Atlantic City Casino Workers Approve Strike at Taj Mahal
Members of UNITE HERE Local 54, known to be the biggest casino workers labor union in Atlantic City, voted in favor of a potential strike at the struggling Trump Taj Mahal. According…
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888 Buys bwin.party for £898 Million
Gibraltar-headquartered online gambling operator 888 Holdings announced earlier today a £898-million deal for the purchase of rival gaming company bwin.party digital entertainment plc. Earlier this year, 888 rejected a takeover bid by…
Maine Lawmakers to Review Casino Bills in 2016
Maine lawmakers voted on Thursday to delay action on two proposed legislations for the establishment of new casinos in the state to January 2016, when the Legislature is scheduled to reconvene. This…
Cripple Creek Casinos to Serve Alcohol 24 Hours a Day
Late on Wednesday, Cripple Creek officials gave their approval for seven of all nine casinos in the city to be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day. Following the latest…
By Terry DavisMGM to Block Latest Connecticut Casino Project
Gambling operator MGM Resorts International said on Wednesday that it would do its best to stop the establishment of a tribal casino in Connecticut that would be intended to compete with the…
North Jersey Casino Vote to Take Place in 2016
All hopes for a November vote on the potential construction of casinos in North Jersey are gone now, as State Senate President Steve Sweeney said on Tuesday that there is not enough…
By Terry DavisAquinnah Seeks to Block Martha’s Vineyard Casino Project
Aquinnah officials called for a temporary restraining order that would prevent the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head from proceeding with the construction of a gambling venue on the Martha's Vineyard island.…
32Red Buys Online Casino Roxy Palace
British online gambling operator 32Red announced today that it is to acquire online casino business Roxy Palace for the total amount of £8.4 million. According to the information released, 32Red would pay…
By Terry DavisWynn Resorts Aware of Land Deal Being Tied to Convicted Felon
The city of Boston claims in its newest court filings that Wynn Resorts representatives were well-aware that a convicted felon would benefit from his stake in the land where the Las Vegas-based…
Wilmorite Suspends Construction on Lago Resort & Casino
Lago Resort & Casino, one of the three casinos backed by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board last December, is currently facing a major hurdle. Rochester-based developer Thomas Wilmot said in…
Sun International Commences Work on Time Square Casino
Sun International, one of South Africa's major gambling operators, announced that preliminary construction work has begun on the new site of Morula Sun Hotel and Casino, although it is currently locked in…
Crown Resorts Reveals More Details about Sydney Casino Project
Crown Resorts, one of Australia's major gambling operators, submitted to the New South Wales Department of Planning a 411-page design plan for its project for an integrated resort in Barangaroo, Sydney. Crown…
Crown Resorts Determined to Win Brisbane Casino License
Billionaire James Packer said that his company - Crown Resorts - is determined to win the bid for a casino license in the Queen's Wharf area and turn Brisbane into a world-class…
Lago Resort & Casino Loses Important Court Battle
A New York State appellate court ruled on Friday in favor of a group that opposes the construction of the $425-million Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre. Earlier this year, a number…
Unibet Buys Stan James’ Online Business
Gambling operator Unibet Group plc has just announced that it had signed a deal with Stan James Group plc to purchase the latter company's online business and thus acquire full ownership of…
By Terry DavisRush Street Gaming Unveils Third Design for Schenectady Casino
Rivers Casino & Resort officials presented on Thursday new renderings for the $330-million hotel and casino resort in Schenectady, New York, which was given the green light by the state Gaming Facility…
Great Keppel Island LNP Members Lobby for Casino License
The Keppel branch of Queensland's Liberal National Party is lobbying for a casino license to be awarded to a major integrated resort development on the Great Keppel Island. During the LNP Queensland…
Toronto City Council Approves Woodbine Casino
The Toronto City Council approved on Wednesday the addition of a casino at the Woodbine Racetrack and rejected a plan for the construction of a similar gambling venue downtown city. City officials…
MGM Resorts Sells Two Reno-Based Casinos
Gambling operator MGM Resorts International announced on Tuesday that it would sell two Reno-based hotel and casino properties to Eldorado Resorts. The latter gaming company is to purchase a 50% share in…
By Terry DavisEvolution Gaming Launches Live Studio at Casino de Spa
Supplier of Live Casino and various other gaming solutions Evolution Gaming announced earlier today the launch of its latest live studio. It is located in the Pink Ballroom in Belgium's Casino de…
By Terry DavisTioga Downs Remains Sole Southern Tier Casino Bidder
Tioga Downs Casino & Racing in Nichols, owned by businessman Jeff Gural, seems to be the only bidder interested in launching a fully-fledged casino in New York's Southern Tier region after the…
South African Bingo Group Questions Legality of Morula Sun Hotel and Casino License
Michael Farr, spokesman for South African gambling operator Sun International, said earlier today that the company does not want to be drawn into the ongoing dispute regarding the legality of its Morula…
Albany Businessman Drops Binghamton Casino Proposal
Binghamton officials announced late on Sunday that no application for the construction of a casino in the city would be submitted to the New York gambling regulator. Last week, the City Council…
Tsogo Sun and Sun International Cancel Casino Deal
Tsogo Sun Holdings, a major South African hotel and casino operator, announced on Friday that it had canceled its plans to purchase a minority stake in two casinos operated by rival Sun…
Plainridge Park Casino Generates $6.15 million after One Week of Operation
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced on Thursday that Plainridge Park Casino, the state's first licensed gambling venue, generated gaming revenue of $6.15 million during the first week of its operation. The property,…
By Terry DavisMarina Bay Sands to Invest in Thailand Casino
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd., the company that operates Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore's flagship integrated resorts, has expressed interest in launching a gambling venue and convention complex in Thailand. Krist…
North Jersey Casinos Not Likely to Be Voted on This Year
According to the latest information, a question about the recently announced proposal for the construction of casinos outside Atlantic City is not likely to be included in this November's ballot. The bill,…
Cherry AB Acquires 71% Stake in Almor Holding
Swedish gambling operator Cherry AB (plc) announced that that it had purchased a 71% stake in Malta-based online casino company Almor Holding Limited. The acquisition is effective as of July 1 and…
Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland in the town of Roland, Oklahoma officially opened doors on Wednesday, July 1. The property is the eighth gambling venue owned and managed by the Cherokee Nation.…
Mark Frissora Takes Over as Caesars Entertainment President and CEO
Gambling operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced that Mark Frissora assumed his post of President and Chief Executive Officer of the company on July 1. Back in February, it became clear that Mr.…
By Terry DavisPojoaque Pueblo Allowed to Keep New Mexico Casinos Open
It was announced on Tuesday that New Mexico U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez would not try to close the two casinos that the Pojoaque Pueblo operates north of Santa Fe, due to an…
By Terry DavisBinghamton Officials Support Casino Proposal
Binghamton City Council members approved late on Tuesday the city's application for the sole Southern Tier casino license that would allow it to host a new gambling venue. As previously reported, the…