Penn National Gaming to buy Tropicana Las Vegas Lars Jones Mergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada April 29, 2015 0Tropicana Las Vegas is being sold to Penn National Gaming Inc. for $360 million. The deal was announced today. The...
Nevada Gaming Commission vacancy filled Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsNevada April 29, 2015 0Joe Brown announced his resignation the week of April 20, 2015. On Tuesday April 28, 2015 Governor Brian Sandoval appointed...
Australia NT Government imposes slot machine levy Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaCasino News April 29, 2015 0A new gambling tax imposed by the Northern Territory Government and set to begin on July 1st, is now under...
Senate Indian Affairs Committee holding Wednesday hearings for Tribal Labor Act Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingLabor Relations April 28, 2015 0On Wednesday April 29, 2015 the Senate Indian Affairs Committee is going to have a hearing on The Tribal Labor...
New legislation for NJ simulcast passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew Jersey April 28, 2015 0On Monday April 27, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new bill. The New Jersey Casino Simulcast bill...
Hedge Fund with less than 1% of MGM shares rattles sword again Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry News April 28, 2015 0Last month casino news was filled with Land and Buildings Investment Management requesting MGM Resorts put their property into a...
Studio City to host mega nightclub “Pacha Macau” Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesThe Players LoungeMacau April 28, 2015 0The World’s Largest Nightclub Brand to Greater China MACAU, April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (SEHK:6883)...
California online poker finally takes a step–committee passes shell bill Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPoker LawOnline PokerCalifornia April 28, 2015 0After holding the first ever committee vote on iPoker, the state of California seems to finally be taking steps to...
Macau’s GDP could shrink by 14.7 Percent Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau April 27, 2015 0The University of Macau’s department of Economics released a report Monday April 27, 2015 regarding macroeconomic forecast data. According to...
Rauner appoints Alejandre to Illinois Gaming Board–questions raised Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsIllinois April 27, 2015 0Illinois news from Sunday April 26, 2015 shows some perceived controversy over Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent decision to appoint Hector Alejandre to...
Racing returns to Calgary–Century Downs opens to huge crowd Lars Jones Horse RacingAlbertaCanadaCasino expansion projects April 27, 2015 0Century Casinos opened the 2015/2016 racing season at their new race track and casino just a mile north of Calgary...
Fantasy sports proposal constitutional: Kansas AG Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLotteryFantasy SportsKansas April 27, 2015 0With a strong opposition to gambling, GOP State Representative Mark Kahrs of Wichita, Kansas requested Attorney General Derek Schmidt to...
Pennsylvania Gaming Oversight Committee engaged this week Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsOnline Gambling NewsPennsylvania April 27, 2015 0The casino industry of Pennsylvania is set to be reviewed this week, with two public hearings on schedule, organized by...
Elaine Wynn fails to win re-election to Wynn Resorts board of directors Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling News April 26, 2015 0The Board of Directors at Wynn Resorts will not include Elaine Wynn, after she lost her opportunity for reelection. Back...
Rhode Island Governor Approved Legislation for Twin River Project Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsMassachusetts April 26, 2015 0On Thursday, April 23, 2015 Governor Gina Raimondo, of Providence Rhode Island approved a bill. She received a Senate bill...