Plainridge Park Casino Generates $6.15 million after One Week of Operation

by July 3, 2015

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced on Thursday that Plainridge Park Casino, the state’s first licensed gambling venue, generated gaming revenue of $6.15 million during the first week of its operation.The property, which is located in Plainville, Massachusett ...

Marina Bay Sands to Invest in Thailand Casino

by July 3, 2015

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd., the company that operates Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore’s flagship integrated resorts, has expressed interest in launching a gambling venue and convention complex in Thailand.Krist Boo, Vice President for Communications for the company, t ...

North Jersey Casinos Not Likely to Be Voted on This Year

by July 3, 2015

According to the latest information, a question about the recently announced proposal for the construction of casinos outside Atlantic City is not likely to be included in this November’s ballot.The bill, which is sponsored by Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, calls for the est ...

Cherry AB Acquires 71% Stake in Almor Holding

by July 2, 2015

Swedish gambling operator Cherry AB (plc) announced that that it had purchased a 71% stake in Malta-based online casino company Almor Holding Limited. The acquisition is effective as of July 1 and the latter company will be consolidated within Cherry’s accounts.The 71% ...

Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

by July 2, 2015

Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland in the town of Roland, Oklahoma officially opened doors on Wednesday, July 1. The property is the eighth gambling venue owned and managed by the Cherokee Nation. The Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Roland residents, tribal ...

Mark Frissora Takes Over as Caesars Entertainment President and CEO

by July 2, 2015

Gambling operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced that Mark Frissora assumed his post of President and Chief Executive Officer of the company on July 1. Back in February, it became clear that Mr. Frissora was to succeed Gary Loveman, who has been in charge of the oper ...

Pojoaque Pueblo Allowed to Keep New Mexico Casinos Open

by July 1, 2015

It was announced on Tuesday that New Mexico U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez would not try to close the two casinos that the Pojoaque Pueblo operates north of Santa Fe, due to an ongoing lawsuit. The gambling compact between the tribe and the federal government expired on June 30. ...

Binghamton Officials Support Casino Proposal

by July 1, 2015

Binghamton City Council members approved late on Tuesday the city’s application for the sole Southern Tier casino license that would allow it to host a new gambling venue.As previously reported, the New York State Gaming Commission is to award a casino license for the S ...

Brockton Casino to Attract More Visitors from Boston than New Bedford Rival

by June 30, 2015

Supporters of the Brockton casino proposal pointed out that the potential gambling facility would draw more visitors from Boston than the New Bedford project, due to the city’s close proximity to the Massachusetts’ capital.Currently, the two cities are competing f ...

Maine Harness Racing Industry Representatives Call for New Casino

by June 30, 2015

Gambling debates in Maine might be renewed later today, after a bill that would have authorized the launch of a racetrack and casino venue in the southern part of the state was rejected by the Senate last week.Gambling supporters gathered together on Monday to urge the state ...

New Jersey Bankruptcy Judge to Approve Revel Liquidation Plan

by June 30, 2015

Judge Michael Kaplan of the Trenton Bankruptcy Court said on Monday that he would give his approval for the liquidation plan that would bring the shuttered Revel casino in Atlantic City out of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to Judge Kaplan, this would hopefully c ...

Betsson Buys Georgia-Based Operator Europe-Bet

by June 29, 2015

Betsson AB, a Swedish gambling operator, announced earlier today that it is to purchase Georgia-based privately-owned gaming company Europe-Bet. The latter entity is holding a Georgian license and is targeting the country’s regulated market, as it presents similar condition ...

Trump Entertainment Files Deed Restriction for Shuttered Trump Plaza

by June 29, 2015

Trump Entertainment Resorts, owner of Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza casino, which was shuttered in September 2014, announced that it would keep it closed for the next decade or so in an attempt to avoid higher taxes.The gambling operator submitted a deed restriction for i ...

MGM Springfield Delay to Benefit Latest Connecticut Casino Proposal

by June 28, 2015

Gambling operator MGM Resorts submitted a few days ago a new construction schedule for its $800-million casino project in Springfield. The developer asked the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a permission to postpone the opening of the gaming property to September 2018. Follow ...

Pittsburgh Mayor to Bring Casino Proceeds Dispute to Court

by June 27, 2015

Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh, said on Friday that he would start legal proceedings against the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA), unless it releases the amount of $11.4 million in casino money by the end of June.Generally speaking, the ICA is in charge of the ...