Imperial Pacific downgraded by Fitch Ratings; Saipan casino set to open in first quarter Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSaipan January 12, 2017 1Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings after concerns arose involving long-term construction funding for the...
Las Vegas breaks tourism record for third consecutive year Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasEconomy/Finance January 12, 2017 0Visitor traffic in Las Vegas hit an all-time high as a record number of visitors were welcomed to the “Entertainment...
Japan lawmakers to begin discussions on new casino legislation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsJapan January 11, 2017 0In Japan, a team of legislators from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are to reportedly begin meeting later this month...
Racino competition leads to difficult year for Ohio casinos Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceOhio January 11, 2017 0The casino industry in Ohio had a bad 2016 as three of the Midwestern state’s four properties reported year-on-year declines...
Spurned Connecticut property developer criticizes location for proposed casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino proposalsConnecticut January 11, 2017 0After being blasted by MGM Resorts International over its preferred choice of sites earlier this week, the Native American joint...
Mongolia attempts to revive casino plans Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & Legislation January 11, 2017 0After two decades worth of failed attempts at establishing a gambling market, Mongolia is once again working towards reviving legislation...
Robert Rankin steps down as chairman of Crown Resorts; Packer back in Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaEmployment & Careers January 10, 2017 0After quitting the position of chairman for Crown Resorts in 2015, James Packer returns to his previous leadership role within...
Macau casino workers demonstrate for pay increases Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauLabor Relations January 10, 2017 0In Macau, about 200 casino workers reportedly held a demonstration on Monday calling for a 5% pay rise and legislation...
Ownership change at Osceola casino nears completion Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsIowa January 10, 2017 0Lakeside Hotel & Casino in Osceola will soon have new owners after Iowa gambling regulators approved the change during a...
Shorelines Casino Belleville to open on Wednesday Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesOntario January 10, 2017 1After less than a year of construction, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced that the first new casino for the...
Proponents of casino gaming and pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia join forces Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingGeorgia January 10, 2017 02017 may be the year that the state of Georgia finally legalizes casino gaming and pari-mutuel racing. Proponents of both...
Britain’s Chelmsford racecourse approved for city’s first casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsHorse RacingUnited Kingdom January 10, 2017 0Thoroughbred horse racing venue, Chelmsford City Racecourse, located in Essex, England, has been given the green light to open an...
Victoria Gate Casino to open in Leeds January 26 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesUnited Kingdom January 9, 2017 0The largest casino in north England and Scotland, and the third largest casino in the UK, Victoria Gate Casino, will...
Shawnee Tribe appears to be on fast track for Golden Mesa Casino in Guymon, OK Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino proposalsCasino project updatesOklahoma January 9, 2017 5Nearly two years after announcing plans to build the $25 million Golden Mesa Casino near Guymon, Oklahoma, it appears that...
Malaysian firm announces plan to build world’s largest cruise ship casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino Cruise ShipsMalaysia January 9, 2017 0In Malaysia, a firm named Podiumspot Capital Group has reportedly announced plans to build the world’s largest floating casino as...