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Gambling planned at the exclusive Greenbrier resort

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:03:56 +0100

The Greenbrier Resort's new owner said this week he is planning to open a small casino at the four-star southern West Virginia resort by this fall, and that he plans a full-scale gambling operation by April 1.

Rhode Island expanding greyhound racing

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:39:17 +0100

Rhode Island legislators are fighting to expand greyhound racing offerings in their state.

Ohio eyes expanded gambling for budget balancing money

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:45:32 +0100

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland -- long an opponent of expanded gambling in the Buckeye State -- has now reversed himself.

Gambling expansion coming to Pennsylvania

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:07:41 +0100

A Harrisburg-based think tank called this week for state legislators to voluntarily disclose campaign contributions from companies and individuals from the gambling industry.

Ohio now reconsidering gambling expansion

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:37:23 +0100

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland -- staring down a $3.2 billion gambling deficit -- has relented on his opposition to expanding gambling in the state to gather hundreds of millions of dollars.

MGM, Genting Eye Partnership Deal

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:29 +0100

MGM Mirage, based in Las Vegas, Genting Bhd, based in Maylasia, are contemplating a number of possible business partnerships in the global gambling industry, MGM Mirage Chief Executive Jim Murren said.

Missouri casinos doing well, commissioner says

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:04 +0100

The director of Missouri's Gaming Commission says two of the state's smaller casinos will survive -- and even thrive -- as their entertainment parent company goes through bankruptcy.

Gamblers outplay Minnesota regulators

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:04:06 +0100

Gamblers have outplayed Minnesota regulators. The bureaucrats bet a decades-old federal law would lend itself to an online gambling crackdown. They were quite wrong.

New Indian Casino Planned in New York

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:41:26 +0100

As the horse racing industry turns its attention to Saturday's 141st Belmont Stakes, members of the Shinnecock Indian tribe have generated a lot of publicity by saying they want Belmont Park to be the location for their new casino.

Maryland may lower taxes on gambling

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:45:23 +0100

The operator of a state-financed resort at Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland is recommending the lowering the gambling tax before holding a new round of bidding for a slot-machine facility there.

Delaware State Senate approves sports gambling

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:39:47 +0100

Delaware's Senate approved a bill this week that will authorize sports betting, sending it to Democratic Gov. Jack Markell for his promised signature.

Rhode Island readies referendum on gambling

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:34:42 +0100

The Rhode Island state Senate has delayed a debate on allowing voters to decide the future of gambling the northeastern state.

New gambling plans gain ground in Maine

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:08:16 +0100

Nine gaming bills have been scheduled for public hearing before Maine politicians.

Gambling grew 4 percent in Iowa last year

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:37:21 +0100

Last year, Iowa's statewide commercial casino revenue totaled $1.4 billion, up 4 percent from 2007.

Slots expanding in Pennsylvania

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:40:20 +0100

Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved to a slots facility at the Valley Forge Convention Center, located in suburban Philadelphia.

Gambling expansion funding schools in Missouri

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:15:35 +0100

Gambling money generated the passage of Proposition A is headed to Missouri classrooms as planned.

U.S. anti-gambling measures violate international agreements

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:34:16 +0100

A Justice Department probe of European online gambling companies violates American agreements under the World Trade Organization, the European Commission said in a new report.

Lawsuit filed to overturn federal ban on sports betting

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:38:03 +0100

A New Jersey state senator filed a lawsuit this week aiming to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in most states.
The suit would enable every state decide whether to allow sports gambling.

Gambling venues needed to revitalize hurricane-damaged Galveston

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:54:49 +0100

Two Texas legislators filed a proposal this will that will allow Texas voters to decide to allow casino gambling in Galveston and other parts of the state.

Chinese legislature to deregulate lottery

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:17:58 +0100

Deregulating gambling may help China whether the global economic downturn, government officials said at the annual meeting of China's legislature this week.

New Hampshire police unions back gambling expansion

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:08:19 +0100

A number of labor unions which represent state troopers, firemen and other workers asked a state Senate panel yesterday to pass a bill legalizing slot machines at racetracks and new casinos in New Hampshire.

