Alabama-Coushatta tribe to hold job fair for Livingston Texas casino April 19, 20 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersTexas April 16, 2016 1The Alabama-Coushatta tribe plans to hold a job fair soon for their new Class II casino, Naskila Entertainment near Livingston, Texas. On Tuesday...
Washoe County to take responsibility for back taxes; Reno Casinos avoid paying close to $5 million Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceNevada April 15, 2016 0An issue with unpaid taxes in Washoe County has now been resolved, as the county has decided to not hold...
Alabama Senate passes on GreeneTrack casino constitutional amendment Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabama April 14, 2016 0A proposed amendment to Alabama’s constitution that would once and for all clarify that GreeneTrack in Greene County and VictoryLand...
Permit request to reopen The Woodlands racetrack advanced by Kansas officials Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesTaxationKansas April 13, 2016 0With multiple conditions, approval was recommended for the reopening of The Woodlands as an electronic gaming venue, racetrack, and entertainment...
In first three months of 2016 Ohio casinos generate a hefty $71.2 million Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceOhio April 12, 2016 0The first three months of 2016 recorded the highest single quarter for Ohio’s four casinos since they opened in 2012;...
Rush Street Gaming faces fine of $1.65 million in Illinois Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsIllinoisFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts April 10, 2016 0A Chicago company behind the Brockton resort casino proposal is now facing a $1.65 million fine in the state of...
Tribal/County conflict over Cowlitz Casino Resort construction heats up; Threats of arrest Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationWashington April 9, 2016 0The Cowlitz Tribe in Washington has struggled for over 150 years to reclaim parts of their homeland and practice self-determination. A...
Sun International drops Peermont Group acquisition Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships April 8, 2016 0Wednesday South Africa’s Sun International (JSE: SUI) announced that it planned to halt its R9.5 billion ($623 million) plan to take over rival Peermont...
Las Vegas Sands agrees to pay $9 million to end Macau bribery probe Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasMacauBriberyFines, Lawsuits & Litigation April 8, 2016 0Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS) agreed Thursday to pay $9 million in order to end a five year probe into...
Goa state government under pressure over offshore casino concerns Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsCasino project updatesIndiaLicenses April 7, 2016 0The BJP led Goa state government has faced a lot of flak during the last 12 months over its leadership...
Opening of the Park entertainment district celebrated by MGM Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino project updates April 5, 2016 0On Monday, a news conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by CEO Jim Murren, Gov. Brian Sandoval, and others, kicked off...
New Jersey decides to take Atlantic City to court as financial crisis increases Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationBankruptcyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey April 5, 2016 1New Jersey has tried before to take over the entire financial responsibility of running Atlantic City in an attempt to...
Ho-Chunk plan to open South Souix City race track with or without casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingNebraska April 4, 2016 0Ho-Chunk Inc., the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s economic development wing, is planning to build a sports bar and simulcast wagering...
Caravelle Hotel Casino gets casino license approved after senators overrule Governor’s veto Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationSt. CroixCasino openingsU.S. Virgin Islands April 4, 2016 0VIGL Operations, LLC has been trying to obtain a Level 4 casino license for its Caravelle Hotel, which is to...
Katrina appeal over schooner pier damage lost by Grand Casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMississippi April 3, 2016 0A ruling in favor of Grand Casino regarding damage sustained to the Biloxi Schooner Pier by Hurricane Katrina has been...