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The Connecticut House of Representatives voted early on Friday in favor of a proposed legislation that would allow the state's two federally recognized tribes to build and manage together a new casino.…
Illinois legislators are likely to present the state Legislature with a bill, which calls for the launch of a Chicago-owned casino as well as “satellite” casinos across the state, during this summer…
By Terry DavisNew York-based real estate developer KG Urban Enterprises, which proposed the construction of a $650-million casino resort on the New Bedford waterfront, was granted yet another application deadline extension by the Massachusetts…
The Connecticut House of Representatives is currently reviewing Senate Bill 1090 that would authorize the state's two federally recognized tribes to build and jointly operate a new casino. However, officials from both…
According to the latest information, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation might announce the name of the operator, which is to run the OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs and a potential casino…
The Responsible Gambling Trust announced earlier today that James Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of UK-based gambling operator William Hill, had been appointed as Trustee. Mr. Henderson is to replace Richard Glynn, former…
New York real estate developer Jeff Gural announced on Tuesday that the proposed casino which is to be added to the existing Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey will be called…
By Terry DavisThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission said on Tuesday that it did not have enough time to review the 152-page lawsuit that the city of Boston filed last week against the gambling regulator and…
Swedish gaming provider Quickspin announced that it had inked a partnership deal with Austrian casino operator SKS365 Group. Under the deal, Quickspin’s full selection of games will be launched on planetwin365.com, run…
Banyan Tree Capital, which currently manages the Laguna Lăng Cô, a beach resort located in the Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam, announced that it had submitted a Request for Concepts (RFC) for…
The Reef Casino Trust, which currently manages The Reef Hotel Casino, the only casino resort in Cairns, announced that it is to partially refurbish the venue after the terminated acquisition deal with…
By Terry DavisAccording to the latest information, Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada will probably work with Philippine businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco on the construction and the operation of Manila Bay Resorts, a $2-billion integrated…
Hundreds of pro-gambling protesters rallied on Sunday about the rejected gambling license for the proposed Great Keppel Island eco-luxury resort during a meeting of the Community Cabinet in Rockhampton, which was attended…
Irish gambling operator Boylesports has expressed interest in buying rival company Ladbrokes Ireland. As previously announced, the latter is currently under court protection, so as to be able to carry out a…
The Las Vegas Economic Impact Regional Center released new renderings of its $373-million project for the construction of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, located in the northern part of the Las Vegas…
By Terry DavisGeoff Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association, said in a Thursday letter to the US Defense Department that the potential prohibition of the use of government-issued credit…
The managing board of Swedish gambling operator Cherry AB (plc) announced earlier today the appointment of Fredrik Burvall as the company's new Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Burvall is to assume…
Larry Mullin, Chief Operating Officer of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, announced the appointment of Bill Wright as the venue's new President. He will be in charge of the property's…
By Terry DavisThe Ohio Casino Control Commission announced on Wednesday that two of the state's four casinos have been fined $175,000, as their surveillance systems did not meet the requirements of the Ohio Administrative…
Developer of gaming content NYX Gaming Group Ltd. announced that the purchase of Game360 Ltd. had been completed. As NYX Gaming pointed out itself, it will pay for the acquisition by means…
It seems that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will not attend the official opening of Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, which is to take place on June 24. The slot parlor is the…
By Terry DavisPhiladelphia businessman Joseph G. Procacci and Merit Management Group are to be presented today at a meeting with the state Gaming Control Board as the new partners in the delayed Lawrence County…
The Connecticut Senate is in the process of reviewing a shortened version of a 16-page bill that was introduced a few months ago and if passed into law, would allow the state's…
Gibraltar-headquartered gambling operator Mansion Europe Holdings Ltd. announced that it had been awarded a Remote Gambling Software license by the UK Gambling Commission. Under the license, the gaming company will be able…
British gambling operator 888 Holdings confirmed that it had made a takeover bid for bwin.party, thus joining gaming company GVC Holdings in the battle for the online gaming provider. Last week, GVC…
By Terry DavisTiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc., an affiliate of Universal Entertainment Corp., owned by Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada, announced that it has eventually found a Philippine partner to work with on…
Court proceedings have been launched by the government of Malta to re-obtain possession of three sites in the city of Birgu, with the building of the former Casino di Venezia being among…
Crown Resorts' project for the construction of a A$2-billion casino resort at Barangaroo faced another setback, as the New South Wales transport department voiced concerns that certain traffic issues might arise once…
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe expressed objections to the number and type of slot machines that are to be featured by Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, which is set to open doors on…
The Alabama Tourism and Marketing Committee voted on Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow the provision of lottery and casino options on the territory of the state. The proposal…
By Terry DavisThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced that developer Crossroads Massachusetts LLC had pulled out its application for the construction of a casino resort in Somerset. Thus, the competition for a gambling license in…
The Federal Budget of the Christmas Island has announced recently that it is to close detention centers across the island. Due to this, officials called for a casino license to be granted,…
By Terry Davis