Casino decision to be appealed by Cherokee County Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansas April 27, 2016 2On Monday, Cherokee County commissioners voted to appeal a Shawnee County judge’s decision last month that upheld the manner in...
Boyd Gaming acquiring Aliante Casino for $380 Million Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships April 24, 2016 0On Thursday, Paradise, Nevada-based Boyd Gaming Corp. announced it had reached an agreement to purchase the Aliante Casino & Hotel...
Transfer of casino properties approved by Missouri Gaming Commission Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMissouri March 29, 2016 1In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the Missouri Gaming Commission voted 5-0 to allow the transfer of Pinnacle Entertainment’s casino...
Margaritaville hotel and casino complex topped off by Creek Nation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsCasino expansion projectsNew HotelsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsOklahoma February 2, 2016 2Parrot Heads had to be happy on Friday, January 29 as a tropical palm tree was hoisted on a steal...
Missouri casino operators want small change to credit rules Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesMissouri January 19, 2016 0With the exception of a few possible tweaks, a Missouri law established 18 months ago that allows well-heeled casino patrons...
Argosy Alton casino forced to close during flooding; sees decrease in revenues Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMissouri January 13, 2016 0Many businesses were affected by the rising flood waters of December, including casinos. The Argosy Alton casino of Missouri was...
Powerball jackpot soars to record $800 million; exclusive lottery insider info Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsLotteryOnline Gambling NewsCrimeFines, Lawsuits & Litigation January 8, 2016 0After increasing from $450 million on Saturday to $700 million on Thursday, the Powerball jackpot has surpassed every other lottery...
Empire Resorts to hold outreach meetings to attract contractors for recently-approved casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesConferences / Trade ShowsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNew York January 8, 2016 0Public information sessions will be held in January for contractors and vendors interested in providing supplies and or services for...
Falling flood forecasts along the Mississippi River; Bally’s Tunica Casino reopens Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsMississippi January 5, 2016 0Bally’s Tunica Casino closed on Sunday, but due to lower flood forecasts along the Mississippi River reopened on Monday at...
Kaw Nation celebrates completion of new SouthWind Casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsCasino openingsCasino expansion projectsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesOklahoma December 13, 2015 0Grand opening festivities celebrating the completion of the SouthWind Casino’s phase II of its gaming facility in Braman, Oklahoma were...
Hollywood Casino opposed to reopening The Woodlands Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMissouri November 27, 2015 0The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway as well as their owners, Penn National Gaming are speaking out in opposition of The...
Phil Ruffin says MGM rejected $1.3B offer on Mirage Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.World Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada November 18, 2015 0Billionaire Phil Ruffin revealed that MGM Resorts rejected his $1.3 billion offer to buy The Mirage, a neighbouring property to...
Amaya’s StarsDraft pulls out of all but 4 states Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino NewsIllegal BookmakingFantasy Sports October 20, 2015 0StarsDraft, the “new kid on the block” in daily fantasy sports (DFS) has scaled back its offering to only include...
US Rep. for Vegas Strip wants Congress to look at daily fantasy sports legality Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Las VegasOnline gambling regulationSports bettingFantasy SportsNevada October 12, 2015 0US Representative Dina Titus of Nevada wants a congressional hearing to explore the legalities of daily fantasy sports (DFS). In a letter...
Reports: DraftKings preparing to lobby; yet to contact key lawmakers in Boston Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationFantasy SportsMassachusetts October 4, 2015 0MassLive is reporting that DraftKings has offered the position of manager of government affairs on its website. The job description includes,...