Cedar Rapids Mayor with a Proposal for Changes in Iowa Gambling Laws

by December 4, 2014

Earlier this week, a bipartisan plan for changes in local gambling laws was introduced in the state of Iowa. It is expected to be discussed at the 2015 session, scheduled for January. However, it was reported that local Legislature did not particularly welcome the proposal.Sp ...

Ed Marsico Asks for Financial Aid to Fight Illegal Gambling Activities in Dauphin County

by December 4, 2014

From next year on, all slot machines and gambling services that have not been approved by the Dauphin County authorities will be even more carefully scrutinized provided that the request made by county’s attorney is approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.Ed M ...

Study Suggests Various Approaches Concerning the Future Casinos in Maine

by December 4, 2014

The state of Maine has been making the headlines recently as it is about to have its two new casinos established. A few days ago, several members of the Legal Affairs Committee and the Maine Legislature Veterans have settled down around the idea of revealing details, concerning t ...

New Online Poker Law May Ban Mexican Grinders from .com Poker Sites

by December 4, 2014

According to recent news and reports, Mexican authorities are considering to implement a new law that will forbid local online grinders to play with peers from the rest of the world. This will be done by the introduction of a .mx country code top-level domain that will make poker ...

Buena Vista Rancheria with Both Good and Bad News about Its Casino Project

by December 3, 2014

Two court decisions, concerning the California-based Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, were announced earlier this week. Both of these were related to the proposed new tribal casino, which is expected to be located in Amador County. The idea for its establishment has been ...

Albany Welcomes the Construction of New Casino in Rensselaer

by December 3, 2014

Only a couple of weeks before the state of New York announces which operators will be awarded casino licenses, a group of Albany officials expressed their support for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino project. The venue is planned to be located in Rensselaer, right on the bank of ...

Betfair Closes Its New Jersey Poker Site

by December 3, 2014

A Betfair spokesperson announced that the company’s poker site, available for residents of New Jersey, was shut down on December 1. This, however, will by no means influence the operations of the state’s casino platform or any of the poker sites, operated outside the ...

Mike Gatto to Introduce His Poker Legislation Bill to California Regulators

by December 3, 2014

Mike Gatto, California Assemblyman, informed the media that he is planning to introduce his online poker bill on Tuesday. According to him, it will help the state deal with some issues that used to be a setback for the poker legislation bill to pass.Gatto gave a brief intervi ...

The State of Wisconsin to Guarantee that Any Potawatomi Income Losses Will Be Paid

by December 3, 2014

Yesterday, it became clear that Wisconsin-based Menominee tribe may face another challenge, concerning its bid to start the operation of a casino in the city of Kenosha. An official letter suggested that Gov. Scott Walker might not have the authority to order that the state shoul ...

New Jersey Authorities Provide Tax Relief for the Remaining Casinos

by December 3, 2014

Two days ago New Jersey authorities announced that the remaining casinos based in Atlantic City will get a tax relief and in addition, a special rescue plan will be applied with the aim of compensating the losses and setbacks the venues have been experiencing for a pretty long ti ...

NMi to Test William Hill’s Products

by December 2, 2014

World-famous British bookmaker William Hill announced that it had chosen NMi to test its full selection of online casino games. The testing house will need to check whether the products meet the requirements of the UK Gambling Commission.The bookmaker decided to have its prod ...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Undergoes Renovation

by December 2, 2014

Those who are familiar with the situation with the Atlantic City-based casinos are well aware of the fact that four of them have already filed for bankruptcy and a fifth one is supposed to close within less than two weeks.Despite the pessimistic situation, it seems like the B ...

Debates Over the Utilization of Seneca Niagara Casino Revenue

by December 2, 2014

Local authorities have recently proposed the casino revenue to be used for covering various expenses such as the overtime of the policemen and fire fighters. In order to compensate them for the excessive hours they work, authorities need to set aside a sum, equal to more than $1 ...

Two New Casinos May Open Doors in Maine

by December 2, 2014

Maine State Legislature has been looking for years for ways to develop its gaming business, so as for local Indian tribes to be included. On Monday, it was announced that members of a specially appointed legislative committee will prepare a preliminary version of a report that wi ...

Taj Mahal Prepares for Closure

by December 2, 2014

According to the information, released by representatives of Trump Entertainment Resorts, the newest hotel tower will be closed as a part of the preparation procedures, concerning the closure of the last remaining casino owned by the company – Taj Mahal. It is supposed to close d ...