New Hampshire Casino Bill Rejected by the House

by April 30, 2015

After multiple delays and heated debates, New Hampshire authorities have finally made a decision concerning the expansion of the state casino industry. During yesterday’s vote, New Hampshire House members rejected the proposal aimed at giving the green light to the establis ...

Governor Mike Pence to Determine the Future of Indiana Casino Industry

by April 30, 2015

Mere hours ago, the Indiana casino-related issue was forwarded to the Governor as state lawmakers settled around the decision of moving the existing riverboat casinos to land. However, the proposal for the availability of live dealers in two Indiana racinos was rejected. Proponen ...

Penn National Gaming to Buy Tropicana Las Vegas

by April 29, 2015

Pennsylvania-based casino operator Penn National Gaming announced earlier today that it is to purchase Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Hotel Resort as part of its strategy to introduce its operations in Las Vegas. The company is to pay the amount of $360 million to the current owners ...

RGA Appoints Two New Directors

by April 29, 2015

Representatives of the Remote Gambling Association announced that two invaluable assets have been appointed as a result of the recent departure of Sue Rossiter, the former Director of Projects and Policy.There is a reason for the appointment of the two directors, though. The ...

Indiana State Opposes South Bend Casino

by April 29, 2015

The Indiana State Senate approved on Tuesday a resolution that would prevent the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians from building a casino in South Bend.Senate Concurrent Resolution 54 was voted in favor of by the Senate Rules Committee on Monday, and was given the green lig ...

Nevada Governor Appoints Michonne Ascuaga to State Gaming Commission

by April 28, 2015

Michonne Ascuaga, former Chief Executive Officer of John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada, was appointed to the state Gaming Commission by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Ms. Ascuaga is replacing Joe Brown, who resigned from the regulatory body last week. She is to complete his fou ...

California Online Poker Bill Passes Assembly Committee

by April 28, 2015

Members of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee voted in favor of Assemblyman Adam Gray’s AB 431 that would legalize online poker in California at a hearing held on Monday.This was a necessary move, as the bill needed to advance before May 1, in order to rem ...

Pennsylvania Legislators Review State Casino Industry

by April 27, 2015

Pennsylvania is about to have its casino industry reviewed, as two public hearings on the matter have been organized by the state Gaming Oversight Committee. Both meetings are to be held at Northeastern Pennsylvania casinos.The first one is scheduled for tomorrow, April 28, a ...

Maine Gears Up for New Casino Debates

by April 26, 2015

Maine legislators have long been trying to introduce an encompassing gambling policy that would allow the state to eventually gain control over its casino industry. Furthermore, Sen. Linda Valentino has been among the keen proponents of the launch of new gambling venues on the te ...

Playtech and Unibet Launch Apple Watch Sports Betting Apps

by April 24, 2015

Gaming software developer Playtech and online gambling operator Unibet have both announced that they are to launch sports betting applications for the new Apple Watch.The Playtech app comes as part of the company’s plan to expand its omni-channel offering. It was developed by ...

New Bedford Residents to Vote on Casino Proposal on June 23

by April 24, 2015

New Bedford officials agreed for a citywide referendum to be held on June 23. Thus, residents will be able to cast their vote on the potential construction of a $650-million hotel and casino on the city’s waterfront.Ten city councilors voted in favor of the aforemention ...

Stockton University President Questioned about Showboat Deal

by April 24, 2015

Back in 2014, Stockton University purchased the shuttered Showboat casino with the aim of turning it into a college campus but everything went in the wrong direction when the casino next door – Taj Mahal, strongly opposed the location of a student campus nearby.Stockton offic ...

Donald Steckroth Appointed as Atlantic City Mediator

by April 24, 2015

After several months of unstable economy, the state of New Jersey is making attempts towards bringing its former glory back. For that purpose, the Garden State had a mediator appointed. His name is Donald Steckroth and he will be responsible for mediating discussions between Atla ...

Rhode Island Governor Signs Twin River Hotel Bills

by April 24, 2015

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a new legislation that approves the addition of a hotel at Twin River Casino, Lincoln, currently being the only full-fledged gambling venue on the territory of the state.Previously, state law prevented a hotel from opening doors near the ...

Revel Electricity Supply Resumed for Two Weeks

by April 24, 2015

It was announced that Glenn Straub – the current owner of Revel Casino, and ACR Energy Partners have reached an agreement over the electricity supply of the shuttered casino.According to the clauses the agreement contains, ACR will resume the delivery of electricity to the p ...