THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
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Gambling operator Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. broke ground on Wednesday on its land-based casino, which is to be located in Bettendorf, Iowa. Company officials announced that they are planning to build…
Alexis Tam Chong Weng, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture in Macau, said on Tuesday that a full smoking ban in the city's casinos is to be implemented. Macau officials are currently…
By Terry DavisBrockton residents were given the opportunity to vote on Tuesday on the construction of a $650-million casino resort on the city's Fairgrounds. Of all 44,010 registered voters, 7,163 voted in favor of…
Australian gambling operator Echo Entertainment has threatened to bring its long-standing rival Crown Resorts to court, as it does not approve of the way owner James Packer has managed to push through…
It seems that Apple has commenced reinstallation of the previously removed gambling apps from its Swedish App Store. The US-based technology giant was authorized to do this after back in April, Lotteriinspektionen,…
By Terry DavisSupplier of Live Casino and other gaming solutions Evolution Gaming announced that it has signed a number of agreements with Belgian operators that hold casino licenses. Under those agreements, licensees are to…
Representatives of the Illinois tourism industry testified in favor of the launch of a casino in Chicago at a Monday hearing. According to them, it would generate much-needed revenue for the state,…
UK-based operator William Hill debuts today its new Google Cardboard application to become the first major gaming company that offers products in the virtual reality channel. The so-called Get In The Race…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. has been fined $2.2 million and has been warned that it might have its permit suspended, as…
By Terry DavisGambling operator Penn National Gaming gave a tour around its Plainridge Park Casino, the first licensed gaming facility on the territory of Massachusetts. Although there are gaming machines yet to be installed…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled on Friday that the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa does not owe Duluth, Minnesota payments of $10.3 million from…
The question about the establishment of a tribal casino managed by the Tohono O’odham Nation has created a lot of disagreements over the last couple of months. At the end of April,…
By Susan SuttonLast month, Hollywood Casino requested Maine officials to consider reduction in the property tax assessment by $36.8 million. State authorities set a deadline for May 8th but they were ready to announce…
Peter Erskine, the current Chairman of UK-based gambling operator Ladbrokes PLC, announced earlier today that he is to resign from his post before the end of the year. The company stated that…
By Terry DavisTrustees of the Stockton University agreed at a Wednesday meeting to spend no more than $350,000 on investigating the matters related to the purchase and the potential sale of the former Showboat…
Malaysian gambling operator Genting Group broke ground on Tuesday on Resorts World Las Vegas, a $4-billion integrated resort, which is to be located at the former Stardust Hotel site on the Las…
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh introduced a bill on Tuesday that would legalize the provision of lottery and casino gambling options on the territory of the state. The legislator noted…
The Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was shuttered for good on May 4. The iconic venue, which was frequented by prominent performers, such as Liberace, Frank Sinatra, and Dolly Parton,…
Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corp., a subsidiary of gambling operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., announced earlier today that its property City of Dreams Manila has been awarded a regular gaming license by…
By Terry DavisKG Urban, the real estate developer that proposed to build a $650-million casino on the New Bedford waterfront in Southeastern Massachusetts, announced at a Monday meeting that it had managed to secure…
The federal government of Australia gave environmental approval to the A$8.15-billion project for the construction of Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort, which is to be located north of Cairns, Queensland. Now, billionaire…
By Terry DavisA special pre-commitment system that would allow residents of the Australian state of Victoria to set in advance both loss and time limits on poker machines by means of a card will…
Billionaire and casino owner Sheldon Adelson testified in court on Friday, as former CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. subsidiary Sands China had accused the gambling operator of being involved in illegal…
Earlier today, gambling operator Mr Green & Co announced that it had commenced an appeals process concerning its financial responsibility in Austria. The company had presented an appeal to the Austrian Administrative…
By Terry DavisAfter multiple delays and heated debates, New Hampshire authorities have finally made a decision concerning the expansion of the state casino industry. During yesterday's vote, New Hampshire House members rejected the proposal…
By Susan SuttonMere hours ago, the Indiana casino-related issue was forwarded to the Governor as state lawmakers settled around the decision of moving the existing riverboat casinos to land. However, the proposal for the…
Pennsylvania-based casino operator Penn National Gaming announced earlier today that it is to purchase Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Hotel Resort as part of its strategy to introduce its operations in Las Vegas.…
By Terry DavisRepresentatives of the Remote Gambling Association announced that two invaluable assets have been appointed as a result of the recent departure of Sue Rossiter, the former Director of Projects and Policy. There…
By Susan SuttonThe Indiana State Senate approved on Tuesday a resolution that would prevent the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians from building a casino in South Bend. Senate Concurrent Resolution 54 was voted in…
By Terry DavisMichonne Ascuaga, former Chief Executive Officer of John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada, was appointed to the state Gaming Commission by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Ms. Ascuaga is replacing Joe Brown, who…
Members of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee voted in favor of Assemblyman Adam Gray's AB 431 that would legalize online poker in California at a hearing held on Monday. This was a…
Pennsylvania is about to have its casino industry reviewed, as two public hearings on the matter have been organized by the state Gaming Oversight Committee. Both meetings are to be held at…
By Terry Davis
