Atlantic City May Go Bankrupt If Ordered to Refund Borgata
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian warned that the city may go bankrupt if it is forced to pay the debt it owes the Borgata Casino, the most profitable of all eight remaining…
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Decatur City Council to Consider Casino Proposal Soon
The Decatur City Council is expected to consider a proposal for the establishment of a small casino at the existing Decatur Conference Center & Hotel anytime soon, local media reported. Joseph Uram…
The Star to Add Hotel Tower at Sydney Casino
A plan for the addition of a 200-meter hotel tower as well as other amenities at the existing Star Casino in Sydney was presented to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and…
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to Launch Online Casino in 2016
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma announced on Tuesday that it has been allowed to launch and operate an international casino website, thus becoming the state's first tribe to engage in such operations…
By Terry DavisNevada Casino Regulator Monitors Las Vegas Review-Journal Sale to Adelson Family
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has been watching closely the sale of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his family, local media reported. Citing state gaming regulations, A.G.…
Nassau OTB to Build VLT Casino at Belmont Park
Thoroughbred horse racing track Belmont Park in Elmont, New York has been selected by Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. to host a small casino venue with as many as 1,000 video lottery…
Whitman Officials Discuss Surrounding Community Agreement with Brockton Casino Developer
Officials for Whitman announced that they have been working on an agreement that would provide the Southeastern Massachusetts' town with mitigating funds, if a casino is approved to be built in neighboring…
By Terry DavisHearing on New Jersey Casino Expansion to Be Held on January 7
A New Jersey Assembly committee will hold a public hearing on one of the two proposed bills for casino expansion outside Atlantic City on January 7. The hearing will take place in…
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to Reopen on December 31
Officials for the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced on Monday that Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino will reopen doors for visitors on December 31 at 10 am local time. The venue…
York County Strives to Put Casino Effort on November 2016 Ballot
Residents of York County, Maine are currently driving an initiative for the construction of a casino or the addition of slot machines in the county. However, the petition's wording would provide a…
Opponents to Challenge Lago Resort & Casino License in Court
The construction of a $425-million hotel and casino resort in Seneca County, New York may result in the closure of the existing Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, officials for the venue told…
Philippine Tax Research Unit Supports Gambling Winnings Tax Efforts
The Philippine National Tax Research Center (NTRC), a Department of Finance-attached research unit, said in a report that it supports the introduction of taxes on lottery winnings and charging fees for entering…
Las Vegas Review-Journal Editor Leaves after Sale to Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson
The Las Vegas Review-Journal editor, Michael Hengel, announced on Tuesday that he is leaving his post. The announcement about his departure comes a few weeks after it became clear that casino mogul…
By Terry DavisLippo-Caesars South Korea Casino Project Clouded by ‘Uncertainties’
Hong Kong-based real estate developer Lippo Ltd. said earlier this week that its joint project with US gaming giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. for the construction of an integrated resort in Incheon, South…
IGT Launches First GTECH Game on Social Casino Site
Internationally recognized developer of gaming solutions International Game Technology PLC announced on Tuesday that the first game of the legacy GTECH gaming catalog has been launched on the company's social casino site…
Olympic Entertainment Group Launches Malta’s Fourth Casino
A fourth casino opened doors in Malta after it was granted the necessary license by the country's Gaming Authority. The gambling venue has been developed and is to be operated by Estonian…
By Terry DavisNational Indian Gaming Commission OKs Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Reopening
The National Indian Gaming Commission and the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced on Monday that they have entered a settlement agreement and under its terms, the tribe is now allowed to…
New York State Gaming Commission Awards Licenses for Three Upstate Casinos
The New York State Gaming Commission awarded on Monday licenses to the three multi-million casino projects that were approved this time last year by the state Gaming Facility Location Board. The three…
Brazil to Open First Casinos in 2019 If Bill 186 Passes
Todd Eilers, founder of Eilers Research, LLC and Director of Research of the firm, said in a report that Brazil could turn into a major slots market if the country eventually legalizes…
Casino Executive Gives Advice about Macau’s Economic Recovery
Angela Leong, known to be a stakeholder in Asian gambling operator SJM Holdings Ltd., commented on the current situation in Macau and what the government should do in order to help the…
MGM Springfield Construction Plan Approved by MassGaming Commission
Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission backed the MGM proposal concerning their Springfield project. MGM officials requested the MassGaming Commission to allow them to start early demolition of the boarding house on…
Statewide Referendum on Gambling Expansion Outside Atlantic City to Be Held in November 2016
As previously reported, Thursday's meeting of New Jersey lawmakers was expected to tackle the most imminent gambling-related problems of the Garden state and provide resolutions for avoiding further casino closures and stabilizing…
New Jersey Lawmakers Vote on Gambling Bills on Thursday
Today is one the most consequential days in the gambling history of New Jersey as the future of the casino industry in the Garden state is expected to be determined. New Jersey…
By Susan Sutton
Resorts Casino Releases First Two NetEnt Online Slots
Back in October, Resorts Casino in New Jersey revealed details about its joint venture with the Swedish provider of casino software NetEnt. Two months after the deal was signed, Resorts Digital announced…
Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. Completes Meadows Racetrack & Casino Purchase
Prolonged discussions about Meadows Racetrack & Casino acquisition have come to an end and it was announced that its new owner is Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., a spinoff company of Penn…
James Packer Considers Crown Resorts Privatization
According to people familiar with the matter, James Packer, the third richest man in Australia, has already entered discussions related to the return of his casino assets to private ownership. Crown Resorts'…
By Susan Sutton
Windsor Locks Residents Share Mixed Opinions on Connecticut Third Casino Construction
At a public hearing, held Tuesday night, Windsor Locks residents stated their opinion on the two proposals for establishing a casino venue in the area. They were enabled to speak freely about…
Penn National CEO Optimistic about Plainridge Casino Revenue Upsurge
According to released reports, Plainridge Park Casino revenue did not meet analysts' expectations and as a result, state officials lowered their projections. The downfall made Tim Wilmott, the Penn National Gaming CEO,…
Spa Resort Casino to Undergo Significant Expansion
Apart from the previously announced expansion of Spa Resort Casino, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has also hinted at a possible construction of a new hotel. It is to be…
By Susan Sutton
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Legislation Postponed Until Next Year
Despite the expectations that Pennsylvania would legalize online gambling before the end of 2015, it was announced that the final decision is to be made no earlier than the spring of 2016.…
Third Connecticut Casino Location Remains Unspecified
It was announced that the final decision concerning the location of the third Connecticut casino has been postponed. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the tribes that are currently running the existing casino venues…
Detroit Casinos Ratify New 5-Year Labor Contract
It was announced that the contract talks that started back in August have led to a positive outcome and the five-year contract ratification with the three Detroit-based casinos is now a reality.…