Wynn Resorts to Demolish Everett’s Charlton Place Small Business Center by Summer’s End

by June 17, 2015

Although Wynn Resorts is currently facing a number of legal and regulatory hurdles regarding its $1.7-billion project for the construction of a casino resort in Everett, Massachusetts, the company is determined to proceed with its plan.A spokesperson for the Las Vegas-based c ...

Quapaw Tribe Asks for Dismissal of Casino Lawsuit

by June 16, 2015

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma asked on Monday a federal judge to dismiss the suit that was filed against the tribe back in April regarding the potential expansion of its Oklahoma-based Downstream Casino into Kansas.About two months ago, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt fi ...

First Land-Based Casino Game by NetEnt Launched with William Hill

by June 16, 2015

Swedish gaming solutions provider NetEnt AB announced that the first game from a selection of its most popular titles had been launched and is already available at William Hill’s retail shops across the United Kingdom.Last year, the two companies inked an agreement for ...

Rush Street Gaming May Redesign Schenectady Casino Exterior

by June 16, 2015

Chicago-based developer Rush Street Gaming said that it would consider implementing certain changes in the design of its $330-million casino property, which is to be built in Schenectady, New York.Last week, the company released new renderings of the so-called Rivers Casino & ...

IGT to Showcase Gaming Innovations at Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo

by June 15, 2015

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) is to present a selection of its newest products at the Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo. The event will take place on June 22-24 in Tulalip, Washington. The company will showcase its games and other software and hardware solutio ...

BetVictor Sells UK Racecourse Betting Points to Star Sports

by June 15, 2015

Gibraltar-headquartered gambling operator BetVictor Ltd. announced that it had sold its 18 racecourse betting points in the UK to bookmaker Star Sports. Thus, the Brighton-based based gaming company would be able to stand on the rails of 11 different UK racecourses. The price for ...

Maryland Casinos Call for Lower Slots Payouts

by June 14, 2015

Maryland’s five casinos have recently submitted their annual recommendations to the state Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, suggesting a number of updates and modifications to be implemented in the current gaming regulations.In the first place, the state’s gambli ...

Scarlet Pearl Casino Holds Topping Out Ceremony

by June 13, 2015

A topping out ceremony was held on Friday to mark the putting of the last construction element at the top of the 18-story Scarlet Pearl Casino building in D’Iberville, South Mississippi.City officials, architects, and prominent citizens toured the property to get first ...

Major bwin.party Shareholders Place 50 Million Shares

by June 12, 2015

Online gambling operator bwin.party digital entertainment plc announced earlier today that Emerald Bay Limited and Stinson Ridge Limited, two of its largest shareholders, had decided to place about 50 million shares in the company. They represent around 6% of bwin.party’s f ...

Coloane Still Evades Casino Operators Interest

by June 12, 2015

Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong Vai Tac said in a Thursday statement that no application for a casino on the island of Coloane has been submitted to the city Gaming Inspection and Co-ordination Bureau by any gambling operator.Mr. Leong also reiter ...

MassGaming Commissioners Support Chairman Crosby on Ethics Investigation

by June 12, 2015

Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission stated on Thursday their support for Chairman Stephen Crosby, who confirmed earlier this week that he has been investigated over whether he had taken part in granting a Region A casino license to Wynn Resorts.The gambling operato ...

UK Gambling Commission Appoints Sarah Harrison as Chief Executive

by June 11, 2015

The UK Gambling Commission announced earlier today that Sarah Harrison will join the regulator as a Commissioner on September 7 and will also assume the position of its new Chief Executive as of October 1.Ms. Harrison is to replace Jenny Williams, who was appointed as Chief E ...

New Jersey Casino Officials Approve Trump Taj Mahal Sale to Carl Icahn

by June 11, 2015

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved on Wednesday the sale of Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel to billionaire Carl Icahn. He has previously bought yet another emblematic Atlantic City gambling venue – the Tropicana Casino and Resort.Mr. Icahn is to swap a total of $2 ...

Newark Officials Support Casino Proposal

by June 11, 2015

Newark officials gathered on Wednesday to voice their opinion on the potential establishment of casino in New Jersey’s most populated city. The press conference was also attended by Mayor Ras Baraka and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo who pointed out that they a ...

Interstate 91 Rehabilitation May Delay MGM Springfield Casino Opening

by June 10, 2015

MGM Springfield officials said on Tuesday that they will discuss thoroughly their $800-million casino project as well as the Interstate 91 rehabilitation plan at the next meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is set to take place on June 25.Carole Brennan, spo ...