Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Pennsylvania’s table-game law extends the deadline for Foxwoods Philadelphia as the casino’s partners could replace Connecticut’s Mashantucket Pequot tribe as the main investor and manager. GGB News has learned that Steve Wynn (l.) and Wynn Resorts may be the savior for the project.
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Harrah’s Entertainment takes over management of Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip even before it finalizes ownership of the property. But reports that the company was ready to resume construction on a hotel tower at Caesars Palace was denied by a company spokesman.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Governor Bob Riley (l.) set the tone for 2010's legislative session with the attempted raid of Country Crossing. A judge intervened, but the fight will go on as lawmakers and taxpayers try to come to terms on gaming down in Dixie.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
A commission appointed by Governor Jack Markell voted against a report it commissioned itself, recommending that no new casino venues be created. Dover Downs’ COO Ed Sutor (l.) concurs.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Although it has the right to build in Columbus, Ohio’s Arena District, Penn National Gaming is at least listening to other proposed locations—and will consider them as long as it doesn’t slow down the regional casino that was authorized by the passage of Issue 3.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (l.) announced its intention to seek a Category 3 resort license as other casinos announce plans to increase the workforce.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
With greyhound racing over in the Bay State, there is an added impetus to do something for the state’s two tracks, as well as its two horseracing tracks—such as allowing slot machines to be legalized.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
A state senator has introduced a bill that would require a constitutional amendment to expand gambling to include racetrack slots.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Chicago has over 3,000 bars and taverns that could each deploy up to five slot machines. That’s a hefty pot of taxes waiting for the city. Only problem is, the machines are banned. But that could change.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Chicago has over 3,000 bars and taverns that could each deploy up to five slot machines. That’s a hefty pot of taxes waiting for the city. Only problem is, the machines are banned. But that could change.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino is getting ready to target gamblers who may never have visited a riverboat casino before.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Red Rock Resort and Santa Fe Station have closed their resident clubs, making way for new nightlife offerings at the two Station properties.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Magna Entertainment Corporation has reached a reported settlement with creditors that will allow the operator to emerge from bankruptcy while retaining some assets.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Harrah’s Entertainment must pay up $100,000 after being cited by the Nevada Gaming Control Board for violating sports book wagering regulations.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Attorneys for Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III (l.) claim that the brothers stood more to lose than the company’s creditors in Station’s leveraged buyout in 2007.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
CEO Randy Black says the company’s restructuring efforts and focus on maximizing profits has necessitated cutbacks at the executive level.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Resorts will revive the cheap table games next month. Retro Blackjack will also include a 25-cent fee to defray operational costs.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Casino employees can speak publicly on union issues, rules labor board; Trump organization, which had attempted to restrict employee spokespeople, calls UAW challenge “a desperate attempt.”
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
State commissioners say the airport is ineligible for a horseracing permit that might enable it to install slots. County lawmakers, desperate for funds to run Miami International, aren't taking no for an answer.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Off-Track Betting Corp. of New York City says it could close if legislators don't slash the revenue it shares with the state and horse industry. Horsemen claim OTB gets enough from the thoroughbred industry.
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