Cordish’s Vegas Arena Raises Eyebrows

Despite the pending development of an MGM arena (l.) in Las Vegas, the city continues to work a deal for a second arena with developer David Cordish.

Published January 20, 2014

Revel Revamps Player’s Rewards

Atlantic City’s struggling Revel casino debuted a new player’s lounge and launched a new player’s card in the hopes of attracting more customers to the casino. Revel officials acknowledged...

Published January 20, 2014

$50 Million in Bonds for LVCVA Business District

A planned bond issue would generate $50 million to fund the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority’s long-deferred Global Business District project.

Published January 20, 2014

Miss America Pageant Expects Big Things in 2014

The Miss America Pageant made a triumphant return to Atlantic City in 2013 and with more time to prepare, pageant organizers expect and even better showing and marketing effort...

Published January 20, 2014

California Tribe Goes Hollywood

San Diego County, which has more Indian casinos than another other county in the U.S., may get another one since the Jamul Indian Village has broken ground on a...

Published January 20, 2014

UK’s FOBTs Safe for Now

Britain’s governing coalition defeated a bid by the Labor Party to force it to adopt limits on the spread of a controversial type of electronic casino-style table game in...

Published January 20, 2014

Connecticut Considers Racinos

Connecticut’s legislature is mulling allowing slot machines at the state’s three off-track betting facilities in order to make up for money the state is losing as revenues continue to...

Published January 20, 2014

Russia Declares Amnesty for Gambling Ring

Charges have been dropped against six men accused of running an illegal gambling operation in and around Moscow. There were no regulations governing illegal gambling at the time of...

Published January 20, 2014

Michigan Landowners Focus On Waterfront Casino

Muskegon Lakefront LLC recently got an extension from the Muskegon, Michigan city commission to develop the prime Harbor 31 waterfront property. Commissioners feel Muskegon Lakefront has been more interested...

Published January 20, 2014

Oklahoma Tribe Wants New Mexico Recognition

The Fort Sill Apache sued New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (l.) in December to force the state to grant recognition. Tribal members live in Oklahoma, where they were forced...

Published January 20, 2014

Tribe Helped Republicans For Gaming Protection

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians gave $350,000 to a Republican committee to protect its gambling operations in Alabama, the New York Times recently reported. The donation was made...

Published January 20, 2014

McCrory Briefed On Catawba Casino

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory's office said he raised “serious objections” about a proposed Catawba Nation casino and would not lend support to the tribe’s federal land trust application....

Published January 20, 2014

OLG Announces Pre-Qualification Deadline

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation recently announced Requests for Pre-Qualification for gaming operators for two casinos in the Toronto area will be due March 13, 2014. Intense competition is...

Published January 20, 2014

Southern California Tribe Unveils New Casino Lobby

The Pechanga Indians in Southern California recently showed off their most recent upgrades to the tribe’s casino near Temecula.

Published January 20, 2014

Island Betting Shops Protest Wagering Tax

Numerous betting shops have closed since the government of Trinidad and Tobago passed a 10 percent per-bet tax a decade ago. Bettors now can place tax-free bets online and...

Published January 20, 2014

Tribe Plans Renovation and Second Casino

One of the poorest Indian communities in the U.S., the San Carlos Apache Nation is working on two major casino projects. First, it will invest $10 million to renovate...

Published January 20, 2014

Cypress Bayou Celebrates 20th Birthday

Located in Charenton, Louisiana and owned by the Chitimacha Tribe, Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel recently celebrated 20 years. Originally a bingo hall, the property is the state's first land-based...

Published January 20, 2014

Tribes Weigh Casino Smoking Ban

A coalition of tobacco prevention staff from North Dakota reservations along with other anti-smoking groups and the state health department are considering a ban on smoking in the state's...

Published January 20, 2014

San Diego Casino Reopens After 11 day facelift

The Valley View Casino & Hotel closed for 11 days in early January to make renovations on a fast-track basis. Improvements include a complete makeover of the casino.

Published January 20, 2014

PartyPoker Sponsorship Deal with Devils, 76ers a First in U.S.

PartyPoker, one of New Jersey’s new online gambling sites, has announced a sponsorship deal with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, two teams heavily supported...

Published January 20, 2014