New poll shows that Texans favor gambling expansion

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:21:04 +0100

The group, Texans for Economic Development, said the survey demonstrates that in tough economic times the voters are more motivated by the lure of jobs and new money for the state.

Legalized gambling proposals moving forward in Hawaii

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:30:26 +0100

Gambling advocates believe the Legislature is going to tackle the subject of legalized gambling this year, or next year.
Passage of a gambling measure may require a lot of preparation, so it is not known when gaming could actually start.

No sign of recession as Kansas City gambling soars by 6.3 percent

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:40:41 +0100

Kansas City gamblers, deflating the myth of the dramatic economic downturn, flowed to area riverboats in January leaving a near record level of money behind.

Democrats moving to loosen online gambling laws

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:54:29 +0100

A leading Democratic Congressman is executing his promised plan to roll back legislation against online gambling passed under the Bush administration, claiming the climate is friendly for Congress to remove restraints that are limiting the freedom of Americans.

Poll shows that 55 percent of Alabama residents support gambling

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:06:55 +0100

A statewide poll of Alabama residents found a "majority" support gambling expansion to get new tax money money for school funding.

Train service from New York to Atlantic City debuts

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:15:49 +0100

A new train service from New York to Atlantic City debuts next weekend. A sneak preview is being offered tonight for the new service, dubbed "ACES" for Atlantic City Express Service.

Federal Reserve Bank Taps Gambling Executive for Economic Expertise

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:10:44 +0100

Noting that the gambling industry now employs more Americans than the automotive sector of the economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is tapping the economic expertise of a leading gambling executive, Boyd Gaming Corp. Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith.

U.K. increases payout on slot machines

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:35:32 +0100

The gambling industry has been lobbying the government to ease laws on gambling.

New $3 million round of financing for Internet gaming developer

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:05:16 +0100

A leading Internet casino game developer, GameLogic, has received a $3 million tranche of debt financing from a specialty finance firm that services venture-backed companies. The funds are coming from Velocity Financial Group, Inc.

Gambling tax mulled in Alabama, as casinos expand

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:11:16 +0100

A leading trade group in Alabama is calling for the governor, and state legislators, to consider taxing gambling as a source of funding for elementary and secondary schools there.

Steve Wynn 'Confident' That Macau Will Continue to Expand

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:39:13 +0100

Gambling impresario Steve Wynn said this week he has "confidence" in the long-term fortunes of gambling enclave, Macau. Macau, a former colony of Portugal, is China's version of Las Vegas.

White House cautious on new online gambling rules

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:47:08 +0100

The Bush White House continues to cautiously work up rules that may continue the 2006 ban on Internet gambling. But there is no final proposal just yet.

New casino construction continues in Michigan

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:40:21 +0100

A new gambling facility, FireKeepers Casino, located on Interstate 94 near Battle Creek, Mich., has reached a "construction milestone" with the enclosure of a new building structure.

New customer service study rates top Indian casinos

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:35:51 +0100

A new report by JD Power & Associates indicates that the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino ranks highest in satisfying customers among Indian gaming casinos in Northern California.

Atlantic City plans to repeal casino smoking ban

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:19:43 +0100

Fewer than two weeks after a smoking ban went into effect at Atlantic City casinos, the city council there plans to postpone implementation of the controversial law for at least a year.

Federal court lets slots case move forward

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:16:24 +0100

A federal appeals court says to North County, Calif. Indian tribes can sue the state to seek permission to add hundreds of slot machines.

Ohio casino will generate millions in revenues

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:19:37 +0100

A study by the national market analysis firm, Michigan Consultants, determined that a proposed Ohio casino would generate approximately $255 million in payments to Ohio counties, and would add more than 8,700 jobs in the state.

New Indian casino planned for Ohio

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:55:34 +0100

A referendum in Ohio that asks voters to allow development of a $600 million casino resort in southwest Ohio is moving forward, experts are saying.

U.S. Congress readies repeal of Internet gambling ban

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:19:22 +0100

The U.S. Congress is ready to relieve U.S. financial services companies from implementing the ban on Internet gambling.

New technology chosen to bolster gaming at Seminole casinos

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:49:34 +0100

Seminole Gaming this week selected FutureLogic as its preferred technology partner for all of its casinos on Indian reservations throughout America.

