McCarran Traffic Up 4 Percent

In December, McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas saw its best month for total traffic since early 2012.

Published February 10, 2014

Poarch Band May Have To Pay Up

Jim Hildreth, tax assessor of Escambia County, Alabama, told the Poarch Band of Creek Indians he plans to audit them, based on a recent case from federal appeals court...

Published February 10, 2014

NYRA, Churchill Downs At Odds Over Simulcasting

The New York Racing Association wants a better rate for its highly ranked simulcast. Churchill Downs may not want to pay. Both sides could lose if they don’t reach...

Published February 10, 2014

Oklahoma Casino Trust Ruling Near

In less than 60 days, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn (l.) could determine if it will take into trust a parcel the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma owns...

Published February 10, 2014

Struggling California Casino Closes

A small and struggling casino in Southern California, Santa Ysabel Casino, has given up the fight and shut down, probably permanently.

Published February 10, 2014

Phoenix Mercury, Casino Arizona Sign NHL Deal

The Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA has entered into an exclusive, multi-year marquee partnership with Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort. The deal will put branding on the team's...

Published February 10, 2014

Senecas Choose New York Town for Casino Site

The Seneca Nation of New York wants to build their fourth casino in the state in the community of Henrietta, near Rochester.

Published February 10, 2014

All Ears On Menominee Speech

Wisconsin state and tribal officials will be all ears as Menominee Nation Chairman Craig Corn delivers the State of the Tribes address Thursday. Governor Scott Walker has yet to...

Published February 10, 2014

Snoqualmies Refinance $310 Million in Debt

Thanks to a new refinancing arrangement, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe of Washington state will see lower interest rates and a more relaxed debt repayment schedule.

Published February 10, 2014

Stockbridge-Munsee Still Eying New York

A band of Wisconsin Indians is making progress in its plan to build an off-reservation casino―way off. The Stockbridge Munsee want to develop a property in New York State.

Published February 10, 2014

Tribal Gaming Strong In Oklahoma

Sheila Morago (l.), executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, said few new casinos are opening in the state; instead tribes are reinvesting and expanding their properties, such...

Published February 10, 2014

Smaller Is Better in Madrid

Madrid may no longer have EuroVegas, but it does have a couple of new gaming options. They’re tiny by EuroVegas standards, but they’re now the largest casinos in the...

Published February 10, 2014

Casinos the Cure for ‘Unexciting’ Bermuda

Bermuda’s Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell (l.) says his island has an image problem, and casinos can fix it. Gaming will more than 40,000 tourists, he says, providing 2,000 jobs...

Published February 10, 2014

Tabcorp, Tatts Sue Victoria

Tabcorp and Tatts say the state of Victoria has cost them a fortune by not renewing their machine gaming licenses. They want $1.5 billion of it back, and they’re...

Published February 10, 2014

Century Casinos Gets Project Approval

Century Casinos recently received the go-ahead from Rocky View County in Alberta, Canada to develop a racetrack and casino to serve the north and northwest Calgary markets, which do...

Published February 10, 2014

Poll Shows Support for Online Gaming in New Jersey Slipping

A new survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University shows support for online gaming is slipping in New Jersey now that the state has actually gone live with online betting.

Published February 10, 2014

New York Conservatives: Just Say No to Online Gaming

The New York State Conservative Party has officially come out against online gaming, saying it will limit the economic benefits of upcoming Vegas-style casinos, and increase addiction.

Published February 10, 2014

888’s Mattingley Talks Online Gambling

Speaking to reporters on 888 Holding’s final quarter results for 2013, Chief Executive Brian Mattingley was optimistic that proposals for online gaming are gaining steam in California, New York...

Published February 10, 2014

PPA Pushes for Online Poker in Massachusetts

The Poker Players Alliance is campaigning to have online poker included in a Massachusetts bill allowing the state’s lottery to explore online games and services.

Published February 10, 2014

TCSJohnHuxley Signs Interactive Agreement

TCSJohnHuxley has signed a memorandum of understanding with software developer Every Matrix Holdings to provide land-based operators with iGaming development services.

Published February 10, 2014