Atlantic City Casinos Opt for Skill-Based Games

by March 16, 2015

The question about the availability of skill-based games in Atlantic City casinos has been a widely discussed topic for a long time.Within a few weeks, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is going to play host to a competition including the skill-based games Atlantic City officia ...

Deadline for Southeastern Massachusetts Casino Bid Set for March 16th

by March 16, 2015

All investors willing to be awarded a license for the casino in the area of southeastern Massachusetts have a few more hours to submit their applications. The gambling officials set a deadline ending on March 16th at 5 pm. Supposedly, the next step is reviewing the applications a ...

Minister Davies Proposes National Gambling Board to Be Reviewed

by March 16, 2015

Rob Davies, the Trade and Industry Minister of South Africa, announced that the National Gambling Board should be reviewed after the thorough investigation, which took place last year, found embarrassing irregularities related to the expenditure of a considerable sum of money. ...

Atlantic City Tax Plan to Be Voted by State Legislature

by March 14, 2015

Bearing in mind the fact that four Atlantic City casinos closed doors last year and another one was on the verge of being shuttered, it is not a surprise that Atlantic County legislators are trying to take due measures in order to stabilize the area’s struggling gambling in ...

Revel Casino Sale Fails Once Again

by March 14, 2015

It seems that the sale of the shuttered Revel casino to Florida-based developer Glenn Straub failed to get the final approval of Bankruptcy Judge Gloria Burns once again.Judge Burns stated during a hearing, held on Friday, that in fact, she does not have the authority to appr ...

Charles Atwood Joins Pinnacle Entertainment’s Board of Directors

by March 13, 2015

Las Vegas-based gambling operator Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced that Charles Atwood joined the company’s Board of Directors as of March 12.At present, Mr. Atwood is a Lead Trustee for Equity Residential, a New York-listed real estate investment trust. He is al ...

RGT Announces New Remote Gambling Research Program

by March 13, 2015

The Responsible Gambling Trust has issued a call for tender for a new research program related to remote gambling and the behavior of people who engage in such activities. The program in question involves several different projects. Their funding was estimated at £500,000 and the ...

New Hampshire Senate Approves Establishment of Two Casinos

by March 13, 2015

It seems like the state of New Hampshire is moving closer to diversifying its gambling sector. Mere hours ago, Senate members gave their consent to the establishment of two casinos in the state. As many as 13 of them approved of the expansion of the casino sector while 11 members ...

Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator Reviews Racino Proposal

by March 13, 2015

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board stated that it needs more information about Endeka Entertainment, LP, before it decides whether the business entity will be granted a license for the operation of slot machines at a horse racing venue, located in the western part of the state ...

South Bend Residents Oppose Tribal Casino Project

by March 13, 2015

Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs released a special report on the impact the construction of a tribal village and gambling venue in South Bend, Indiana, might have on the local environment and economy.The whole project was estimated at $480 million and is planned ...

Trump Entertainment Allowed to Carry Out Reorganization Plan

by March 13, 2015

Yesterday, a bankruptcy judge from the Delaware court allowed the billionaire Carl Icahn to continue with the reorganization plan, related to the Atlantic City-based Taj Mahal Casino.Judge Kevin Gross, who approved of the Chapter 11 reorganization plan, permitted Carl Icahn ...

New Mexico Senate Backs Indian Gambling Agreement

by March 12, 2015

Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate gave the nod to a gambling compact between the state and several local Indian tribes that would allow them to continue operating their existing casinos.A total of 35 upper house representatives voted in favor of the proposal and only seven wer ...

Harrah’s Executives Oppose New Orleans Smoking Ban

by March 12, 2015

From the end of April onwards, or to be more precise from April 22nd , players who would like to light up a cigarette while playing their favorite games in a New Orleans casino will not be permitted to do that.Once the new law comes into force, players will not be allowed to ...

NEC Group Optimistic about Resorts World Birmingham Project

by March 12, 2015

Resorts World, the luxurious property that is supposed to open doors for players within a few months, is expected to take the casino industry of the United Kingdom to new heights.Paul Thandi, the Chief Executive Officer of NEC Group, the company that is in charge of the mega ...

The Seminole Tribe Plans on Expanding Florida Operations

by March 12, 2015

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, one of the three federally recognized Seminole entities, is currently in negotiations with state Legislature so as for its gambling agreement to be renewed.The tribe has a five-year compact with Florida, under which it annually pays the amount ...