Tribal Officials ask Governor of Massachussetts

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:10:48 +0100

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is asking Governor Deval Patrick (D) to reach an agreement for a $1 billion resort casino in Middleborough.

Australian Casino Favored

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:35:26 +0100

Australian casino operator Crown is reporting that its shares have been surging since the start of its 2008/09 fiscal year.

Research show a Gamblers as Happiest People

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:25:42 +0100

New studies released this week at the American Psychological Association convention indicate that gamblers may be the happiest people of all. Gamblers are "experts," according to one study.

Lay Off to European Internet Gambling Firms

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:50:38 +0100

A pair of U.S. Congressmen are asking the U.S. Justice Department to suspend its probe of European Internet gambling companies.

Iranians world's most prolific online gamblers, report says

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:29:57 +0100

Figures gathered from Internet gambling companies during the past few weeks shows that Iranians are the most prolific online gamblers in Asia.

New casino ship for Texas, another for Florida

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:15:24 +0100

The famed casino ship, Ambassador II, owned by Sterling Casino Lines, has relocated from Port Canaveral to Texas, but it was not known where the ship would be permanently based, a company spokesman is saying.

Silicon Valley investment bank eyes online gambling growth

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:33:00 +0100

A leading Silicon Valley investment bank Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers -- a firm instrumental in launching Amazon.com and Google -- is financing growth at Zynga Game Network Inc., which makes free poker, puzzle and other games for social-networking sites.

Mississippi casino revenues spectacular in June

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:28:48 +0100

Casino revenues in Biloxi smashed records in June, jumping almost $11 million above their pace of a year ago, according to experts.

Polish airline LOT sells casino holdings

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:56:20 +0100

The Polish air carrier and PPL airport operator are negotiating to sell two-thirds of their casino ventures, and are in talks with American as well as European firms.

New casinos proposed for Michigan

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:26:37 +0100

A fight over proposed American Indian casinos in Michigan may reach the U.S. Congress this week. The proposals -- which could be on the House calendar soon --

Casino revenues up 13 percent in Mississippi, report record revenues

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:22:04 +0100

Memorial Day made May a momentous month for Mississippi casinos, with gross gambling revenues increasing more than 13 percent from the prior month.

Initial Public Offering (IPO) Planned for Macau Casino

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:59:53 +0100

Gambling tycoon Stanley Ho's Casino Company, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) Holdings, this week began selling shares, worth $600 million, for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong stock market.

Revenues up again last month for Atlantic City

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:24:56 +0100

Statistics released this week by the state Casino Control Commission demonstrate that the gambling emporiums took in 1.6 percent more this May than they did in May 2007.

New casino planned for the U.K.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:56:17 +0100

Malaysia-based gambling group Genting International this week said it is going to jointly develop an entertainment center in the U.K. for 90 million pounds, or $176 million.

Macau to beat Vegas in gaming revenues this year, researcher forecasts

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:52:03 +0100

A new research report by Las Vegas-based Globalysis Ltd., a leading casino strategy consultancy, is now predicting that Macau will experience approximately 28.8 percent growth in gross gaming revenue over its 2007 performance to reach $13.5 billion for the calendar year 2008.

Arizona casinos expanding rapidly

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:36:13 +0100

Two of Arizona's top casinos are expanding -- and quite rapidly.

Chinese government meets with gaming executives

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:16:14 +0100

Senior executives of six gaming operators, including Asian gaming magnate Stanley Ho and Las Vegas Sands' Asian Region President Steven Weaver, this week met with top government officials in Macau.

Hoosier Park casino launch planned for next month

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:09:28 +0100

Construction is almost complete at the new Hoosier Park casino, a 24-hour gambling center and in Anderson, Ind. The new casino will feature approximately 2,000 electronic games.

Macau monitoring gambling expansion

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:15:49 +0100

The world's largest gaming hub, Macau, said this week it will slow the growth of the gambling industry by slowing the issuance of new casino licences.

New poll shows growing support for casinos in Massachusetts

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:38:45 +0100

A new poll shows that public support for expanded gambling in Massachusetts appears to be on the rise, despite a political battle over the expansion plan, a new poll shows.

Internet gambling expansion eyed in South Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:03:21 +0100

European Internet gambling firms are eyeing South Africa as part of their expansion plans, and lawmakers are trying to be quite accommodating.

