Federal Judge Hears Involved Parties in Martha’s Vineyard Casino Lawsuit

by August 13, 2015

A federal court hearing was held on Wednesday concerning the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head’s proposal to build a casino on the Martha’s Vineyard island.According to Massachusetts officials and opponents of the project, who attended yesterday’s hearing ...

Boston Mayor and Steve Wynn Quarrel over Everett Casino Continues

by August 12, 2015

The dispute between Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and casino mogul Steve Wynn over the construction of a $1.7-billion hotel and casino resort in Everett continues with another exchange of words.Earlier this week, the Wynn Resorts Chairman said that he had had enough of the Boston ...

Isle of Capri Casinos Closes Natchez Property

by August 12, 2015

Gambling operator Isle of Capri Casinos announced that it will shut down its casino in Natchez, Mississippi. The property is known to be one of the oldest gambling venues within the state’s borders.Isle of Capri has been running the casino since 2000. It features as man ...

Aquis Confident in Yorkeys Knob Casino Approval

by August 11, 2015

Aquis Chief Executive Officer Justin Fung expressed confidence that his company will eventually be granted one of the three Queensland casino licenses. Aquis proposed to build an A$8-billion integrated resort in Cairns. Reportedly, the company would also push for a casino license ...

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Lago Resort & Casino

by August 11, 2015

A New York Supreme Court Judge ruled in favor of Lago Resort & Casino in a lawsuit brought by Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack back in March.The Farmington-based racetrack questioned the New York Gaming Facility Location Board’s decision to back the proposal for ...

Las Vegas Developer Proposes Casino in Indianapolis

by August 11, 2015

Las Vegas-based gambling operator Full House Resorts proposed to build a $650-million casino resort on a parking lot not far from the old terminal of the Indianapolis International Airport. In turn, the company asked to be allowed to relocate 700 gaming tables from its Rising Sun ...

South Korea Officials Reveal 34 Bidders for Casino Licenses

by August 10, 2015

The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism revealed that there are 34 bidders for the two casino licenses that are to be issued for the operation of two foreigner-only integrated resorts within the country’s borders.South Korea officials are expected to a ...

PAGCOR to Add Casino at Manila Army and Navy Club

by August 9, 2015

Local media reported that the Philippine gambling regulator, PAGCOR, is planning to add a casino at the Army and Navy Club located in the country’s capital. The property is currently being redeveloped to a boutique hotel.An unnamed insider said that the new casino is sc ...

William Hill Acquires 29.4% Stake in Online Lottery Company

by August 7, 2015

Gambling operator William Hill PLC announced earlier today that it had bought a 29.4% stake in online lottery options provider NeoGames S.a.r.l. for the total amount of £16 million ($25 million).William Hill also pointed out that it could purchase the remaining 70.6% stake i ...

Wynn Resorts to Spend $850 Million on Everett Casino Area Improvements

by August 7, 2015

Wynn Resorts officials said at a Thursday meeting with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that they plan to spend up to $850 million in mitigation payments and transportation improvements as well as payments in lieu of Everett taxes over the next 15 years.Last September, the ...

MassGaming to Consider Sole Region C Casino Proposal

by August 7, 2015

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission discussed a number of important issues at a Thursday meeting held at Boston’s John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.The state gambling regulator gave the nod to MGM Resorts International’s request to delay the openin ...

Echo Entertainment Considers the Addition of More Pokies at Queen’s Wharf Casino

by August 6, 2015

Australian gambling operator Echo Entertainment is currently reviewing its plan for a A$3-billion integrated casino resort at Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct and whether the company could install all 2,500 poker machines it has been allowed to upon the official laun ...

White Earth Nation to Launch Shooting Star Casino in Bagley

by August 6, 2015

Minnesota’s White Earth Nation said in a Wednesday statement that its latest Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Entertainment will be located in the city of Bagley. Construction on the property is to begin in September and is expected to be completed sometime next spring.M ...

Melco Crown Announces October 27 Opening for Studio City

by August 6, 2015

Gambling operator Melco Crown Entertainment announced on Wednesday that its $3.2-billion Hollywood-themed integrated resort Studio City will officially open doors on October 27.The launch of the luxury property will also feature the world premiere of The Audition, a 16-minute ...

Unibet Q2 Gross Winning Revenue Up 21%

by August 5, 2015

Gambling operator Unibet Group plc released information about its financial performance during the second quarter of the year as well as for the six-month period ended June 30. Gross winning revenue for the three months ended June 30 amounted to £80.5 million. In addition, gross ...