Iowa Judge Hears Sioux City Arguments
Penn National Gaming recently told Polk County, Iowa District Court Judge Eliza Ovrom that Hard Rock Sioux City developers SCE Partners knew the risks involved in proceeding with their...
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Investors Riding a Rollercoaster in Macau
Has all the current upside of Macau’s red-hot casino market been priced into the shares of its six operators? JP Morgan’s Kenneth Fong thinks so, and his view sent...
Insurance Company Offers Millions for Harmon
FM Global, which covered construction at CityCenter in Las Vegas, is offering $55 million to cover losses in the Harmon Hotel case. The hotel cannot open due to structural...
China Lottery Sales Hit $50 Billion
New games and new outlets helped generate an 18 percent surge in sales last year for China’s two legal lotteries. Combined revenues topped $50 billion.
Atlantic City Changes Promotion Strategy
Initially, Atlantic City had to rebrand itself through its “Do AC” marketing push. For 2014, however, the Atlantic Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—and President Liza Cartmell (l.) wants to tell...
Macau Dealers Strike for Bigger Bonuses
A two-day job action by dealers at Macau’s Grand Emperor casino was enough to win them an annual bonus twice as big as what management originally offered. The victory...
Kansas Introduces Problem-Gambling Campaign
A new $380,000 multimedia campaign will help raise awareness of problem gambling and help gambling addicts get treatment in Kansas. Funded by dedicated tax revenue from the two state-owned...
Hollywood Casino Completes $62 Million Revamp
After purchasing Harrah's Casino in Maryland Heights, Missouri for $610 million from Caesars Entertainment in November 2012, Penn National renamed it Hollywood Casino and invested $62 million in renovations....
Job Fair at Horseshoe Baltimore
The Caesars Entertainment casino, now under construction in Baltimore, Maryland, will bring 1,700 new permanent jobs to the city. The Horseshoe will open later this year.
New Owners Investing in Northern Nevada Casino
The new owners of John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, Nevada, led by CEO Carlton Geer (l.) will spend millions to overhaul the landmark casino, owned by one family for...
South Dakota Voters Could Approve Casino Games
If the South Dakota legislature approves, this November voters statewide could pass a constitutional amendment allowing Deadwood casinos to offer roulette, keno and craps. Supporters said the games are...
Cuomo Budget Bans Welfare Bucks at Casinos
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget includes a measure that would prohibit welfare recipients from using benefits at casinos and strip clubs. The rule is tied to federal funds.
Pennsylvania to Consider Keno, Online Gaming
The Pennsylvania legislature is expected to consider implementing keno under the state lottery and legalization of online gambling.
Coastal Casinos Revenue Lowest In 14 Years
Although Mississippi's Gulf Coast casinos brought in more than $1 billion in 2013, revenue dropped by $30 million compared to 2012—the worst performance since 1999. The situation was even...
Tribes Protest Proposed Navajo Compact
The Laguna Pueblo and eight other New Mexico tribes signed compacts in 2007 limiting them to two casinos each. Now they're protesting a provision in the proposed Navajo Nation...
Most Gaming Companies See Tribes as Best Bet
Gaming companies that once were known for casinos in Las Vegas have found that their best route for expansion currently is through Indian gaming.
Winn Hoping to Storm New York
No, not that Wynn. This is Luther Winn, of the Alabama gaming company Greenetrack. The pal of Al Sharpton has launched a campaign to win a casino license in...
California’s Biggest Online Gaming Booster Guilty on Eight Felony Counts
The Golden State’s biggest booster of online poker, Senator Roderick Wright (l.), has been removed as a player by his recent conviction on eight felony counts for falsifying his...
Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Casino Gambling
Nebraska state Senator Russ Karpisek proposed a constitutional amendment to let voters decide if they want casino gambling. If the bill is approved, half of the casino tax revenue...
Reno On the Way Back
Last year, the Reno-Tahoe area in Nevada enjoyed its best year for tourism since 2008.
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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.
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.
