Las Vegas arena one step closer to completion–final beam in place Lars Jones Las VegasCasino expansion projectsConferences / Trade ShowsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada May 28, 2015 0On Wednesday the last beam was set in place on the MGM – AEG Arena on the Las Vegas Strip....
Scope of Myanmar developments larger than expected Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsMyanmar May 27, 2015 0According to a report on the UK Daily Mail news website, the scope of proposed development in Myanmar goes well...
Showboat showdown headed to bankruptcy court–Stockton U seeking millions Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBankruptcyIllinois May 26, 2015 0On May 26th 2015, it was reported that the Stockton University is looking to claim damages to the value of...
Battle for Queen’s Wharf casino comes down to the wire Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsCasino project updatesLicenses May 26, 2015 0James Packer’s Crown Resort and Echo Entertainment who are casino rivals had their last chance with their almost $3 billion...
Yelp criticizes Steve Wynn for backing SLAPP legislation Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.TechnologyData ProtectionNevada May 23, 2015 3It has now become the norm for prospective customers to do a lot of online research before they decide to...
Atlantic City survivors; casinos post 26% increase in operating profits Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceNew Jersey May 23, 2015 0Last year, four casinos in the Atlantic City area closed their doors for good and those that remained hoped to...
Boston amends lawsuit against Mass state gambling commission Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts May 22, 2015 0In early January Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission asking that they stop...
Vietnam province proposes casino on Cam Ranh Peninsula Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino NewsVietnam May 21, 2015 0According to several Asian news outlets, Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee recently tendered a proposal to the government in...
Land & Buildings LLC gives up on push for MGM board seats Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceNevada May 21, 2015 0MGM Resorts International is one of the biggest casino operators in the world and has built a strong reputation in...
Okada’s Universal sells entire Manila land stake to local firm Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsPhilippines May 20, 2015 0According to a filing with the Japanese Stock Exchange, Universal Entertainment Corp has sold it’s entire 40% stake in Eagle...
China’s anti-corruption crackdown causing concerns for Macau casinos Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau May 20, 2015 0James Packer is one of Australia’s richest men and has a fortune that is estimated to be close to $5...
Deutsche Bank report: Time to add casino outside of Atlantic City Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew Jersey May 19, 2015 0Last week a Deutsche Bank report stated that the closing of Atlantic City, New Jersey casinos in combination with the state budget...
Connecticut casino bill gets makeover; one casino if passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsConnecticut May 19, 2015 0May 18th 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut it is expected that this week lawmakers will vote on a bill that has...
AGA addresses Japan’s fears of gambling addiction Sadonna Price Casino NewsJapan May 19, 2015 0Japanese media were subject to a presentation by advocates of the American casino industry earlier this week to emphasize the...
Iao Kun to enter Australian market; operator buys up internal junket assets for Crown casinos Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 19, 2015 0A deal has been completed with the Iao Kun Group Holding Co Ltd that will allow the firm to develop its...