Caesars’ casino REIT plan opposed by U.S. lawmakers Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasEconomy/FinanceBankruptcyFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 2, 2016 0Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew was urged by U.S. Congress members to deny a favorable tax ruling to Caesars Entertainment Corp...
MGM Springfield project still has decisions to make Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMassachusetts June 1, 2016 0While a lot of progress has been made by construction crews in recent months, there are still some major decisions...
Union appeal over Trump Taj Mahal bankruptcy rejected by Supreme Court Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey June 1, 2016 0A challenge by a union attempting to restore the pension and health benefits of upwards of 1,000 workers at the...
Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc. and Florida regulators fight over legality of player-banked card games Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 1, 2016 0Gambling regulators in Miami, Florida are facing off against the Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc., fighting over the legality of player-banked...
47th annual WSOP officially begins Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasPoker TournamentsNevada June 1, 2016 0Yesterday, the World Series of Poker began the 47th running of the annual tournament series, with poker players heading to...
Decision facing Supreme Court; asked to rule on Trump casino bankruptcy Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBankruptcyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey May 31, 2016 0Whether or not to restore the pension and health benefits of more than 1,000 casino workers at the Trump Taj...
Daily Fantasy Sports bill in Illinois put on hold due to vote-buying allegations Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFantasy SportsIllinoisLicensing May 31, 2016 0Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators were optimistic about getting an Illinois DFS bill passed but legislators decided to put the...
Outdoor event venues in Las Vegas proving to be good for the bottom line Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas Vegas May 30, 2016 0The D Las Vegas’ Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the MGM Las Vegas Village are proving that outdoor space...
Sands China AGM poll nods board re-election, continued course Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau May 30, 2016 0The board of directors of Macau casino concessionaire, Sands China Ltd. (HKEx:1928) announced poll results from ordinary resolutions proposed at...
Casino’s greening efforts recognized by Niagara Sustainability Initiative Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyOntario May 30, 2016 0A casino’s electricity use for lighting accounts for as much as 30 percent of its total usage, the largest single...
Planned Lloydminster casino takes another step forward Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsSaskatchewanCanadian Tribal May 30, 2016 0The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) organization of the Federation Of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has filed a planning application...
Taunton property owners ask court to stop construction of Mashpee Wampanoag casino project Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts May 28, 2016 0The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe have been working on creating a new casino in the Taunton area of Massachusetts, spending as...
G2E Asia event in Macau breaks attendance records Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsMacau May 27, 2016 0Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2016, which ran from May 17 – 19 at the Venetian Macao this year saw...
Name change for Cleveland casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsOhio May 27, 2016 0After rebranding its casino in Cleveland two weeks ago, operator Jack Entertainment has begun a similar program for its property...
Gov. Christie receives Atlantic City rescue package; Updated, signs Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNew Jersey May 27, 2016 0Please see 5-27 p.m. update below Governor Chris Christie was sent legislation to prevent Atlantic City from running out of...