Mandalay Bay’s expanded convention center now in use Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino expansion projects August 19, 2015 0Mandalay Bay Convention Center reopened Tuesday August 17, 2015 after 350,000 square feet was added to the already large space....
New “social mining and gaming” outlets attempt to circumvent CA gambling laws D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCaliforniaUnlicensed OperationLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationOhio August 16, 2015 0Computerized gaming parlors, previously operated as “sweepstakes cafes” are evolving their creative business models designed to evade identity as illegal...
IBM joins forces with startup fantasy football app for AI based analysis Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsTechnologyMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFantasy Sports August 13, 2015 0Who would have ever thought sports and technology would be intertwined? Well hold on to your hats fantasy football fans...
Japan casino bill scuttled indefinitely this session Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsJapan August 12, 2015 0At Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s urging, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) indefinitely shelved a bill that would legalize casinos in...
Idaho Supreme Court hears instant racing game arguments Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingIdaho August 12, 2015 0When non-Indian racetracks installed gaming machines in Idaho, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe called foul. A bill was passed by lawmakers...
Ruling for dismissal in Wyoming lawsuit near according to judge Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLotteryFines, Lawsuits & LitigationWyoming August 12, 2015 0The ruling whether or not to dismiss a lawsuit filed against a Cheyenne man by the Wyoming Lottery Corporation for...
Judge says that Stockton can find another buyer for Showboat in Atlantic City Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino closuresFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNew Jersey August 11, 2015 0On Monday a judge ruled Stockton University’s contract with Glenn Straub, a Florida developer and new owner of the Revel...
Increased lottery proceeds helps revenue top $1 billion in Maryland Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceFinancial Press ReleasesMaryland August 10, 2015 0Topping the $1 billion mark for first time, state officials in Maryland attributed the 2.2 increase from last year to...
Stagnant gaming business means layoffs for City Of Dreams Manila Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines August 10, 2015 0After celebrating the “Grand Launch” of its new integrated casino resort in February of this year, the $1.3 billion City...
Alabama gambling legislation makes headway Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaLottery August 5, 2015 0Legalized gambling in Alabama is a long shot and a long road, but the first roadblock has been cleared as...
Governor and AG say tribe can’t sue them over casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsCasino project updatesArizonaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 2, 2015 0Arguments were heard on Friday by U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell from attorneys for three state officials that the...
Amaya NYX deal for Cryptologic and Chartwell closes Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGame manufacturersEconomy/FinanceOntarioMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada August 1, 2015 0Amaya Inc. has completed the sale of its online gaming platform to NYX Gaming. Amaya acquired Chartwell Technology Inc. and...
Bahamian judge refuses to recognize Baha Mar’s U.S. bankruptcy filing: Updated Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsBahamasCaribbean Casino NewsBankruptcyFines, Lawsuits & Litigation July 24, 2015 0On Wednesday a Bahamian judge denied luxury resort, Baha Mar Ltd.’s request for recognition of its U.S. bankruptcy filing at...
Italian Police raid illegal gambling operations, seize $2.2 billion in assets D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingEuropean Casino NewsOnline Gambling NewsTax EvasionCrimeRacketeeringItalyMaltaRomaniaSpain July 24, 2015 0Italy’s Minister of the Interior Angelino Alfano (pictured) has announced that in a pre-dawn raid police have confiscated $2.2 (U.S.)...
2 tribes back Kansas effort to block Quapaw casino expansion Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationKansasOklahoma July 24, 2015 0The March 9th civil filing of State of Kansas vs. National Indian Gaming Commission et al.,, has added two tribes...