Gambling generates $15 billion in revenues in Canada each year, study shows

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:10:11 +0100

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) this week released a report that shows that casino gambling is a major employer in Canada, and generated $15 billion in revenues in 2006.

Support grows for new Sands casino in Kansas

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:04:06 +0100

Support for a new casino proposed by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. for Kansas City, Kansas is on the rise, according to gaming officials.

Regulators say future sale of Casino Aztar likely

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:16:04 +0100

Indiana gambling regulators this week are determining the future course of the Casino Aztar, a riverboat casino that last year was taken over by Kentucky hotel magnate William Yung III.

Indian tribe near San Francisco planning to build casino resort

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:24:09 +0100

Government officials have approved a proposal by an Indian tribe to build a hotel and casino resort on its hilltop land near San Francisco.

Exciting $350 million new casino near Philly!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:04:28 +0100

Construction workers have started building a much-anticipated new "slots casino" at Philadelphia Park.

Online gambling poised for big boom as NCAA tourney drama unfolds

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:50:42 +0100

The NCAA basketball tournament is likely to boost hits -- and revenues -- of online gambling sites, especially sports gaming sites, according to a new report.

Financiers approve $7 billion for expansion of Atlantic City casinos

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:38:58 +0100

Wall Street has approved financing for three new casinos worth $7 billion in Atlantic City, Gov. Jon S. Corzine says.

Casinos could generate 21,000 new jobs in Massachusetts

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:10:16 +0100

A new study by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce indicates that casino gambling in Massachusetts could generate up to $2.3 billion in annual gross revenue and as much as $429 million for the state treasury by 2012.

Rebranding in the offing for Isle of Capri casinos

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:06:06 +0100

A re-branding effort will be the first order of business for the new CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., the company said. Newcomer Jim Perry, formerly with the Trump organization, is replacing Bernard Goldstein as chief executive.

Electronic bingo connects bar patrons across Minnesota

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:34:10 +0100

An electronic bingo game debuted this week which is connecting bar patrons across the state of Minnesota. Electronic, or "linked" MegaBingo, lets players compete throughout the upper Midwest state against one another with a shared jackpot.

Ohio may expand casino gambling, experts say

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:19:38 +0100

Ohio voters are about to get yet another chance to vote on casino expansion, experts are saying. Analysts envision a $600 million casino resort that could provide as many as 5,000 jobs in southwestern Ohio.

Kentucky plans expansion of gambling, new casinos

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:56:32 +0100

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear this week unveiled a proposal that will expand gambling in the southern state -- through a constitutional amendment.

New Jersey pols to legalize sports gaming in Atlantic City

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:40:38 +0100

The state legislature this week approved a bill that asks New Jersey voters to allow Atlantic City casinos to offer customers professional sports gambling services.

Wireless Internet gaming coming to Southeast Asia

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:32:49 +0100

New wireless Internet gaming is coming soon to Cambodia -- and other countries in Southeast Asia.

Credit Card Companies Consider online gambling a 'Cash Advance,' not a Purchase

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:42 +0100

Leading credit card companies are now treating online gambling transactions as they treat cash advances --charging owners a higher rate of interest than purchases,

New York Governor Share Video Gaming Revenues

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:57:30 +0100

The popularity of video gaming in New York State is definitely not in doubt. Gov. Eliot Spitzer wants to transfer half of the money that communities now receive from popular video gaming machines at racinos --racetrack casinos -- next year,

Chinese government approves legalizing gambling on horse racing

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:51:45 +0100

The Chinese government has approved the legalization of horse racing -- including online gambling on the sport -- in the central province of Hubei, starting later this year, officials said.

Harrah�s Clears Final �Sell� Hurtle

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:01:52 +0100

Harrah�s Entertainment has been given its final blessing before the gaming company�s legally allowed to get bought out.

Indian tribes plan massive ad campaign to promote California gambling

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:53:29 +0100

A number of Indian tribes are banding together to promote expansion of gambling in California -- and are planning to spend close to $100 million in the coming weeks on the project.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. eyes new casinos in Kansas

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:34:49 +0100

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. submitted two applications for casino projects in Wyandotte County, Kansas, as of the filing deadline on Monday evening, government officials said.

