World Class Casino Resorts to Be Built Outside Manila

World Class Casino Resorts to Be Built Outside Manila

by February 3, 2016

According to reliable sources, PAGCOR – the gaming regulator of the Philippines, is likely to grant licenses for casino establishments outside the capital Manila. However, operators, willing to commence construction need to meet certain requirements. They must be prepared to inve ...

Kentucky Gambling Expansion Brought Back on the Agenda

Kentucky Gambling Expansion Brought Back on the Agenda

by February 3, 2016

Gambling legislation in the state of Kentucky has been repeatedly postponed over the last couple of years, but now it seems the question was brought back on the agenda.A bill, aimed at expanding the gambling sector in Kentucky, was proposed on Tuesday by Sen. Julie Raque Ada ...

Council Hearings to Evaluate MGM Springfield Project Change Requests

Council Hearings to Evaluate MGM Springfield Project Change Requests

by January 19, 2016

Michael Fenton, President of the Springfield City Council, announced that the city representatives are about to make important decisions regarding the proposed design changes and site plans for MGM Springfield casino construction.Mr. Fenton called for thoughtfulness and fair ...

Suffolk Construction to Complete Everett Casino Project

Suffolk Construction to Complete Everett Casino Project

by January 19, 2016

It was announced that Suffolk Construction Co. is to complete the $1 billion casino construction project in Everett. This has been the largest private construction contract ever awarded in the state of Massachusetts and it is expected to create plenty of job opportunities in the ...

MGM Springfield Construction Plan Approved by MassGaming Commission

MGM Springfield Construction Plan Approved by MassGaming Commission

by December 18, 2015

Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission backed the MGM proposal concerning their Springfield project. MGM officials requested the MassGaming Commission to allow them to start early demolition of the boarding house on Bliss St. and the Howard St. Primary School, and begin c ...

Statewide Referendum on Gambling Expansion Outside Atlantic City to Be Held in November 2016

Statewide Referendum on Gambling Expansion Outside Atlantic City to Be Held in November 2016

by December 18, 2015

As previously reported, Thursday’s meeting of New Jersey lawmakers was expected to tackle the most imminent gambling-related problems of the Garden state and provide resolutions for avoiding further casino closures and stabilizing the struggling economy in general. Duri ...

Resorts Casino Releases First Two NetEnt Online Slots

Resorts Casino Releases First Two NetEnt Online Slots

by December 17, 2015

Back in October, Resorts Casino in New Jersey revealed details about its joint venture with the Swedish provider of casino software NetEnt. Two months after the deal was signed, Resorts Digital announced a transactional waiver has been received and the first two slots, powered by ...

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. Completes Meadows Racetrack & Casino Purchase

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. Completes Meadows Racetrack & Casino Purchase

by December 17, 2015

Prolonged discussions about Meadows Racetrack & Casino acquisition have come to an end and it was announced that its new owner is Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., a spinoff company of Penn National Gaming. The current owner of the Washington County property, Cannery Casi ...

Windsor Locks Residents Share Mixed Opinions on Connecticut Third Casino Construction

Windsor Locks Residents Share Mixed Opinions on Connecticut Third Casino Construction

by December 16, 2015

At a public hearing, held Tuesday night, Windsor Locks residents stated their opinion on the two proposals for establishing a casino venue in the area. They were enabled to speak freely about the advantages and disadvantages a casino, located either near Bradley International Air ...

Penn National CEO Optimistic about Plainridge Casino Revenue Upsurge

Penn National CEO Optimistic about Plainridge Casino Revenue Upsurge

by December 16, 2015

According to released reports, Plainridge Park Casino revenue did not meet analysts’ expectations and as a result, state officials lowered their projections. The downfall made Tim Wilmott, the Penn National Gaming CEO, comment on the matter. He said he was confident that th ...

Pennsylvania Online Gambling Legislation Postponed Until Next Year

Pennsylvania Online Gambling Legislation Postponed Until Next Year

by December 15, 2015

Despite the expectations that Pennsylvania would legalize online gambling before the end of 2015, it was announced that the final decision is to be made no earlier than the spring of 2016. The statement Rep. John Payne made put an end to the speculations that HB 649 is likely to ...

Third Connecticut Casino Location Remains Unspecified

Third Connecticut Casino Location Remains Unspecified

by December 15, 2015

It was announced that the final decision concerning the location of the third Connecticut casino has been postponed. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the tribes that are currently running the existing casino venues on the territory of the Constitution State, have settled around the idea ...

Detroit Casinos Ratify New 5-Year Labor Contract

Detroit Casinos Ratify New 5-Year Labor Contract

by December 14, 2015

It was announced that the contract talks that started back in August have led to a positive outcome and the five-year contract ratification with the three Detroit-based casinos is now a reality. The workers approved the contract on Sunday and put an end to the long, complicated d ...

Georgia Gambling Legislative Matters Remain in Limbo Until January 11

Georgia Gambling Legislative Matters Remain in Limbo Until January 11

by December 14, 2015

Although there is roughly one month until the start of the legislative session, opponents and proponents of gambling expansion throughout the state of Georgia have already taken actions towards defending their point of view.A couple of weeks ago, a specially appointed study ...

Second Integrated Casino Resort to Open Doors on Jeju Island

by October 6, 2015

According to reliable sources, the South Korean Jeju Island is going to have yet another integrated casino resort built on its territory. A deal, signed on Monday, is believed to lead to the establishment of a luxurious property but due to the current legislative framework, resid ...