Slot machines in Florida are generating lower tax revenues than initial estimates Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceFlorida August 9, 2016 0The racetrack casinos in South Florida were responsible for generating $187.9 million in slot machine tax revenue this fiscal. This...
One-click vacation planning; Bonaire casinos offer all-inclusive packages Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsBonaireThe Players Lounge August 7, 2016 0Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, located on the island of Bonaire in the Leeward Antilles on the Caribbean Sea,...
Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPokerFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 2, 2016 0In a decision that could have a ripple effect throughout the state of Florida, Judge Suzanne Van Wyk ruled on...
Gambling Operators in Florida oppose proposed rule changes to banked card games Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation July 20, 2016 0The Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida are looking to drop a regulation that governs banked card games...
Slot referendum approved by Jacksonville City Council Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingLicensesFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 29, 2016 0In Florida, Jacksonville City Council has overwhelmingly authorized a referendum for the coming November ballot that could see the BestBet...
Expansion project begins at Indigo Sky Casino Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino expansion projectsOklahoma June 24, 2016 0Yesterday, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Indigo Sky Casino expansion project, which will...
Gambling advocates ask to argue against amendment in Florida Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 21, 2016 0The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to allow an argument at a future hearing against an amendment to the...
Demolition of Vegas’ Riviera Casino Tower ends more than six decades of operation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino closures June 15, 2016 0After a rich history that spanned 61 years, Tuesday at 3am The Riviera Hotel and Casino’s tallest tower was imploded...
Florida Supreme Court to decide if tracks get slots Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 8, 2016 0On Tuesday, the Florida Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the case of Gretna Racing, LLC v. Florida Department of...
Ohio May racino revenue jumps, while casino revenue declines Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceFinancial Press ReleasesOhio June 8, 2016 0According to the latest revenue report for racinos and casinos in Ohio, the state noted a jump in racino and...
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...
Wynn Resorts draws the attention of water conservationists Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino proposals May 26, 2016 0The plan from Wynn Resorts to build a water park featuring a 38-acre man-made lake as well as a 1,000-room...
World Poker Tour coming to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingPoker TournamentsFlorida March 20, 2016 0Season XIV of the World Poker Tour will be coming to the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel and Casino this...
With time running out Florida Senate passes over gambling bill; 19,000 jobs at stake Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEmployment & CareersFlorida March 2, 2016 0Nearly 20,000 temporary and permanent jobs could be at stake in Florida if the Legislature can’t come to terms with...
122 page bill proposes changes to Florida–Seminole compact, expands gambling, decouples tracks Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingLicensesFlorida February 29, 2016 0A “proposed committee substitute” to be considered today by Florida‘s House Finance and Tax Committee would keep most of the proposed...