IGT to sell Las Vegas Headquarters Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Las VegasCasino NewsTechnologyGame manufacturersLottery May 20, 2015 0May 19th 2015, International Game Technology (IGT) makes slot machines and is making plans to sell its huge corporate Las...
Zimbabwe blocks new licenses as sports betting surges Sam Mitchell South AfricaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsAfrican Casino NewsLicensesLabor Relations May 20, 2015 0On May 19th 2015, it was reported that Zimbabwe has stopped giving out betting licenses in the southern African nation...
Bad actor clause disappears from 2015 New York online poker bill Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker LawOnline PokerNew York May 19, 2015 0Legal and regulated online poker could be brought into New York by a bill that has been introduced by New York...
Deutsche Bank report: Time to add casino outside of Atlantic City Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew Jersey May 19, 2015 0Last week a Deutsche Bank report stated that the closing of Atlantic City, New Jersey casinos in combination with the state budget...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe says Plainridge Park slots are illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesLicensesMassachusetts May 19, 2015 0On May 15th 2015, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has expressed an objection to the number and also the type of...
Last chance for plea deal–five police officers guilty in Chukchansi Gold casino raid Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCaliforniaCrime May 19, 2015 0On May 15th 2015, five Chukchansi tribal police officers who were part of a raid last October at the Madera...
Connecticut casino bill gets makeover; one casino if passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsConnecticut May 19, 2015 0May 18th 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut it is expected that this week lawmakers will vote on a bill that has...
Ho’s Primorye Russia Tigre de Cristal to open by August 28 Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesRussiaRussia May 19, 2015 0On May 19th 2015, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the doors to the Russian casino...
Iao Kun to enter Australian market; operator buys up internal junket assets for Crown casinos Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0A deal has been completed with the Iao Kun Group Holding Co Ltd that will allow the firm to develop its...
Sun City opens junket rooms in Philippines–Macau policies may be reason Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines May 18, 2015 0Sun City is currently the largest junket in Macau with a historic share of the lucrative market in the 25-30% range. They...
STDM Portugal losses increase 95% Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinancePortugal May 18, 2015 0Last week Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM) saw losses in Portugal increase by 95%. This has been put...
Skill-based slots coming to Las Vegas? Bill awaits Gov. signature Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasCasino NewsGame manufacturersNevada May 18, 2015 0On Friday it was reported that a bill promoted by gaming machine manufacturers that allows an element of skill to slots...
Sho-Bans plan new $35 million casino at Fort Hall Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIdaho May 18, 2015 0The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho recently discussed a planned expansion of the Fort Hall Casino & Hotel at their annual tribal meeting....
Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesIndianaMichigan May 18, 2015 0Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General...
Isle of Capri breaking ground on Bettendorf land casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIllinoisIowa May 18, 2015 0Last week plans were declared for a land based casino by the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. that will cost...