American Racing & Entertainment closes on Tioga Downs Casino financing Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceNew York October 24, 2016 0American Racing & Entertainment, LLC has announced today that they have raised $90 million in new senior secured debt facilities...
Cambodian Government and casino industry hold discussions regarding proposed casino bill Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCambodiaTaxation October 22, 2016 1The Cambodian government has encouraged the casino industry to flourish in the country and its 69 licensed casinos have witnessed...
Plans for new skyscraper hotel in Malaga could include a casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNew HotelsSpain October 19, 2016 0The Qatar-based Al Bidda Group, that has investments throughout the Persian Gulf, will add a casino to its existing plan...
New Vietnam mega-lottery finds US$4.11 million winner on 40th draw Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLotteryVietnam October 18, 2016 0After failing to produce a winner after 39 draws, on Sunday, Vietnam’s new computerized lottery finally found its first jackpot...
Federal judge declines to reconsider Massachusetts casino ruling Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts October 17, 2016 0In Massachusetts, a federal judge has declined to reconsider his summer verdict in the case of Littlefield v Department Of...
Jamaica’s Casino Gaming Commission wants expat as CEO Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJamaica October 17, 2016 0Speaking on behalf of Jamaica‘s Casino Gaming Commission (CGC), Walter Scott, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, recently expressed a...
Queensland government officially approves Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino license for Star Entertainment Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaLicenses October 15, 2016 0Star Entertainment announced on October 14 that it had received an official casino license from the Queensland government to proceed...
Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry after the passing away of King Bhumibol Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationThailand October 15, 2016 0King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for the last 70 years, passed away on October 13 at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital...
Erie County Council formally asks state legislature to repair gaming law Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinancePennsylvania October 11, 2016 0In late September, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided to rule that host fees paid by the casinos statewide should...
Elaine Wynn seeks whistleblower protection from Nevada Supreme Court Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada October 10, 2016 0After a lower court refused to grant Elaine Wynn protection under whistle-blower statutes, the former wife of Steve Wynn and...
ACT Greens seek $1 wagers on Canberra pokies Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustralia October 10, 2016 0The ACT Greens group is currently working on a program titled Community First that purports to put the future of...
Trump Taj Mahal officially shuts down Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresEconomy/FinanceBankruptcyNew Jersey October 10, 2016 0As of 5:59 a.m., on October 10, 2016, the Trump Taj Mahal became the 5th casino to shut down in...
Arizona defends decision to destroy notes in Tohono O’Odham Nation case Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingArizonaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 8, 2016 1The state of Arizona has defended its decision to destroy documents relating to its long-running battle with the Tohono O’Odham...
Maryland casinos report September gaming revenues of over $97 million Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMaryland October 6, 2016 0After posting total gaming revenues of just over $100.3 million for August, the five casinos in Maryland have now reported...
Arkansas casino referendum in jeopardy following “special master” report Adam Morgan ArkansasLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 5, 2016 0The effort to bring casinos to three counties in Arkansas could be in jeopardy after an official appointed by the...