The casino expansion that almost wasn’t; Tribal Council votes to continue with $250 million Harrah’s project Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsNew HotelsNorth Carolina February 16, 2017 0Amid planning issues and timing concerns, the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians narrowly rejected a resolution...
Terre Haute casino bill ends in tie vote; dead until next legislative session Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIndiana February 16, 2017 0Wednesday’s vote by the Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee on a bill that would allow a satellite casino in Terre...
BC to increase grant funding for the first time in five years Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBritish ColumbiaEconomy/Finance February 15, 2017 0A member of the British Columbia Liberal Party recently announced that the majority government has pledged to increase grant funding to...
Pennsylvania House and Senate to schedule joint hearing over online gaming Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationOnline Gambling NewsPennsylvania February 15, 2017 0The push to legalize online betting is once again the focus of gaming proponents as Pennsylvania lawmakers and the governor...
$36 million spent on slots and table games during first six days; reports del Lago Resort & Casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsNew York February 14, 2017 0While the numbers aren’t available for the first full week, according to a report submitted to the New York State...
American casinos win $117 billion in 2016: Report Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.AustraliaOnline gambling regulationChinaEconomy/FinanceJapan February 13, 2017 0The U.S. leads the world in gambling losses by country with Americans losing $116.9 billion last year, according to The...
City Council to consider three casino plans for Cedar Rapids Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsLicensesIowa February 12, 2017 0Next week, the City Council will consider a total of three proposals for new casinos in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Documents...
Low admissions aren’t keeping revenue down at Missouri casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMissouri February 12, 2017 0In spite of consistently declining admissions, the St. Jo Frontier Casino continues to report revenue gains. The Missouri Gaming Commission...
Star Lake Casino faces major hurdles; far from a done deal say opponents Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino proposalsCasino project updatesMinnesota February 9, 2017 0Environmental obstacles are just one of many issues facing the White Earth Nation’s proposed Star Lake Casino, which opponents say...
Church opposes local business’ plan for casino in Cagayan de Oro Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsPhilippines February 9, 2017 0A plan by local business, Limketkai Sons Inc., for the creation of a casino within the company’s commercial complex located...
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady opens today! Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsNew York February 8, 2017 0After a private ribbon cutting ceremony at 11am, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will open its doors to the public...
Idaho House shoots down bill to repeal electronic pull-tabs Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationIdaho February 8, 2017 0Legislators in Idaho killed a bill on Tuesday that would outlaw electronic pull-tab machines in the state, according to the...
Carl Icahn plans to sell the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresLicensesNew Jersey February 7, 2017 0Billionaire business magnate and investor Carl Icahn (pictured) issued a statement on Monday indicating that his company, Trump Taj Mahal...
Football betting ban lifted in Vietnam Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationVietnam February 6, 2017 0A new decree released by the Vietnam government on Friday, allows Vietnamese punters to bet on international football matches from the...
Rivers Casino Schenectady prepares for overflow crowds Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesNew York February 6, 2017 0In anticipation of increased traffic and possible safety concerns, casino personnel and local police are taking the necessary measures in...