Hanoi considers expanding gambling at hotels, other venues

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:46:05 +0100

The government of Vietnam is mulling the legalization of several new forms of gambling to bolster the growth of the industry and attract bigger bets to the tables at the nascent casinos there.

Governor of Massachusetts criticizes legislators for 'moralizing' over gambling

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:26:09 +0100

Gov. Deval Patrick testified on Tuesday that lawmakers in Massachusetts should not "moralize" against casino gambling when their "mothers and grandmothers� were having been going to casinos for decades.

Gibraltar-based PartyGaming shares rising on growth news

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:27:53 +0100

Shares of PartyGaming Plc, rose 1 penny, or 3.4 percent, to 30.25 pence in London, giving the company a market value of about � 1.2 billion -- or $2.5 billion -- on positive sales and earnings news.

Developers plan the Las Vegas of Europe -- in Spanish desert

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:10:49 +0100

Developers are planning to build what promises to be the Las Vegas of Europe in the north-eastern Spanish region of Aragon. With government support, they are planning the world's biggest casino complex after Las Vegas, it was announced on Thursday.

Gambling proposals to increase revenues by $2 billion in Illinois

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:34:08 +0100

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced a major gambling expansion this week that will significantly shift the legalized betting scene in the midwest state.

Gambling stocks outperforming the general stock market

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:05:57 +0100

A new survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA) indicates that casinos and gaming are growing at a pace faster than the rest of the economy, and, consequently, gaming stocks on Wall Street are surging, making them something of a sure bet for investors.

Casino Resort Evolution

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:57:11 +0100

When you think of a casino resort, what image does it conjure up? More and more these days, people typically respond by describing the modern mega resort.

Aussies Eye U.S. Casino Acquisitions

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:53:17 +0100

Australia's biggest casino owner, Publishing & Broadcasting, is planning to spend at least $1.8 billion on gambling acquisitions in Pennsylvania.

Florida Governor Grants Gambling Extension to Seminole Tribe

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:31:59 +0100

Republican Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida has granted the Seminole Indian tribe a compact with which it can expand its gambling empire, permitting new enterprises at its casinos that are banned elsewhere in the state.

Maryland Gets Slot Referendum

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:49:11 +0100

The rapidly increasing proliferation of east coast gaming looks to be going south; further down the coast that is. Now it looks as if Maryland could be the next state looking to plug budget shortfalls with casino gambling.

FLA Strikes Lucrative Casino Deal with Seminoles

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:25:04 +0100

Though the governor of Florida may not have gotten the deal he was looking for, it looks as if Charlie Crist is ushering the state into a new era of casino gambling.

Station Casinos Signs Off

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:13:05 +0100

Station Casinos as a public entity is gone. Stocks ceased being traded this week on the New York Stock Exchange as the lucrative gaming company has been sold to a private entity.

Massachusetts voters support casino gambling expansion

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:13:21 +0100

Voters in three Massachusetts towns approved non-binding referendums supporting casino gambling this week. In Pittsfield, the ballot question asked if voters support "legalized casino gambling" in the state, and was approved by a margin of 59 percent to 41 percent.

House of Lords in U.K. Debates Expansion of Online Gambling

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:54:40 +0100

Many members of the upper chamber of the British Parliament indicate that they have experience with gaming issues, and embrace expansion plans of the government.

U.S. Casino Biz Colossal Juggernaut

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:47:34 +0100

The U.S. gaming industry is on nothing less that what should be dubbed a rampage. It�s a business that�s continuing to spread to nearly every corner of the country.

Philadelphia Over Casino Construction Hold-up

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:54:02 +0100

With billions of dollars at stake, the backers behind the proposed SugarHouse casino are fed up with waiting for the city of Philadelphia to make way for them to break ground on their casino resort project.

Indian Tribe with Video Lottery at Racetracks

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:06:01 +0100

A spokesman for the Shinnecock Indian Nation is saying that the tribe is "optimistic" that its proposal to place video lottery terminals at the famed Aqueduct Racetrack will be accepted by the politicians in New York state.

