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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A few days ago, it was announced that a consortium of several companies, including a subsidiary of U.S. gaming operator Caesars Entertainment Corp., inked a $95.9-million conditional deal for the…
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After the $630-million project for the Montreign Casino Resort in the Catskills area got the nod from the state of New York, residents of the nearby village Monticello are now…
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The construction of the $90-million expansion of the Legends Casino, property of the Yakama Nation, is in process. The multimillion revamp involves the building of a six-story hotel which will…
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Popular American business magnate Steve Wynn revealed more details about his Everett project. The developer shared that he had given up on the original design of the resort. Instead, the…
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was re-elected a few days ago, stated that he will do his best to bolster his country’s economy by means of his suite of…
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It was announced a few days ago that developers and legislators from the Southern Tier region asked for the Gaming Facility Location Board to reconsider its decision to award licenses…
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The state of Delaware has announced its November online gambling revenues a few days ago. Back in October, the amount of $130,468 was generated, the lowest for the past twelve…
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The 2014/2015 World Series of Poker Circuit has completed its $1,675 Main Event, the last one for 2014. It was held at Harrah’s in Atlantic City and a total of…
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A few days ago, it was announced that Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s main operating unit is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the beginning of 2015. Thus, the…
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Yesterday, casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced that the government of Macau has given all the approvals that its subsidiary company Sands China Ltd. needed so as…
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The World Poker Tour Alpha8 Las Vegas was held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between December 18 and December 20. A total of 55 players paid the $100,000 buy-in…
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Oxford Economics announced the results of its 28-page study for the American Gaming Association (AGA) on Iowa’s eighteen licensed gambling venues and their revenues. According to the research, the state’s…
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Baton Rouge’s casinos announced their revenues for November. All three riverboat venues in the city marked a 10.1% drop in overall turnover as compared to the numbers that were posted…
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After Lago Resort & Casino got the nod from New York regulators, Jimmy Wilmot, a key figure for the $425-million project, announced the operator will start hiring and training casino…
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It was announced that the Finance Minister of the Czech Republic Andre Babis is going to present a proposal for a hike in gambling taxes on Friday, December 19. Annually,…
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The war that Chinese President Xi Jinping leads against corruption in China is about to enter a new stage. It was announced that Chinese security chiefs will begin an unparalleled…
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The $1,675 Main Event at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, part of the 2014/2015 World Series of Poker Circuit, has ended. A total of 283 players took part in it and…
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Yesterday, officials announced that a lottery game, which was launched only two months ago, will be suspended towards the end of December. The reason for this is the fact that…
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Yesterday, Landing International Development Ltd., a Chinese investment holding company, announced in a special filing that it will operate a new gambling venue in South Korea. It has been estimated…
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Last week, Las Vegas Sands Corp., a Neveda-based casino and resort operator, announced the appointment of Rob Goldstein, the company’s longtime executive, as its chief operating officer and president. He…
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The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have conducted a survey on the effect that gambling advertising has on children, young adults, and…
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Last Friday, Crown Resorts Ltd. announced its plans to expand its business and to develop a new luxurious hotel and apartment complex located in a close proximity to the company’s…
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A Deadwood lobby group plans to campaign against a measure in local legislation for the authorization of three new games – keno, craps and roulette, in the city and the…
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Earlier this week, the High Court of South Africa announced its decision to dismiss the application against the relocation of the Sun International casino to Menlyn Maine. The applicants had…
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Trump Taj Mahal’s executives claim that the main casino workers’ union in Atlantic City refused to sign a deal that would have saved the casino from closure and would have…
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The 2014 European Poker Tour Prague €50,000 Super High Roller came to an end on Thursday, December 11. It was Leonid Markin who finished first after the defeat of Paul…
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Today, 250 residents of Springfield are expected to attend a special session at which construction information about MGM’s casino project will be revealed. The event is set to begin at…
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A snap election will be held in Japan on Sunday. Apart from the fact that Japanese people will cast their votes for the economic reforms that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
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Lakes Entertainment Inc., a major investor in Rock Ohio Ventures, stated that its $21-million investment proved to be of little worth. The company, headquartered in Minnesota, based its argument on…
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The 2014 PMU.fr World Poker Tour National Paris took place a few days ago. Poker pro Laurent Polito won the tournament, defeating Carlo Savinelli in an extremely short heads-up play.…