Harry Reid will not run in 2016 races Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationNevada March 30, 2015 0Harry Reid, current US Senate minority leader (D-Nevada), has announced he is not going to try running for re-election. He...
Ex-Watergate lawyer to probe Caesars Entertainment bankruptcy Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino NewsBankruptcyFinancial Fraud March 30, 2015 0Richard Davis made a name for himself as a prosecutor during the US Watergate scandal in the 1970’s that eventually saw...
Veto-proof repeal of Idaho instant racing awaits Governor’s signature Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingHorse RacingCasino closuresLotteryIdaho March 30, 2015 0After passing the Senate earlier by more than a 2/3 majority, the Idaho House sent SB 1011 to the Governor’s...
Indiana legislature wants voice in all tribal gaming decisions Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino proposalsIndiana March 30, 2015 0Indiana lawmakers want to control any process for approval of casinos planned on tribal lands. An amendment to House Bill...
US online gambling ban argued before House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Online gambling regulation March 27, 2015 0Wednesday, March 24, 2015 marked the next part in what many are calling a “dog and pony show” and “Fear...
Peermont Group opposition no longer an issue for Sun International Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 27, 2015 0A Sun International spokesperson told media on March 26, 2015 that they are going ahead with transferring their Morula Sun...
Homeland Security report names SLS Las Vegas Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasGaming Industry NewsNevada March 27, 2015 0According to ABC, a report released on Wednesday from the Homeland Security Inspector General states Nevada Senator Harry Reid gave...
Shareholders overwhelmingly approve Melco Crown delisting from Hong Kong stock exchange Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFinancial Press Releases March 26, 2015 0Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd submitted an application for the voluntary withdrawal from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on January2....
Federal judge to hear arguments in Phua case Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasMalaysiaCrimeNevada March 26, 2015 0High profile Malaysian gambler Paul Phua Wei-seng’s fate now lies in the hands of a federal judge, in the multi-million...
Baha Mar opening delayed again Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesBahamasCaribbean Casino News March 26, 2015 0Just last night, officials of the Baha Mar mega-resort released a statement that confirmed the new destination would not be...
Cambodia government nets $25 Million in 2014 gaming tax–up 12% Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaCasino NewsWorld Casino News March 25, 2015 0Cambodia has extremely friendly gambling laws and the Cambodian government is encouraging foreign enterprises to invest into the country and...
InterContinental Group argues over Crown name Jenn G Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsMacauFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 25, 2015 0Legal action has been taken against James Parker’s casino group by InterContinental Hotels Group regarding the use of the name...
5% salary hike at Melco Crown Macau–follows Wynn Resorts Jenn G Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEmployment & CareersMacauFinancial Press Releases March 25, 2015 0Melco Crown Entertainment is one of the latest gaming operators to offer a pay raise to staff. In a letter...
Epic battle for Wynn Resorts heats up; Packer drawn In Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsCasino mogulsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 25, 2015 0As Elaine Wynn seeks support for re-election as a Director of Wynn Resorts Ltd, allegations have surfaced that Ms. Wynn does...
Pamunkey Indian Tribe may gain federal recognition, MGM proponents resist Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal Gaming March 24, 2015 0The Pamunkey Indian Tribe consists of 207 members. The tribe is also one that claims Pocahontas as an ancestor. In...