South Korea to make decision soon on awarding foreign casino licenses to operators: Updated Renee Kingsley Casino proposalsLicensesSouth Korea February 26, 2016 0UPDATE 2-25-2016: Mohegan–KCC Consortium wins license. South Korea currently has a total of 17 operational casinos and only one that...
Connecticut tribes rule out one; continue looking at sites for potential casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino project updatesConnecticut February 25, 2016 1One site for a third casino in Connecticut has been eliminated from consideration, according to the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan...
AGA responds to Pennsylvania Govenor Tom Wolf’s new casino tax proposal Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceTaxationPennsylvania February 25, 2016 0Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has proposed a tax on casinos to bring in revenues and help the state’s ailing budget. The...
Rock Gaming announces rebranding of casinos Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMichiganOhio February 24, 2016 0Rock Gaming has announced they will no longer be known by the Rock Gaming brand and will be immediately known...
Seven people charged in cheating conspiracy at MotorCity Casino Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino CheatingMichigan February 23, 2016 0Bill Schuette, the Michigan Attorney General, has released information on a cheating conspiracy case involving seven individuals, one of which...
Second theft case in 2016 for VIP gaming room of L’Arc Macau Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau February 22, 2016 0For the second time this year, the VIP gaming room of L’Arc Macau is subject to theft. The venue is...
Connecticut’s new casino could get delayed due to proposed bill that wants a second market analysis Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingConnecticutMassachusetts February 21, 2016 1MGM Springfield might end up getting unexpected support from Connecticut lawmaker Rep. Chris Perone who is in the process of...
Senator Reid wants Las Vegas casino workers at Nevada Democratic caucuses Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsConferences / Trade ShowsLabor RelationsNevada February 19, 2016 0In order to ensure ease of participation for tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers in Nevada’s Democratic caucuses...
2016 World Series of Poker to feature a team event Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker TournamentsPokerNevada February 18, 2016 0According to Gregory Chochon, director of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), this year, a new team event is going...
Illegal gambling is the charge for Five Boston City Clubs Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCrimeFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts February 17, 2016 0Five social clubs in the city of Boston have been hit with multiple counts of permitting illegal gambling on their...
Las Vegas authorized to receive special federal security funding to protect $53 billion casino industry Renee Kingsley Economy/FinanceNevada February 16, 2016 0Las Vegas, Nevada officials have been pushing hard to get additional security due to the fact that the state’s multi-billion...
Genting Massachusetts to assist Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s $500 million casino resort Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMassachusetts February 16, 2016 0According to Maybank (Malayan Banking Berhad), in return for managing fees and interest income, Genting Massachusetts may help the Mashpee...
Cowlitz Tribe breaks ground on new casino west of the La Center Renee Kingsley Tribal GamingCasino openingsWashington February 16, 2016 0Washington state’s Cowlitz tribe broke ground on the 14th of February 2016 for its proposed $510 million casino-resort that will...
MGM tops off National Harbor casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesMaryland February 15, 2016 0Upon completion sometime later this year, the ribbon will be cut by MGM Resorts International on its long-awaited $1.3 billion...
Taj Mahal takeover could be sidetracked based on Local 54 appeal Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBankruptcyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey February 15, 2016 0If the U.S. Supreme Court is asked by a union to review a case over pension and health benefits rescinded...