Casino proposals

This week Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) announced that their choice for a slots parlor location would be the legendary Belmont Park, a state-run racing and entertainment facility, and home of th...

Connecticut refutes MGM Resorts claims that its casino act favours tribal casinos

Renee Kingsley

January 1, 2016

Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino openings, Connecticut, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut in 2015 alleging that the state had not followed fair policy by giving casino establishments an equal right to bid for a third casino in Connecticut....

Maine County’s controversial gaming initiative seeking signatures

December 31, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Maine

Southern Maine gambling could be a hot topic of debate yet again if a petition to see a casino referendum added to the 2016 ballot is successful. A petition drive has been taking place for a few days now, tryin...

Environmental report released for new casino hotel near Sacramento

December 30, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, California

The approximate 25,000 residents of the small Sacramento County City of Galt are all abuzz with the news of a new casino and hotel to be built just off Highway 99. Released on Tuesday, a new environmental re...

Wilton Rancheria Tribe seeks 282 acres to create luxury casino and hotel resort

December 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, California

The Wilton Rancheria Tribe is hoping to gain access to 282 acres of land near the town of Galt, California to create a luxury casino and hotel resort. The venue would be located along Highway 99 and would creat...

New Jersey Assembly plans casino referendum hearing for Jan. 7

December 29, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, New Jersey

On January 7 a public hearing will be held in Trenton on one of two competing plans to offer New Jersey voters the option to authorize two new casinos in the northern part of the state. The hearing at the Ca...

‘Anti-casino’ interests file suit to stop ballot measure allowing another slot parlor in Massachusetts

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

At least 10 people in Massachusetts don't want to see a second slots parlor follow Plainridge Park. The group of residents have filed a complaint with the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts against the Att...

More delays possible for Connecticut casino

December 24, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Connecticut

The decision as to where to locate a casino near the Massachusetts border may be later in 2016 than originally planned for by the states two federally recognized tribes. The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan t...

New Jersey casino referendum in deadlock

Lars Jones

December 24, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, New Jersey

Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle as well as from unions to put the question of expanded gambling in New Jersey in front of voters in November 2016. Currently the former #2 gambling destination in t...

Brazil could have casinos by 2019 if Bill 186 is passed

December 22, 2015

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Brazil

According to recent research reports, it is believed that if Brazil is able to pass gambling legislation, the country could have a major provider of slots gaming. Eilers Research, LLC Founder and the Director o...

Eight companies compete for Cyprus casino license

December 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Cyprus, Licenses, Greece

With one casino license available in the southern half of Cyprus, there has been much interest from companies unknown. Eight companies have shown interest in a formal fashion for the licensing, proposing a bid ...

Upstate NY poised to award 3 Upstate casino licenses

December 19, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, New York

The wait is over for three upstate New York casino projects that were finally given the official green light from state gambling regulators. State casino licenses are expected to be awarded to the Lago Resor...

After a long battle the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley near Glendale will open Sunday

December 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Arizona, Licenses

In just two short days gamblers will be able to test their luck when the southern Arizona tribe, Tohono O'odham Nation, opens the first phase of the Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley at the edge of Glendale, ...

Springfield casino construction plan Ok’d by state gaming panel