Iowa Formally Approves On Shore 'Riverboat' Gambling

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:37:49 +0100

Based in Waterloo, Iowa, the Wild Rose Casino has never been a real riverboat, as it has always been moored in one spot, and never has taken a trip down the Mississippi River.

MGM To Build CityCenter East

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:12:16 +0100

It�s been a rumored project for the last several years, but now it looks as if MGM MIRAGE is going ahead with a plan to build an Atlantic City project.

Vegas Nightlife: Something For Everyone, Part 2

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:57:29 +0100

In the last article we looked at some of the hottest mega clubs in Las Vegas. In this piece we�ll look at nightlife alternatives for those that don�t like booming nightclubs.

PA Opens High Tech Testing Facility

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:36:46 +0100

Before a slot machine can hit the gaming floor it has to pass rigorous inspection. Additionally, machines are set to return a specific amount of payback over time and it�s the state�s regulatory body that�s charged with ensuring this happens.

Mobile Gambling Worth Billions

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:49:29 +0100

Mobile phone gambling globally will be worth nearly $12 billion by 2010, according to a brand new study by the New York City-based research firm Juniper Research.

Vegas Nightlife: Something For Everyone, Part 1

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:47:43 +0100

The Las Vegas nightclub scene is intimidating for many veteran visitors, let alone rank amateurs. So figuring out which mega club, luxury lounge or nightclub to party at can be tough stuff.

California Indian Tribes Launch TV Ad

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:34:03 +0100

Four of California's most powerful Indian tribes this week launched a multimillion-dollar TV ad campaign to promote the lucrative deals to the public.

AC Turns in Woeful August

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:47:31 +0100

The woes for Atlantic City continue to be unrelenting as citywide gaming was once again down for the month. In numbers reported this week from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission...

Arkansas Supreme Court Consider Gambling Expansion

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:59:00 +0100

The Arkansas Supreme Court is considering a case about expanding gambling at race tracks to include �electronic games of skill,"

Borgata Poker Winner Gets $1.6 Million

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:20:48 +0100

Hennigan now joins Daniel Negreanu in an elite group of two who have won a World Poker Tour title, a World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Bracelet (Hennigan has won two), and the US Poker Championship.

Casino Construction Update

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:55:41 +0100

Casino gaming continues to skyrocket as a major industry in the United States and it seems every week a slew of new projects or major renovations are announced.

New Englanders Casino Habits

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:31:27 +0100

As Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun continue to pull in billions of dollars in revenues, states outside Connecticut have been looking to legalize various forms of casino gaming...

Ho Strikes Back

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:14:06 +0100

Refusing to rest on his laurels, Stanley Ho (left on photo) � known for his former stranglehold on the Macau gaming market � is back.

US politics and Online Gambling

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:08:13 +0100

What happens when a country which supposedly is in charge of �liberating the world of terrorism� �stop the drug trade� and �provide democracy and freedom�...

PA Gaming Affecting AC Revenues

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:57:59 +0100

It�s probably too early to call it a full fledged trend, but casinos in Atlantic City suffered losses in January possibly due to the slot parlors opening up in nearby Philadelphia.

Harrah�s Casino To Split

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:16:14 +0100

Mimicking a move popularized in the hotel industry, Harrah�s Entertainment is looking to split the company in two by separating its real estate holdings from its operations.

MGM MIRAGE: Financial Powerhouse

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:02:53 +0100

MGM MIRAGE Corp (NYSE: MGM) is finding its fortunes better than ever as the gaming company achieved unprecedented financial results for 2006.

Smoke Free Casinos

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:52:10 +0100

It looks as if the compromise forged by the casinos with the state to keep puffing players satisfied is in danger of being broken.

Harrah�s Profits Up 16 percent

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:45:23 +0100

Harrah�s Entertainment wrapped up an incredible year seeing its fourth quarter revenue jump by an incredible 16 percent to $2.4 billion while individual property sales increased 6.8 percent.

Trump in Possible Casino Co Sale

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:40:13 +0100

The foundering Trump Entertainment Resorts is finally acknowledging it�s been in a heap of financial trouble and is looking to explore options to get out of the mess it�s in.

Vegas Hard Rock Gets Makeover

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:32:08 +0100

The casino known for being a playground for the uber hip and cool is looking to expand. The iconic Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is looking to revamp and expand.

