U.S.A. | World Casino News

California tribe wins local approval for planned casino resort

September 30, 2016

California, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Tribal Gaming

In California, local officials have approved a deal to support the federally-recognized Wilton Rancheria tribe as it seeks to construct a $400 million casino resort on 35.9 acres of land in central Sacramento C...

Baccarat winners and fewer August weekend days result in casino revenue decline for Nevada

Marie Kelley

September 30, 2016

Economy/Finance, Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Nevada

On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board released the August figures for casino gaming in the state, showing a 5.2% decrease when compared to the same month last year. The lower results are believed to be d...

Pennsylvania High Court says it is not mandatory for casinos to make payments to host communities

Renee Kingsley

September 30, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Pennsylvania, Taxation

Pennsylvania’s casino industry not only generates a significant amount of revenue in the form of gambling taxes for the state government but also makes large charity payments to the local host counties and muni...

Massachusetts tribe wins right to join casino land dispute case

Adam Morgan

September 30, 2016

Casino proposals, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Massachusetts, Tribal Gaming

In Massachusetts, the federally-recognized Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has won the right to be included in certain future court proceedings relating to a lawsuit that is seeking to block the construction of its pla...

Graton Resort And Casino expansion on track to open on November 15

Adam Morgan

September 29, 2016

California, Casino project updates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming

In California, the Federated Indians Of Graton Rancheria has announced that the $175 million expansion of its Graton Resort And Casino near San Francisco is on track to open on November 15 offering 200 addition...

Franklin County judge ends last legal challenge to casinos in Ohio

Marie Kelley

September 29, 2016

Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ohio

Since 2011, the state of Ohio has been dealing with a legal challenge against casino gambling. 17 individuals involved with the Ohio Roundtable filed a lawsuit in 2011 challenging amendments that had been appro...

Former MGM Grand CEO led consulting firm hired by MA slots parlor group

K Morrison

September 29, 2016

Casino proposals, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Massachusetts, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

On Monday, a group led by real estate developer Eugene McCain announced the hiring of Las Vegas-based casino developer and manager, Navegante, to aid its effort to build a slots-only facility in the north Bosto...

Rhode Island casino operator highlights Question One economic benefits

Adam Morgan

September 29, 2016

Casino proposals, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Rhode Island

American casino operator Twin River Management Group Incorporated has released the results of an economic impact study into its planned development for Rhode Island showing that the opening of the new facility ...

Caesars implements comped drink monitoring system at all its Nevada resorts

Alex Lanter

September 29, 2016

Gaming Industry News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Nevada, The Players Lounge, U.S.A.

Leading casino operator Caesars Entertainment has implemented a comp drink monitoring system throughout all its Nevada properties. It was reported that the newly introduced system was completely automated and b...

Proposed casino licensing protocol legislation clears first hurdle in New Jersey

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Jersey

In New Jersey, proposed legislation that would alter the current licensing protocols for casinos in Atlantic City and disqualify any applicant that had “substantially closed” a property during the previous five...

Lucky Dragon Hotel And Casino to utilize IGT casino management systems

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2016

Casino News, Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After earlier this month agreeing a 13-year deal to supply the Florida Lottery with selection of solutions and services, gaming technology innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has now inked an agreemen...

Cache Creek Casino Resort expansion plan passes important hurdle

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2016

California, Casino expansion projects, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming

In northern California, a proposal from the federally-recognized Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to expand its Cache Creek Casino Resort has passed a key stage in its development following the release of a tribal envi...

Apollo, TPG agree deal with Caesars for restructuring; Insulates top execs

Lars Jones

September 28, 2016

Bankruptcy, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, World Casino News

The two top-tier creditors agreed Tuesday to Caesars Entertainment Corporation's (CEC) terms to restructure the company's debt, leaving about US$1 billion on the table in exchange for protecting top executives...

California tribe reaches tentative deal for new casino

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2016

California, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming

In California, the federally-recognized Wilton Rancheria tribe has reached a tentative agreement with local officials to build a $400 million casino resort on 35.9 acres of land in central Sacramento County. ...

Three Caesars casinos in Atlantic City to offer video game-style gambling

Marie Kelley

September 28, 2016

Game manufacturers, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Jersey, Technology

For some time now, casino operators have been considering how to reach out to millennial customers. In decades past, casinos have had no trouble bringing in player traffic as individuals enjoyed the slot machin...