Nevada Tech Committee Looks at Other Issues

Nevada lawmakers convening to assess the impact of new technologies on the gaming industry will look at associated issues, such as entity wagers and betting on elections.

Published January 27, 2014

Look Up The Number

888 poker, which has just launched an online gaming site in New Jersey, has offered New York Giants wide receiver Offered Hakeem Nicks (l.)—who wears No. 88—an $88,000 payoff...

Published January 27, 2014

Who’s Got $142 Million to Spend on Art?

Elaine Wynn, that’s who. Steve Wynn’s extravagant ex thought nothing of dropping a small fortune for a painting by 19th century artist Francis Bacon.

Published January 27, 2014

Sinking SkyVue?

Work on the 500-foot observation wheel stopped back in the fall of 2012, but the developers insist the project near Mandalay Bay is still alive.

Published January 27, 2014

Chopstick Thief

Jay Newnum, an Indiana-based poker blogger has been sentenced to probation for using chopsticks to steal nearly $700 in dealer’s tips from a tip box at the Foxwoods Resort...

Published January 27, 2014

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published January 27, 2014

Legal Roadblock to Kentucky Casinos?

A conservative group has raised a potential legal roadblock to the expansion of gaming in Kentucky as set out in current legislation, based on a constitutional argument. Governor Steve...

Published January 27, 2014

Trading in Bloomberry Halted After GGAM Stock Sale

An unexpected drop in the price of Bloomberry Resorts, the parent company of the Solaire Casino Hotel in Manila, led to charges against Global Gaming Asset Management and a...

Published January 27, 2014

Supporter, Opponents Align in Florida

Proponents of expanded gambling recently launched an initiative called "Best for Florida," which hopes to educate the public about the benefits of destination casino resorts in South Florida. The...

Published January 27, 2014

National Harbor to Include Ferris Wheel

Long before MGM opens Maryland’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the casino site at National Harbor will feature a 175-foot Ferris wheel.

Published January 27, 2014

Borgata Poker Tournament Cancelled Over Counterfeit Chips, One Arrested

Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa was forced to cancel play in the opening event of its 2014 Winter Poker Open after finding counterfeit chips had been introduced...

Published January 27, 2014

Sioux City Knew Casino Risks

Sioux City wants to support the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and Hard Rock Casino developers Sioux City Entertainment in Penn National's lawsuit against them. The city already spent...

Published January 27, 2014

Gambling Dip Worsens Detroit’s Woes

The decline of gaming revenue among Detroit’s three casinos, Motor City, MGM Grand Detroit (l.) and the Greektown Casino is complicating the Motor City’s bankruptcy plan, which is based...

Published January 27, 2014

Vietnam: Small But Thriving

Experts are as impressed as ever with Vietnam’s potential to become a major Asian casino destination. The country’s small foreigners-only market is flourishing and slated for expansion, and some...

Published January 27, 2014

Smart Card Immigration Coming to Macau

Getting to Macau from China will become faster and easier thanks to a new smart-card technology the government is installing at the border crossings. The card will let travelers...

Published January 27, 2014

Riding the Macau Wave

As Macau gaming revenues continue to amaze, shares of gaming operators with a presence in the city are rising to new highs. Melco Crown, owner of the City of...

Published January 27, 2014

Macau Legend Plans New Share Sale

Six months after its Hong Kong IPO, gaming and hotel operator Macau Legend Development is returning to investors to raise another $174 million. The money is earmarked for a...

Published January 27, 2014

Queensland Competition Heats Up

Eight potential developers have indicated their interest in being part of a major expansion of resort gaming in the Australian state of Queensland. Three new licenses will be offered...

Published January 27, 2014

Bermudians Demand Referendum

A Bermuda activist group says that citizens, not politicians, have the right to make the final decision about casinos in the island territory.

Published January 27, 2014

Codere May Seek Shelter of Bankruptcy

With another loan payment coming due, Codere wants a better deal from bondholders and warns that it may file for creditor protection. The Spanish gaming giant is €1.1 billion...

Published January 27, 2014