Robert Johnson’s Casino News Daily archive follows the business and technology behind gambling. His published coverage includes US sports-betting legislation, casino development proposals and operators entering new markets.
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North Shore lawmakers concerned about future of Everett casino, fear loss of jobs, tax revenue to state and host communities North Shore, Massachusetts lawmakers have grown frustrated by the delayed…
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Cordish to pay a $100,000 fee to the state to take ownership of the developer of South Philly’s second hotel and casino complex The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board endorsed on…
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A new bill aims to make more recovering drug addicts eligible for job positions in Atlantic City’s casino industry Recovering drug addicts in New Jersey could soon have more opportunities…
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D.C. could soon become the first US jurisdiction without casinos to offer legal sports betting services The District of Columbia voted on Tuesday to authorize the provision of in-person and…
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Dutch gambling regulator imposes €300,000 fine on William Hill, operator to “definitely” appeal the punitive action British bookmaker William Hill has become the latest of a growing list of operators…
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Rhode Island could legalize mobile betting next year, activity to double sports betting revenue contributions to the state A key Rhode Island legislator is optimistic that the state will start…
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Crown Resort still struggles to secure financing for a multi-billion hotel and residential tower that will be Australia’s tallest skyscraper Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has signaled that it has…
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SEC orders Okada Manila owner to file amended tender offer for Asiabest, the company through which it seeks to secure backdoor listing The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered…
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Comanche Nation receives another heavy blow in court battle to block rival Riverstar Casino in Terral, Oklahoma from operation Riverstar Casino in Terral, Oklahoma can continue to provide gaming services…
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Cosmo is looking to lure visitors with remodeled and upgraded rooms, private jet service, and revised parking policy The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is nixing parking fees following the completion…
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LeoVegas eyes Spanish-speaking online gambling markets, makes first foray into those with license application in Spain Online gambling operator LeoVegas announced earlier this week that it has applied for a…
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James Packer’s A$2-billion Sydney hotel, casino, and residential tower has cleared another major hurdle on its way toward its eventual materialization, it became known earlier on Friday Australian casino operator…
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Brazil finally legalizes sports betting after years of failed attempts for expansion of the nation’s gambling industry Sports betting is now officially legal in Brazil after the country’s outgoing President…
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Chicago’s outgoing Mayor believes that a downtown casino would hurt the city’s convention business Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented his vision for a long-sought casino in Chicago during a Wednesday…
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Beloit leaders and residents speak in favor of casino resort in the city, see the project as much-needed economic boon Residents of Beloit, Wisconsin expressed Tuesday overwhelmingly positive opinion about…
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Rahm Emanuel is making what could be his last push as a mayor to bring a casino to the Windy City and secure new tax revenue Chicago’s outgoing mayor Rahm…
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888 positions itself for US expansion with All American Poker Network acquisition for a total consideration of $28 million Online gambling operator 888 Holdings today announced that it has acquired…
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Japan is set to open three integrated resorts in the next decade and some of the world’s gambling giants are eyeing expansion into that lucrative market Caesars Entertainment Corp. is…
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The Las Vegas businessman buys Casino Miami shortly after Floridans approved key gambling-related amendment Las Vegas casino boss Phil Ruffin has set his sights eastward, news emerged last week. The…
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HQ2’s former co-owner had his contract terminated after approaching Ocean Resort Casino’s boss over sexual allegations made by employees The owner of Ocean Resort Casino, one of the two casino…
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Cordish Companies presented a plan for a $130-million casino with 750 slot machines and 30 table games at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield Township While few details had previously been released…
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A former Wynn Resorts shareholder seeks damages, claims Steve Wynn sexual harassment scandal devalued his shares in the Las Vegas casino giant It has been more than ten months now…
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D.C. could become the next US jurisdiction with legal sports betting, if a bill on the activity’s legalization completes successfully all legislative steps Sports betting could soon arrive to the…
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Mount Airy targets early to mid-2020 opening of its Big Beaver mini-casino, the facility will look to attract customers from neighboring Ohio The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hosted Tuesday a…
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The mega resort will feature casino gambling, diverse entertainment options, and a Formula One track, among other facilities Former Disney Vice President John Cora announced yesterday that his Cora Global…
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Cayman Islands lawmakers move to review the nation’s gambling law more than 50 years after it was last amended The proposed review of the Cayman Islands’ existing gambling law has…
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Israel-based social casino giant Playtika announces another acquisition as part of growth and diversification strategy Israeli developer of social casino games Playtika has acquired Wooga Gmbh, a Berlin-based publisher of…
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Missouri rekindles sports betting debate after previous unsuccessful attempts, Gov. Parson not opposed to wagering happening in the state Missouri is making a play for legalizing sports betting on its…
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Court of Appeals upholds previous court ruling ordering PAGCOR to grant Waterfront a provisional license for the operation of a casino in Manila’s Entertainment City The Philippine Court of Appeals…
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The casino company files the latest legal challenge in a year-long unionization battle after being ordered to negotiate with the union Nevada casino operator Station Casinos appealed earlier this week…