Ex-Creek Nation leader sentenced to 33 months in federal prison Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFinancial FraudOklahoma May 7, 2015 0Many of the aboriginal or Native Indian Tribes in the United States make a significant amount of their revenue from...
Suits filed against Pacquiao/promoters for not disclosing shoulder injury Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada May 7, 2015 0Staphane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran have filed a lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao and several others associated with the boxer in...
Chicago casino obstacles still in place, discussions continue Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIllinois May 6, 2015 0Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to open a casino in Chicago, Illinois. Governor Bruce Rauner is not opposed to the idea...
Twin River Management has wide open concept for Tiverton casino–wants input Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino NewsRhode Island May 6, 2015 0Twin River Management Group would like to build a casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island; however, approval is not coming easily....
Secretary of State refuses to certify gambling bill–tribe likely to sue Idaho Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingIdahoFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 6, 2015 0The Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Idaho recently delivered a letter to Idaho Secretary of State Lawrence Denney demanding that he...
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods warn of nearly 10,000 job losses Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingConnecticutMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsMassachusetts May 6, 2015 0On Monday, May 4, 2015 Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Tribal Chiefs and gambling bosses spoke with the local Hartford, Connecticut...
Bill would make casino contributions to Alabama politicians a crime Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabama May 6, 2015 0The casino industry in the United States has always used a percentage of its revenues to fund charities and non-government...
Resorts World Las Vegas breaks ground, opening 2018 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino NewsCasino project updatesNevada May 6, 2015 0It was announced just yesterday that the new Resorts World Las Vegas casino property will be open in mid-2018, offering...
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson gets uncomfortable in the hot chair Renee Kingsley Las VegasMacauFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada May 6, 2015 0Billionaire and Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson has spent a fourth day in a Las Vegas courtroom to determine whether...
Pinnacle Entertainment potential property sale to GLPI Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships May 5, 2015 0Pinnacle Entertainment confirmed the company is in discussions with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) regarding a potential real estate...
Sheldon Adelson testifies that Las Vegas Sands executives had no ulterior motives for sacking ex-Macau CEO Renee Kingsley MacauFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada May 5, 2015 0Billionaire and Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson was forced to take the stand in court for the third time to...
Curfew lifted, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore adjusts Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMaryland May 5, 2015 0After opening in August, the Horseshoe Casino of Baltimore Maryland was prepared for 24/7 gaming each and every day. However,...
Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 under attack Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Horse RacingHorse Racing May 5, 2015 0Senator Tom Udall and Representative Joe Pitts are taking major heat after introducing a bill that would rescind the Interstate...
MGM/Jett Gaming LLC close on Gold Strike Casino Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNevada May 4, 2015 0JETT Gaming LLC and Jean Ventures, LLC have become the second operators in as many months to buy up a...
Guilty verdict given to former CEO of Legends Sports Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Money LaunderingIllegal BookmakingUnlicensed OperationSports bettingOklahoma May 4, 2015 0The case started in April 2013, when the US Department of Justice indicted 34 people including Luke King, former CEO...