New Gambling Compact Inked between Gov. Martinez and Native American Tribes

by April 14, 2015

A gaming compact was signed between the Governor of New Mexico – Susana Martinez – and Native American leaders several hours ago. The new contract comes after several weeks of anticipation as at the end of March Gov. Martinez explained that she holds the right not to approve such ...

Tsogo Sun to Purchase a Stake in Sun International Casinos

by April 12, 2015

Tsogo Sun, one of South Africa’s two major gambling operators, announced that it is interested in purchasing a 40% stake in Golden Valley Casino and GrandWest Casino in the Western Cape province. Both properties are currently managed by Sun International.The countryR ...

Vote for the Showboat Utilization Delayed

by April 9, 2015

The utilization of the former Showboat casino was expected to be determined by the City Council but it became clear that the vote was cancelled in the last minute. If the vote had taken place, it would have cast light on the issue about the transformation of the Showboat into a c ...

Chicago Mayor Reelection Revives Casino Expansion Debates

by April 9, 2015

The Tuesday reelection of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel revived the discussions over the potential expansion of the gambling industry on the territory of Illinois.The state is currently facing some serious financial issues, as Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration need to fig ...

ACR to Disconnect Revel from Electricity Grid on Thursday

by April 9, 2015

After multiple setbacks Revel Casino was finally acquired by the Florida developer Glenn Straub mere days ago. However, another issue arose and the shuttered casino is to be left without electricity supply within a few hours.ACR Energy Partners, the company that is the only o ...

South Bend Tribal Village Project Supported by 6th District Council Member

by April 9, 2015

The project for the establishment of a tribal village and casino in South Bend was backed by Oliver Davis, a Common Council member of the region. Mr. Davis compiled a resolution in order to show his support to the plan proposed by the tribal leaders.The project itself was su ...

Iowa Senators Propose Gambling Legislation Amendments

by April 8, 2015

Iowa authorities settled down around the idea of making the social and charitable gambling rules and regulations less strict and more compatible with the fast changing gambling environment.According to the so-called Senate File 482, gambling events held with the aim of raisin ...

Rivers Casino Officials Accused of Anti-Union Practices

by April 8, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Rivers Casino over allegations that staff members were interrogated to what extent they were involved in union activities. The agency pointed in its filing to a particular case when workers were even threatened with cer ...

Palatine Communities Object to Video Gambling Facilities

by April 8, 2015

Mere hours ago, the result from the unofficial election held in Palatine was announced. According to the data released on the website of Cook County Clerk Office, 61% of all voters gave their negative vote to the establishment of video gambling facilities in the area.Palatine ...

Tribal Legislator Calls for New Casino in Maine

by April 8, 2015

Henry John Bear, a Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians non-voting representative to the Maine House of Representatives, proposed a bill that would allow his tribe to establish and operate a casino in Aroostook County. Rep. Bear also asked the Legislature for a countywide vote for th ...

Windsor Officials Oppose Casino Construction in the Region

by April 7, 2015

Casino expansion in the state of Connecticut has been a subject to heated debates recently and attracted a lot of proponents and opponents. In case the gambling sector is expanded, the percentage of the unemployment rate will be kept within a reasonable range. On the other hand, ...

Amatic Goes Live in Austria with Comtrade’s sCore G2S

by April 7, 2015

Comtrade Gaming, a Slovenia-based provider of gaming solutions for various regulated markets, announced earlier today that the integration of its sCore G2S protocol stack into the gaming machines produced by Amatic Industries and operating on the territory of Austria had been com ...

Delaware to Diversify Its Casino Industry

by April 7, 2015

It was announced that the state of Delaware is likely to have its gambling sector diversified. Currently, there are three casino venues on the territory of the state but their financial performance is failing to meet officials’ expectations.In order to remedy the situa ...

Connecticut Casinos Might Lay Off 9,300 Workers by 2019

by April 7, 2015

A new report on Connecticut’s gambling industry was released on Monday. It was financed by the Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot tribes, which manage the state’s two casinos.According to the report, compiled by gambling expert Clyde Barrow, the Mohegan Sun and t ...

Wynn Resorts to Provide Quick Response to Secretary Beaton Comments

by April 6, 2015

Last Friday, Matthew Beaton, the Secretary for Energy and Environmental Affairs, questioned the environmental consequences the construction of the Everett casino would have.Back in 2014, Massachusetts gambling officials gave their consent to the establishment of a casino in ...