Harrah’s to begin $14 million Biloxi hotel renovation in November Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesMississippi October 29, 2015 0In 2005 the Grand Biloxi Hotel Casino & Spa was completely devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The property was rebuilt from the ground...
New sports betting legislation for Canada Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationCanadaGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling News October 29, 2015 0Canada will get another shot at approving single-game sports betting legislation, although it remains to be seen as to whether...
Sheldon Adelson eyeing $2 billion casino for Atlanta Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsGeorgia October 29, 2015 0One of the Republican Party’s most sought after figures, Sheldon Anderson, appears to be directing some of his energy towards...
DFS operators create new self-regulatory agency Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Fantasy Sports October 28, 2015 0In what appears to be an effort to ward off strict oversight from the governments of individual states and federal agencies,...
Scarlet Pearl Casino brings progress to D’Iberville before it opens December 9 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceTaxationMississippi October 27, 2015 0Although the development company hasn’t made a major media announcement, electronic billboards in D’Iberville, Mississippi are announcing that Scarlet Pearl Casino will...
Sea route to Tigre de Cristal casino proposed by high ranking Russian envoy Lars Jones New HotelsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMacauRussiaRussia October 27, 2015 0Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev visited the newly opened Tigre de...
Coral sells Gala Bingo for £241 million ahead of Ladbrokes merger Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEuropean Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsUnited Kingdom October 27, 2015 0The UK gambling operator Gala Coral revealed that it came to an agreement with Caledonia Investments to sell its Gala...
Indian Tribes diversify income beyond casinos D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino News October 27, 2015 0Tribal casinos account for about one-sixth of all the revenue generated by gambling and gaming in the United States. These...
Slots might get honest in Australia Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsOceania Casino NewsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 26, 2015 0Based on claims that video poker machines, or pokies, are designed to be addictive and deceive users, legal action against...
Letter shows Pamunkey tribe inclined to open casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry News October 26, 2015 0According to a letter obtained by The Washington Post, then-Chief Kevin Brown sent correspondence to tribal members in the weeks...
Lack of gaming tables puts Macau Melco Crown’s investors in a tough spot Renee Kingsley Casino NewsCasino openingsAsian Casino NewsMacau October 26, 2015 0When Melco Crown Entertainment decided to build yet another casino in the biggest gambling hub in the world, there were...
$7 billion resort looking to compete for Saipan land Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan October 25, 2015 0Just a few days ago, the Best Sunshine International, Ltd. confirmed plans to pursue land that is currently held in...
US House bill to block Phoenix area casino delayed Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingArizonaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 24, 2015 0On Friday House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled HR 308 from the House suspension calendar postponing efforts to fast track a bill...
Baha Mar lays off 2,000 staff as talks continue Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesBahamasLabor Relations October 24, 2015 0The project of the Baha Mar resort casino is having problems yet again as 2,000 employees have now been laid...
US Rep. slips Arizona casino-killer in for House consent vote Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingArizonaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation October 23, 2015 0US Congressman Trent Franks has asked for his HR 308 to be placed on the House’s suspension calendar. U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (pictured)...