Chicago casino obstacles still in place, discussions continue Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIllinois May 6, 2015 0Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to open a casino in Chicago, Illinois. Governor Bruce Rauner is not opposed to the idea...
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods warn of nearly 10,000 job losses Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingConnecticutMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMassachusetts May 6, 2015 0On Monday, May 4, 2015 Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Tribal Chiefs and gambling bosses spoke with the local Hartford, Connecticut...
Chinese shoppers targeted by South Korea as they increase “low roller” numbers Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsChinaSouth Korea May 6, 2015 0On May 5, 2015 it was revealed in a Reuters article that Seoul foreigner-only casinos have started targeting low-roller gamblers,...
Greeks wagered nearly 6 billion euros on games of chance in 2014 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingCasino NewsLotterySports bettingGreece May 6, 2015 0According to Greek online news site ekathimerini, betting on games of chance in Greece increased by 9% in 2014 from...
Bill would make casino contributions to Alabama politicians a crime Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabama May 6, 2015 0The casino industry in the United States has always used a percentage of its revenues to fund charities and non-government...
MGM China reports a shortfall of 33% during the 1st Quarter of 2015 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauFinancial Press Releases May 5, 2015 0Macau’s casinos lost an estimated $100 billion during 2014 and analysts predicted that casinos would continue to struggle in 2015...
Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas closes at noon; 60 year legacy ends Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino closuresNevada May 4, 2015 0By noon today, the Riviera Hotel and Casino will close its doors after operating for 60 years on the Las...
Alabama gambling turmoil; Poarch Creeks question plan, want compact Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingAlabama May 4, 2015 0For over a decade, Alabama politicians have refused to create a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The...
Shinzo Abe arrives in Washington; delegation to talk about casino regulations Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Japan May 4, 2015 0Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the American Gaming Association. Only members of the...
Hong Kong offices of Union Gaming now open Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsHong KongMacau May 4, 2015 0Union Gaming Group LLC has relocated to a skyscraper, which stands tall over the ferry port servicing the Hong Kong to Macau...
Hundreds of casino workers in Macau protest on Labor Day Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacauLabor Relations May 4, 2015 0Beijing’s anti-corruption crackdown on Macau’s casino industry over the past 12 months has resulted in huge losses for casinos as...
Coos Bay Three Rivers Casino to open May 7 Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino openingsOregon May 3, 2015 0The Confederated Tribe of Coos, Siuslaw Indians, and Lower Umpqua have built a class II gaming facility in Coos Bay,...
Thomas Rust no longer a high roller but criminal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMoney LaunderingNevada May 3, 2015 0Thomas Rust, a Utah man, was convicted on money laundering, drug, and tax charges. This former high roller of West...
2015 Kentucky Derby Winner – “American Pharaoh” Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingSports bettingKentucky May 3, 2015 0LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It was ideal weather for the 141st running of the $2 million...
Idaho tribe asks Secretary of State to certify gambling bill vetoed by Governor Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingHorse RacingCasino NewsIdahoFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 2, 2015 0In March the Idaho House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe that would outlaw so-called Historic,...