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 ...

Local Businesses and NY State Gaming Commission Enter Legal Battle

by March 12, 2015

The New York casino establishment procedure has faced a new setback. Officials of the racetrack and video lottery terminal racino, located in the western part of the state, have entered a legal battle and accused state authorities of having made inadequate decision related to the ...

Major Gaming Companies Interested in Buying bwin.party

by March 11, 2015

Earlier today, representatives of gambling operator bwin.party commented that several major companies have expressed interest in purchasing either part of it or the whole entity.The gambling company was formed back in 2011 as a result of the merger between sports betting oper ...

Gambling Apps Reinstallation in Swedish App Store Remains Uncertain

by March 11, 2015

The Swedish Gambling Authority, also known as Lotteriinspektionen, was criticized by the Association of Online Gambling Operators because of the inadequate actions taken towards reinstallation of its members’ apps on country’s App Store. As a result, the help of the S ...

Discussions over Woodbine Racetrack Expansion to Be Renewed

by March 11, 2015

A debate over the expansion of the gambling industry in Toronto, and more particularly that of city’s Woodbine Racetrack, is likely to be renewed.Recently, Woodbine Entertainment Group, the company that manages the afore-mentioned gambling venue, has asked local authori ...

Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Distribution to Be Discussed at Special Meeting

by March 11, 2015

Online gambling legislation in the state of Pennsylvania has been making the headlines for quite some time. Several bills have already been introduced to Pennsylvania gambling authorities and it seems like the legislation of casino games is among state’s top priorities. ...

Casino Plan to Be Reviewed by the Schenectady Planning Commission

by March 11, 2015

The plan for Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, one of the three gambling venues that were backed by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board in December 2014, is to be presented to the local Planning Commission on March 31 and to be thoroughly reviewed by it.The h ...