Massive Venetian Macao Opens

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:17:24 +0100

After years of development and construction, the world�s second largest building has opened for business: The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel.

Harrah�s Betting on Major Vegas Arena

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:43:06 +0100

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has been working overtime to woo a professional sports team from the NBA or NHL to the desert for the last year.

Treasure Island Casino Reworked

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:29:05 +0100

Before Las Vegas became the major destination it is today, the city�s casino resorts were still trying to decipher the most effective formula for attracting guests.

Asian Internet Firm and Online Casino

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:35:50 +0100

The first Asian Internet developer to list its shares on the American NASDAQ market is mounting a major comeback as an online casino operator.

Gambling Revenues Boost Health, Safety

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:13:54 +0100

Taxes raised from gambling are growing in the small town of Hammond, Ind., just southeast of Chicago. Funds for repair of streets,

Wynn Trying Again For AC Project

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:24:09 +0100

Steve Wynn has made his most outright statements to date about returning to the Atlantic City gaming scene. He�s even going so far as to say he will a guarantee in writing to build a massive resort if certain conditions are met.

Off-Track Betting Expanding in Chicago

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:51:24 +0100

Horse tracks in and around Chicago, vying to compete with Internet casinos, are planning to double the amount of off-track betting offerings here.

PA Gaming Board Gets Facility

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:39:27 +0100

With the blistering hot Pennsylvania gaming business booming, the state�s legislators are anxious for the numerous hand picked casino operators to either open their temporary casino...

Montana Expands Internet Gambling Payments System

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:30:50 +0100

The Montana state Gambling Control Division is establishing a "voluntary system" for owners of the estimated 18,000 video keno and poker machines located there to file their reports and pay their taxes over the Internet.

Luxor Casino Gets Massive Makeover

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:20:39 +0100

In what�s being called a multi-phase enhancement plan, the Luxor is being reinvented underneath its iconic pyramid to the tune of $300 million.

New Rules for Kansas Gambling Coming Soon?

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:04:12 +0100

New casinos and slot machines are coming to Kansas - making it one of the more liberal states in the U.S. for gaming.

Philippines Emerging as an Internet Blackjack, Baccarat Mecca

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:41:19 +0100

On the northeastern tip of the Philippines, in a town called Santa Ana, known as a fishing village, and home to 20,000 men, women and children,

U.S. Government to Drop Case Against Neteller

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:03:22 +0100

The U.S. government has agreed to drop its prosecution against Neteller PLC, a surprising new step in the most high-profile case stemming from last fall's restrictive Internet gaming law in the U.S.

Kerzner and MGM MIRAGE to Build Vegas Resort

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:23:17 +0100

A bit of the Bahamas may be coming to Las Vegas. In a deal between MGM MIRAGE and Kerzner International, the two companies are planning to enter a partnership on a casino resort complex.

No Love for Trump Casinos

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:28:32 +0100

Talk about showing no love for the Donald. It�s bad enough he can�t admit sliding viewership was the reason for the demise of his television show �The Apprentice,�...

Turning Stone Stays Open

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:43:01 +0100

The Oneida Indian Nation dodged a major bullet last week. Until this week, there was a likelihood their Turning Stone casino would be closed due to a determination...

Common Online Casino Problems

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:37:29 +0100

Unfortunately, online casinos are not always fun and games. But with that being said, the problems that you may come across should not be enough to keep you away from enjoying the benefits of online casinos.

Harrah's Unveils Atlantic City's Largest Indoor Pool Complex

Wed, 30 May 2007 20:01:59 +0100

Harrah�s Atlantic City is getting a little more aquatic. As part of a major expansion project that will usher in a new hotel tower next year, the casino has debuted a new 172,000-square-foot glass, dome-enclosed swimming pool complex and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

A Look At Casino Slot Machines

Tue, 29 May 2007 16:26:36 +0100

Casino slot machines easily account for nearly 70% of yearly casino income.

Gambling Addictions. The Risks Inherent In Gambling

Mon, 28 May 2007 20:33:45 +0100

The almighty dollar will always be shown to be the most superior force, which drives many people to addictions. These gambling addictions are present from way in the past, whatever the country or civilization, gambling is prevalent all through.