MGM Springfield prepares for construction phase after getting zoning permit sanctioned Renee Kingsley U.S.A.Casino project updatesMassachusetts December 23, 2015 0The MGM Springfield casino project in Massachusetts has faced a lot of setbacks during the past couple of months as...
Government ok’s reopening of Chukchansi Coarsegold casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesCaliforniaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 22, 2015 0On Monday the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced a settlement had been reached with the National Indian Gaming Commission...
Three casino licenses awarded in Upstate New York; Lago, Montreign, Rivers Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew HotelsBrick-n-Mortar Poker RoomsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceLicensesTaxationNew York December 22, 2015 0Monday December 21, 2015 finally saw New York state gambling regulators award three of seven potential full casino licenses for the state....
Brazil could have casinos by 2019 if Bill 186 is passed Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsBrazil December 22, 2015 0According to recent research reports, it is believed that if Brazil is able to pass gambling legislation, the country could...
Historic ‘Instant’ racing machines; Texas horse tracks on the brink Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingEconomy/FinanceLicensesTexas December 22, 2015 0Last week the Texas Legislature gave the Racing Commission there just enough money to operate until February. The commission’s new director, Rolando...
Indicted San Diego card rooms seek reopening before Christmas Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCaliforniaMoney Laundering December 20, 2015 0Two card rooms in San Diego County that FBI raided just a few days ago are now fighting to reopen...
Bermuda House passes casino site legislation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCaribbean Casino NewsBermudaLicenses December 20, 2015 0The Bermuda House of Assembly has approved legislation that details the way in which casino sites will be designated. The...
Upstate NY poised to award 3 Upstate casino licenses Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesNew York December 19, 2015 0The wait is over for three upstate New York casino projects that were finally given the official green light from...
Springfield casino construction plan Ok’d by state gaming panel Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino proposalsCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesConferences / Trade ShowsLicensesMassachusetts December 18, 2015 0On Thursday, MGM Resorts International was given the green light by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to begin early demolition and...
GLPI acquires Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Pennsylvania Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasHorse RacingCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPennsylvania December 17, 2015 0Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) a real estate Investment trust (REIT) spin-off of Penn National Gaming, has acquired Meadows Racetrack...
UKGC fines Caesars £845k for lax money laundering protocols Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMoney LaunderingFines, Lawsuits & LitigationUnited Kingdom December 17, 2015 0Caesars Entertainment was fined by the UK Gambling Commission for falling short of the protocols set in place for anti-money...
Elements Casino in Surrey, BC officially opens tonight! Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingCasino NewsCasino openingsBritish Columbia December 17, 2015 0At 8:08pm tonight, after a two hour VIP party, the forty-year-old Fraser Downs Racetrack Casino will open to the public...
Goa’s floating casinos not assured of a permanent home as of now Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationIndiaEconomy/Finance December 16, 2015 0Goa’s floating casino industry brings in huge revenue for the state government as both domestic and international tourists are eager...
Macau authorities investigate two officials who are suspected of taking bribes Renee Kingsley Casino CheatingChinaMoney LaunderingAsian Casino NewsMacauCrimeRacketeeringBribery December 16, 2015 0Chinese President Xi Jinping launched an anti-corruption crackdown in Macau due to growing concerns that government officials in high level...
Indicted California card room operator was not permitted to run club: Reports Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCaliforniaMoney LaunderingUnlicensed OperationFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 16, 2015 0Last Wednesday, the Palomar Card Club of California was raided by FBI agents after an investigation found the venue was operating...