Harrah’s Cherokee Valley opening September; Job fair Tuesday Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersNorth Carolina June 21, 2015 2After several delays, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino is now set to open near Murphy, North Carolina in September. A temporary casino...
Massachusetts: New Bedford casino vote Tuesday Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsMassachusetts June 21, 2015 0If history is any indicator it may be likely that voters in the Massachusetts municipality of New Bedford will vote...
U.S. casinos suspicious transaction reports up 69% over last year Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Las VegasCasino NewsMoney LaunderingFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 20, 2015 0According to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) U.S. casinos increased suspicious activity reports to the agency...
Macau gaming revenue continues decline; government cuts spending Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau June 20, 2015 0Lionel Leong Vai-tac, Secretariat for Economy and Finance in Macau said on Thursday that June gaming revenues may be as...
Maine House passes tribal casino bill Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino proposalsMaine June 20, 2015 0The Maine House of Representatives passed a bill on a 114-26 vote with no debate that paves the way for Indian...
Tribe to break ground on casino in Yuba County Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino project updatesCaliforniaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 20, 2015 4The Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians plans to begin construction of a scaled down off-reservation Class II gaming facility within...
Morgan Stanley says Macau casino decline caused by drop in VIP customers Renee Kingsley Las VegasCasino NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauNevada June 19, 2015 0Morgan Stanley Research Asia Ltd recently completed a detailed study of the casino industry in Macau and has concluded that...
Jamaica approves $1.3 billion in new casino resort projects Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesCaribbean Casino NewsLicensesJamaica June 19, 2015 0On June 18th 2015, it was reported that in Jamaica there will be two new casino resort developments. Approval from...
IRS wants to track penny slot play; AGA says not good idea Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Online gambling regulationTechnology June 19, 2015 0The American Gaming Association has spoken out against a proposal by the Internal Revenue Service that would involve electronic player...
[Updated] Rocky Gap Casino seeks additional slot machines, outdoor gaming Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMaryland June 18, 2015 0Update 6-18-2015: The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission will let Rocky Gap Casino Resort add 54 slot machines as well as create...
Castle Rock faces issues; Review board may choose Kansas casino Tuesday Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsLicensesKansas June 18, 2015 0If all goes as currently scheduled, a review panel for the Kansas Lottery Gaming Review Board is expected to announce...
Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma seeks dismissal of lawsuit Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansasOklahoma June 18, 2015 0The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit naming them as co-defendants. The...
Galaxy Phase II expected to see revenue increase Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau June 18, 2015 0Lui Che-woo, Galaxy Entertainment Group’s chairman, is hopeful that Galaxy phase II will turn around to perform better in the...
Thailand NRC Chair denies casino study; Police chief endorses idea Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsThailand June 18, 2015 0Chairman, Thienchay Kiranandana of Thailand’s National Reform Council (NRC) has stated that the NRC has no plans to consider a...
Atlantic City protests; Multiple arrests Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLabor RelationsNew Jersey June 18, 2015 0Late Wednesday evening, the Local 54 union of UNITE HERE moved forward with protest plans and created a traffic sit-in...