Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady’s topping-off ceremony marks construction milestone Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesNew York April 19, 2016 0Monday’s topping-off ceremony for the $330 million Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady ,that was attended by representatives from the casino,...
Exclusive: Vernon Downs investor concerned about market share, continued impact of Oneida monopoly Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingHorse RacingEconomy/FinanceNew York April 17, 2016 0While Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York works busily toward getting their facilities ready to open...
2015/Q1 2016 U.S. online gambling legislation update Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Online gambling regulationTaxationUnited Kingdom April 10, 2016 0In 2015 seven states in the U.S. considered legalizing online gambling, none of the bills got off the floor. Currently online...
Cease-and-desist letters sent to DFS operators by Alabama AG Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAlabamaFantasy Sports April 6, 2016 0Joining several other states across the country, Alabama’s attorney general has declared that daily fantasy sports (DFS) are considered illegal...
Opening of the Park entertainment district celebrated by MGM Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino project updates April 5, 2016 0On Monday, a news conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by CEO Jim Murren, Gov. Brian Sandoval, and others, kicked off...
Genting announces first investment, management deal with Mashpee First Light casino in Massachuetts Lars Jones Casino NewsEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMassachusetts April 2, 2016 0Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) said in a statement this week that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has appointed them as manager...
Nassau OTB to bring 1000 slots to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino expansion projectsLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNew York April 2, 2016 0Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corporation couldn’t catch a break after being granted the right to offer slots in 2013 in...
Class action lawsuit filed in the US against Amaya Gaming amidst inside trading scandal Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Fines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew York April 1, 2016 0After the announcement of Amaya Gaming CEO David Baazov being charged with insider trading, it has now been announced that...
Niagara Falls’ bid for 75 percent of casino profits rebuffed by state budget Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceNew York April 1, 2016 0The proposed state budget does not include proposals to triple casino profit shares for Niagara Falls. Assemblyman John D. Ceretto...
$40 million expansion will see Saratoga Casino and Raceway re-branded Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino expansion projectsNew York March 29, 2016 0With the Rivers Casino & Resort opening in Schenectady next year, the Saratoga Casino and Raceway owners have decided to...
Dozens protest at Belmont Park against planned casino on Long Island Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNew York March 28, 2016 0A rally attended by dozens of protesters was held Saturday morning against the planned construction of a casino on Long...
Daily Fantasy Sports Regulations Announced by Massachusetts Attorney General Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFantasy SportsMassachusetts March 27, 2016 0Maura Healey, the Attorney General of Massachusetts, has officially filed the regulations she has created to oversee daily fantasy sports...
In the next 3 months Turning Stone Resort Casino to hire 300 Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingEmployment & CareersNew York March 25, 2016 2On Thursday, Turning Stone Resort Casino announced a major recruitment effort, which they have dubbed “Get in the Game.” Within...
MGM Growth Properties files IPO; Expects to raise $100 million Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasEconomy/FinanceFinancial Press Releases March 25, 2016 0In October, 2015, MGM revealed plans of starting a real estate investment trust (REIT) called MGM Growth Properties. Several months...
Schenectady Rivers Casino & Resort drops plan to build an 80-foot sign Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesNew York March 24, 2016 0Rush Street Gaming, owners of the up and coming Rivers Casino & Resort at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady, New York decided to drop...