiration, Las Vegas, Nevada. Produced by Women in Sports & Events (WISE) Las Vegas. For more information visit lasvegas.wiseworks.org/las-vegas/wise-events/chapter-events.
November 11-14: SiGMA Europe, Mediterranean Maritime Hub, Xatt il-Molijet, Marsa, Malta. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/europe/.
November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
