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Kansas Crossing casino earns final approval

July 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Kansas

Gambling regulators in the state of Kansas have given final approval to the Kansas Crossing Casino proposal, giving the go ahead for construction to begin in southeast Kansas. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commi...

Tioga Downs racino submits application for expansion to casino

Sadonna Price

July 3, 2015

Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino expansion projects, Licenses, New York

Located in the Southern Tier of New York State, the Tioga Downs racino has applied for an expansion to convert the facility into a fully-functioning Las Vegas-style casino. The proposal was submitted on Thursda...

New Mexico convinces more tribes to sign new gambling contracts

Renee Kingsley

July 3, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Mexico

The Pojoaque Pueblo tribe has filed a lawsuit against the state of New Mexico and has refused to enter into a new gambling contract which the tribe feels is unfair as it seeks to impose higher gambling taxes wh...

Boston on the mind of Brockton casino proposal supporters

Sam Mitchell

July 1, 2015

Casino proposals, Licenses, Illinois, Massachusetts

Two cities are competing for a casino license to build in southeast Massachusetts. Supporters believe the proposal for Brockton Casino has more potential to bring in consumers. The casino is located close to Bo...

Bank of New York Mellon attempts to intervene in former Revel casino dispute

Renee Kingsley

June 30, 2015

Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Florida, Labor Relations, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

The dispute between the new owners of the former Revel casino and the ACR Energy Partners continues to go on as both parties are unable to reach a mutual agreement. ACR Energy Partners used to be the sole power...

Macau Jockey Club under fire from members

Sam Mitchell

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Macau

On June 28th 2015, it was reported that a group of members have accused the Macau Jockey Club bosses of mismanagement, and that the cuts in the budget have created a real problem. The claims that have been m...

Florida Seminole Tribe refuses to shutdown blackjack games

Renee Kingsley

June 25, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The five year deal that the Seminole tribe cut with the state government of Florida is about to expire and the tribe has been unable to work out a new deal with state legislators. The earlier deal which the tri...

New Bedford citywide vote shows approval for waterfront casino resort

Sadonna Price

June 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Massachusetts

KG Urban Enterprises is a New York based developer who would like to build a casino property in the New Bedford area of Massachusetts. The company has proposed a Foxwoods-run facility to be located along the wa...

Kansas Crossing Casino proposal wins in Kansas contest

Sam Mitchell

June 25, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Kansas

Kansas Crossing Casino has been chosen for a casino in Southeast Kansas over two other bids by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facilities Review Board. The Kansas Crossing proposal was the least expensive of the t...

Ovalle Casino and Resort Chile opening 2016

Sam Mitchell

June 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Chile, Licenses

Boldt Peralada announced on June 19, 2015 the Ovalle Casino and Resort in Chile has a projected opening of March 12, 2016. There is an expected soft opening set for February 2016. Boldt Peralada is the Argentin...

AGA recruits former Boston Police Commissioner for advisory panel

Lars Jones

June 21, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Massachusetts

Just days before the first slot parlor opens in Massachusetts, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has appointed former Boston police commissioner, Ed Davis to advise them on illegal gambling. The recently cr...

Jamaica approves $1.3 billion in new casino resort projects

Sam Mitchell

June 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Caribbean Casino News, Licenses, Jamaica

On June 18th 2015, it was reported that in Jamaica there will be two new casino resort developments. Approval from the Cabinet of the country was given this week for the provisional development orders for tw...

Castle Rock faces issues; Review board may choose Kansas casino Tuesday

Lars Jones

June 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Kansas

If all goes as currently scheduled, a review panel for the Kansas Lottery Gaming Review Board is expected to announce their choice among three competitors for a SE Kansas Casino license on June 23rd.. At a J...

Indian Congress opposes move to relocate Goa’s offshore casinos to rivers

Renee Kingsley

June 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, India, Licenses

The casino industry of India has been under threat for quite some time as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is an extremely conservative party and borrows many of its ideals from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh...

New Orleans smoking ban responsible for revenue drop at Harrah’s Casino

Renee Kingsley

June 10, 2015

Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Louisiana

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino experienced a revenue slump based on the recent revenue report released by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The casino reported a 16% decrease in year on year revenue and brought ...

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Kansas Crossing casino earns final approval

Tioga Downs racino submits application for expansion to casino

New Mexico convinces more tribes to sign new gambling contracts

Boston on the mind of Brockton casino proposal supporters

Bank of New York Mellon attempts to intervene in former Revel casino dispute

Macau Jockey Club under fire from members

Florida Seminole Tribe refuses to shutdown blackjack games

New Bedford citywide vote shows approval for waterfront casino resort

Kansas Crossing Casino proposal wins in Kansas contest

Ovalle Casino and Resort Chile opening 2016

AGA recruits former Boston Police Commissioner for advisory panel

Jamaica approves $1.3 billion in new casino resort projects

Castle Rock faces issues; Review board may choose Kansas casino Tuesday

Indian Congress opposes move to relocate Goa’s offshore casinos to rivers

New Orleans smoking ban responsible for revenue drop at Harrah’s Casino

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